During this gathering, we connect over a meal, share the joys and concerns of our lives, discuss relevant topics, and enjoy this midweek spiritual fellowship.
November 4 - Pullen Profile: Gary Oyster’s 54-year Career as a Dentist and Advocate
Pullen member Gary Oyster talks about what drew him to dentistry, how he’s maintained a successful career into his 80’s and how he has used his expertise and influence to advocate for patients. He’ll also share how he’s adapting to things like insurance changes, corporate takeovers and even AI.
Menu: Hibachi chicken (or tofu), Rice, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Cookies
November 11 - Portraits of Oberlin Village
Wilson Temple UMC members, Velma Boyd, Carla Wilkins, and Barbara Blackburn, discuss their joint project with West Raleigh Presbyterian to bring the history of Oberlin Village to life through the art of portrait quilting.
Menu: Chicken parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), Mixed Vegetables, Italian Bread, Salad Bar, Cookies
November 18 - Climate Change, Science, and the Bible
Human activities have changed the atmosphere of planet Earth by adding vast amounts of heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere, gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) methane, and nitrous oxide. This presentation will discuss how some of the weather effects of these gases conflict with biblical teachings and illustrate how and why climate change presents a compelling and urgent scientific challenge. The talk will include graphs that display the alarming change in Earth’s atmospheric CO2 level and what that portends. In addition, the presentation will illustrate the total cost of climate-related disasters in recent years. Our presenter, Stephen Jurovics, Ph.D., began his corporate career as a rocket scientist, and concluded it as an EPA contractor working on various aspects of the climate crisis. His research of the environmental teachings in Genesis-Deuteronomy led him to publish the best-selling book Hospitable Planet: Faith, Action, and Climate Change. He presents to faith communities about climate change and the Bible to demonstrate that climate change is a biblical issue, as well as a scientific one.
Menu: Chili (with vegetarian option), Corn, Cornbread, Salad Bar, Cookies
