... EQUIPPING CHRISTIANS FOR LIVES OF EVERYDAY DISCIPLESHIP

	Touchstone of Reality:                                      C. S. Lewis as Friend and Mentor for Today Earl Palmer    Saturday, May 18, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley; Sanctuary Cost: $50  Couple: $90  Student: $35  (includes lunch) Through his prolific writing, C. S. Lewis has mentored many of us in faith and may feel like a friend we wish we knew. In this seminar we'll look at his stories, letters, essays, and books and how they can continue to influence our Christian understanding. Earl Palmer  (M.Div.) is author of many books, including A Faith That Works and Trusting God: Christian Faith in a World of Uncertainty. He directs Earl Palmer Ministries. Registration Still Open!   Group Spiritual Direction Supervised by Susan Phillips Fall 2013–Spring 2014.Bay Area locations and times: TBA Cost: $50/month, which may be paid in advance ($450, including the $50 deposit) (Note: space is limited, and must be reserved by August 15th) We will be offering an opportunity for monthly spiritual direction in a small group committed to a year of fellowship, contemplative listening, and prayer. The groups will be facilitated by trained spiritual directors under the supervision of Susan Phillips. There will be nine monthly two-hour meetings at Bay Area locations. Please call Susan Phillips (510-841-9386) or email her (newcollege@aol.com) if you are interested in participating. View/download the brochure.  .   NCB/ FPCB Summer Film Series A Third Testament Four Friday Nights July 12, 19, 26, and August 2 (held at First Presbyterian Church Berkeley)   This year we'll feature four presentations based on Malcolm Muggeridges series A Third Testament.   (more information forthcoming)   More details.    New Media . . .   The Last Book of St.Paul: II Timothy, Earl Palmer CD's available: Order via credit card or pay by check. Behold, the Tabernacle of God is with People: Sinai as Past and Future Hope, Hiermonk Justin Sinaites DVDs available, Two-Part Set    For more information about ongoing classes/seminars, please contact us at newcollege@aol.com.  Click HERE to register for an upcoming class.   Consider the Lilies Thanksgiving Letter   A MENU of NCB Donation Opportunties. New College Berkeley welcomes gifts to support the ministry! To make a donation please click HERE.
	Of Interest . . .
	NCB Executive Director Susan Phillips'  book Candlelight: Illuminating the Art of Spiritual Direction offers an intimate view of spiritual direction through written narratives of actual spiritual direction sessions. The experiential practice is accompanied by theoretical and theological understandings that guide it. The book includes the stories of nine men and women whose stories illustrate how the journey of Christian discipleship is helped by spiritual direction. More info and places to purchase online.
	Where Faith Meets Culture: A Radix Magazine Anthology, is newly published. The book, edited by NCB Associate Director Sharon Gallagher, features articles by these distinguished writers: Peggy Alter, Kurt Armstrong, Robert Bellah, Bob Buford, Krista Faries, David and Susan Fetcho, Sharon Gallagher, David Gill, Joel B. Green, Os Guinness, Virginia Hearn, Walter Hearn, Don Heinz, Margaret Horwitz, Mark Labberton, Henri Nouwen, Dan Ouellette, Earl Palmer, Susan Phillips, Steve Scott, and Luci Shaw. You can order the anthology for $20.00 by sending a check to: Radix magazine, P.O. Box 4307, Berkeley, CA 94704.
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