By now everyone has heard of post-traumatic stress. But, have you heard of post traumatic growth? It is now understood that people can experience significant personal and spiritual growth after experiencing a crisis or hardship. Starting on the 21st anniversary of September 11, 2001, we will look at what we can learn from 9/11, two years of a pandemic, and personal hardship through the lens of the Book of Ecclesiastes. Be ready to take notes as together we explore: When Crisis Takes Us Back to School.

This guide and all original content is based on the sermon, “What’s the Point?” by Rev. Chris Heckert and was developed by Rev. Chris Heckert. Other sources and references are cited throughout the guide and are the works of those individuals.