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Faith Issues in Film Group

An appreciation of film is all it takes to join this group. The 2026-27 season is our 28th year of celebrating the medium! 

Our group meets at 7 pm, usually on the first Tuesday of each month from September through June, except December. We view the selected film on our own and then come together to discuss it. Typically about a dozen people attend. We gather on Zoom; the link is on our calendar: fpcpaloalto.org/calendar-of-events

We talk about character transformation, cinematic values, etc, plus our perspectives on the faith and ethical issues raised by the films. Our discussions are rich with multiple views and observations, as well as lots of laughs and caring, all enriching our relationships. We close with prayers of the people. New members are always welcome!

Here is our 2026-27 schedule, chosen through our election process in the spring.

Sept 1The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Oct 6Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Nov 3Eleanor the Great
Jan 5Famous Last Words: Dr. Jane Goodall
Feb 9Ordinary People
Mar 2The AI Doc: Or How I Became An Apocaloptimist
April 6A Different Man
May 4My Octopus Teacher
June 1The Manchurian Candidate