Time
Posted: Oct 02, 2013 01:00 am God created time, and hallowed time – and I think God likes us to spend time, and not try to beat it!
-Br. Geoffrey Tristram
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
October 1 begins the start of the new month and a new formation offering. As you look through the list you may find your place to spend time. Information on our Monday night class is listed below. In addition, please note updates in each area listed with times, places and summaries.
Featured this week:
ADULT EDUCATION
MAJOR RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD
Begins Monday, October 7th at 7 p.m., Guild Room
Presented by The Rev. Dr. Chuck Jones
Begins Monday, October 7th at 7 p.m., Guild Room
Presented by The Rev. Dr. Chuck Jones
For the next seven weeks we will do an overview of the major religious traditions of the world. Their basic perspectives will be presented along with their particular understanding of the world, concepts of the sacred, and the purpose that humans have in life. We will have one session for each—a handout will accompany each presentation.
Recommended reading for this class is:
God Is Not One: The Eight Religions That Run the World by Stephen Prothero (Harper Collins Publishers: New York, NY; 2010) and it is available for $10 in the church office.
Session 1 Hinduism: The Path of Ancient India
Session 2 Buddhism: The Way of Enlightenment
Session 3 Daoism—Confucianism
Getting at the Yin and the Yang of It All
Session 4 Judaism: The Essence of a Tradition
Session 5 Islam: Followers of the Prophet
Session 6 “New Religious Movements:” Why All These New Religions—And What’s So New
About Them?
Session 7 Christianity: Diversity/Transition/Challenge
Please note that our Guild Room is still under renovation. This week new ceiling tiles are being installed and it is scheduled to be available by Wednesday. This may change from week to week. Please watch for signs and posting as we work through the process. Thanks for your patience!
Wednesday Evening:
The usual Supper, Song, and Prayer, Godly Play & Youth Group, begins at 6:00 in the Parish Hall.
Stronger by Angela Thomas, A Women's Study led by Erica Kramer begins at 6:30 in the guild room. The group is under way and numbers are growing. so if you 're thinking about joining the group, now is the time. Childcare is provided and the children will be picked up from the Parish Hall at approximately 6:25 p.m.
Thursday Morning:
Women of the Word - Women's Bible Study begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Guild Room led by Barbara Suhar
Thursday Evening:
Raising Kids who Turn Out Right / Part II in Grace Based Parenting, 6:30- 8:00 p.m., Guild Room. Child care provided. In a small intimate setting we pulled apart Faith; great time together talking about important things. this week we'll move on to Integrity. Please don't hesitate to join us. Each weeks' discussion is self contained with a tie- in summary to the big picture.
Pub Theology will meet at 6:00 p.m. at Gator's Restaurant. This gathering brings 20/30's together to share views and fellowship.
Saturday Morning:
Silent Saturdays begin at 7:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
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