LIVING THE QUESTIONS 2.0 begins on
Sunday, September 16 (and concurrently on Wednesdays, beginning September 19)
People
know that at its core, Christianity has something good to offer the
human race. At the same time, many have a sense that they are alone in
being a "thinking" Christian and that "salvaging" Christianity is a
hopeless task. What is needed is a safe environment where people have
permission to ask the questions they've always wanted to ask but have
been afraid to voice for fear of being thought a heretic.
Living
the Questions is a DVD and web-based small group study exploring beyond
the traditions and rote theologies in which so many people and local
churches seem to be stuck. Ideal for Christian invitation, initiation
and spiritual formation, Living the Questions will help seekers and
"church alumni/ae" alike in discovering the significance of Christianity
in the 21st Century and what a meaningful faith can look like in
today's world.
Some
of the voices heard will be: Marcus Borg, Rita Nakashima Brock, Walter
Brueggeman, John Cobb, Yvette Flunder, Matthew Fox, Hans Kung, Amy-Jill
Levine, Cynthia Langston Kirk, Meagan McKenna, Helen Prejean, Tex
Sample, John Shelby Spong, Emilie Townes, Winnie Varghese, John Bell,
Mel White, Barbara Rossing, Culver "Bill" Nelson, and Siyoung Park.
1. An Invitation to Journey
2. Taking the Bible Seriously
3. Thinking Theologically
4. Stories of Creation
5. Lives of Jesus
6. A Passion for Christ: Paul
7. Out into the World: Challenges Facing Progressive Christians
All are welcome to join one or both sessions -- the series will run concurrently on Sunday mornings at 9:00am and again on Wednesdays at 6:30pm, beginning September 16 and 19 respectively.
Please contact the church office if you have questions at either daytonfirstcong@gmail.com or 509-382-2471.
