Spirituality Book Club
(participants can join in person or via Zoom)
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. or Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Donation: Varies (See selection below)
This group provides encouragement and fellowship for anyone looking to delve deeper into different areas of Spirituality. Join other seekers in studying a faith topic using a variety of genres followed by reflection, discussion and prayer. For more information, contact Kelly Lemens: lemensk@aplacetobesc.org.
(participants can join in person or via Zoom)
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. or Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Donation: Varies (See selection below)
This group provides encouragement and fellowship for anyone looking to delve deeper into different areas of Spirituality. Join other seekers in studying a faith topic using a variety of genres followed by reflection, discussion and prayer. For more information, contact Kelly Lemens: lemensk@aplacetobesc.org.
Immortal Diamond: The Search for Our True Self By Richard Rohr
Wednesdays: FULL. Registration is closed.
Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m. beginning January 6
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Donation: $25 (includes book)
Bestselling author Richard Rohr often teaches about the ego (or the False Self) and how it gets in the way of spiritual maturity. But if there's a False Self, is there also a True Self? What is it? How is it found? Why does it matter? And what does it have to do with the spiritual journey? This book likens the True Self to a diamond, buried deep within us, formed under the intense pressure of our lives, that must be searched for, uncovered, separated from all the debris of ego that surrounds it. In a sense True Self must, like Jesus, be resurrected, and that process is not resuscitation but transformation. Immortal Diamond explores the deepest questions of our identity, spirituality, and meaning.
Please register here:
Wednesday Book Group: FULL. Registration is closed.
Thursday Book Group
Wednesdays: FULL. Registration is closed.
Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m. beginning January 6
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Donation: $25 (includes book)
Bestselling author Richard Rohr often teaches about the ego (or the False Self) and how it gets in the way of spiritual maturity. But if there's a False Self, is there also a True Self? What is it? How is it found? Why does it matter? And what does it have to do with the spiritual journey? This book likens the True Self to a diamond, buried deep within us, formed under the intense pressure of our lives, that must be searched for, uncovered, separated from all the debris of ego that surrounds it. In a sense True Self must, like Jesus, be resurrected, and that process is not resuscitation but transformation. Immortal Diamond explores the deepest questions of our identity, spirituality, and meaning.
Please register here:
Wednesday Book Group: FULL. Registration is closed.
Thursday Book Group
A Journey Through the Bible
7 Session, all on Thursdays: 1/6, 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/17, 3/31, 4/7
6:30—8:00 pm
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Donation: $25
Focusing on the historical books of the Old Testament, this narrative approach to studying the Bible gives the big picture of salvation history and shows how everything ties together. Based on The Great Adventure Bible Study by Jeff Cavins, we will explore individual events as well as the overall story God’s relationship with His people that ties together and makes sense of all the books of the Bible. Once we get a grasp of this “big picture,” Scripture comes to life and makes sense; we begin to see how our lives fit in God’s loving plan. All are welcome—no previous Bible study experience necessary.
Please register here.
7 Session, all on Thursdays: 1/6, 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/17, 3/31, 4/7
6:30—8:00 pm
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Donation: $25
Focusing on the historical books of the Old Testament, this narrative approach to studying the Bible gives the big picture of salvation history and shows how everything ties together. Based on The Great Adventure Bible Study by Jeff Cavins, we will explore individual events as well as the overall story God’s relationship with His people that ties together and makes sense of all the books of the Bible. Once we get a grasp of this “big picture,” Scripture comes to life and makes sense; we begin to see how our lives fit in God’s loving plan. All are welcome—no previous Bible study experience necessary.
Please register here.
Parables: Stories with Intent (via Zoom)
Saturdays, 9:00 – 10:00 am
Beginning January 8, 2022
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Donation: $25, includes materials
Jesus understood the power of stories. He often used them to teach transformative lessons, convey deep spiritual truths, and confront and challenge his audience to open their hearts to the kingdom. These same stories are equally relevant today. Join us as we explore Jesus’ parables in their original context and discuss their meaning for us today.
Please register here.
Saturdays, 9:00 – 10:00 am
Beginning January 8, 2022
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Donation: $25, includes materials
Jesus understood the power of stories. He often used them to teach transformative lessons, convey deep spiritual truths, and confront and challenge his audience to open their hearts to the kingdom. These same stories are equally relevant today. Join us as we explore Jesus’ parables in their original context and discuss their meaning for us today.
Please register here.
The Heart of Christianity by Marcus J. Borg
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
February 7-April 11
Facilitator: Craig Bergland
Donation: $25, includes book
In The Heart of Christianity, Marcus Borg wants to show us, as today's thinking Christians, how to discover a life of faith by reconceptualizing familiar beliefs. Being born again, for example, has nothing to do with fundamentalism, but is a call to radical personal transformation. Talking about the kingdom of God does not mean that you are fighting against secularism, but that you have committed your life to the divine values of justice and love. And living the true Christian way is essentially about opening one's heart—to God, and to others.
Marcus J. Borg was professor emeritus in the philosophy department at Oregon State University, where he held the Hundere Chair in Religion and Culture, and author of the New York Times bestselling Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, The Heart of Christianity, The Last Week, and Jesus. He was an active member of the Jesus Seminar when it focused on the historical Jesus and he had been chair of the historical Jesus section of the Society of Biblical Literature.
Please register here.
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
February 7-April 11
Facilitator: Craig Bergland
Donation: $25, includes book
In The Heart of Christianity, Marcus Borg wants to show us, as today's thinking Christians, how to discover a life of faith by reconceptualizing familiar beliefs. Being born again, for example, has nothing to do with fundamentalism, but is a call to radical personal transformation. Talking about the kingdom of God does not mean that you are fighting against secularism, but that you have committed your life to the divine values of justice and love. And living the true Christian way is essentially about opening one's heart—to God, and to others.
Marcus J. Borg was professor emeritus in the philosophy department at Oregon State University, where he held the Hundere Chair in Religion and Culture, and author of the New York Times bestselling Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, The Heart of Christianity, The Last Week, and Jesus. He was an active member of the Jesus Seminar when it focused on the historical Jesus and he had been chair of the historical Jesus section of the Society of Biblical Literature.
Please register here.
Bible Study: Paul’s Letters (via Zoom)
Paul’s Letter to Galatians
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Beginning February 8th
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Donation: $25
Please register here.
Paul’s Letter to Galatians
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Beginning February 8th
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Donation: $25
Please register here.
Social Justice Book Series
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Donation: Varies (see selections below)
Join others in reading, learning and discussion spanning a variety of social justice topics.
Check back for updates on Social Justice programming.
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Donation: Varies (see selections below)
Join others in reading, learning and discussion spanning a variety of social justice topics.
Check back for updates on Social Justice programming.