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| Adult Programs |
January 4 - February 15 |
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The Book of Revelation- led by Pastor Merkel, Revelation is surely one of the most misused and misunderstood books of the Bible. Often seen by some Christians as a book to make people fearful, it is in reality one that gives great hope and courage to God’s people. However, the reader must come to terms with the trange and unfamiliar imagery used by the author who employs apocalyptic form. |
| February 22nd |
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Ash Wednesday - no class. Dinner and worship only |
| February 29 - March 14 |
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Slavery by Another Name - Led by Pastor Merkel, We will look at a book by the same name which puts forth the idea that while the Civil War in theory ended slavery in the South, southern states found new ways in which to continue much of the pre-War oppression of African-Americans.. |
| March 21 - April 18 |
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THOSE CLOBBER PASSAGES IN THE BIBLE - led by Dr. Everett Kalin, Joseph the servant in Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte is described as “ the earisomest self-righteous Pharisee that ever ransacked a Bible to rake the promises to himself and fling the curses to his neighbors.” In a three week series on Wednesday evenings, Ev Kalin will examine some passages that have been
flung at 1) women who want to be pastors (March 21); 2) GLBT folk (April 11); and 3) those who get divorced (April 18). Along the way we’ll a) try not to judge the judges; b) show what’s problematic about Bronte’s use of the word “Pharisee”; and try to discover what grace has got to do with it all. |
| April 25 - May 16 |
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BAD GIRLS OF THE BIBLE - led by Vicar Tuhina Rasche, Many who read the Bible are apt to remember the “good girls” of the Bible, such as Esther, Mary,
and Elizabeth. . .but what of the women of “questionable virtue”? What about women who have been labeled the “bad girls” of the Bible, like Eve, Delilah, Jezebel, and the woman at the well? This class will look at some of the bad girls of the Bible and talk about the Bible’s impact on women throughout
history. |
| May 23rd - TBA |
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