Study Group: on “The Heart of Christianity”
by Marcus Borg. Thursdays (morning and evening). With a
study guide by Tim Scorer. Begins September 21st. Engagement in a
discussion of “progressive Christianity” and the development of our own
theology! Group process and participation aimed at engaging adult learning.
More than passing on information and ideas from the author.
Radical
Readers Book Club
meets about once a month to discuss stimulating and sometimes controversial
books.
Previous book
studies:
God's Politics: why the right
gets it wrong, and the left doesn't get it. by Jim Wallis
April 2005
Letters and Papers from Prison by Dietrich Bonheoffer
A Complicated Kindness by Miriam Toews.
Beginnings:An introduction to the Christian faith.
Tuesday evenings, including a light meal, video and small group discussion.
Feminist
Theology:
the roots and shoots of feminist influence on our theology, worship and way of
living. Time and dates to be announced.
Theological studies - on faith themes as advertised
Basic introduction to the Christian faith - "Beginnings",
(next program time to be announced)
Beginningsinvites
seekers, new believers, and even long-time church members to take a fresh look at
the Christian faith in a warm, relaxed setting.
The program
balances individual study and reflection with fellowship and group activities.
The 12 sessions take place over 9 weeks (plus one Saturday) and include:
Weekly meetings that begin
with a meal
A 20-minute video
presentation
Discussion of the video
and readings
This program has become a
great success. Some find it as a refreshing alternative to the more
conservative and well known Alpha program.
Disciple:
Becoming Disciples through Bible Study. Currently there are 24
people enrolled.
Church Library - in the Dogwood Room on the upper level, across from the SW entrance to the sanctuary. Adult and children's books to enrich and nurture our Christian faith.
The library is new and is being built through the generous donations of the congregation. Sponsored by the Christian Education Committee.
15385 Semiahmoo Avenue
White Rock, British Columbia V4B 1T6
(corner of Center and Buena Vista)
Phone: 604-531-4850 Fax: 604-538-9760
Parish Nurse Phone: 604-536-2043 Email: firstuc@telus.net
children's books to enrich and nurture our Christian faith.
The library is new and is being built through the generous donations of the congregation. Sponsored by the Christian Education Committee.