Saturday, April 26, 2008
First week
Our study group met for the first time to discuss Christianity for the Rest of Us, Introduction and Chapters 1 and 2 on Wednesday April 23 in the Sanctuary at Beaches Presbyterian Church. A lively discussion ensued.
Bible Readings
Psalm 43
I Corinthians 12:4-11
Highlights from discussion
The group felt that this book was very much in the spirit of our previous study on Marcus Borg. This should not be surprising in that Diana Butler-Bass and Borg share not just a publisher, or similar interests, but have actually worked together on projects and Borg will be quoted in this book.
The main goal of the group are to continue to study trends in modern Christianity and be affirmed in things that we believe and are shared by others, including progressive Christians in other communities. Another goal is to look at how Beaches Presbyterian Church can be a place that keeps alive God's work in a progressive Christian community and to share this vision with others as they may come to us.
In discussing this book, several things arose spontaneously that the book will deal with in subsquent chapters. These included hospitality -- and how that is practiced in our community and others -- spirtuality and discernment, and worship.
One of the images Butler Bass uses in this book is that of pilgrimage. The group discussed her notion of "spiritual nomads." One comment was to be a nomad is to be unsettled, to have not found a spiritual home. This is of course different from the image of pilgrimage, which is to be deliberate in one's journey and more important for our context to travel in the company of others.
Bible Readings
Psalm 43
I Corinthians 12:4-11
Highlights from discussion
The group felt that this book was very much in the spirit of our previous study on Marcus Borg. This should not be surprising in that Diana Butler-Bass and Borg share not just a publisher, or similar interests, but have actually worked together on projects and Borg will be quoted in this book.
The main goal of the group are to continue to study trends in modern Christianity and be affirmed in things that we believe and are shared by others, including progressive Christians in other communities. Another goal is to look at how Beaches Presbyterian Church can be a place that keeps alive God's work in a progressive Christian community and to share this vision with others as they may come to us.
In discussing this book, several things arose spontaneously that the book will deal with in subsquent chapters. These included hospitality -- and how that is practiced in our community and others -- spirtuality and discernment, and worship.
One of the images Butler Bass uses in this book is that of pilgrimage. The group discussed her notion of "spiritual nomads." One comment was to be a nomad is to be unsettled, to have not found a spiritual home. This is of course different from the image of pilgrimage, which is to be deliberate in one's journey and more important for our context to travel in the company of others.
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