Tuesday 7 May 2013
This will be the seventh discussion session in our series following the DVD-based resource First Light - Jesus and the Kingdom of God. This session will focus on the notion of 'Jesus as Lord'. The sessions stand alone and do not require attendance at previous meetings for the discussion to be meaningful.
Sunday 5 May 2013
Various Leaders to finish the book off. Each leader will summarise their chapter for 5 minutes and after 20 minutes we'll move onto the next. Liz will do Truthfulness; Martin Praying; Philip Service; Jenny Laughing; Adrian & Christine Poetry
Saturday 4 May 2013
Andy Vivian will introduce a recent book “The Dysfunctional family” about the three monotheistic faiths Judaism , Christianity and Islam that are so closely related in their origins.
Thursday 2 May 2013
Regular meeting every Thursday at 7.30. Usually at St James' Devizes
Monday 29 April 2013
Wednesday 24 April 2013
Paul will speak on the problems many face with the traditional Creeds of the Christian church - with time for discussion after.
Monday 22 April 2013
An exploration of the aims and objectives of the Jesus Seminar, and an examination of the methods they use to try and get closer to the historical Jesus.
Saturday 20 April 2013
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT
A day to explore and share how progressive churches express Christian faith ‘on the ground’.
Thursday 18 April 2013
Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind. Albert Einstein
Thursday 18 April 2013
Last time we discussed 'Women and the Church'. This next meeting is about 'Liturgy in the Church' which we often find difficult to take. Please would you send in any pieces of liturgy that you think are progressive and more suitable (to us) than some worship events we attend. Especially, do make up your own and send that in, even as a last resort!
Thursday 18 April 2013
We will continue to read and reflect on the Together in Hope booklet 'Examining the Meaning of the Resurrection' chapters 3&4. This booklet uses the essays of John Shelby Spong.
Wednesday 17 April 2013
Bruce Kent, former Chair of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), past Chair of ‘War on Want’ and veteran peace activist, begins a national ‘Scrap Trident Tour’ in April amidst news that the Government plans to spend £100 billion on a Trident replacement, while continuing to implement economic cuts.
Wednesday 10 April 2013
Regular discussion. First chapters of the book.
Wednesday 10 April 2013
Dr Mark Finney: JESUS FOR EVERYONE? The Western search for the elusive Nazarene
Friday 5 April 2013
Discussion lead by Howard
Monday 25 March 2013
We shall be viewing and discussing chapters 5 and 6 of the DVD by Borg and Crossan of the pilgrimage they led to Turkey in 2006. It consists partly of a video of the sites they visited and partly of talks by one or other of them. This month we shall be looking at Paul's vocation and the cities he visited.
Monday 25 March 2013
Crucifixion was a form of state torture. It was not meant to kill quickly. Its purpose was to degrade and humiliate a person utterly, to reduce them to a non-person. Yet, in many Christian traditions, the cross is regarded as salvific and is glorified; ‘in the cross of Christ I glory’. Can we reconcile the cross with a God of peace and unconditional love? Are there progressive understandings of the cross? What does or can the cross mean for us today? We will explore this topic further with the help of some clips from the film 'Chocolat'. All are welcome from 12.55 onwards for informal chat before the start of the meeting.
Thursday 21 March 2013
We will use the Together in Hope book 'Examining the Meaning of the Resurrection' which amalgamates the essays by Bishop John Shelby Spong. We anticipate this will take us over several meetings. It will be helpful if you could contact Nicola about ordering a book approx cost £3-00. It is envisaged that we might explore two chapters per month.
Thursday 21 March 2013
Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind. Albert Einstein
Friday 15 March 2013
The book by Bishop John Robinson that caused furore in 1963 is celebrating its 50th birthday this year. The bishop knew it would be heavily criticised but thought in time it would seem not radical enough. Was he right?
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