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sunday
series
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Speaker |
| January 9, 16 |
For years we have had the good fortune to have Tom
Mockaitis, a brilliant scholar of Middle East Affairs and media commentator to
share with us concerning the situation in the Middle East and prospects for
peace in the region. Tom will be with us on Sunday, January 9th to update us on
recent events in the Middle East. Come ready for some new insights and your
questions. |
Tom Mockaitis |
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| January 23 |
Searching for Paul: Who Was the Real Apostle Paul?
Allen Mothershed reviews an astonishing new book, “In Search of Paul” by
renowned Biblical scholar John Dominic Crossan and Biblical Archeologist,
Jonathan L. Reed. This groundbreaking book uses new historical analysis and
archaeological discoveries to answer questions like, “Did Paul invent
Christianity?” The class will help clarify the real Apostle Paul and his
gospel message in the context of the Roman Empire and ancient Jewish culture.
And it will explore the implications of his message for our own time.
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Allen Mothershed |
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| January 30 |
The 2004 Elections and the Christian Agenda
Alexander Sharp, Executive Director of Protestants for
the Common Good, will lead an open discussion about 2004 elections and what
the results mean to us as Christians. What can we expect in the next four
years? What issues matter most? |
Al Sharp |
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| February-March |
Our Lenten focus for Adult
Education was a study led by Senior Pastor, Joseph Shank on “The Heart of
Christianity” written by Marcus Borg. This is a truly fascinating re-imaging of
our approach to both scripture and theology.
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Joseph A. Shank |
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April 28
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May 19
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An
Adult Ed. class is being set up on for four Thursday
evenings from 7:30 until 9. Gina Logan will be the primary leader of a
discussion and study of Marcus Borg’s book “Meeting Jesus Again for the First
Time”.
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Gina Logan |
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2005/06 |
NEW SERIES
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Tuesday Talks
will meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Future programs are
listed in the calendar below. Tuesday Talks is open to members and
the public, is free, and babysitting and transportation will be provided. Do
come and bring a fellow member or friend from the community. |
NEW SERIES |
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September 11 |
Kick Off Sunday
9:00-10:00 a.m. Centennial Room
Enjoy muffins, hear about our fall programs and find out about peer-led
groups and the possibilities they offer for learning and personal growth. For
further information, contact Kitty Moeller. |
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September 16 |
Women’s Bible Study
10:30-11:30 a.m. Centennial Room
Led by Interim Associate Pastor, Connie Stewart, this group is open to all
women and begins its weekly Bible study on Friday, September 16 with brunch. For
further information, contact Jane Huels or Connie Stewart at ext. 23. |
Connie Stewart |
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September 20
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Tuesday Talks
7:30-8:30 p.m. Tolman Fellowship Hall
Redressing the Church Body in Corinth. |
Dr. Benny Liew |
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October 4 & 18 |
The Mid East situation and its
implications. |
Dr. Tom Mockaitis. |
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November 1 & 15 |
Dr. Dan McAdams, professor of psychology at
Northwestern, will fascinate us as he explores the matter of personal redemption
and the stories by which people tell about it. |
Dr. Dan McAdams |
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September 22 |
Thursday Book Study
7:30-9:00 p.m. – Centennial Room.
Announcing an on-going book study, open to all! Come once or
twice or every week! Come discuss an entire book, or for discussion of an
article or short story. Our kick off book, God’s Politics (see
below) is sure to get your juices running!
God is not a Republican – or a Democrat.
God’s Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left
Doesn’t Get It by Jim Wallis
Join us to discuss this timely book. The Washington Post
says, "Wallis’s critique of the secular left as well as the religious right
makes this an important book. After toiling as an anti-poverty crusader and
magazine editor for many years, Wallis hit his stride in the 2004 campaign by
challenging the religious conservative monopoly on political God-talk. Now there
is a debate over the nature and role of the religious left, and God’s
Politics is a seminal contribution to the timely discussion...God’s
Politics is an important political book and an important spiritual book.
Religious conservatives love doing battle with a comparatively easy mark like
the ACLU or some atheist who’s trying to take "under God" out of the pledge of
allegiance. Wallis poses a more substantial threat — a battle not between
religion and secularism but between two different visions of faith. "
God’s Politics will be facilitated by WCC members Gina
Logan and Steve Dyer and will meet September 22, 29, and October 6, from 7:30 -
9:00 p.m. in the Centennial Room.
Books are available at the Bookstall in Winnetka. This
promises to be a lively discussion! If you plan to join this study or would like
more information about the books, articles, short stories we will discuss in the
future, please email Gina at
gina@heartsongconsulting.com
or call 847- 441-0375. |
Gina Logan |
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