Upcoming Dean’s Hour offerings 10 a.m., Reynolds Hall
The Dean’s Hour is a time for adult Christian formation. Dean Barkley Thompson, other parish leaders, and guest speakers address matters of faith, church life, and community. JAN. 16
JAN. 30, FEB. 6, 13
People, Prayer and Purpose: A History of Mission
Epiphany Series: The Atonement
What do Cappadocians, Desert Fathers and Mothers, Beguines, Discalced Carmelites, Methodists and Catholic Workers have in common? Canon Zartman leads us on a rolicking romp through the history of mission in the church.
Saving Susannah, a tale of blood ties and homesick hearts Untold stories don’t disappear — they push for expression. Saving Susannah is a kaleidoscopic memoir told from SAVING SUSANNAH shifting perspectives, weaving historical fact February 12 at 7 p.m. and February alongside imagined con13 at 3 p.m., Sanders Hall versations to create lost worlds. Written and performed by Josephine John, MA, MFA an award-winning actor, scriptwriter, dancer and choreographer. $20/ticket (registration will be online)
During the Holy Triduum from Good Friday through Easter, something happened, and humanity’s relationship with God was transformed. But what exactly was it? For 2,000 years theologians have debated the Atonement. Dean Thompson will lead us through the arguments and options, as we consider the efficacy of Jesus’ “amazing grace.”
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experience of complete acceptance that Jesus is able to match wits with the devil in the wilderness, preach grace, heal others, and find the courage to undergo the Passion. More than anything else, that truth is what distinguishes Jesus’ ministry from, for instance, that of the Pharisees. They require perfection; Jesus knows perfection is impossible. They expect to see a veneer of spit and polish; Jesus can see that deep inside we’re a mess. They want every crack sealed; Jesus knows that it’s only through the cracks, and not solid armor, that we experience light. And Jesus came to know this truth on his own baptismal day, when he entered the waters of the Jordan, when the very heavens cracked open above, and when he was told by the Creator of all things that he is priceless. This month we enter the Epiphany season. It is the season of surprises, gifts from unexpected places, transfigurations on mountaintops, and most importantly of God’s spirit entering through the fractures in our lives. Our New Year’s resolutions are always about getting a bit closer to perfect. What if, instead, we made an Epiphany resolution, to be open to the ways God will meet us as we are, to the ways God may redeem rather than fix us, allowing even our fissures to stream with light? Perhaps our epiphany will be that, even while we are fractured and imperfect, we are priceless, and that there is no crack God cannot infuse with light.
Walking the Mourner’s Path Walking the Mourner’s Path is a Christ based, meetings will be via Zoom. prayer centered, spiritually directed program. It Walking the Mourners Path participants meet is carefully crafted to focus on one concept per in intentionally small groups to allow everyone week to allow the participants to work through an opportunity to share. Enrollment requires their grief without feeling overwhelmed. A registration and a brief conversation with Canworkbook will provide the frameon Vicar Pfister to ensure a good fit for work, with prayers, reflections, and WALKING THE the participant and the group. MOURNER’S PATH exercises for each week, and homeFacilitators are not licensed psychowork assignments designed to en- Mondays, starting logical counselors; rather, they are lay hance the experience. For yourself February 21 ministers specifically trained to lead as well as the group as a whole, it is this program. In no sense do we offer important that you are able to commit to the full psychological therapy. If you are dealing with eight weeks. This session will be offered Monday grief, are seeking an open format to talk, or need evenings February 21 – April 4. Sunday, Febru- someone to talk with one-on-one please contact ary 13 there will be in person orientation to Canon Vicar Pfister and she will be glad to conpick up materials and meet in person; all other nect you with resources. PAGE 3
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