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St. Tim's Spring Book Discussion

A New Spiritual Home:
Progressive Christianity at the Grass Roots
by Hal Taussig

A new kind of Christianity is emerging at the grass roots. Full of heart-felt expression, artistic creativity, and liberal social values, progressive churches and small Christian communities have established themselves across the denominational spectrum. Reporting on a national research study that undercuts the impression that right-wing Christianity is the only new development on the contemporary American religious landscape, Hal Taussig identifies thousands of progressive churches and para-churches and describes five characteristics of this new movement. He then proceeds to analyze its blind spots, project its future, and suggest how to start a progressive church.

Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Fridays from 10:00 am until 11:30 am

Schedule:

March 11 & 12 — Introduction and Chapters 1-2

March 18 & 19 — Chapters 3-5

March 25 & 26 — Chapters 6-7

April 1 & 2 – No class. Holy Week.

April 8 & 9 – Chapters 8-11

April 15 & 16 – Chapters 12-15

April 22 & 23 – No class. Dr. Bart Ehrman at UNI

April 29 & 30 – Chapters 16-18

If you would like us to order you a copy of A New Spiritual Home, please call the church office, 266-0464 or email Dick at sttimsrevdick@cfu.net. The cost is $15.60, a savings of 22% of the list price.

Dick Clark is the discussion leader. These classes are open to everyone, including senior high youth and adults. They are to help youth and adults grapple with faith questions and issues and to grow in faith. They are part of our program of adult theological re-education. Feel free to invite friends and acquaintances.

St. Timothy's UMC is located on Terrace Drive just east of Cedar Heights, north of University Avenue in Cedar Falls.
For info, e-mail Dick at sttimsrevdick@cfu.net.

Choosing Compassion: The Paradox of Power
Thursdays, March 11, 18, and 25, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
American Martyrs Retreat House (2209 N. Union Road) in Cedar Falls

Video sharing series with Fr. Michael H. Crosby, OFM Cap. A new dynamic, interactive program for people who want input that will lead them further on the spiritual path toward wholeness and connectedness.

The sessions will address:

· How all relationships in our life and world are built on care and control

· How control works through fear and is expressed in abuse and violence

· How conflicts arise and how to resolve them, moving to reconciliation

· How we decide to change; the need for organizations' behavioral change

· How to create communities of trust collaborating for common goals

· How to move through nonviolence and peace to love and compassion

Fr. Crosby awakens people of faith and invites people to exercise faith-power with compassion, in the service of justice and peace.

Offering: $20 for the series or $10 each.

Call the AMRH at 319-266-3543 for more information.


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		"Stewardship of the Earth" Wednesday evenings, 6:30 pm; March 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 10. Rectory classroom, Sacred Heart Catholic Parish This a six-week Bible study experience examines the Biblical foundation for environmental stewardship. It combines personal reflection and group discussion in a way which leads to prayerful transformation and responsible action. There is a $15.00 book fee. www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/earth.htm UNI Center for Multicultural Education Book Discussions Jesus, Interrupted: Revealing the Hidden Contradictions in the Bible by Prof. Bart D. Ehrman Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 Center for Multicultural Education, Maucker Union, UNI Examining the New Testament with critical eyes, Prof. Bart Ehrman, one of America's foremost Jesus scholars and most popular writers on Jesus and early Christianity, highlights the authors (and supposed authors) of the books, their conflicting points of view, and the dates when various parts of the New Testament were actually written. Ehrman shares in layperson's terms what scholars have known for centuries. Prof. Ehrman will be present to take part in the book discussion and will give a lecture later that evening. The Dalai Lama at UNI Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 Panel Discussion 9:30 am Keynote Address 2:00 pm McLeod Center, UNI The Dalai Lama is coming to UNI to deliver the Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture. All proceeds from his visit are being donated to charitable causes. Tickets for the Dalai Lama's programs are sold out. To be put on a waiting list for any tickets that may become available, go to: http://www.uni.edu/dalailama/						St. Tim's Spring Book Discussion A New Spiritual Home: Progressive Christianity at the Grass Roots by Hal Taussig A new kind of Christianity is emerging at the grass roots. Full of heart-felt expression, artistic creativity, and liberal social values, progressive churches and small Christian communities have established themselves across the denominational spectrum. Reporting on a national research study that undercuts the impression that right-wing Christianity is the only new development on the contemporary American religious landscape, Hal Taussig identifies thousands of progressive churches and para-churches and describes five characteristics of this new movement. He then proceeds to analyze its blind spots, project its future, and suggest how to start a progressive church. Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm Fridays from 10:00 am until 11:30 am Schedule: March 11 & 12 — Introduction and Chapters 1-2 March 18 & 19 — Chapters 3-5 March 25 & 26 — Chapters 6-7 April 1 & 2 – No class. Holy Week. April 8 & 9 – Chapters 8-11 April 15 & 16 – Chapters 12-15 April 22 & 23 – No class. Dr. Bart Ehrman at UNI April 29 & 30 – Chapters 16-18 If you would like us to order you a copy of A New Spiritual Home, please call the church office, 266-0464 or email Dick at sttimsrevdick@cfu.net. The cost is $15.60, a savings of 22% of the list price. Dick Clark is the discussion leader. These classes are open to everyone, including senior high youth and adults. They are to help youth and adults grapple with faith questions and issues and to grow in faith. They are part of our program of adult theological re-education. Feel free to invite friends and acquaintances. St. Timothy's UMC is located on Terrace Drive just east of Cedar Heights, north of University Avenue in Cedar Falls. For info, e-mail Dick at sttimsrevdick@cfu.net. Choosing Compassion: The Paradox of Power Thursdays, March 11, 18, and 25, 9:00-10:30 a.m. American Martyrs Retreat House (2209 N. Union Road) in Cedar Falls Video sharing series with Fr. Michael H. Crosby, OFM Cap. A new dynamic, interactive program for people who want input that will lead them further on the spiritual path toward wholeness and connectedness. The sessions will address: · How all relationships in our life and world are built on care and control · How control works through fear and is expressed in abuse and violence · How conflicts arise and how to resolve them, moving to reconciliation · How we decide to change; the need for organizations' behavioral change · How to create communities of trust collaborating for common goals · How to move through nonviolence and peace to love and compassion Fr. Crosby awakens people of faith and invites people to exercise faith-power with compassion, in the service of justice and peace. Offering: $20 for the series or $10 each. Call the AMRH at 319-266-3543 for more information.



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