Adult Forum begins a new study in January!

Adult Forum class will delve into a beautiful book by Catherine Keller (Professor of Theology at Drew University), "On the Mystery - Discerning Divinity in Process". John B. Cobb of Claremont School of Theology writes "At last; deeply Christian theology that is genuinely credible, relevant, important and also accessible." Join us!

Adult Study Forum - Sunday mornings at 10:00

The Adult Forum meets in the Library each Sunday morning from 10 to 10:45. We have just begun discussing the book, "Dear White Christians: For Those Still Longing for Racial Reconciliation" by Jennifer Harvey and will continue doing so for the weeks to come. Please join us! Please Note: The Bishop is also holding a forum in Baltimore on this book each Wednesday evening through October 28th.

Christian Formation - A Year in Review 2013-2014

Please take a moment and read Dawn's+ summary of a very full year of Christian Formation at St. James': stjameslothianyouth.blogspot.com/2014/06/christian-formation-year-in-review.html

Adult Forum

Adult Forum meets at 10 AM in the Library. We will discuss a book, The Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions, by Marcus J. Borg and N.T. Wright. This is a book in which the leading liberal and conservative Jesus scholars present the heart of the historical Jesus debate. For those who have always been curious about such questions as: Was Jesus God? Did he intentionally die to redeem humankind? Was he bodily resurrected from the dead? This book gives historical insight into these, and other, issues. Come between the services with coffee in hand and join us for a lively discussion. Contact Dean Lewis for more information.

Adult Forum: Quarks, Chaos & Christianity, September 8th

The Adult Forum meets at 10 AM In the Parish library on Sundays. Starting September 8th, we will begin a study of John Pilkinghorne's , "Quarks, Chaos & Christianity." This book brings together both the leading scientific views of our century together with a reasonable explanation of current Christian thought. It is written with economy and plain language so as illustrate the command that the author has in both science and spiritual thought. This welcoming group offers and open and lively discussion. Hope to see you there; bring your coffee and jump right in! For more information, contact Dean Lewis at deanlewis47@gmail.com.

Adult Forum: The Gospel of Mark, October 28th

The Adult Forum meets at 10 a.m. In the Parish library on Sundays. Starting October 28th, we will begin a study of William Barclay's "The Gospel of Mark." This is a wonderful way to get more familiar with the first Gospel written, learn about the history and cultural context of Jesus' time, and see how the other Gospel accounts relate to it. This welcoming group offers and open and lively discussion. Hope to see you there; bring your coffee and jump right in! For more information, contact Dean Lewis at deanlewis47@gmail.com.

Adult Forum: 'Exploring the Spiritual Life' beginning September 13

The Adult Forum will begin a new season of study and reflection September 13, entitled 'Exploring the Spiritual Life.' The group will meet from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. on Sundays in the Library. Fellow parishioner, Canon John Huntington, will lead the discussion and provide study materials. We will use three small books for background reading, all by spiritual masters of the last century: Evelyn Underhill ("The Spiritual Life" - preview at Google Books), Johannes Metz ("Poverty of Spirit" - preview at Google Books), and Abraham Heschel ("I Asked for Wonder"). Discussions will follow the interests of group members, and should lead us into very interesting places! We will enter into lively conversation with Scripture and Christian saints and mystics on topics of particular interest to the group members. Come, join us!

Adult Study Forum - Saint James: the Parish, the Saint(s), and the Writing(s)

Having (patiently) finished The Book of Job, the group seeks recruits for a new adventure tentatively titled "Saint James: the Parish, the Saint(s), and the Writing(s)." Starting with Old Herring Creeke Parish, renamed St. James' Parish (When? Why the name? Which James? - there were at least three!), and moving to both the Epistle of James and The Gospel of James (the latter not included in the Bible!) we hope to learn more about our Parish namesake and the notable early Christians who shared the name. The first meeting of the group is scheduled for the St. James' library at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 19th.