| Welcome! This new study is vital for our rich faith in this moment of history. Pastor Ken |
| Media Attention Living the Questions has been in the news! Here are some of the articles that have appeared about us: "Living the Questions" - Progressive Christianity Network - Britain and Ireland newsletter, "'Salvaging' Christianity" - East Valley Scottsdale Tribune. "Study Invites Questions of Faith" - LJWorld.com, "Ministers Modernizing Church" - The Arizona Republic |
| From Pastor Ken: The scholars in these video segments have changed my life over time! Christianity has always been a deep joy and a challenge to grow and act for me. However my faith was finally freed by people like these current scholars - and it is a joy to see God in so much more of life. Literal minds have kept the real Bible away from so many people who want to see and know God. Anyway, anyone is welcome - not to argue - but to listen and explore the wisdom and life that pours through these scholars - and our time together. |
| Starts: This Fall 2009 See Directions Above Under: "Find First" 1300 East Colorado Street Glendale, CA 91205 818-240-9000 Just to the Right of Breezeway - Parking behind Church on Wing Street |
The Bible for Open Minds and Hearts
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A progressive alternative for Christian invitation, initiation, and spiritual formation Please Join Me This Fall have a great 2009 summer first... ALL are welcome! Featuring 30 of today's leading religious voices! Pictures and Bios of the 30 Voices OVERVIEW People know that at its core, Christianity has something good to offer the human race. At the same time, many have a sense that they are alone in being a “thinking” Christian and that “salvaging” Christianity is a hopeless task. What is needed is a safe environment where people have permission to ask the questions they’ve always wanted to ask but have been afraid to voice for fear of being thought a heretic. Living the Questions is a 21-week DVD and web-based small group study exploring beyond the traditions and rote theologies in which so many people and local churches seem to be stuck. Ideal for Christian invitation, initiation and spiritual formation, Living the Questions will help seekers and "church alumni/ae" alike in discovering the significance of Christianity in the 21st Century and what a meaningful faith can look like in today's world. Living the Questions is an open minded alternative to studies that attempt to give participants all the answers, and instead strives to create an environment where participants can discuss the revolutionary re-visioning of Christianity already emerging in the world. THEMES Invitation to Journey 1. An Invitation to Journey 2. Taking the Bible Seriously 3. Thinking Theologically 4. Stories of Creation 5. Lives of Jesus 6. A Passion for Christ: Paul 7. Out into the World: Challenges Facing Progressive Christians Reclaiming the World 8. Restoring Relationships 9. The Prophetic Jesus 10. Evil, Suffering & A God of Love 11. The Myth of Redemptive Violence 12. Debunking the Rapture 13. Practicing Resurrection 14. Reclaiming the World Call to Covenant 15. A Kingdom without Walls 16. Social Justice: Realizing God’s Vision 17. Incarnation: Divinely Human 18. Prayer: Intimacy with God 19. Compassion: The Heart of Jesus’ Ministry 20. Creative Transformation 21. Embracing Mystery The format of each session includes a video, guided discussion, spiritual exercises and Bible study. The 20 minute videos for each session include conversation, sermon clips, lecture excerpts, and spiritual exercises for practical applications (including different forms of prayer and meditation, movement, walking the labyrinth, etc). Since the overall theme is that of faith as a journey, not a destination, the livingthequestions.com web site will offer resources for continued exploration, including downloadable expanded study guides, extra video resources, and links. Call for any further questions: Pastor Ken 818-240-9000 Check Out the 30 "Voices" Pictures and Bios of the 30 Voices |
We take the Bible seriously, not literally. You are invited if you are concerned about fundamentalism and its hold on so much of our world. You might want to hear from today's top scholars - via video - the vast alternative that exists in contrast to taking the Bible literally. You don't need to join any church - you will feel no pressure - this is simply our gift to the community of people who want to know there is more than a narrow interpretation of the Bible. We take the Bible seriously, not literally. Our world needs people who are enlightened and informed - this study can help each person see our larger world of faith. |
| Even more information: livingthequestions.com |
