February 14, 5:30pm, Rector's Study: The Song of Songs (on Valentine's Day!)
Tonight we'll look at the love poem of the Bible. In addition to the basic biblical study questions: who wrote it, who's the intended audience, who's speaking and to whom, who's left out, we'll look at the role of desire and longing in terms of human sexuality and in spirituality.
February 21, 5:30pm, Rector's Study: the 2018 Reclaiming Jesus document, con't.
Join the Rev'd Stephen Harding and others for an exploration of the Reclaiming Jesus document and a cup of tea. The document was signed by eighteen leaders of the Christian Church and emerged from an Ash Wednesday retreat in 2018. It is a response to our current political climate and the questions "Who is Jesus Christ for us today? What does our loyalty to Christ, as disciples, require at this moment in our history?"
Underneath these questions are issues of identity: who are we as Episcopalians, what do we believe, who do we believe in, and how do we live out that belief in our lives. Come join us for the beginnings of that exploration.
The full text of the Reclaiming Jesus document can be found at www.reclaimingjesus.org or by clicking here.
And a video of Church Elders talking about #ReclaimJesus, including The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry, can be seen here on YouTube.
Underneath these questions are issues of identity: who are we as Episcopalians, what do we believe, who do we believe in, and how do we live out that belief in our lives. Come join us for the beginnings of that exploration.
The full text of the Reclaiming Jesus document can be found at www.reclaimingjesus.org or by clicking here.
And a video of Church Elders talking about #ReclaimJesus, including The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry, can be seen here on YouTube.
February 28, 5:30pm, Rector's Study: Open Meeting - The Burgess Committee
This timely session is hosted by the Burgess Committee and will give insight on the complexity and joy involved in working through difference.
March 7, 5:30pm, Rector's Study: the Healing Tradition in Christianity
Jesus healed people; Irenaeus, Tertullian, the Lambeth Conferences of 1908, 1920, and 1930; the General Convention of 1964 and the Prayer Book all write about healing and Christianity - come learn what healing means and its place in our tradition.
Lenten Series: The End of Life Journey.
Starting on March 14, the Rector's Study will look at the End of Life journey on five successive Thursdays in Lent. Each evening will focus on a different topic: Beginnings, Hospice, Church things, Legacy, and Life Review. We will be joined by Healthy Aging from Martha's Vineyard Community Services, and by Hospice of Martha's Vineyard, who will provide their insight and the services they provide. A combination of experience, forms, and being prepared, this seminar is intended to be informative and to help the participants be able to manage the end of life process well.