Here Come the February Forums!

Posted on Mon Dec 21 2009:

All adults are invited to the February Forums, offered on Sunday, February 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 9:45 a.m. Click here to read the details.

·        A Study of the Passion Narratives in the Gospels -   Mickey Efird, teacher.

Between the four gospels we have a lot of details about the Passion of Christ.  But the gospels don't all agree on the details.   Was the Last Supper a Passover meal or not?  How can the three-day prophecy for the resurrection be fulfilled between Friday night and Sunday morning?  And how many women arrived that dawn, one or three, and if three, which set of three?    And do these questions matter?  Who better to shed light and share his wisdom about such matters than Mickey Efird?  Now that's a question with an answer. Come and find out.

 

·        Restorative Justice 101: Finding God in healing circles, coffee shops and hard answers
Coordinated by Kacey Reynolds, Peace and Reconciliation member and Co-Director of the Capital Restorative Justice Project.

Hear about and experience restorative justice principles and practices.  Speakers include:
-Therese Bartholomew--author of Coffee Shop God, filmmaker (thefinalgiftfilm.com) and sister to a murdered brother
-Jon Powell—Director, Juvenile Justice Project, Campbell University
·        Restoration: The Land. Our Souls. Environmental Mission Group, coordinator

 Explore biblical principles of restoring the land and how our spiritual lives are enhanced through restoration. Hear the stories of local leaders who have turned urban wastelands into ecological treasures, transforming lives along the way. Study and discuss scripture and a Wendell Berry essay on restoration values. Learn about opportunities in your own life to embrace restoration.