Adult Education Announcements
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Wednesday Evenings in Lent: Christianity in the 21st Century
Wednesday Evening, March 10, 7:00PM-8:30PM, Shepherd's Hall
The 21st Century Archbishop: An Evening with Rowan Williams
Come join us as we see the Archbishop of Canterbury speak personally in brief video clips about such topics and questions as "What is the Gospel story in your own words?", "What is the greatest challenge facing humanity today?", "What is a story that gives you hope for the Church?", "How do we more fully love God and our neighbor?", and also a conversation between Archbishop Williams and British comedian and atheist, Ricky Gervais, creator and star of the original "The Office" and the movie, "The Invention of Lying."
These videos are nuggets of great teaching on basic faith matters, and Archbishop Williams' conversation with Ricky Gervais gives a great model for Christians for respectful and friendly engagement with skeptical and even unbelieving people. Brief discussion will follow each video clip. Come join us for learning, growing, connecting, and enjoying refreshments and desserts. For a preview of this week's videos, click here and here!
Inquirer's Class Starts March 14th
Inquirer's Class, Parlor, 1st Floor, Duncan-Giersch Center
Please Join us for our first Class on MARCH 14TH!
The Inquirer's Class is an introduction to the Episcopal Church and serves as preparation for Adult Confirmation or Reception if you are coming from another denomination. You can also Reaffirm your Confirmation. If you wish to be confirmed or if you would like to participate in the class as a refresher course on the Episcopal Church, contact Fyl Thompson, Membership Coordinator, at 831-2012 or fyl.thompson@cgs-raleigh.org.
Beginning Wednesday Night, April 7: Wednesday Evening Easter Book Study
A SHORT HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY by Stephen Tomkins "The sort of book I wish I'd read fifty years ago. Steve Tomkins provides a context for so much of Western history over the last two millienia. His book explains a lot." - TERRY JONES, star and co-writer of Monty Python. Worshiped by 2 billion Christians worldwide, Jesus Christ is arguably the most famous human being ever. Yet grasping the vast story of his followers over the last 2,000 years can be a dizzying, difficult task. In A Short History of Christianity Stephen Tomkins takes readers on an entertaining and enlightening journey through the key stages of Christian development, covering the people, the events, the movements, and the controversies of the church. ... His penetrating, energetic Short History of Christianity is sure to delight and inform a broad range of readers. Meeting at 7:00pm in the Parlor, 1st floor, Duncan-Giersch Center.