Sunday, September 29: Round-table discussion on creation and our "purpose"

Join the conversation this Sunday as we share a round-table discussion, looking back on the past few weeks of our conversation:

- What is human nature?
- How do we understand creation?
- How do we understand God the Father/Creator?
- What are we created for?

This "extra Sunday" in September will give us a chance to reflect on where we are now in our conversation.

What questions are still lingering in you?

What new images do you have from what others have shared in the Forum?

We will also have a chance to reflect on stewardship as a practice which embodies our participation with God in God's mission....linking with our "purpose."

So, the conversation is good!
Come join it!!

For September 22: "What are we created for?"

Come join the discussion at the Sunday Forum on September 22 as we reflect on "What are we created for?"
Using the ancient contemplative frameworks of Purgation --> Illumination --> Union, along with added richness from inter-religious dialogue--we will explore what many consider the "purpose" of our existence.
(I'm not going to spoil it for you here!)

We'll also use the Labyrinth, an ancient practice of walking meditation, as a metaphor for the journey to salvation, the path to wholeness and fulfillment.

So, come and explore with us as we continue this series of rich conversations!

Fr. Stuart

For September 15: Exploring the truth in our creation myths

Come continue the rich conversation on creation--and how we understand the Creator--in the Sunday Forum.

When we look at how we understand creation--our creation myth--we seek to delve into the truth about ourselves and our image of God. How does our exploration of the mythology of creation connect with our reflections on Faith and Life--the over-arching theme of the forum series?

We will explore questions such as these:

"How can it be true if it's a myth?"

How do we seek to use the creation myths for our own purposes?

Come join the rich conversation!
Sunday mornings, 9:15 in the parish hall

August 18: Human Nature Session 1

Join us Sunday morning for the first session of our discussion on Human Nature.
Watch the attached video clip to your right, and explore the two slides for a preview.

Could you share the gift of music?

Each Sunday morning, as we gather in the Parish Hall for a song and prayer, we need folks to help lead the simple chants we will share. If you would be willing to help, using whatever instrument you may know, please let Fr. Stuart know!

The Great Gathering gives us a chance to meet together and start off our Sunday with prayer....wonderful....

August 11 Formation Kickoff Sunday!

Don't forget to come this Sunday morning as we kickoff the Fall Formation year!

We will begin our new inter-generational formation framework: At the Intersection of Faith and Life.

Gather in the Parish Hall on Sunday mornings:

9:15 for opening hymn, Bible lesson and prayer

9:30 children, youth and adults go to their respective rooms for continued reflection.


Let's explore our faith together as a parish, taking advantage of the richness of our many perspectives!

For folks who are new to The Episcopal Church and/or to St. Benedict's, this is a wonderful way to explore the practice of faith within the Episcopal/Anglican tradition. This class will help you discern Confirmation or Reception.

For all of us, it is a marvelous chance to reflect on the central tenets of our practice of faith.

Join the conversation!

Bishop Rob Wright's upcoming Sunday Forum on August 4

As we prepare for Bishop Rob Wright's time with us on Sunday, August 4, I invite you to explore this sermon by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. We will have a chance to reflect on it together in the Sunday Forum.


Copy and past this address into your search to explore the sermon "Why Jesus Called a Man a Fool."


http://mlk-kpp01.stanford.edu/index.php/encyclopedia/documentsentry/doc_why_jesus_called_a_man_a_fool


And, join the conversation on Sunday morning, August 4 at 9:30 pm in the Parish Hall.