Summer Bible Study

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“In a culture that can tear us apart with contempt and disdain of others, Jill Duffield offers a wise perspective.  Her invitation is to consider how a ‘generosity of spit’ can heal and connect us as we appreciate the good in each of us.”  So writes the coeditor of Growing in God’s Love.

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This year’s summer Bible study series will focus on just one – but one very powerful Bible verse – Philippians 4:8 which reads, Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

 

This letter of Philippians written to one of the early churches in Christianity and is considered the most pastoral.  Some have said that this verse always made them feel like they needed to “wrangle their thoughts in such a way that they could block out sin and only think about good things…but now instead have come to appreciate that Jill Duffield is writing about and sharing a loving view of God, of life, of others, and of scripture that invites us into compassion and appreciation.”

 

If this sounds of interest to you, please join us for eight Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. over the summer as we consider whatever is true … honorable … just …pure … pleasing … commendable … excellent …praiseworthy.

 

We will be meeting by Zoom, but if there is an interest for some in meeting in person at the church, we will consider making this a hybrid meeting.  During the eight weeks we will consider these eight ways of cultivating compassion. Books are available in the church office for a $12 optional donation; only a limited number have been purchased so please sign up early so we can order more books if necessary.

 

Please be in touch with Rev. Linda with any questions and to let her know of your interest, especially if you would like to see the class be both in person and via Zoom.

 

Class dates are: June 19 & 26; July 10, 17, 24; and August 7, 14, and 21.  Come for some, come for all.  Although the study is focused on one verse only, each week’s discussion will be not be necessarily linked to the previous week.