Ever feel like Jesus has been kidnapped by the Christian Right or the Secular Left?
Join the Adult Christian Education class this fall as we watch and discuss Saving Jesus,
a DVD-based small group exploration of Jesus Christ for the third millennium.
This 12-week series features video segments with leading religious voices of our day
as well as challenging and stimulating class discussion.
Starting September 9 and continuing through November, the series will address the following topics:
Introduction: Jesus through the Ages
Who was Jesus? Featuring Matthew Fox
What Can We Know About Jesus (and How)?
The World into Which Jesus Was Born Featuring John Dominic Crossan
Jesus' Birth: Incarnation
Teachings of Jesus: Wisdom Tradition Featuring Bernard Brandon Scott
Jesus' Program: The Kingdom of God Featuring John Dominic Crossan
Jesus' Ministry of Compassion
Killing Jesus, Part One: Who Killed Jesus? Featuring Amy-Jill Levine and Helen Prejean
Killing Jesus, Part Two: The Atonement Featuring Rita Nakashima Brock and Rebecca Ann Parker
The Resurrection of Christ Featuring James Forbes
Why Jesus Is Worth Saving Featuring Marcus Borg
The class will meet at 9:30 AM. Join us for coffee and challenging conversations.