Study Groups

2010 Lenten Series

Theme: Living More Like Jesus

Facilitator:
Fr. William Wells, Priest in Residence

Assistants:
Dr. George E. Thomas, Theologian in Residence
Dr. Inez Tuck, Director of Contemplative Ministries

Primary Reading: Seasons Of the Spirit, ‘THIS SEASON AT HOME’, during Lent and Easter

Additional Reading:
1. Welcome To The Episcopal Church by Christopher L. Webber, Chapter 5, ‘SPIRITUALITY’
2. The Theology of William Porcher DuBose, by Robert B. Slocum, Chapter 5, ‘THE CHURCH
3. Lectio Divina

Time: Thursday Evenings @ 7:15PM – 8:30PM, immediately after Evening Prayer Dates: February 25th – April 1st, 2010

Place: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 2900 Hanes Ave, Richmond, Virginia


Dates and Topics:

Discussion #1 – February 25th, 2010, ‘Wilderness Companions’ The Incarnation in the Church

Discussion #2 – March 4th, 2010, ‘ Strong and Tender’ The Church as the Community of Salvation in Christ

Discussion #3 – March 11th, 2010, ‘Open Invitation’ Our Participation in Salvation through the Church

Discussion #4 – March 18th, 2010, ‘Embracing Love’ Discernment of Truth in the Community of the Church

Discussion #5 – March 25th, 2010, ‘Something New’ The Church as a Open Forum for Discernment

Discussion #6 – April 1st, 2010, [Maundy Thursday?] ‘Into Jerusalem’ The Unity and Ecumenicity of the Church