Tag: theology
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June 18 Gathering: God as Father? (a Fathers Day conversation)
Referring to God in masculine terms has drawn plenty of examination in recent years. And it’s certainly clear that the creator of humanity transcends gender. But much debate exists as to whether it’s appropriate to refer to God–or at least the first person of the Trinity–as “Father.” We have to ask ourselves whether such identity…
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May 21 Gathering: The Bible Tells Me So?
Everyone has one. A favorite verse from scripture. Whether it’s something to help us remember a loved one, an inspiration of some kind, or a rule of life, we carry our favorite Bible verses close to the heart. Of course, plucking a single verse out of the library of stories, letters, poems, histories, genealogies, and…
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April 23 Gathering: What difference does Resurrection make?
What do we really know about the Resurrection? What did it mean to the first followers of Jesus, and how does that impact our lives today?
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April 9 Gathering: The Scandal of Holy Week
This Sunday at New Wineskins, we’ll reflect on the Passion stories that guide our worship of the resurrected Jesus and look behind the scenes to see what deeper significance they might have for us in our present contexts.
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March 12 Gathering: St. Patrick: The Man, the Myth, the Legend
How much do we really know about the man for whom The Feast of St. Patrick was originally dedicated?
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April 3 Gathering — Crucifixion and Resurrection: Theologies of the Cross
Is it critical that all Christians agree on these matters? Or is there room for honest and deeply felt differences of opinion and doctrine?