The Community Kitchen and Brother Ron Fender

"God, I regret to report, does not give a hoot about our religion."
                                          -Annie Dillard

Brother Ron Fender talked to us about the story from Luke where the men are walking on the road to Emmaus and encounter Jesus.  He explained that he sees Jesus in the poor and that any time we care for the poor, sick or hungry, we are caring for Christ.

What did you think first of the Community Kitchen and then the potter's field?

Chris Robinson and Project 52

In Matthew, Jesus says, whatever you do for one of the least of these brothers, you do for me.

Today, we worked for "one of the least of these" in an area that is not the most desirable of places.  We got hot, sweaty, and itchy, but we made a big difference in just a couple of hours.  Describe what the experience was like for you.

Mrs. Henegar's home and church

Please share your thoughts on Mrs. Henegar's visit today.  How did this church experience compare to the other two we saw this week?  In your opinion, what are a few things a church should have?

Abba's House

"Our next baptism will be Sunday, July 1 at 10:30am. If you are ready to follow Jesus' example and be baptized, meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Broadbent Prayer Room that day.  Bring an extra set of undergarments, and we'll provide towels, t-shirts, shorts or baptismal robes. If you have questions, look under the Spiritual Life section to learn more about baptism."


The quote above is taken from the Abba's House website.  


What were some of your initial impressions of Abba's House?  Did any of those impressions change as we spent more time with Mrs. Craig?  What did you think about this church and how did it compare to the Church of the Firstborn?  Try to go beyond the obvious.  

Church of the Firstborn

We have asked ourselves and many others "Who was Jesus."  Given what you have learned so far, how is the ministry at the Church of the Firstborn reflective of the teachings of Jesus?  What was is like for you today to spend time with the kids in their MVP summer program?

Adam Webb and the Parable of the Lost Son

"My assumption is that the story of any one of us is in some measure the story of us all."
                                                                                     -FREDERICK BUECHNER


Today we talked a lot about stories, our own, and the ones found in the New Testament.  Reflect on our time with Adam Webb.  What did you learn from his stories and from the things he taught us about the New Testament?  

Dr. Ralph Hood

Share your thoughts on our visit with Dr. Hood.  Did any of what he said make you feel uncomfortable?  Do you agree or disagree with him?  What did you learn that maybe you did not know before?

Nicki Graham

How does Nicki's pilgrimage to Greece compare with our pilgrimage yesterday.  What stands out to you from what Nicki shared with us?  Can you relate to her feelings of anxiety she had before the trip and her sense of accomplishment and excitement over completing the trip?

The Tabernacle Experience

What did you learn today about the Tabernacle of the Old Testament and how does it relate to our study of Jesus?

Response to visit to Sewanee and St. Mary's

"A pilgrim is a wanderer with a purpose."
                                         -Peace Pilgrim

Today we talked about what it means to be a pilgrim and then we went on our own pilgrimage to Sewanee.  Describe what the journey (both literally and figuratively) meant to you.  What was is like to be in that quiet beautiful place?  We visited three chapels (All Saints, St. Augustine, and the St. Mary's chapel at the convent), we saw the Memorial Cross, and we walked the labyrinth.  What was interesting or meaningful to you about those sacred spaces?  What was your favorite part of our trip there?

Response to Grace Episcopal Church visit

Today we spoke to Rev. Susan Butler and church member Kathleen Russell of Grace Episcopal Church.  They shared with us their church's ministry of their wonderful garden and the way they believe we are all connected to the Earth and to our neighbors.  


Please share your thoughts about this experience.  Did anything they say stand out in particular?  Was this visit meaningful to you?  If so, explain in 5-10 sentences what you gained from our time there.  

Response to Jency Shirai

Religion Quiz

Religion Quiz

Who Was Jesus?

What Does it Mean to be a Christian?

What does it mean to be a Christian?

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