Fountain Hills – Why do so many Christians still hang on to outdated myths like the Virgin Birth? How come Christianity can’t deal honestly with its outdated dogma and violent past? Why does the church get all bent out of shape over so many sexual issues but remain silent on global issues of war, economic injustice, and racial discrimination?
These and many other questions will be considered in the third module (Sessions 15-21) of Living the Questions 2.0 at The Fountains, a United Methodist Church. These daytime sessions will begin on Wednesday, February 11th from 10am to 12 noon and will continue on Wednesdays through March 25th. The overall theme is “Call to Covenant” and includes the topics of Social Justice: Realizing God’s Vision, A Kingdom without Walls, and Embracing Mystery.
Living the Questions (www.livingthequestions.com) is a program created by The Fountains’ pastor, Rev. David Felten, and colleague, Rev. Jeff Procter-Murphy as a progressive alternative to the pat answers of the evangelical “Alpha Course.” The DVD series, now in use by over 6,000 churches around the world, has also been published in book form by HarperOne, San Francisco.
Facilitated by Pastor David, these classes introduce participants to ways of thinking about the Bible, their faith, and how to interact with the world in ways that make sense in the 21st century.
Suggested tuition for this seven (7) week module is $20. Contact the office to register: 480.837.7627. Those who register ahead will receive a participant guide via email or mail so they can prepare for the first session. Many have already completed the first and second modules (Sessions 1 -7 and 8 – 14) of Living the Questions 2.0. This final module completes the program with Sessions 15 through 21.
Living the Questions 2.0: Call to Covenant
Feb. 11th 15. A Kingdom without Walls
Feb. 18th 16. Social Justice: Realizing God’s Vision
Feb. 25th 17. Incarnation: Divinely Human
March 4th 18. Prayer: Intimacy with God
March 11th 19. Compassion: The Heart of Jesus’ Ministry
March 18th 20. Creative Transformation
March 25th 21. Embracing Mystery
Join us and plan for stimulating input, great conversation, and a liberating view of Christianity. Child care is available upon request – call the office (480.837.7627).