Schedule 2009-2010
Schedule 2009-2010 |
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This Fall we are expanding our format beyond books, to explore a current topic called "The Emerging Church." We will view and discuss video clips by leading authorities such as Richard Rohr, Ken Wilber, Thomas Keating, and others. We will also have personal-experience presentations relating to the emerging church as well as expert speakers on related subjects. Instead of a book, we will provide summaries and booklets based on the speaker or theme of the video. The Steering Committee thanks Bob Doering for his leadership in selecting and preparing the video clips. |
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All sessions will be on Thursdays from 10 AM to 12 noon at the Holy Cross Church Parish Hall, 1740 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA. The series fee, $50, includes all handouts and study material. Financial aid is available to enable those on restricted budgets to attend; contact a member of the Steering Committee,
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| DATE | TOPIC | PRESENTER |
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| Sept. 17 | What is the "Emerging Church?" Overview. Listen to Part 1 Listen to Part 2 |
Video clips & discussion* Bob Doering, moderator |
| Sept. 24 | Fr. Richard Rohr on the Emerging Church Listen to Part 1 Listen to Part 2 |
Rohr video clips & discussion* Barbara Krahn, moderator |
| Oct. 1 | The Growth of Intentional Eucharistic Communities Introduction by Harriet Burke Listen to Suzanne Dunn's presentation Listen to Suzanne Dunn's conclusions Listen to group discussion |
Suzanne Dunn, Church of the Beatitudes |
| Oct. 8 | Environmental Spirituality at the Personal Level Prayer / Song / Introduction Listen to Franklin Fong's presentation Listen to group discussion |
Franklin Fong, OFM, Franciscan priest & scientist |
| Oct. 15 | Honoring Creation as Church Communities Introductory meditation Listen to Betsy Reifsnider's presentation Listen to group discussion |
Betsy Reifsnider, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Stockton |
| Oct. 22 | Ken Wilber and Thomas Keating on the Future of Christianity (pt. I) Listen to Keating excerpt & group discussion |
Video clips & discussion* Bob Doering, moderator, with Joanna Williams |
| Oct. 29 | Ken Wilber and Thomas Keating on the Future of Christianity (pt. II) |
Video clips & discussion* Bob Doering, moderator |
| Nov. 5 | The Divine Awakening Within Introduction & prayer Listen to Christiane Richards' remarks Listen to group discussion |
Christiane Richards, member, W & L |
| Nov. 12 | Survey of Emerging Creeds Listen to Keith Forster's historical perspective Listen to group discussion |
Overview by Keith Forster, member, W & L; Small group discussions |
| Nov. 19 | Summary of Leading Trends in the Emerging Church
Introduction & prayer Listen to Part 1 excerpts Listen to Part 2 excerpts See and hear the final blessing Pre-registration for Winter Study and CLOSING LUNCHEON |
Video brief clips & discussion* Speakers at the "Emerging Church" conference in Albuquerque, March 20-22, 2009, included Brian McLaren, Phyllis Tickle, Alexie Torres-Fleming, Shane Claiborne, and Fr. Richard Rohr.
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AUDIO RECORDINGS
When arrangements can be made, we provide digital audio recordings of these presentations for the convenience of those who missed them. Click the blue links above as they become available, to review the presentations. Be patient while the MP3 files download, as they can be large (5 to 10 MB each in size). You may listen through your computer using headphones or speakers, or download the files for later listening on a device like an iPod.
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