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Nov
25
to Dec 16
Christian Education

Advent Lectio Divina

Wednesday evenings

You are invited to join a lectio divina class led by the Reverend Barbara Chaapel on Wednesdays November 25 through December 16, as we reflect on the season of preparation for the birth of Christ.

Lectio divina means “divine reading.” It is an ancient Christian practice of reading and contemplating scripture that promotes communion with God and with our fellow believers and deepens our understanding of God’s Word. It offers a way to listen to the reading of a text and interact with it, and then to respond in silence and shared reflection, listening for God’s presence in our lives with what the Benedictines call “the ears of the heart.”

You are warmly invited to join fellow members and visitors for this spiritual experience during Advent. Whether through your listening or your words, you will be a valuable contributor to the community we are forming together. For more information, please contact Barbara Chaapel.

Our classes will be held using Zoom, a free video-conferencing tool that you can use from any computer or mobile device.  You can also participate using audio-only by dialing in with a standard telephone.

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Jul
22
to Aug 12
Christian Education

Virtual Lectio Divina

An invitation to try something new, yet old!

Lectio divina, or sacred reading, is an ancient practice of reading scripture aloud, listening to and asking questions of the text, and sharing with others how it intersects with our lives.

On four Wednesdays, July 22 through August 12, from 5-6 PM, Barbara Chaapel will lead an online lectio divina study of the lectionary texts for the following Sundays. Each session will include hearing the text, input from Barbara about the context of the passage in the Bible, responding to short prompts, quiet reflection, and sharing about the text as it intersects with our lives. 

Join us whether you have done lectio divina before, or try it if you want to experience a new way of listening to scripture.  For more information, please contact Barbara Chaapel.

For our online study, we are using Zoom a free video-conferencing tool that you can use from any computer or mobile device.  You can also participate using audio-only by dialing in with a standard telephone.

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Mar
15
9:45 AM09:45
Christian Education

CANCELLED: Lectio Divina - Sunday Mornings in Lent

On the five Sundays in Lent—March 1-29— Barbara Chaapel will lead an adult education session using the spiritual practice of lectio divina focusing on the lectionary texts for each Sunday. We will read the biblical text together and be led in contemplative reflection and sharing, listening for God’s Word in our lives with what the Benedictines call “the ears of the heart.”

The lectionary text for this Sunday’s class is John 4:5-42. The class meets in the MacColl Room. (Enter at 21st Street.)

Take this time as part of your Lenten discipline—to slow down from the rush of life and share sacred space and conversation with fellow members and friends.

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Mar
8
9:45 AM09:45
Christian Education

Lectio Divina - Sunday Mornings in Lent

On the five Sundays in Lent—March 1-29— Barbara Chaapel will lead an adult education session using the spiritual practice of lectio divina focusing on the lectionary texts for each Sunday. We will read the biblical text together and be led in contemplative reflection and sharing, listening for God’s Word in our lives with what the Benedictines call “the ears of the heart.”

The lectionary text for this Sunday’s class is John 3:1-10 and 16-17. The class meets in the MacColl Room. (Enter at 21st Street.)

Take this time as part of your Lenten discipline—to slow down from the rush of life and share sacred space and conversation with fellow members and friends.

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Mar
1
9:45 AM09:45
Christian Education

Lectio Divina - Sunday Mornings in Lent

On the five Sundays in Lent—March 1-29— Barbara Chaapel will lead an adult education session using the spiritual practice of lectio divina focusing on the lectionary texts for each Sunday. We will read the biblical text together and be led in contemplative reflection and sharing, listening for God’s Word in our lives with what the Benedictines call “the ears of the heart.”

The lectionary text for this Sunday’s class is Matthew 4:1-11. The class meets in the MacColl Room. (Enter at 21st Street.)

Take this time as part of your Lenten discipline—to slow down from the rush of life and share sacred space and conversation with fellow members and friends.

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Apr
7
9:45 AM09:45
Christian Education

Lectio Divina

Dwelling Deeply in Scripture

Lectio divina, which means “divine reading,” is an ancient practice of reading and contemplating scripture that is intended to promote communion with God and to increase our knowledge of God’s Word.

On five Sundays in the season of Lent the Reverend Barbara Chaapel will teach the practice of lectio divina as an offering for adult education at 9:45 a.m in the MacColl Room.

Lectio divina is not so much a way to consume knowledge about the Bible as to interact with scripture, to hear God’s Word and to respond within community.  Focusing on one or more of the lectionary passages for each of those Sundays, participants will read the biblical text together, and be led in contemplative reflection and sharing on the texts, listening for God’s Word in our lives with what the Benedictines call “the ears of the heart.”

We offer this opportunity as a spiritual discipline for the season of Lent, and invite members of the congregation and guests to practice this prayerful approach to scripture together. 

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Mar
31
9:45 AM09:45
Christian Education

Lectio Divina

Dwelling Deeply in Scripture

Lectio divina, which means “divine reading,” is an ancient practice of reading and contemplating scripture that is intended to promote communion with God and to increase our knowledge of God’s Word.

On five Sundays in the season of Lent the Reverend Barbara Chaapel will teach the practice of lectio divina as an offering for adult education at 9:45 a.m in the MacColl Room.

Lectio divina is not so much a way to consume knowledge about the Bible as to interact with scripture, to hear God’s Word and to respond within community.  Focusing on one or more of the lectionary passages for each of those Sundays, participants will read the biblical text together, and be led in contemplative reflection and sharing on the texts, listening for God’s Word in our lives with what the Benedictines call “the ears of the heart.”

We offer this opportunity as a spiritual discipline for the season of Lent, and invite members of the congregation and guests to practice this prayerful approach to scripture together. 

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Mar
24
9:45 AM09:45
Christian Education

Lectio Divina

Dwelling Deeply in Scripture

Lectio divina, which means “divine reading,” is an ancient practice of reading and contemplating scripture that is intended to promote communion with God and to increase our knowledge of God’s Word.

On five Sundays in the season of Lent the Reverend Barbara Chaapel will teach the practice of lectio divina as an offering for adult education at 9:45 a.m in the MacColl Room.

Lectio divina is not so much a way to consume knowledge about the Bible as to interact with scripture, to hear God’s Word and to respond within community.  Focusing on one or more of the lectionary passages for each of those Sundays, participants will read the biblical text together, and be led in contemplative reflection and sharing on the texts, listening for God’s Word in our lives with what the Benedictines call “the ears of the heart.”

We offer this opportunity as a spiritual discipline for the season of Lent, and invite members of the congregation and guests to practice this prayerful approach to scripture together. 

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Mar
17
9:45 AM09:45
Christian Education

Lectio Divina

Dwelling Deeply in Scripture

Lectio divina, which means “divine reading,” is an ancient practice of reading and contemplating scripture that is intended to promote communion with God and to increase our knowledge of God’s Word.

On five Sundays in the season of Lent the Reverend Barbara Chaapel will teach the practice of lectio divina as an offering for adult education at 9:45 a.m in the MacColl Room.

Lectio divina is not so much a way to consume knowledge about the Bible as to interact with scripture, to hear God’s Word and to respond within community.  Focusing on one or more of the lectionary passages for each of those Sundays, participants will read the biblical text together, and be led in contemplative reflection and sharing on the texts, listening for God’s Word in our lives with what the Benedictines call “the ears of the heart.”

We offer this opportunity as a spiritual discipline for the season of Lent, and invite members of the congregation and guests to practice this prayerful approach to scripture together. 

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Mar
10
9:45 AM09:45
Christian Education

Lectio Divina

Dwelling Deeply in Scripture

Lectio divina, which means “divine reading,” is an ancient practice of reading and contemplating scripture that is intended to promote communion with God and to increase our knowledge of God’s Word.

On five Sundays in the season of Lent (March 10, 17, 24, 31, and April 7) the Reverend Barbara Chaapel will teach the practice of lectio divina as an offering for adult education at 9:45 a.m.

Lectio divina is not so much a way to consume knowledge about the Bible as to interact with scripture, to hear God’s Word and to respond within community.  Focusing on one or more of the lectionary passages for each of those Sundays, participants will read the biblical text together, and be led in contemplative reflection and sharing on the texts, listening for God’s Word in our lives with what the Benedictines call “the ears of the heart.”

We offer this opportunity as a spiritual discipline for the season of Lent, and invite members of the congregation and guests to practice this prayerful approach to scripture together. 

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