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Monday, September 13, 2010

Explorers - Who Is This Jesus?

Let's face it: most of us have questions about faith and spirituality. Often though, our friends don't really want to talk about these things, and churches seem to look down on people with doubts and struggles. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a safe place to figure out what you think about God, regardless of what you conclude?

For nearly 3 years now, we've been creating discussion groups for people with questions to explore their beliefs and doubts together - people like you, people like us. Our non-Christian friends tell us this is one of the best things we do at All Souls. Why?

Explorers is a place for unbelievers, and for the unbeliever in all of us. It's a place where you can be honest about what you think, and get honest answers about the Christian faith. It's a place where you can make up your own mind about historic Christianity, by looking at the sources, rather than settling for second hand opinions.

Fundamentally, Explorers is all about working on our spirituality in community. It's a place where you can be yourself - share a meal, talk about your struggles, wrestle with your faith, as friends rather than foes. We meet once a week for about two hours. We share a meal. We laugh together. And we share our thoughts.

This Fall we're looking at the life and teachings of Jesus.
  • In 7 weeks you'll study an entire book of the Bible - the Gospel of Mark.
  • You will learn a LOT about Jesus, Christianity, and your own spirituality.
  • You won't be asked to sing, pray, or do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. 
  • You can come as you are; you can say as little or as much as you like. 
  • No one's going to nag you, try to convert you, or ask you for money.
Our job is simply to help you figure out what you think about the Jesus of Scripture, and to introduce you to others who are in the same place you are.

If this sounds interesting, please contact Christian (529-5568) ASAP for details.

The group will begin in mid-September, and we need to find out a night that works best for everyone. Hope to see you soon!