with Dr. Mike Hegeman
Sundays | Aug. 25 – Dec. 15 | 9 am | Chapel Library
Faith statements are hard won, borne out of conflict and passion. Throughout the history of the Christian Church, people of faith have sought to express what they believe in difficult and challenging times. In the midst of war, social upheaval, and revolution Christians have articulated the core and continuity of their faith by writing documents known as “confessions.” There is blood on the pages of these confessions; join us as we explore God’s power and hope as blood turns to ink. This fall we will be focusing on the historical context and theology of the confessions adopted by the Presbyterian Church. A few Sundays we’ll have expanded classes at 11:15 am over lunch.
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EXPANDED CLASSES:
Looking Deeper into the Confessions: Belhar Confession
Sunday, Nov. 17 | 11:15 am | Fellowship Hall Rm. 2
Apartheid in South Africa feels like it was in the long distant past and seems somewhat shocking to our modern consciousness. How did a confession come out of that time, and why is it a part of our church today? The Belhar Confession was written by church leaders as a way to respond to the sinfulness of apartheid that disrupted the church’s unity, created division among the children of God, and constructed unjust systems that steal life from God’s creation. The result is a striking declaration of faith which is as relevant today as it was when it was written.