Lent begins the first week of March, and to help us move thoughtfully through the season in preparation for Holy Week and Easter, we’re offering two workshops on Thursday nights. Both begin on March 6. These workshops are designed for consistent participation, so please consider your availability to come each week before registering. Both registrations can be found HERE.
God, Suffering, Evil with Ken Oakes
As Lent leads us into Holy Week, we prepare for a fresh encounter with the paradox of a God who suffers with us. This year, Ken Oakes (SBCC member and Professor of Systematic Theology at Notre Dame) will be re-teaching a Thursday night class called “God, Suffering, Evil.” The class will include an exploration of the book of Job, James Cone’s The Cross and the Lynching Tree, the movie Inside Out, and Nicholas Wolterstorff’s Lament for a Son.
To learn more about the class, check out last year’s podcast episode with Ken and our lead pastor, Jason.
The Heart of Christianity with Chad Meister
This workshop will explore the roots, stories, and practices of Christian faith. Participants will gain a greater understanding of 2,000 years of Christian history, with an expansive view of various traditions within the larger Christian world. Themes include core Christian beliefs, the early Church, monastic spirituality, the Reformation, the relationship between science and Christian faith, and personal and communal spiritual practices. It’s also a good companion experience for those preparing for baptism on Easter, but it’s not a requirement to be baptized.
The workshop is led by Chad Meister. Chad is a scholar of world religions, a prolific author, an affiliate of the Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion at Notre Dame, and a founding board member of SBCC.
You can find more information in our podcast conversation with Chad.
