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Canterbury Fellowship on the campus of Washington College is a function of the Episcopal (Anglican) campus ministry that provides opportunities for fellowship and service emerging from the central issues of life and faith, especially as experienced in higher educational settings. All members of the Washington College community - students, faculty, administrators, staff and alumni/ae - of all faiths are invited to participate. Canterbury Fellowship Presents "Living the Questions" "Searching for, experiencing, and reflecting upon the God of the Judeo-Christian tradition is an enriching journey." "Living the Questions" is a contemporary "resource for people who are in the midst of a life-long conversation about the mysteries of faith and life." It provides not only "cutting-edge theological scholarship," but also a safe environment where people may ask their heretofore unspoken questions as they search for "the significance of Christianity in the 21st century and what a meaningful faith can look like in today’s world." Recurrent questions (i.e. Biblical authority, metaphor and how it shapes us, the Jesus/Christ dichotomy) are discussed within the following themes: (1) an invitation to journey; (2) thinking theologically; (3) creativity and the stories of creation; (4) restoring relationships; (5) evil and the God of love—the place of suffering; (6) intimacy with God; (7) social justice and the prophets; (8) a kingdom without walls—Ruth and Jonah; (9) lives of Jesus; (10) compassion—the heart of Jesus’ ministry; (11) a passion for Christ—Paul the apostle; and (12) out into the world—challenges facing progressive Christianity. The program includes conversations (on DVD) with leading theologians, church leaders, sociologists and biblical scholars, as well as sermon and lecture clips, stories illustrating aspects of an evolving faith, and spiritual practices/disciplines. A few of the several contributors include: Marcus Borg, Professor of Religion and Culture at Oregon State; John Cobb, Professor Emeritus at the Claremont School for Theology and Graduate School; John Dominic Crossan, Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at DePaul University, former Roman Catholic monk/priest and former co-chair of the Jesus Seminar; Stanley Hauerwas, Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke University; John Spong, retired Episcopal Bishop of Newark, NJ, lecturer at Harvard; and Emile Townes, Professor of Christian Ethics at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. The title of the program, "Living the Questions," comes from Rainer Maria Rilke’s Letter to a Young Poet—"Be patient in all that is unsolved in your heart. Try to love the questions themselves. Live the questions now." This program will be presented in a small group format, giving the participants preparation materials, the necessary time and help to absorb the content, and the flexibility to meet participants various needs. Our first meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 04, 2005, in Goldstein 200 to introduce the program, set a time and place for future meetings, and enjoy some fellowship. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. Come and bring a friend. We look forward to seeing you. The Rev. David G. Robinson Edward E. Maxcy |
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