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This Tuesday at 7:15 pm, we will show a video webcast from the Community for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, NM. It is entitled, “Non-Dual Christianity?” and features Cynthia Bourgeault, one of the staff of the Living School speaking about the publication last month of her new book, The Heart of Centering Prayer: Non-dual Christianity in Theory and Practice. She is introduced by Richard Rohr with comments following from James Finley. The presentation is 60 minutes with another 30 minutes for…

There is no doubt that we are in a time of change with a new administration whose approach to providing the best leadership for our nation is quite different from its predecessor. This special service will provide an opportunity for people of faith of all political affiliations, or none, to pray for our country and for the new President. It will be non-sectarian and non-denominational and everyone is welcome.

Bishop Mary Gray-Reeves will join us to preach and celebrate at the 10:30am service on January 15. She will be confirming two people and welcoming two others into the Episcopal Church. Everyone is welcome for the service. Afterwards, at about 12:45 she will bless the Abundance Shop in its new location.

Every year on Epiphany or Old Christmas we gather for a Twelfth Night party. Please join us for a fun and silly evening of crowning the Kings and Queens of the Epiphany, singing, eating, blessing the church for the New Year and burning some of the Christmas decorations as we take them down together. Please bring a dish and a beverage to share.

Hollister Institute discussions:  For several years, people from many faith traditions have been meeting weekly at St. Benedict’s to discuss topics of common interest.  All points of view are welcome, expected, and encouraged in these discussions. Starting January 12, we’ll be discussing a pioneering book on process theology, God of Becoming and Relationship, by Rabbi Bradley Artson.  In past Hollister discussions we have touched on ideas from process theology; now we welcome Rabbi Artson’s clear perspective, which adds so much…

Isaiah was a great prophet; he was also a great poet. This Advent we’ll hear readings from Isaiah, and pair them with readings from modern poets. We hope to listen deeply, and to focus on these questions: • In light of the poem, what do you hear Isaiah saying? • In light of the prophet, what do you hear the poet saying? • From what we’ve heard and shared today, what do we believe God is saying to us in…

Bonhoeffer – The Life and Writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer   Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German Lutheran pastor, theologian, anti-Nazi dissident, and key founding member of the Confessing Church. His writings on Christianity’s role in the secular world have become widely influential, and his book The Cost of Discipleship became a modern classic. Apart from his theological writings, Bonhoeffer was known for his staunch resistance to the Nazi dictatorship, including vocal opposition to Hitler’s euthanasia program and genocidal persecution of the Jews. He was arrested in April 1943 by the Gestapo and imprisoned…

Sunday Sessions – a series of Sunday concerts which also provide an opportunity for spiritual connection and reflection. Not a traditional church service but great music with some inspiration thrown in; a holy encounter. Every Sunday from September 11 to November 20, 2016 at 4pm, followed by a jam session 5pm – 6pm No charge, but your generous donation will keep the musicians coming back! An awesome afro-Brazilian drum line: A Captain Nasty spin-off, Samba Loca is a 10-piece percussion group based out of…