St. Columba's Adult Formation Series: Recent Episodes
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With St. Columba as our inspiration, we are curious by nature and ready to explore, seeking out new spiritual knowledge. St. Columba's offers all ages the opportunity to learn and grow from wide range of educational experiences.
Albert R. Hunt was a political reporter, bureau chief and columnist for the Wall Street Journal. He then was Executive Washington editor for Bloomberg News and a columnist for the International New York Times. Currently he writes a column for U.S. News & World Report and co-hosts a podcast, "Politics WarRoom" with James Carville. Judy Woodruff is a senior correspondent and the former anchor and managing editor of the PBS News Hour. She has covered politics and other news for five decades at NBC, CNN and PBS.
Anticipating Ledlie's retirement in March 2025, the Adult Forum Team has invited him to share his thoughts and reflections. Ledlie asks, "Curious? What would you like me to talk about or share? The sky's the limit.
Calling a new rector, major property improvements, a new "Beloved Community Fund", and a 150th Anniversary Capital Campaign. The Vestry has made decisions and is taking steps to move forward with each of these vital initiatives as we seek to Live God's Love. Read the letter sent in July LINK. Join the Rector and Wardens for a special forum
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love.
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St. Columban, broadcaster and historian, Ray Suarez will share from his newest book, We Are Home: Becoming American in the 21st Century: An Oral History. This portrait of our newest citizens is full of their own, compelling voices. It's a story as old as the country, yet each new wave of arrivals tells that classic story in new and crucially important ways.
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
As we consider our creedal statements, there may be pieces we believe wholeheartedly and others that confound us. Our forum will be a conversation on ways we are a community of belief and a community of belonging even when we have questions and doubts.
St. Columban, Director of Georgetown University's Center on Faith and Justice, author, and more, Jim Wallis will speak on his newest book The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy. When we see a civic promotion of fear, hate, and violence for the trajectory of our politics, we need a civic faith of love, healing, and hope to defeat it. Learning to practice a politics of neighbor love will be central to the future of democracy in America.
This forum is presented by youth of St. Columba's: Georgia Murphy, Audrey Haile, Elise Drucker, Jayne Massad, and Amelia Hodges. They will discuss period poverty's effect on women in DC, connections with scripture, and reflections from the period product drive in February as well as hopes for the future. Additionally, the forum provides another opportunity to donate period products.
Why does the verger carry that stick(virge)? What's a parclose screen, and what goes on behind it? Come learn some history about our Church Nave and Episcopal traditions. Diane Heath and Barbara Wolanin will also be on hand to talk about the Flentrop organ and stained glass windows.
When Jesus gathered with people it was most often outside. Today, we gather in brick buildings removed from the earth's sanctuary. How do we integrate the earth into our Christian life? Rev. Kaeley McEvoy, program director for Sojourners Fellowship Program and ordained UCC pastor, will present an invitation to connect deeper with the earth as God's body. By providing an introduction to eco-theology and offering tangible practices for connection, this forum will be an embodied experience of nature's power to sustain and enrich our spiritual life.
It's a year of anniversaries! Seabury Center for Aging is celebrating its 100th anniversary. As part of their celebration, Seabury is reinvigorating its convenental bonds with congregations around the Diocese of Washington. This forum will give an overview of Seabury's work, discuss the spirituality of aging, and offer points of connection and partnership.
Our past, our present, our future--These are the focus points as we rejoice in our 150th anniversary. As we look toward the future, join Ledlie and other for an important update on our plans for property improvements, housing, reparations, and more.
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love.
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St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love.
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Pilgrims to Alabama will return and report on their experience walking the path of Civil Rights activists. Learn from fellow Columbans about their journey and about how it can impact our St. Columba's community.
Barry Black became the 62nd Senate Chaplain in 2003 and is the first African American and first Seventh Day Adventist to hold this position. Black is author of From the Hood to the Hill: A Story of Overcoming and children's book A Prayer for our Country: Words to Unite and Inspire Hope.
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love.
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"Freedom and Poetry"The Rev. Mitchell Felton, Jessica Anderson, Katie Spero, Maria Teresa Bautista Berrios. Join a conversation around the connections between freedom and poetry. The conversation will center two spoken word poems, "And the Reporter Says Jesus is White" by Crystal Valentine and "Rekia Boyd" by Porsha Olayiwola.
The Rev. Dr. Canon Robert Phillips from the Episcopal Diocese of Washington will join us to discuss the process of a rector search and how we at St. Columba's will find our next rector. Canon Phillips is the Canon for Leadership Development and Congregational Care.
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love.
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As we engage Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney's Women's Lectionary, we are thrilled ot welcome Rev. Glenna Huber, Rector of The Church of the Epiphany. Rev. Huber will share from her experience as a Black woman in the Episcopal Church.
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
In the season after Epiphany, St. Columba's will use Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney's Women's Lectionary. Our forum will address the purpose and scope of the lectionary and explore what we can learn through hearing different language for God and new translations of scripture.
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
We are starting a new calendar year and celebrating Epiphany and Jesus' baptism! All of these are opportunities for a fresh start and new beginning. This conversation based forum will consider how to faithfully engage the new year without having to be a completely "new you" as our culture might suggest.
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
In Advent, we look at themes of prophecy and preparation. Biblical prophets point the way, and prophets still walk among us! What does it mean to be a prophet? To live a prophetic
In Advent, we consider themes of prophecy and preparation. In this forum, we will discuss some of the biblical prophets. The next forum will cover modern prophets.
Learn from our very own Ray Suarez in his yearly Advent forum. Ray is a broadcast journalist and author of several books.
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
Advent marks the start of a new liturgical year. This forum will outline the flow of the liturgical year, the origins of that calendar, and how we use the liturgical calendar here at St. C's.
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
Join us as we welcome The Right Reverend Gene Robinson, retired bishop of New Hampshire. As Bp. Robinson joins us for sacred rites of initiation, we will have the treat of learning from him in the forum as well!
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
What is membership in the Episcopal Church and at St. Columba's? This forum covers what it means to more from being a visitor to fully planting yourself in a church home. Come learn for yourself, your family, and for those we welcome to St. C's.
We apologize for the audio. Sound will clear up at 5:30 mark.
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
Get engaged with outreach! As the program here begins, learn about what St. Columba's is doing int he community and how you can take part. Conversation will focus on Refugee Response Ministry and Community Response
Forum: Bear Fruits Worthy of Repentance: An Exploration of the Virginia Theological Seminary Reparations Program
Sunday, May 21st at 10:15am
Join the Rev. Joseph Thompson, Ph.D. for a discussion of the guiding principles in the design of the Virginia Theological Seminary Reparations Program. Their program was reported in the New York Times.
Thompson serves Virginia Theological Seminary as Associate Dean of Multicultural Ministries and as a member of the faculty in the area of Practical Theology. His courses and administrative work help to ensure that seminarians engage with issues of race, justice, and intercultural awareness as part of their theological education. His teaching and research interests include the theological and spiritual dimensions of racial ideology in the USA, as well as the moral and ethical implications of the reparations movement. He holds a Ph.D. in African American Studies and English from Yale University.
Topic: Can We Still Hope? Rachel Carson, Environmental Justice, and Climate Change of Biblical Proportions Bob Musil, President of the Rachel Carson Council (RCC) and long-time environmental, justice, and peace leader, will talk about the work of the RCC and what secular Americans and modern Christians can do for environmental justice and climate change when there seems to be little cause for hope in the face of increasingly dire scientific predictions. He will also sign copies of two of his books (Rachel Carson and Her Sisters and Washington in Spring) which will be available for purchase at the forum.Bio: Robert K. Musil, PhD, MPH is the President and CEO of historic environmental group, the Rachel Carson Council.
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
The Future Church Power Point.pptx
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
Ray Suarez is an American broadcast journalist. In the Fall of 2022 he taught NYU Shanghai.
You can find some of his other projects here:
"The Things I Thought About When My Body Was Trying to Kill Me" about surviving cancer https://evergreenpodcasts.com/the-thi...
"On Shifting Ground" -- weekly series about international affairs https://www.worldaffairs.org/podcast/... and
"Going for Broke" the multi award-winning series on struggling with downward mobility in America https://www.ttbook.org/series/going-f...
A conversation around affordable housing featuring Alison Dunn-Almaguer, community organizer with Washington Interfaith Network (WIN), who will discuss the theological grounding of sheltering our neighbor, how WIN first emerged to tackle underlying causes of homelessness, and how affordable housing can change a community.
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
Katy Chang, Founder of Eatsplace and Alison Powers, Director of Economic Opportunities at Capital Impact Partners
To make a pledge to support this programming, and the mission and ministry of St. Columba's in 2023, visit: https://www.columba.org/pledge-online/
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
Jim Wallis is a writer, teacher, preacher and justice advocate who believes the gospel of Jesus must be transformed from its cultural and political captivities, and always be "good news" to the poor and oppressed. He is a New York Times bestselling author, public theologian, renowned preacher and commentator on ethics and public life.
To make a pledge to support this programming, and the mission and ministry of St. Columba's in 2023, visit: https://www.columba.org/pledge-online/
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
To make a pledge to support this programming, and the mission and ministry of St. Columba's in 2023, visit: https://www.columba.org/pledge-online/
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
The forum will feature school leaders from Walt Whitman High School, including Principal Robert Dodd, sharing their journey to create a more equitable, inclusive, and just school environment.
To make a pledge to support this programming, and the mission and ministry of St. Columba's in 2023, visit: https://www.columba.org/pledge-online/
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
Annual forum with The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin, Rector
To make a pledge to support this programming, and the mission and ministry of St. Columba's in 2023, visit: https://www.columba.org/pledge-online/
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
Join us at forum hour on Sunday featuring Lily Buerkle. Buerkle has been in funeral service for 7 years, having recently joined the staff of the Congressional Cemetery as the Director of Site Sales and Funerals. An expert in funeral services, she brings a focus on green burial options including human composting.
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
A Conversation on abortion, Dobbs, Racism, & the church with The Rev. Katherine Ragsdale
Research about people and abortion:
Mary Hall Surface's production notice at Arena Stage: https://www.arenastage.org/tickets/20...
Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH) at UC San Francisco, www.ansirh.org
The Turnaway Study, by Diana Greene Foster et al, https://www.ansirh.org/research/ongoi... (a longterm study examining the mental health, physical health, and socioeconomic consequences of being denied an abortion)
the Guttmacher Institute, www.guttmacher.org
What is reproductive justice?
SisterSong, https://www.sistersong.net/reproducti...
Abortion funds (abortion funds provide material support to people seeking abortions, from the cost the procedure and travel to logistical support)
Baltimore Abortion Fund (baltimoreabortionfund.org) and the DC Abortion Fund (www.dcaf.org) both provide support to women traveling to the DC area.
the National Network of Abortion Funds (abortionfunds.org) funnels donations to abortion funds across the country.
St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG
Part 4: Mark 4 (Lecture) Mark is an ancient, holy text that has Jesus both dismantling system of oppression and constructing communities of radical economic and ethnic inclusion.
Slides: Dismantling Racism- Week 5_Journey to the Gentiles
Course Goals:
Fully explore Jesus' early campaign to confront institutions of income inequality, religious nationalism, and racial/ethnic prejudice. Explore concrete resources for how to approach these issues as a church community today. This course will give both a holistic account of the message of Jesus according to Mark and also a detailed reading fo the first seven chapters. Group members will hopefully walk away feeling grounded and confident in understanding what Jesus is up to in the first half of Mark. Group members will be asked to end each session by joining in Ignatian meditation (which combines meditation with scripture). Required Text: The Bible Optional Text: Say to This Mountain, by Ched Myers, et.al. (Orbis 1996)
The Rev. Joshua Daniel, P.h.D. Joshua Daniel joined St. Columba's staff in March 2020 as Associate Rector for Discipleship and Worship. Joshua loves working in the Body of Christ, in all its strange and wonderful forms. He hopes to bring a sense of excitement about the possibilities of growing in faith, deepening in worship, and doing his small part to help make the kingdom of God a nearer reality in this corner of the world.
Born and raised in Bentonville, AR, Joshua studied philosophy and theology at Greenville College, Oxford University, and graduated with a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Arkansas. During his time at the University, he taught philosophy, worked for an academic journal, and served as the Episcopal Chaplain, transforming a small college ministry into a vibrant and diverse community. Prior to his arrival at St. Columba's, in his first call to ordained ministry, he led a spirit-filled congregation as Priest-in-Charge of a parish in the Mississippi Delta.
Joshua, his wife Jenna, and their three children are thrilled to return to the DC area after graduating from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2018. While at VTS, Joshua co-edited "Reasonable Radical?" (Pickwick 2018) with the Dean and President of the seminary, the Very Rev. Dr. Ian Markham.
Part 4: Mark 4 (Lecture) Mark is an ancient, holy text that has Jesus both dismantling system of oppression and constructing communities of radical economic and ethnic inclusion.
Slides: Dismantling Racism- Week 4_Slides
Course Goals:
Fully explore Jesus' early campaign to confront institutions of income inequality, religious nationalism, and racial/ethnic prejudice. Explore concrete resources for how to approach these issues as a church community today. This course will give both a holistic account of the message of Jesus according to Mark and also a detailed reading fo the first seven chapters. Group members will hopefully walk away feeling grounded and confident in understanding what Jesus is up to in the first half of Mark. Group members will be asked to end each session by joining in Ignatian meditation (which combines meditation with scripture). Required Text: The Bible Optional Text: Say to This Mountain, by Ched Myers, et.al. (Orbis 1996)
The Rev. Joshua Daniel, P.h.D. Joshua Daniel joined St. Columba's staff in March 2020 as Associate Rector for Discipleship and Worship. Joshua loves working in the Body of Christ, in all its strange and wonderful forms. He hopes to bring a sense of excitement about the possibilities of growing in faith, deepening in worship, and doing his small part to help make the kingdom of God a nearer reality in this corner of the world.
Born and raised in Bentonville, AR, Joshua studied philosophy and theology at Greenville College, Oxford University, and graduated with a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Arkansas. During his time at the University, he taught philosophy, worked for an academic journal, and served as the Episcopal Chaplain, transforming a small college ministry into a vibrant and diverse community. Prior to his arrival at St. Columba's, in his first call to ordained ministry, he led a spirit-filled congregation as Priest-in-Charge of a parish in the Mississippi Delta.
Joshua, his wife Jenna, and their three children are thrilled to return to the DC area after graduating from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2018. While at VTS, Joshua co-edited "Reasonable Radical?" (Pickwick 2018) with the Dean and President of the seminary, the Very Rev. Dr. Ian Markham.
Part 4: Mark 4 (Lecture) Mark is an ancient, holy text that has Jesus both dismantling system of oppression and constructing communities of radical economic and ethnic inclusion.
Slides: Dismantling Racism- Week 4_Slides
Course Goals: Fully explore Jesus' early campaign to confront institutions of income inequality, religious nationalism, and racial/ethnic prejudice. Explore concrete resources for how to approach these issues as a church community today. This course will give both a holistic account of the message of Jesus according to Mark and also a detailed reading fo the first seven chapters. Group members will hopefully walk away feeling grounded and confident in understanding what Jesus is up to in the first half of Mark. Group members will be asked to end each session by joining in Ignatian meditation (which combines meditation with scripture).Required Text: The Bible Optional Text: Say to This Mountain, by Ched Myers, et.al. (Orbis 1996)
The Rev. Joshua Daniel, P.h.D. Joshua Daniel joined St. Columba's staff in March 2020 as Associate Rector for Discipleship and Worship. Joshua loves working in the Body of Christ, in all its strange and wonderful forms. He hopes to bring a sense of excitement about the possibilities of growing in faith, deepening in worship, and doing his small part to help make the kingdom of God a nearer reality in this corner of the world.
Born and raised in Bentonville, AR, Joshua studied philosophy and theology at Greenville College, Oxford University, and graduated with a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Arkansas. During his time at the University, he taught philosophy, worked for an academic journal, and served as the Episcopal Chaplain, transforming a small college ministry into a vibrant and diverse community. Prior to his arrival at St. Columba's, in his first call to ordained ministry, he led a spirit-filled congregation as Priest-in-Charge of a parish in the Mississippi Delta.
Joshua, his wife Jenna, and their three children are thrilled to return to the DC area after graduating from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2018. While at VTS, Joshua co-edited "Reasonable Radical?" (Pickwick 2018) with the Dean and President of the seminary, the Very Rev. Dr. Ian Markham.
Part 2: Mark 1 (Q&A) Mark is an ancient, holy text that has Jesus both dismantling system of oppression and constructing communities of radical economic and ethnic inclusion.
Slides: https://www.columba.org/uploads/images/dismantling...
Course Goals:
Fully explore Jesus' early campaign to confront institutions of income inequality, religious nationalism, and racial/ethnic prejudice. Explore concrete resources for how to approach these issues as a church community today. This course will give both a holistic account of the message of Jesus according to Mark and also a detailed reading fo the first seven chapters. Group members will hopefully walk away feeling grounded and confident in understanding what Jesus is up to in the first half of Mark. Group members will be asked to end each session by joining in Ignatian meditation (which combines meditation with scripture). Required Text: The Bible Optional Text: Say to This Mountain, by Ched Myers, et.al. (Orbis 1996)
The Rev. Joshua Daniel, P.h.D. Joshua Daniel joined St. Columba's staff in March 2020 as Associate Rector for Discipleship and Worship. Joshua loves working in the Body of Christ, in all its strange and wonderful forms. He hopes to bring a sense of excitement about the possibilities of growing in faith, deepening in worship, and doing his small part to help make the kingdom of God a nearer reality in this corner of the world.
Born and raised in Bentonville, AR, Joshua studied philosophy and theology at Greenville College, Oxford University, and graduated with a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Arkansas. During his time at the University, he taught philosophy, worked for an academic journal, and served as the Episcopal Chaplain, transforming a small college ministry into a vibrant and diverse community. Prior to his arrival at St. Columba's, in his first call to ordained ministry, he led a spirit-filled congregation as Priest-in-Charge of a parish in the Mississippi Delta.
Joshua, his wife Jenna, and their three children are thrilled to return to the DC area after graduating from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2018. While at VTS, Joshua co-edited "Reasonable Radical?" (Pickwick 2018) with the Dean and President of the seminary, the Very Rev. Dr. Ian Markham.
Part 2: Mark 1 (Lecture) Mark is an ancient, holy text that has Jesus both dismantling system of oppression and constructing communities of radical economic and ethnic inclusion.
Slides: https://www.columba.org/uploads/images/dismantling... www.columba.org/podcasts/formation-series/
Course Goals:
Fully explore Jesus' early campaign to confront institutions of income inequality, religious nationalism, and racial/ethnic prejudice. Explore concrete resources for how to approach these issues as a church community today. This course will give both a holistic account of the message of Jesus according to Mark and also a detailed reading fo the first seven chapters. Group members will hopefully walk away feeling grounded and confident in understanding what Jesus is up to in the first half of Mark. Group members will be asked to end each session by joining in Ignatian meditation (which combines meditation with scripture). Required Text: The Bible Optional Text: Say to This Mountain, by Ched Myers, et.al. (Orbis 1996)
The Rev. Joshua Daniel, P.h.D. Joshua Daniel joined St. Columba's staff in March 2020 as Associate Rector for Discipleship and Worship. Joshua loves working in the Body of Christ, in all its strange and wonderful forms. He hopes to bring a sense of excitement about the possibilities of growing in faith, deepening in worship, and doing his small part to help make the kingdom of God a nearer reality in this corner of the world.
Born and raised in Bentonville, AR, Joshua studied philosophy and theology at Greenville College, Oxford University, and graduated with a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Arkansas. During his time at the University, he taught philosophy, worked for an academic journal, and served as the Episcopal Chaplain, transforming a small college ministry into a vibrant and diverse community. Prior to his arrival at St. Columba's, in his first call to ordained ministry, he led a spirit-filled congregation as Priest-in-Charge of a parish in the Mississippi Delta.
Joshua, his wife Jenna, and their three children are thrilled to return to the DC area after graduating from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2018. While at VTS, Joshua co-edited "Reasonable Radical?" (Pickwick 2018) with the Dean and President of the seminary, the Very Rev. Dr. Ian Markham.
Part 3: Mark 2 (Lecture) Mark is an ancient, holy text that has Jesus both dismantling system of oppression and constructing communities of radical economic and ethnic inclusion.
Slides: https://www.columba.org/uploads/images/dismantling...
Course Goals:
Fully explore Jesus' early campaign to confront institutions of income inequality, religious nationalism, and racial/ethnic prejudice. Explore concrete resources for how to approach these issues as a church community today. This course will give both a holistic account of the message of Jesus according to Mark and also a detailed reading fo the first seven chapters. Group members will hopefully walk away feeling grounded and confident in understanding what Jesus is up to in the first half of Mark. Group members will be asked to end each session by joining in Ignatian meditation (which combines meditation with scripture). Required Text: The Bible Optional Text: Say to This Mountain, by Ched Myers, et.al. (Orbis 1996)
The Rev. Joshua Daniel, P.h.D. Joshua Daniel joined St. Columba's staff in March 2020 as Associate Rector for Discipleship and Worship. Joshua loves working in the Body of Christ, in all its strange and wonderful forms. He hopes to bring a sense of excitement about the possibilities of growing in faith, deepening in worship, and doing his small part to help make the kingdom of God a nearer reality in this corner of the world.
Born and raised in Bentonville, AR, Joshua studied philosophy and theology at Greenville College, Oxford University, and graduated with a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Arkansas. During his time at the University, he taught philosophy, worked for an academic journal, and served as the Episcopal Chaplain, transforming a small college ministry into a vibrant and diverse community. Prior to his arrival at St. Columba's, in his first call to ordained ministry, he led a spirit-filled congregation as Priest-in-Charge of a parish in the Mississippi Delta.
Joshua, his wife Jenna, and their three children are thrilled to return to the DC area after graduating from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2018. While at VTS, Joshua co-edited "Reasonable Radical?" (Pickwick 2018) with the Dean and President of the seminary, the Very Rev. Dr. Ian Markham.
Part 3: Mark 2 (Q&A) Mark is an ancient, holy text that has Jesus both dismantling system of oppression and constructing communities of radical economic and ethnic inclusion.
Slides: https://www.columba.org/uploads/images/dismantling...
Course Goals:
Fully explore Jesus' early campaign to confront institutions of income inequality, religious nationalism, and racial/ethnic prejudice. Explore concrete resources for how to approach these issues as a church community today. This course will give both a holistic account of the message of Jesus according to Mark and also a detailed reading fo the first seven chapters. Group members will hopefully walk away feeling grounded and confident in understanding what Jesus is up to in the first half of Mark. Group members will be asked to end each session by joining in Ignatian meditation (which combines meditation with scripture). Required Text: The Bible Optional Text: Say to This Mountain, by Ched Myers, et.al. (Orbis 1996)
The Rev. Joshua Daniel, P.h.D. Joshua Daniel joined St. Columba's staff in March 2020 as Associate Rector for Discipleship and Worship. Joshua loves working in the Body of Christ, in all its strange and wonderful forms. He hopes to bring a sense of excitement about the possibilities of growing in faith, deepening in worship, and doing his small part to help make the kingdom of God a nearer reality in this corner of the world.
Born and raised in Bentonville, AR, Joshua studied philosophy and theology at Greenville College, Oxford University, and graduated with a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Arkansas. During his time at the University, he taught philosophy, worked for an academic journal, and served as the Episcopal Chaplain, transforming a small college ministry into a vibrant and diverse community. Prior to his arrival at St. Columba's, in his first call to ordained ministry, he led a spirit-filled congregation as Priest-in-Charge of a parish in the Mississippi Delta.
Joshua, his wife Jenna, and their three children are thrilled to return to the DC area after graduating from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2018. While at VTS, Joshua co-edited "Reasonable Radical?" (Pickwick 2018) with the Dean and President of the seminary, the Very Rev. Dr. Ian Markham.
Part 1: Intro and Prologue Mark is an ancient, holy text that has Jesus both dismantling system of oppression and constructing communities of radical economic and ethnic inclusion.
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Course Goals:
Fully explore Jesus' early campaign to confront institutions of income inequality, religious nationalism, and racial/ethnic prejudice. Explore concrete resources for how to approach these issues as a church community today. This course will give both a holistic account of the message of Jesus according to Mark and also a detailed reading fo the first seven chapters. Group members will hopefully walk away feeling grounded and confident in understanding what Jesus is up to in the first half of Mark. Group members will be asked to end each session by joining in Ignatian meditation (which combines meditation with scripture). Required Text: The Bible Optional Text: Say to This Mountain, by Ched Myers, et.al. (Orbis 1996)
The Rev. Joshua Daniel, P.h.D. Joshua Daniel joined St. Columba's staff in March 2020 as Associate Rector for Discipleship and Worship. Joshua loves working in the Body of Christ, in all its strange and wonderful forms. He hopes to bring a sense of excitement about the possibilities of growing in faith, deepening in worship, and doing his small part to help make the kingdom of God a nearer reality in this corner of the world.
Born and raised in Bentonville, AR, Joshua studied philosophy and theology at Greenville College, Oxford University, and graduated with a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Arkansas. During his time at the University, he taught philosophy, worked for an academic journal, and served as the Episcopal Chaplain, transforming a small college ministry into a vibrant and diverse community. Prior to his arrival at St. Columba's, in his first call to ordained ministry, he led a spirit-filled congregation as Priest-in-Charge of a parish in the Mississippi Delta.
Joshua, his wife Jenna, and their three children are thrilled to return to the DC area after graduating from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2018. While at VTS, Joshua co-edited "Reasonable Radical?" (Pickwick 2018) with the Dean and President of the seminary, the Very Rev. Dr. Ian Markham.
Part 1: Q&A Mark is an ancient, holy text that has Jesus both dismantling system of oppression and constructing communities of radical economic and ethnic inclusion.
Slides: https://www.columba.org/uploads/images/dismantling...
Course Goals:
Fully explore Jesus' early campaign to confront institutions of income inequality, religious nationalism, and racial/ethnic prejudice. Explore concrete resources for how to approach these issues as a church community today. This course will give both a holistic account of the message of Jesus according to Mark and also a detailed reading fo the first seven chapters. Group members will hopefully walk away feeling grounded and confident in understanding what Jesus is up to in the first half of Mark. Group members will be asked to end each session by joining in Ignatian meditation (which combines meditation with scripture). Required Text: The Bible Optional Text: Say to This Mountain, by Ched Myers, et.al. (Orbis 1996)
The Rev. Joshua Daniel, P.h.D. Joshua Daniel joined St. Columba's staff in March 2020 as Associate Rector for Discipleship and Worship. Joshua loves working in the Body of Christ, in all its strange and wonderful forms. He hopes to bring a sense of excitement about the possibilities of growing in faith, deepening in worship, and doing his small part to help make the kingdom of God a nearer reality in this corner of the world.
Born and raised in Bentonville, AR, Joshua studied philosophy and theology at Greenville College, Oxford University, and graduated with a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Arkansas. During his time at the University, he taught philosophy, worked for an academic journal, and served as the Episcopal Chaplain, transforming a small college ministry into a vibrant and diverse community. Prior to his arrival at St. Columba's, in his first call to ordained ministry, he led a spirit-filled congregation as Priest-in-Charge of a parish in the Mississippi Delta.
Joshua, his wife Jenna, and their three children are thrilled to return to the DC area after graduating from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2018. While at VTS, Joshua co-edited "Reasonable Radical?" (Pickwick 2018) with the Dean and President of the seminary, the Very Rev. Dr. Ian Markham.