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Join our Tuesday night book discussion group! This season we’ll be reading Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis. Lewis, an Anglican, intended to describe the Christian common ground. In Mere Christianity, he aims at avoiding controversies to explain fundamental teachings of Christianity, for the sake of those basically educated as well as the intellectuals of his generation, for whom the jargon of formal Christian theology did not retain its original meaning.

“Lewis seeks to help us see religion with fresh eyes,”  The New Yorker stated, “If wit and wisdom, style and scholarship are requisites to passage through the pearly gates, Mr. Lewis will be among the angels.”  The New York Times Book Review identified Lewis as the ideal persuader for the half-convinced, for the good man who would like to be a Christian but finds his intellect getting in the way.”  The publisher, Harper One, identified Lewis’ book as being one of the most popular introductions to Christian faith ever written, saying Lewis “provides an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear a powerful, rational case for the Christian faith.”

Meets Tuesday nights at 7:15 in the Elsie Lewis Room starting October 10. Contact Nanette Lofaro  (call the office at 540-373-4133 if you need us to put you in touch) for more information.

“Being Passionately Christian and Becoming Compassionately Interfaith”

As St. George’s continues to explore the dynamic of being a compassionate community and sharing this with our interfaith neighbors, we have invited a special guest speaker for our Lenten Weekend program.The Rev. Dr. Sathianathan (“Sathi”) Clarke, current chair of World Christianity at Wesley Theological Seminary, is a world-renowned lecturer on global Christianity and interreligious dialogue. We are thrilled to have this award-winning teacher and scholar in our midst for a three-part program learning how being fully in touch with our Christian faith makes us better able to be peacemakers and life-bearers in community with people of all faiths.

Centered in Prayer
Saturday, March 4, 2017
4- 6 p.m. Presentation in the Nave

We’ll explore how we can realize depth in Christian prayer by gleaning from the breadth of other religious traditions. A potluck supper will follow in Sydnor Hall from 6 to 8 p.m.

Cultivated for Peace
Sunday, March 5, 2017
10-11 a.m. Presentation in Sydnor Hall

We’ll examine three dimensions of being “Blessed Peacemakers” that come from Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity. Dr. Clarke will also preach at the 11:15 a.m. service.

Covenanted Toward Abundant Life
Sunday, March 5, 2017
2:30-4 p.m. Presentation in the Nave

We’ll focus on how we might reimagine Christian mission for abundant life in our consecrated interreligious environment.

All events are open to the general public. You do NOT have to be a member of St. George’s to attend.

We suggest a donation of $25 per person for the weekend; this helps cover the expenses of bringing outstanding writers, teachers and thought leaders to you. We want our speakers to be accessible to all, and we know that some people will be able to donate more than $25, and others less. There is no cost for students.  Childcare will be provided if there is a sufficient need.

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