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Inquiring Minds

This is a safe space to ask questions and learn about the Orthodox Faith.  There are many people exploring the rich history of Christianity and the 2000 year spiritual inheritance the Orthodox Church carries.   Inquiring Minds is an intentional opportunity for inquirers to explore the teachings and encounter discussion on the depth of Christianity without any pressure.  Classes are offered twice a week and you can attend any.  If you can't stay for Sunday, the same class will be addressed again on Wednesdays at 7:30PM following Vespers at 6:00PM.   We have Vespers at 6:00PM, Bible Study with Kevin Shedd at 6:30 and at 7:30PM Fr. Jonathan offers Inquiring Minds.

Class Schedule
September 8th - November 17th 20204
Sundays 12:30PM /  Wednesdays 7:30PM

The Ten Point Program for Living an Orthodox Life​​

  • Oct. 2nd
    Week 4: Jesus Prayer / Noetic Prayer
    The name above every name, power in calling upon Christ, and the intentionality of guarding our peace and not giving in to the anxiety driven non-reality of a secular narrative aka being mindful of the reality of God’s presence.
     

  • Oct. 6th and 9th
    Week 5: Slowing Down
    with Parish President Jeremy E.
     

  • Oct. 13th and 16th
    Week 6: Watchfulness / Nepsis Sobriety of the Mind
    Discussion Point: Sacrament: Holy Confession and how to prepare, The Path of Purification and Illumination, the relationship of Confession with Holy Communion.
     

  • Oct. 20th and 23rd
    Week 7: Taming Passions and Holy Relationships as brothers and sisters in Christ
    Discussion Point: Healthy relationships and honorable expectations we want to have for ourselves.  What does the church bless and not bless in our post-modern times. What is spiritually dangerous and how do we support the young people in our parish to walk a holy and pure path.
    For the men of our parish we will focus on what it means to be a Leventis (Λεβέντης) (this is an untranslatable Greek word for an honorable man) Philotimo: love of honor.
     

  • Oct. 27th and 30th
    Week 8: Philanthropy and to love our neighbor is to love God
    Discussion Point: A Spirit of Hospitality, Ancient Origins of …Coffee Hour / Agape Meal in the early Church and cultivating a heart of service that glorifies and hallows the name of God in us.
     

  • Nov. 3rd and 6th
    Week 9: Spiritual Fellowship
    Discussion Point: Sacrament of Baptism and Chrismation: Image and Likeness of God, The Holy Eucharist and how to prepare. 
     

  • Nov. 10th and 13th
    Week 10:  Reading Scripture and the Holy Fathers
    with Kevin S. (M.A. in Biblical Studies)
     

  • Conclusion:
    Nov. 17th Preparing for the Incarnation of Christ: HOLY ICONS
    Discussion Point: Sacramental Embodied Faith
    (Slide Show presentation)
    Topics: St. John of Damascus on the Holy Images and defense of Theosis
    — Beauty - Spirit - Matter —  


    PAST CLASSES:
     

  • Sept. 8th and 11th
    Week 1: Prayer and the Home’s Prayer Corner
    with Parish Bookstore / Librarian Sara E.
     

  • Sept. 15th and 18th
    Week 2: Worship and Sacred Space
    Discussion Point: Church Symbolism and how we prepare to enter the house of God
    with Maurice A.
     

  • Sept. 22nd and 25thWeek 3: Liturgical Cycle and the Fasting SeasonsPutting on the Poor Man like Christ , Practical and Mystical reasons - with Pani Marianna

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