Finding the More Excellent Way - CELEBRATING GOD'S GIFTS IN ONE ANOTHER

Date: July 24, 2010
Time: 10:00am

FINDING THE MORE EXCELLENT WAY - CELEBRATING GOD'S GIFTS IN ONE ANOTHER: a retreat led by Bishop Porter Taylor for all spiritual seekers. Sponsored by the Gay and Lesbian Ministries. Calvary, Fletcher 10:00 AM - 4 PM.  Cost $10. (coffee/registration begins at 9:30).

In the 12^th chapter of his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul articulates a vision of the Church that we still struggle to embrace.  His image is the Body of Christ made of many varied members.  Paul calls for us to move beyond division and even beyond tolerance to find a “more excellent way” to honor all parts of the Body of Christ.

        Morning and afternoon sessions will explore the giftedness of all baptized persons and then focus on finding “the more excellent way” of going beyond divisive perspectives by being turned by God so that we see the world as Christ does and move as a Church to become more fully the Body of Christ.  Each session will include Bible Study, a reflection by the Bishop, small group discussion and a plenary.  The day will close at 4:00PM following Eucharist and music from the Calvary Taize Players. 

        Although this retreat grew out of conversations with LGBTQ Episcopalians regarding the particular gifts they bring to the church, all spiritual seekers are welcome as we seek to unite in community beyond all categories such as gender, race, or class.

        The $10 fee covers the cost of lunch.

To register please email Alice Keenan BY July 14th