Christianity 101Are you interested in engaging the basics of Christianity in an inviting way? Do you have an appetite for a deeper experience of what it means to be a follower of Jesus?Are you curious about what the Christian faith has to do with you and how you live out your life? Do you happen to be a long-time Church-goer who wants to refresh your undestanding of god and of the faith? Are you considering becoming a member of Parkdale United Church? Then this may be the very thing for you. Four-week video and group discussion series are held regularly at the church. You are welcome to join us for an engaging and blessed faith growing experience. Information about the next session are available from the church office. Brief series on the fundamentals of the Christian faith are also held regularly. These series take place over four Wednesday evenings. These sessions are open to all, but serve as neccessary preparation for those wishing to be received as mmembers by affirmation of faith or re-affirmation of faith. Contact the church office for more information Faith FoundationsThis fall, Anthony and Barbara are co-leading a new and revised series to support the formation and strengthening of Christian faith. Replacing the former Christianity 101 and incorporating some of the features of Jesus 24/7, this new five-week series will deal with basic Christian teachings. It is open to persons in the congregation and wider community – senior youth and up. The series will take place on Wednesdays from September 14 to October 12, starting at 7:00 pm. in the Ladies’ Parlour. There will be a mixture of presentation, small group discussion, some use of video clips, laughter, prayer and fun.The topics to be engaged are: Week one: “What does it mean to have faith? Week two: “The Christian Scriptures” Week three: “God as Trinity: a Christian understanding” Week four: “Jesus the Christ: Identity and Purpose” Week five: “Practicing the Christian faith: worship, prayer, justice, testimony and other spiritual practices |