Congregational Meeting & Celebration of Rev. Liz Nickerson

What is the Soul?    

2 part series Sundays June 2 & June 9, 11:15 in the Pierce Room 

The Discipling Team will be hosting “What is the Soul?” over two after-worship discussions, June 2 and June 9.  We would be very pleased if you would join us and share your ideas!

The current Christian understanding of an immortal soul, separable from the body, first came into existence as a result of the powerful influence of Greek thought in the early church.  The early church came to believe God breathed the soul into the body at conception and then it separated again at death.  Curiously, however, no one in the Bible spends much time discussing or opining on just how this all works and what a soul is.

We are going to spend some time discussing our own thoughts and beliefs about the soul, its origins, its existence and its fate.  We will also venture into non-Christian and secular traditions and beliefs to inform parts of our conversation.  We will discuss whether ‘soul’ is a universal attribute of living creatures, or unique to humanity.

You can join us remotely on zoom at: 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8861528079?pwd=ZXBzNGRWVzREUElMdENLeHBGUXZ3Zz09

If want to join meeting with smart phone for audio but not video will need following info:

Meeting ID: 886 152 8079

Passcode: 91600 

For telephone call in, with only audio, call 1-312-626-6799, enter Meeting ID and Passcode.

Explore the benefits of gentle stretching and strengthening right from your chair. No experience necessary. Just wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and you’re ready to go. A $10 donation per class is welcome, half of which will be donated to local mission work. This class is held on zoom.

Come experience the mind-calming, body-affirming benefits of yoga with the life-giving breath of the Holy Spirit! Grace Unfolding is a unique, Christ-centered yoga class that weaves in prayer, Scripture and Christian music to help you tap into and deepen your connection to the Lord as you stretch and strengthen your body. It is practiced at a relaxed pace appropriate for all experience levels, and includes quiet reflection at the beginning and end of each class. Simply bring a mat and an open heart! A zoom option is available, class is held in the Chapel.