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CenterLine ~ September 2011
It is only a few days until September 11 and the tenth anniversary of the events that will forever be embedded in the human collective psyche. The lectionary reading for Sunday, September 11 is Matthew 18:21-35 which is Peter's inquiry about forgiveness. Our BibleWorkbench group met earlier today and one person's comment is haunting me: "Forgive is a linking verb". I haven't heard that grammatical phrase in many years. We were working with the phrase "I forgive you". Imagine a person or group of people who have wronged you. Write down their name(s). Seven times slowly say ,I forgive you. Notice what actually happens within your body. Forgive is a linking verb.
It bears repeating: TWO NEW RESOURCES FOR ADVENT
Excellent resources for a small group or individual study during Advent. The Characters of Christmas is an adventure in word, music, film and art based on the major players in the Christmas narrative. Encounter Mary, Joseph, the Magi, the Shepherds and the angels from a fresh and engaging perspective!
Here is a sample page: Joseph's Dream by Gaetano Gandolfi (1790):
Gaetano Gandolfi was born in 1734 near Bologna, to a family of artists. He was an Italian painter of the late Baroque and early Neoclassic period. Gandolfi became a prominent artist and was active for nearly five decades in the late 17th Century. With an output of about 220 paintings plus etchings, terracotta sculptures and many drawings, he also had a national reputation as one of the "greatest Italian artists of his century." He traveled to England, and became strongly influenced by Tiepolo. His philosophy is summarized as he says, "All art should have a certain mystery and should make demands on the spectator."
Taking the artist's quotation into account, consider the following points as you contemplate the painting:
BibleWorkbench Special Advent Issue is perfect if you are not a current subscriber or want to offer a group study for Advent. We have lifted out the 5 sessions of the season, added links to art, other readings and more! Also available later this month. Visit the website to learn more: Publications .
BIBLE WORKBENCH TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Richmond, Virginia – Friday October 28 – Saturday October 29 at The Meeting House
Wilmington, North Carolina - Friday November 4 - Saturday, November 5 at Church of the Servant ~ 4925 Oriole Drive ~ admin @ coepiscopal.com ~ 910.395.0616 ~ Reverend Catherine Powell, Rector
We'll post the details for Richmond soon. Contact us with any questions.
THE LATEST BOOK AND FILM REVIEWS
What We're Reading and Watching
Unprotected Texts: The Bible's Surprising Contradictions about Sex and Desire by Jennifer Wright Knust
Midnight in Paris ~ a film by Woody Allen
COMING SOON:
New Resource for Small Group Study in Film!
Have you ever considered starting a film group? Works like a book group. We started one here at the Center last year with much success. We watched a film together and then had about an hour's discussion. We have gathered together all of the questions that drove those discussions, added cultural links, film reviews, and music links to create a moviegoers handbook.
The theme for this resource is "living an authentic life" – what Parker Palmer calls the "undivided life" and we used the following five films:
Imitation of Life
Far From Heaven
TransAmerica
Batman Begins
The Secret Life of Bees
In each film there are characters collecting the missing pieces of their souls, discovering and exploring who they really are, showing up in the world as an authentic self. These five movies consider the cost and the promise of taking off the masks and living one's truth.
Included in the handbook are some practical ideas for hosting a movie night and plenty of excellent helps in making the most of your series.
AVAILABLE LATER THIS FALL....Watch the website for details!.
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