September 2013 archives
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September 20, 2013 by Jane Gerdsen
The Feast of St. Michael and All Angels – Sunday, September 29th 4:00 pm
We will celebrate the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels. The word angel comes from the Greek ‘angelos’ meaning “messenger.” Throughout the Scriptures, angels are sent to make God’s presence known and often serve as protectors for the people of God. As we gather to remember God’s heavenly messengers, we will seek the divine […]Archives
September 17, 2013 by Karl Stevens
Episode #32: Youth Riot in the Pews
In this week’s podcast, Karl, Ben, and Laurie talk about Ben Boruff’s article in Ministry Matters “How to Rid Your Church of Young People.” Does the old institutional church, the church of the 40s and 50s, have anything to say to people under thirty (or even to some people over fifty)? How can the old […]Archives
September 13, 2013 by Karl Stevens
Notes from a Bible Study
We gathered after the heat broke, after a day of rain, and tried to imagine Egypt. Exodus chapters 5-7, Moses and Aaron’s first encounter with Pharaoh, and the beginning of the plagues. Becky wanted to know who was the younger brother, Moses or Aaron, and we found the answer in Chapter 6 – it was […]Archives
September 11, 2013 by Praxis
Episode #31: The Future is the Past, Technology and the Church
This week Karl, Laurie and Ben delve deep into the meaning of new technology to the church. Is it the same as the meaning of old technology? We say that we’re people of the book, and that’s even more literal than it sounds. If Christianity was the first religion to take advantage of the new […]Archives
September 11, 2013 by Praxis
Shadows then Light: The Struggle of Undocumented Youth for Immigrant Justice
OCTOBER 10TH @ 7:00 PM Opening and reading by DREAM activist Marco Saavedra. Marco Saavedra is an undocumented poet and painter. Originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, he was raised in New York, studied in Massachusetts, Ohio, & Washington, D.C. He has been instrumental in several recent protests and actions, and his work has been reported on […]Archives
September 9, 2013 by Praxis
This Week at the Edge
Discipleship groups starting Small groups talking about community, hospitality, and service and sharing our lives. Whether you’re deeply faithful or deeply doubtful, you’re welcome. Wednesday evening, Thursday noon, and Friday evening. Email pastor@edge-uc.org if interested. Bible Studies beginning (3:00 Wednesdays or 5:00 Thursdays at TUC) Two groups will be exploring the Gospel of Mark and […]Archives
September 6, 2013 by Praxis
University of Miami MegaFair this Sunday, Sept. 8th!
Be sure to stop by our table at Millett Hall between 1-4. We’d love to chat–and you can pick up one of MESM’s new super cool backpacks!Archives
September 3, 2013 by Karl Stevens
Episode #30: Rushing to Leisure
In this week’s podcast, Karl, Laurie and Ben talk about leisure, using Jenny Diski’s article in The New Statesman, “Learning How to Live,” as a jumping off point. Why is it that we feel dread when we’re unoccupied? And did paleolithic people really get it right, with all their fish catching and nut eating? Was Jesus […]Archives
September 3, 2013 by Praxis