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Intelligent DiscipleshipThe Sunday Morning Adult Christian Formation Series at the Parish of Saint MatthewThe Sunday Morning “Intelligent Discipleship” Adult Christian Formation Series meets at 9:10 am on Sunday mornings in Founders’ Living Room. Presenters include our own parish clergy and a variety of guest scholars and presenters who discuss a range of Biblical, spiritual and contemporary issues. The atmosphere is relaxed and conversational, and everyone is always welcome. Sundays, February 17 and 24, 2008 Shakespeare and the Bible It’s no mere coincidence that the two most formative influences on the English language, the works of William Shakespeare and the King James Bible, were both products of Elizabethan England. How did each influence the other, and how was Shakespeare’s own faith reflected in his works? This Sunday and next, join our guest Lori Ferrell for a fascinating look at these two landmarks in English cultural and literary history, with a special emphasis on Shakespeare’s towering tragedy “King Lear” on Sunday, February 24. Dr. Ferrell is Professor of Early Modern History and Literature in the School of Arts and Humanities at Claremont Graduate University. She is the author of several books and articles on English Reformation politics and political writings, as well as on Renaissance drama and literature. She was the National Endowment for the Humanities Residential Fellow at the Huntington Library, San Marino, in 2006 and is a witty and energetic speaker. Sunday, March 2, 2008 Being Faithful at Work, Working at Being Faithful What does it mean to be a Christian in the business world? How can we apply the teachings of Christ in the world of Adam Smith? Why does it sometimes seem so hard to take Sunday into Monday? In the parable of the Good Samaritan, is Jesus really saying that my business competitor is my neighbor? Gary D. Roberts will lead us in a discussion of these very challenging issues. Gary is a member of All Saints’, Beverly Hills, where he currently serves on the Vestry. In his day job, he is an Executive Vice President at Fox Entertainment Group. Sundays, March 9, 16, 23, 30 Sunday, April 6, 2008 Organ 101, Part II Organs have been heard in churches for over one thousand years. Why is the organ so well-suited to the ecclesiastical environment? We’ll explore the answers to that and other questions, in a presentation including numerous musical references and demonstrations at Saint Matthew's remarkable Fisk organ. Join our Parish Organist Roger Daggy for this "hands on" introduction to this great instrument. Sunday, April 13, 2008 The Episcopal Chaplaincy at USC The University of Southern California is home to one of the nation's most vibrant Episcopal college chaplaincy programs. Join the Chaplain, Father Glenn Libby, and a group of USC students for a great introduction to the innovative worship and community life of Canterbury USC, the Episcopal Chaplaincy at the University of Southern California. Sunday, April 20, 2008 Sunday, April 27, 2008 An Update from The Episcopal Church in New Orleans Following the devastating storm and flooding of Hurricane Katrina, Saint Matthew's partnered with Grace Church New Orleans to support this congregation in their recovery from the severe damage their church sustained. The Rector of Grace Church, Father Walter Baer, will be with us this morning to give us an update on how Grace Church and the City of New Orleans are continuing to struggle back to life after disaster befell them. Sunday, May 4, 2008 Cousins in the Faith: Lutherans and Anglicans Through the Centuries From the very beginnings of the Reformation in the early 16th century,
the Anglican and Lutheran churches have had a close relationship and
have shared many doctrines and practices. Each tradition has influenced
the other quite profoundly, and the cross-pollination of Lutherans
and Anglicans continues to the present day. Did you know, for example,
that King George III of England was a Lutheran and that one of his
sons was a Lutheran bishop? That there used to be an official German
Lutheran version of the Book of Common Prayer? That Lutherans and Anglicans
used to take turns appointing the Protestant bishop of Jerusalem? These
and other mysteries of church history will be revealed!
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