PROGRAMS INCLUDE:  

• READING SCRIPTURE TOGETHER,
• BELIEF,
• RECLAIMING THE CENTER

READING SCRIPTURE TOGETHER

2011 / 2012

All sessions are held at Wilde Lake Interfaith Center.

 Each program runs from 12:30 to 2:00 (after the noon mass) on Wednesdays and from 7:30 to 9:00 in the evening on Thursdays.  Light refreshments are provided on Wednesdays to tide folks over.

We read a portion of the scripture together out loud, hear some ideas from the scholars about that text, discuss together, and ask "What do I hear in this Word from God for my life today?".

Please check my blog: www.BibleStudySJERC.org  for notes from previous and current studies and our continually updated schedule, as well as other internet based resources and information.

           2011

·        Reading the Gospel of Mark Together

     Wednesdays September 7 through Wednesday December 14 (12:30 to 2:00)

     Thursdays September 8 through Thursday December 15 (7:30 to 9:00)

      The only week we will not meet is the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 23/24).

      There will be 14 sessions altogether.

       2012

·       Reading the Five Books of Moses Together

     Wednesdays January 11 through Wednesday May 23 (12:30 to 2:00)

     Thursdays January 12 through Thursday May 24 (7:30 to 9:00)

      The only week we will not meet is Holy Week (April 4/5)

      There will be 15 sessions altogether.

BELIEF: BIG IDEAS OF FAITH

     Based on readings selected by Francis Collins

Meets 1 Sunday evening a month, normally the second Sunday of the month but it is sometimes shifted due to holidays or scheduling conflicts.  We explore the ideas offered over 2,500 years for believing in God and asserting a purpose for our lives.  A short review of a reading each month, discussion and questions and debate over the ideas to follow.

     7:00 to 8:00pm   All sessions will be at Oakland Mills Interfaith Center

• September 18  **** moved due to a conflict on 9/11

• October 9

• November 13

• December 11

• January 8, 2012

• February 12

• March 11

• April 15  **** moved due to Easter on April 8

• May 20  **** moved due to Mother's Day on May 13

• June 10

RECLAIMING THE CENTER

An Inter-faith program at Oakland Mills Interfaith Center designed by the Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies (ICJS).

We will gather for two sessions in the fall of 2011 - Sunday November 6 and Sunday November 13.  We will do a potluck lunch together, followed by brief presentations and a lot of talk at the tables between participants.

We will do additional sessions in the spring of 2012 if there is sufficient interest.

 All sessions will be at Oakland Mills Interfaith Center

Catholic Reading Center
Copies of several of the most popular and helpful Catholic magazines published in the U.S. today are available for purchase at Wilde Lake Interfaith Center. Magazine titles include God’s Word Today, Sojourners, St. Anthony Messenger, and National Catholic Reporter. There are envelopes on the magazine rack to use for payment. Drop the envelopes in the weekly collection basket.

Interfaith Library
Many very helpful resources are available in the Interfaith Library at Wilde Lake. The library is open on Sunday mornings during and after Masses at Wilde Lake, and on Wednesday mornings. Volunteers will help you find what you want to read. Most materials can be checked out.


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