Grad Forum is an opportunity to discuss complex theological questions.
This fall, Wesley Grad Study will explore our faithful understanding of who God is and the implications of our understanding of God for the meaning of salvation.
Bishop Palmer of the Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference invites you to join him in reading the Bible in the coming year, beginning August 1, 2011 and ending in late July 2012.
Reading the Bible has long been a core spiritual discipline of United Methodists. The conference has published a daily lectionary (calendar) in pdf to guide you throughout the year. The calendar is also available in iCal (ics) format. The iCal file can be imported into Apple calendar software, Google Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook.
If you would like to opt for a lectionary that includes the apocrypha, a lectionary is available in iCal format.
This web site's calendar page includes both daily lectionaries for your convenience.
If you are in the market for a new Bible and would like to try out the newest English translation, the Common English Bible, then the introductory prices at Cokesbury may interest you.
May God inspire both the reading and the hearing of the Word.
This summer, we are studying the thought of Paul Tillich through his sermons. All sermons will be available online. Since we will not have access to a copier, please bring with you a copy in print or on a tablet/laptop.
"... Christ crucified, a stumbling-block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God." - 1 Corinthians 1.23-24
Wesley has provided questions for reflection, which have also been posted to our facebook page, throughout Lent. As we move through the heart of the Christian witness, let us hear reflections on the cross from Christian theologians.
Some Easter Reflections
How do you think about Jesus' message? About Jesus' relationship to God and the world? About the meaning of the crucifixion and the resurrection? About the relevance of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection for your life and the life of the creation?
As Lent winds down and spring (slowly) heats up, Wesley is offering several service opportunities this weekend. You can find more news, including Easter breakfast and worship information, in this week's Spire newsletter.
Saturday, April 16 9:00am-Noon
Wesley Church and Foundation
We would greatly appreciate your help with our outdoor cleanup! Bring your work gloves if you have some.
Saturday, April 16 1:00-2:30pm
Center for Women in Transition
We won't be planting our tomato or pepper plants but we will plant some seeds Brian has, among other gardening tasks.
Palm Sunday, April 17
For those who cannot walk, but would like to be involved, the CROP Walk committee still needs volunteers for these important jobs on Sunday, April 17:
Please contact Jean (359-4642) if you can help with any of these tasks. We will credit you as a "Wesley Walker"! Thanks, on behalf of CROP.
According to Robinson, Melchizedek is a Greek text translated into Coptic and dates from the late second to early third century. It was likely favored by Egyptian Sethian Gnostics with a fascination for Melchizedek. (page 598)
The text has three parts: "(1) a revelation mediated by the angel Gamaliel (1,1-14,15); (2) a liturgy performed by the priest Melchizedek on behalf of his community (14,15-18,bottom); and (3) a revelatory vision to Melchizedek by unnamed heavenly 'brethren,' probably including Gamaliel (18,bottom-27,10). (page 595)
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