St. Anne’s Lent Adult Bible Fellowship “The Prodigal God” by Timothy Keller
Book available by Christmas Eve for $10.00 – Pre-order

6 week study includes his dramatic teaching film, Sermon series viewed on large screen – Discussion/ Refreshments/ Follow

February 22, 29 and March 7, 14, 21 and 28 introduced 7:00 p.m. Ash Wed. Service Feb. 22, 2012 Diocese of Huron wide study. Every Wed. in Lent afternoon or evening sessions 1:30 – 2:30 and 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Preceded by 1:00 and 7:00 pm Holy Eucharist

Rarely does a study capture the interest of skeptic and believer alike and transform their life – Timothy’s book does exactly that also viewing award winning short film “The Prodigal Trilogy”

Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller opens our eyes to the powerful message of Jesus' best-known---and least understood---parable. The Prodigal God is a revelation of the very heart of the gospel: God's radical love for sinners of every kind. Taking you beyond the traditional focus on the wayward younger son, Keller helps you glean insights from each of the characters in Jesus' parable: the irreligious younger son, the moralistic elder son, and the Father who lavishes his love on both. Inside this guide, you'll explore questions for group discussion and personal reflection, and exercises that will help you experience the truths of Jesus' parable in your own life. The gospel is neither religion nor irreligion, but something else entirely. Whether you're a devout believer or a skeptic, The Prodigal God will challenge you to see Christianity, ourselves and one another, in a whole new way.

Timothy Keller – pastor of a vibrant church of six thousand in multi-cultural Manhattan, New York – realizes that to reach an urban audience, today’s missionary must first clear away a pile of stumbling blocks- Jesus’ message is not about religion or irreligion, morality of immorality, conservative or liberal – it is about creating a new human community, a unique human society. It restores a relationship with God and builds a relationship with others.

St. Anne’s  4 Part Sacred, Spiritual Spaces (to be scheduled)
The labyrinth is an ancient symbol and tool for prayer and meditation. 
The Christian church adopted the labyrinth as a symbol quite early on. The oldest known church labyrinth is a converted Roman labyrinth found in the Basilica of Reparata in North Africa in the city of Castellum Tingitanum,   Quote:  "What's so wonderful about the labyrinth is that it speaks to the Anglican tradition and to so many others.  Parishioners and the wider community, walk it with regularity, especially when anticipating major life changes. "It helps us to figure out where our feet should go,"

Part One    Churches, ancient sacred spaces
Part Two     Labyrinth, ancient sacred spaces
Part Three Wed. Creating Sacred spaces in our personal lives, communities & churches

Part Four   Field Trip to local sacred spaces, hospitality and opportunity to walk a local labyrinth ending with lunch at local restaurant. Car pooling.