Join us at Taqueria del Sol, on Cheshire Bridge, for fellowship and conversation. Come grab a drink and dinner! Please contact Lucy Strong, at lstrong@trinityatlanta.org, with questions.
Exploring Faith Through “The Chosen” Series
Already watched by millions of people and translated into over 50 languages, “The Chosen” is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus. While unique in some aspects (largest crowd sourced media production in history, first multi-season series about Jesus, etc), “The Chosen” stands in a long tradition of interpreting the Bible through various forms of media, including art, music, and staged drama. Film adaptations hold a uniquely powerful place in the reception history of the Bible.
Join us as we facilitate a “visual Bible study” following the first season of the Chosen. After an introductory/overview in Week 1, Joel LeMon will lead us in taking a look at the history of dramatic portrayals of biblical texts as interpretations of Scripture and consider how “The Chosen” stands in this tradition.
In Weeks 3-6, we will examine the show/episodes themselves (2x episodes per week) and examine the scriptural basis of them in a group discussion format. What choices did the showrunners make in creating the show, and how did their choices have an influence on our faith and our understanding of the Gospel? Fans of the show and those who are just learning about “The Chosen” for the first time are all welcome.
Flower Guild Workshop
The Flower Guild Committee is having a Flower Arranging Workshop on February 21st from 1:00 to 3:00. We would like to invite anyone who is interested in flowers or flower arranging to join us. We will meet in the sanctuary. Come for fellowship and a learning experience!
Connections Class
Grab a cup of coffee in Five Points and join us as we re-launch the Connections Sunday school class! We’ll preserve the first 10-15 minutes for fellowship and will then sit in a circle for conversation. You all may have heard or read Kate Bowler (Rev. Rebekah Close LeMon has quoted her “Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I’ve Loved” in sermons in the past). She does a regular podcast and interviews all kinds of interesting folks. We’ll use four of her podcast episodes as conversation starters this winter. These can all be downloaded through the link below. They range from 27-42 minutes in length—perfect for listening on a walk or a commute. And if you can’t listen ahead of time, come anyway!
We will cover the Podcast conversation between Kate Bowler and Will Willimon: “Your Work is a Calling.”
Connections Class
Grab a cup of coffee in Five Points and join us as we re-launch the Connections Sunday school class! We’ll preserve the first 10-15 minutes for fellowship and will then sit in a circle for conversation. You all may have heard or read Kate Bowler (Rev. Rebekah Close LeMon has quoted her “Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I’ve Loved” in sermons in the past). She does a regular podcast and interviews all kinds of interesting folks. We’ll use four of her podcast episodes as conversation starters this winter. These can all be downloaded through the link below. They range from 27-42 minutes in length—perfect for listening on a walk or a commute. And if you can’t listen ahead of time, come anyway!
Jim Blitch will cover the Podcast conversation between Kate Bowler and Miroslav Volf, Life Worth Living.
Food, Farms, and Faith
The Food, Farms and Faith class will explore our relationship with food as consumers and as Christians. Our relationship with food seems to be important to God. Food is mentioned in the Bible 1,207 times. 18 of Jesus’ 39 parables include references to food. Many Christians say a prayer before every meal to express their appreciation for the food they are about to eat. Are Christians called to do more than pray?
Sam Adams, Professor of Biblical Studies at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, will focus on the significance of food in the biblical world. What does Scripture envision about food for the faithful, how they should gather for meals, and the challenges of maintaining a sufficient food supply? How might modern believers respond to the biblical witness and how should it inform our lives?
Food, Farms, and Faith
The Food, Farms and Faith class will explore our relationship with food as consumers and as Christians. Our relationship with food seems to be important to God. Food is mentioned in the Bible 1,207 times. 18 of Jesus’ 39 parables include references to food. Many Christians say a prayer before every meal to express their appreciation for the food they are about to eat. Are Christians called to do more than pray?
Sam Adams, Professor of Biblical Studies at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, will focus on the significance of food in the biblical world. What does Scripture envision about food for the faithful, how they should gather for meals, and the challenges of maintaining a sufficient food supply? How might modern believers respond to the biblical witness and how should it inform our lives?
Food, Farms, and Faith
The Food, Farms and Faith class will explore our relationship with food as consumers and as Christians. Our relationship with food seems to be important to God. Food is mentioned in the Bible 1,207 times. 18 of Jesus’ 39 parables include references to food. Many Christians say a prayer before every meal to express their appreciation for the food they are about to eat. Are Christians called to do more than pray?
Nationally recognized restaurant consultant Dan Latham will talk about how his faith has informed and evolved how he thinks about and consumes food. Dan’s company, The Culinary Guide Shop, helps clients bring affordable, wholesome and environmentally sound ingredients to the customer’s plate. His clients include Blackberry Farm, Farm Burger, Atlanta Food & Wine Festival and Loews Hotels
Food, Farms, and Faith
The Food, Farms and Faith class will explore our relationship with food as consumers and as Christians. Our relationship with food seems to be important to God. Food is mentioned in the Bible 1,207 times. 18 of Jesus’ 39 parables include references to food. Many Christians say a prayer before every meal to express their appreciation for the food they are about to eat. Are Christians called to do more than pray?
Trinity member John Tirrill will kick-off the series with his story of how for much of his life he mindlessly consumed food without thinking about how it was produced or raised. But in 2007, John and his daughter, Mary Holmes, began shopping weekly at the Peachtree Rd. Farmers Market and were not only welcomed, but embraced by the local farming community. John has become very involved in the regenerative farming movement; taking classes at The Center for Agricultural Resilience, the Culinary Institute of America and the Urban Land Institute in addition to serving on Georgia Organics’ board. Today, John does his best to make food choices that are aligned with his faith.
Food, Farms, and Faith
The Food, Farms and Faith class will explore our relationship with food as consumers and as Christians. Our relationship with food seems to be important to God. Food is mentioned in the Bible 1,207 times. 18 of Jesus’ 39 parables include references to food. Many Christians say a prayer before every meal to express their appreciation for the food they are about to eat. Are Christians called to do more than pray?
Mark Douglas, Professor of Ethics at Columbia Theological Seminary, will explore the way theologies of food and eating can shape practices of moral engagement in a world of inequitable distribution of basic foodstuffs, unhealthy relationships with food, and growing concerns about eating and its influence on the environment.