Unitarian & Free Christian Bible Discussion

The Temptation of Jesus - Saturday 1st August 3-4pm led by Francis Elliot-Wright (Doncaster Unitarians) Matthew 4: 1-11 , Mark 1: 12-13 , Luke 4: 1-13 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81046174655?pwd=QnVwK2pCZFdXN0FmSjY1MWFnaWw3Zz09 Meeting ID: 810 4617 4655 For this discussion, I'd like to see what happens if we put the questions and some background ideas up in advance. The three questions we are going to discuss in small groups are as follows: What point were the gospel authors trying to make to their first readers  in this narrative? How has this text 'played out' in the history of Christianity, and Christian nations?  What, if anything, does this passage have to say to us as 21st Century Unitarians & Free Christians? Some things to consider...(You don't have to read these but you might find them interesting...) What , if anything, is the Devil/Satan? An overview of Satan in Wikipedia References to Satan in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament):  Zechariah

‘Sexuality, Sin, and Sodom and Gomorrah’ Online Unitarian & Free Christian Bible Discussion Group, via Zoom (info below) Saturday 25th July, 3-4pm In our next Bible Discussion Group we will be exploring how LGBT+ affirming churches (like the Unitarians and Free Christians) deal with biblical texts which have historically been used to oppress LGBT+ people. In particular, we will be looking at the story of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:1-29). Everyone is welcome and our discussions include people with a range of different opinions and beliefs. You don't have to be a Christian to join and enjoy taking part. If your beliefs and values are welcome at a Unitarian & Free Christian church then you are welcome here. The discussion will be facilitated by Rory Castle Jones, a Unitarian ministry student and a member of the LGBT+ community. Join via Zoom using these details: Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81099356602?pwd=ZG05NEovRWFhSkw0b2VoZERFZHBWUT09 Meeting ID: 810 9935 6602 Passc

On Saturday 18th July Rev Sheena Gabriel will host a discussion on  the intriguing story of Jacob wrestling with the angel / man / god  (take your pick!) We’ll explore it in the context of Jacob’s relationship with his brother Esau, but also on a metaphorical / psychological level - and Sheena will be screen sharing some works of art inspired by the story. The key passage for exploration is   Genesis ch.32 verses 22-32  – though it would be useful to have read the whole of chapter 32 and 33 - and if you have time, to remind yourself of the ‘back story’ (i.e. Genesis ch.25-v19-34, ch.27, ch.28) Time: Jul 18, 2020 03:00 PM London Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81075164996?pwd=MjlpOTVWS1dEL2FoTGRtMUN0blBUQT09 Meeting ID: 810 7516 4996 Password: 349658