Christmas Break
The Bible discussion group is taking a break for Christmas and will return on 18th January 2021. Please check back here, or in the Facebook group, nearer the time for details. Happy Christmas, everyone!
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Discussion for December 14th
Bible discussion group meeting on 14th December, led by Bill Darlinson. He writes... 6.30 pm, but pop in from 6.15 for a chat with group members if you feel inclined! Log in here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3560271583... Meeting ID: 356 027 1583 Passcode: 4pXDvp Topic: We'll be carrying on the discussion we started last week on the stories of the birth of Jesus which can be found in Chapters 1-2 of Luke's Gospel and Chapters 1-2 of Matthew. I hope to look specifically at the account of Jesus's Virginal Conception and ask, Can it have any meaning for religious liberals? If we have time we could also look briefly at the Star of Bethlehem and consider whether current astronomical phenomena can give us a clue to its meaning in Matthew's Gospel. All welcome. No need to be a Unitarian. No need to have attended previous meetings. Just bring an open mind, a spirit of tolerance, and a sense of humour.
Discussion for 7th December
Monday 7th December - we'll be online at 6.15pm for those who want to arrive early to chat. 6.30pm start ‘Men struck dumb!’ Session led by Sheena and Rob We’ll look at aspects of the Christmas story, honing in on the perspectives of Joseph and Zachariah. How do these men at the heart of the story respond to the extraordinary situation they find themselves in? How does this compare with Mary and Elizabeth’s response? We’ll explore how the narratives challenge the patriarchal expectations of their time - and perhaps our time too. The key passages are: Matthew ch.1 vv 18-25 and vv 13-23; Luke ch. 1 vv 5-25 and vv 57-66 It would also be helpful to read through the whole of Matthew chapters 1 and 2, and Luke chapter 2 Sheena Gabriel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Unitarian Bible Study Time: Dec 7, 2020 06:30 PM London Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85358210958?pwd=Y09aRHBNbEo4TllVanIvejVoS3NRdz09 Meeting ID: 853 5821 0958 Passcode: 678515