Unitarian & Free Christian Bible Discussion

  This Monday's discussion is led by Robert Oulton. He writes: Monday 1st November Session at 6.30: At the beginning of the COP26 conference in Glasgow, in which the governments of our world will try to make an agreement to limit global warming, and perhaps begin a more harmonious and sustainable relationship with nature, we’ll look at that original ‘global catastrophe’ story – Noah’s Ark and the Flood- to be found in Genesis. Widely known, way beyond the Christian community, it’s mostly been regarded as a picturesque fable, a myth or a story to beguile children. But, in the prevailing tone of misgiving about human behaviour we discover in the story, as well as the tender relationship between human and animal here portrayed; is it possible the story reveals something much more contemporary about our own behaviour toward the planet, and the animal kingdom we share it with? We’ll be looking at selected parts of the text, but you might want refresh your memory of the whole story found...

  Was it faith? Was it desperation? Or did she steal a healing power ? The Bible Discussion Group led by Jean Bradley on the 25th October, looks at the woman who was healed by touching the hem of Jesus. Time: Oct 25, 2021 06:30 PM London Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89945893235 ... Meeting ID: 899 4589 3235 Passcode: 331291

This Monday's discussion is led by John Carter. He writes: "Exploring the Hebraic Theology of Shalom The Unitarians at our annual general assembly decided to establish the third Sunday of October as a Day to Pray for Peace. So to acknowledge this our session on Monday we will explore the centrality of Shalom within spirituality and theology of the Bible. Our process will be a bit different, bring your favourite peace verse, or most annoying one, as well as a pen, pencil and paper for a beginning reflection. I look forward to seeing you, John." Time: Oct 18, 2021 06:30 PM UK Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89463906053?pwd=OWZYQ1gwSjhXam90dnNMSjFPTFZMUT09 Meeting ID: 894 6390 6053 Passcode: 689457

  This Monday's discussion is led by Sheena Gabriel. She writes: On Monday 11th October I’ll be inviting a discussion on the story of Balaam and the Ass - found in the book of Numbers. A female ass talking back to Balaam the prophet has got to be one of the strangest and most comical texts in the bible. But apart from being a good yarn, does it have relevance for our lives today? What can we glean from the passage about discernment, about following our own will versus God’s will, about rational versus instinctual / intuitive ways of knowing? What may it tell us about angelic intervention, about blessings and curses? And not forgetting... the welfare of donkeys! Whilst you may like to read the whole story in advance - Numbers 22-24 - in the session we will concentrate on Chapter 22. Topic: Unitarian & Free Christian Bible discussion group Time: Oct 11, 2021 - 6:15pm for 6.30pm start (London) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82692860598... Meeting ID: 826 9286 0598 P...

This Monday's discussion is led by Peter Godfrey. He writes: For discussion on Monday, 4th. October I am suggesting Jesus's teaching on judging. The basic text will be Matthew 7 vv 1-21. I suggest the first period could consider such questions as: 'Why did Jesus say this?' 'Did Jesus practice what he preached?', - See Mw. 23 ''Does verse 6 fit in? ('Do not give what is holy to dogs, etc.) After ten minutes discussion the second period could be about the relevance of this teaching for us today. Have we made judgments that we have regretted? Is Jesus's point that we shall be able to tell the difference between good and bad people by the fruits true and useful? See you on the 4th ! Peter Godfrey Time: Oct 4, 2021 06:30 PM London Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89414441674... Meeting ID: 894 1444 1674 Passcode: 32694