“Stories of Resurrection: Endings and new Beginnings”
Five Tuesdays, starting March 17th.
The resurrection of Jesus is at the heart of our faith. Without the resurrection, Jesus would have been another person, among far too many, brutally executed by the Roman authorities by being nailed to a cross. However, we know this was not the end of the story!
As we move through the Season of Lent and start the Easter season, this study will provide time to closely look at each of the gospel writers’ stories of Jesus’ resurrection. They have a great deal in common, but there are important differences as well. All these stories shape our understanding of Easter and the possibility of experiencing resurrection in our lives today. An in-person class will be held on Tuesdays, from March 17th through April 14th in the Parish Hall from 12:30 until 2:00 PM. An online session will be offered from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. All are welcome. Please email Pastor John or sign up in the parish hall if you are interested in participating. The dates of the sessions and passages of scripture are listed below.
March 17th – Mark 16:1-8 and Mark 16:9-20 — An original ending and a second one
March 24th – Luke 24:1-12, Luke 24:13-35, Luke 24:36-53 — The women, the road to Emmaus and
some broiled fish.
March 31st – Matthew 28:1-10, Matthew 28:11-20 — A great earthquake & commission
April 7th – John 20:1-18 and John 20:19-30 — Mary in the garden and doubting Thomas
April 14th – John 21:1-2 — Breakfast and another chance
