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The Gospel of Thomas - A voice suppressed now speaks again ~ with Tom Dipko, July 13 & 20, 10:45-11:30am
From 367 a.d. to 1945 a Gospel was buried, with other manuscripts, in a sealed jar in a cave in Nag Hammadi, Egypt. It is likely that even the burial was a sign of disobedience - the manuscripts were supposed to have been destroyed! Among them was the Gospel of Thomas, a collection of sayings attributed to Jesus. Why were these texts regarded by church authorities as "dangerous?" Can they teach us anything today about the struggle of the ancient church to discern a trustworthy witness to Jesus? We will look at fifty of the sayings that are unique to this Gospel, i.e., not found in the four Gospels that made their way into the New Testament. Come prepared for surprises and questions that await our attempt to discern the truth.
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Vicar's Vacation, July 17-25
Jane will be away in the Pacific North West for a week. Things will carry on as usual, but there will be no Taize on Wednesday, July 23rd.
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Time for a Spruce Up!
As we march through the Summer in preparation for the Fall, join us for one of our periodic Holy Innocents spruce-ups.
Date: Sat, July 19
Time: 11AM -- 4PM
Lunch: Provided
Objectives: During this spruce-up, we will focus on the bathrooms, the hallway and the Parish Hall. Painting, furniture installation, lighting and photo hanging will be a priority.
Care to join? Please e.mail Richard Mullen at richardtmullen@gmail.com.
Let us know your lunch preference and we will get you started.
Cannot attend during the entire day -- not to worry. Let us know when you are available.
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