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James
R. Adams, President of The Center for Progressive Christianity, will
speak at Gambrell Hall on the Columbia USC campus on Friday, February
24th at 7:30 p.m.
In a
period when more and more people are looking for spiritual enrichment, it
is ironic to see them turning away from the church, looking for answers
in the secular world. Within their traditions, the Western Christian
Churches have an incredibly rich heritage to draw from. But fewer and
fewer people seem to know or care.
In his
latest book From Literal to Literary, The Essential Reference Book for
Biblical Metaphors Jim Adams takes deliberate aim at addressing this
perceived deficiency. Beyond the Creeds and Liturgy there is an
incredibly rich heritage of spirituality. In many “thriving” churches it
is this spirituality that sets them apart, makes them special. They have
discovered that Christian Love is heart centered, not head centered.
While intellect may respond to reason, the heart responds to more subtle
messages, some shaped by the senses, others best expressed by metaphor.
The
topic From Literal to Literary will be offered in the first 45
minutes (7:30 to 8:15pm) followed by 45 minutes of question and answers.
A
workshop will be offered on Saturday to address "The Tools of the
Trade." This is intended to be a brief but focused hands-on
opportunity to develop parish programs which address the metaphorical
significance of the bible.
The workshop
will begin at 9:30 and there is a $10 registration fee. For more
information and registration materials, please see www.ecsss
j.org/CADRE.htm or call Larry Newton at 803.238.9558.
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