Saturday, March 28 - Walk The Labyrith

You are invited to a special trip being taken by Temple's Confirmation Class/Youth THIS SATURDAY (March 28).

Join us for a spiritual journey for Lent at the labyrinth on the campus of the Lutheran Seminary (LTSP). It is an indoor painted labyrinth created in the upper rotunda of the library. The labyrinth is a replica of the medieval eleven-circuit labyrinth found today at Chartres Cathedral in France. Labyrinths are currently used worldwide as a way to quiet the mind, find balance and encourage contemplation, insight and celebration. We will be using our journey through the labyrinth as a means of giving God our burdens, and asking for spiritual direction. The LTSP Labyrinth is listed in the Worldwide Labyrinth Locator.

We will be leaving Penn Wynne Presbyterian Church at 6:30 pm on SATURDAY. Make sure you have eaten dinner, as we will not be stopping for food. We will return around 10:00. Penn Wynne Presbyterian church is located at the intersection of Manoa Rd. and Haverford Ave., about three minutes from Temple Lutheran.

Please let me know if you will be coming on this special trip. If you are willing to drive others, it would also be helpful.

The Secret Message of Jesus - Lent/Easter Book Discussion

What if many have carried on a religion that somewhere along the way missed rich and radical treasures hidden in the essential message of Jesus?

During the seasons of Lent & Easter, all are encouraged to participate in Spirtual Formation through a book discussion of The Secret Message of Jesus by Brian D. McLaren.

When Brian McLaren began offering an alternative vision of Christian faith and life, he ignited a firestorm of praise and condemnation that continues to spread across the religious landscape. To some, McLaren is a dangerous rebel without a doctrinally-correct cause. To others, though, Brian is a fresh voice, a welcome antidote to the staleness, superficiality and negativity of the religious status quo. McLaren invites you to discover afresh the transforming message of Jesus--an open invitation to radical change, and enlightening revelation that exposes sham and ignites hope, an epic story that is good news for everyone, whatever their gender, race, class, politics or religion.

Discussion sessions will be held weekly from March 1st - May 20th. There will be three times to choose from each week:
Sundays, 10am in the Cafe Bistraud
Tuesdays, noon in the parlor (bring a bag lunch)
Wednesdays, 7pm in the Cafe Bistraud UPDATE: WEDNESDAY SESSIONS CANCELLED
While full participation is encouraged, participants can feel welcome to join in at any time as your schedule allows. Each session will be centered around open discussion.

A limited supply of The Secret Message of Jesus is available from Temple Lutheran Church (suggested donation: $5). Copies may also be available from any major bookseller and some local libraries. (Thomas Nelson, 2006 - ISBN-13:978-0-8499-1892-6, List Price $15)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, pastor, and activist. His public speaking covers a broad range of topics including postmodern thought and culture, Biblical studies, Christian leadership, global mission, evangelism and spiritual formation, worship, inter-religious dialogue, and the relation of faith to ecology, public policy, social justice, and global crises. For more information, visit http://www.brianmclaren.net/.