George Hermanson

Geography of Wonder, Vancouver, Nov 9-10

There will not a sermon for Sunday, November 11, 2007, as George will be in Vancouver to attend a conference, Geography of Wonder, November 9 - 10.

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Saving Paradise - Rita Nakashima Brock

The Madawaska Institute for Culture and Religion
Where The Spirit and Life meet

Presents April 17 to 19 - 2008

Saving Paradise
with Rita Nakashima Brock

Rita Nakashima Brock is a research associate at the Harvard Divinity School, and author of Journeys by Heart: A Christology of Erotic Power.

Her current book project, Saving Paradise, investigates early Christian ideas of paradise, the development of theologies of holy war and holy violence in Western Europe during the Crusades, the resulting invention of racism and genocide, the colonization of the Americas, and the contemporary need for a new understanding of paradise. She will give a reading and book signing of her new book and then expand it on the 18 and 19th.  Cost $300. (This information has been revised. See www.georgehermanson.com for the latest news.)

Saving Paradise, April 17 - 19, 2008

The Madawaska Institute for Culture and Religion
Where The Spirit and Life meet.

Saving Paradise

with Rita Nakashima Brock

April 17 to 19, 2008

 

Rita Nakashima Brock is a research associate at the Harvard Divinity School, and author of Journeys by Heart: A Christology of Erotic Power.

Her current book project, Saving Paradise, investigates early Christian ideas of paradise, the development of theologies of holy war and holy violence in Western Europe during the Crusades, the resulting invention of racism and genocide, the colonization of the Americas, and the contemporary need for a new understanding of paradise. She will give a reading and signing of her new book and then expand it on the 18 and 19th. Cost $300 

Proverbs of Ashes : Violence, Redemptive Suffering, and the Search for What Saves Us by Rita Nakashima Brock and Rebecca Ann Parker (Paperback - Nov. 18, 2002)

Saving Paradise by Rita Nakashima Brock and Rebecca Ann Parker

Casting Stones: Prostitution and Liberation in Asia and the United States by Rita Nakashima Brock and Susan B. Thistlethwaite

Journeys by Heart: A Christology of Erotic Power by Rita Nakashima Brock

Setting the Table: Women in Theological Conversation by Rita Nakashima Brock, Claudia Camp, and Serene Jones

Off the Menu:

Asian and Asian North American Women's Religion and Theology by Rita Nakashima Brock, Jung Ha Kim, Kwok Pui-Lan, and Seung Ai Yang

For members there is a 10% reduction for each event. To join a yearly membership is $30 payable to Madawaska Institute. To pre registrar for the Brock event you can do that with your membership.

Madawaska Institute
140 Fleming Lane
Burnstown, ON    K0J 1G0
CANADA

Tel: (613) 432 8852
Email: See side bar for George Hermanson's email contact.

Map: Madawaska Institute Location

Fire and Wind, May 30 - June 3, 2007

Fire and Wind:
Progressive, Pentecostal, and Process-Relational

May 30 to June 3 2007

Dr. Bruce Epperly

On the Madawaska River (Ottawa) in Ontario, Canada.    


Program
Theme:  "Fire and Wind: Progressive, Pentecostal, and Process-Relational"
Emphasis: In light of Pentecost, how can progressive/process-relational Christians embody the spirit of pentecost in a pluralistic age?  With Acts and John 20 as foundational text, we will explore the vision of process-relational theology as it relates to spirituality, mission and evangelism, social and ecological concern, and vocation.  Sessions will involve an interplay of theology, spirituality, and congregational practice.
 
Wednesday afternoon -
      The God of Fire and Wind: Imagining and Transforming Theology (2)
Thursday morning -      
      Receiving Spirit/Enlivening the World: Vision and Vocation (2.5)
Thursday afternoon -    
      The Spirit Blows Where She Will: Mysticism, Mission, and Message (2.5)
Friday morning -          
      Spirits, Strangely Warmed: Transforming persons and congregations (2.5)
Saturday morning/afternoon -
      Transforming Acts: a process-relational journey through Acts of the Apostles (6)
Sunday -
      Depending on air travel

REV. BRUCE EPPERLY, PH.D., is a teacher, spiritual guide, writer, lecturer, retreat leader, and reiki teacher. The author of twelve books, he is Professor of Practical Theology and Continuing Education at Lancaster Theological Seminary in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), he is also co-pastor with his wife, Rev. Kate Epperly, D.Min., of Disciples United Community Church in Lancaster, PA.

As an extra Thursday evening will be a  Jazz concert on the Theme

At the moment the cost will be $300 and if we get more than 20 people the cost will go down.  If you pay by March 30, 2007  the cost will be $250.

We will find housing for you in the area.  Meals and housing will be in addition to the seminar cost. 

If you pay before March 30 the cost will be $250.

For more information  - 613 432 8852
George Hermanson
George@hermanson.ca
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GeorgeH - may the lure be with you