What is an Episcopalian?
Spiritual Journeys Covenant Group
Via Media
Via media represents a renewed commitment to evangelism in the Episcopal Church. One of the lessons of General Convention is that the Church needs to spread the message of an inclusive, powerful, passionate God to all people. Our churches have experienced a tension between "traditional" and "progressive" ideals in the weeks following the prophetic actions of General Convention. An evangelism tool that presents the basic tenets of Christianity from an inclusive, Anglican approach to scripture, traditions, and reason, leads the participants to a broader view of the journey of faith and the role that the Church can play in society. via media represents an inherently Anglican program that represents the mainstream of American Anglicanism and will help grow the Episcopal Church.
Via media is a powerful resource for building Christian community, bringing people into the Church who previously have felt alienated or unwelcome. Our Church stands on the threshold of a marvelous evangelism opportunity, and the actions of General Convention 2003 opened the door. via media is the resource we need to open the door even wider and keep it open for all who seek the Good News of Jesus Christ. Via media is grounded in the traditional Anglican perspective balancing Scripture, Traditions and Reason. It is rooted in Trinitarian theology and offers a diverse, compelling witness to the unique way of being Christian that is our Anglican heritage.
via media invites those seeking spiritual community to explore Anglican Christianity through a non-threatening eight-week course of study, prayer and conversation surrounded by radical hospitality.
Sunday Forums – Meets on Sundays at 9:15 AM
In addition to cathedral clergy and laity, the weekly forum features many exciting speakers from other churches and schools. Discussion topics range widely from current events to timeless theological issues.
Bible Study – Two classes, meets Sundays at 9:00 AM
Bible study is held every week and is open to all. Two Bible studies are held each Sunday at 9:00am. The first is the longstanding in-depth examination of the books of the Bible. The second class discusses the scripture readings appointed for each Sunday over the three-year cycle from the Lectionary lead by the Rev. Jack Lindquist. Contact Dr. Stewart Dadmun (619) 298-9670 or sedadmun@att.net
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