Rev. Warren McDougall will be offering a book study program using the resource "The Beatitudes for Progressive Christians" by Donald Schmidt. The program will run for six (6) Thursday evenings from May 14th to June 18th at 7pm. Books are $15 - or pay-what-you-can, and and will be provided on the first night of the study (May 14th).
This study will be offered in-person, and space will be limited to 10 participants. Please pre-register with Warren prior to May 3rd at officiant2@metunited.ca.
From the author: What does it mean to be 'blessed'? Some think it means that God intervenes in our lives, often in material ways, like receiving a gift - a new house, a new car, a job, children, or even good weather or good health. Such things can be seen as blessings, but the biblical concept goes much deeper. Donald Schmidt dives into the language and context out of which the Beatitudes emerged. Ultimately, says Schmidt, we are blessed when we recognize the presence of the divine in our lives.