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Greetings Brigid's Place Family,
We are excited to announce this summer's online book study of "The Shack" by William P. Young beginning on July 8th and led by Nancy Hannan and Reverend Martha Frances. Complete details are given below.
The 2nd Annual Pink Iftar Dinner which is co-sponsored by the Pink Iftar Committee, Brigid's Place and Christ Church Cathedral, is a little over 7 weeks away on August 18th. Please be sure to purchase your ticket early since we anticipate another sold out event.
We have also redesigned the Brigid's Place website. There are still a few tweaks to be done but check it out and give us any feedback or suggestions.
Please note that the Brigid's Place office will be closed on Monday July 4th and Tuesday July 5th. We hope you have a wonderful Independence Day holiday.
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The Shack
by William P. Young
6 week online study beginning July 8, 2011
Location: the comfort of your own home
If your previous book studies have been face-to-face you should try one online. Just think: no travel or parking issues, you can study in your own home, and all at a time that is convenient for you even if it's in your pajamas!
The Shack, an international best seller by William P. Young, recounts one person's journey of faith in the midst of unbearable tragedy. What about this modern day parable grabs so many people and yet raises so many questions? While this book is not traditional Christian fiction it is definitely worth exploring.
Some of the questions we may discuss and ponder over the six-week study: - How can we be in relationship with the Divine?
- How can all-good and all-powerful God allow evil, suffering, and victimization of the innocent?
- Does suffering draw us closer to God or create an unbridgeable gap?
- What is universalism - and how does that affect me? Those with whom I have difficulties?
- What is God's relationship with our material world?
- Does God have a sense of humor, clumsy thumbs or delight in 'messes'?
Join us at Brigid's Place as we explore this novel with an inclusive theological lens. Please register by July 1st by contacting us at brigidsplace@brigidsplace.org or 713-590-3333. Nancy N. Hannan (a past president of Brigid's Place's and a retired physician) will facilitate the group with the Reverend Martha Frances (a retired Episcopal priest) as co-leader. |
2n d ANNUAL PINK IFTAR DINNER
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Registration/Check-In begins at 6:30 p.m.
Opening Remarks and Talk begin at 7:15 p.m.
The Great Hall of Christ Church Cathedral
1117 Texas Avenue, Houston, Texas 77002
The Pink Iftar Committee, Brigid's Place and Christ Church Cathedral have planned another unique interfaith experience for non-Muslim women interested in learning about, celebrating and honoring Muslim women's contributions to the arts, sciences, religious and academic scholarship, politics and everyday life.
Dr. Elora Shehabuddin of Rice University will open the program with a discussion about Islamic Faith and Feminism. Muslim women of diverse backgrounds will gather to welcome women from other faith traditions and lead a conversation about their life experiences and perspectives. Traditional Ramadan foods from around the world will be served along side engaging conversation.
Seating is limited. Tickets are $40 before August 1st and $45 after August 1st. A $3.50 processing fee will be charged for all online registrations.
You may register online by clicking here or we also accept cash, checks or money orders made payable to "Brigid's Place" and mailed to the address below:
Brigid's Place
1117 Texas Avenue
Houston, Texas 77002
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Brigid's Place is a 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Non-Profit Organization that supports the spiritual development of women. We offer classes, lectures, discussion groups, weekend workshops and retreats where people can ask questions relating to their spiritual journeys, address their doubts, and become empowered to meet the challenges of life. We are named after St. Brigid, a fifth century Irish Celtic Saint who founded a monastery of nuns and monks based on the social concept of equality of men and women. They were known for their wisdom, compassion, hospitality, and healing.
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