Originally Blessed!


November 11, 2011
eNewsletter from

EVOLVE Chesapeake

Chesapeake Creation Spirituality Community, an original blessing community
IN THIS ISSUE
Gratitude Dinner
November 13 Sacred Gathering
Marcus Borg and Diane Butler Bass
Covenant Dates
Notes from M&G Team
Jesus is with the 99%
if you like these . . .
Fundraising for Ministry
Becoming a CS Community
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Join Our Mailing List
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Join us for worship on Sundays at 4:30 PM at the Annapolis Friends Meeting at 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

 

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GRATITUDE DINNER

spaghetti stewardship supper

 

Sunday, November 13 

After our Gathering join us for dinner and conversation about supporting our ministries in 2012.  No cost to you for dinner!

Seventh Sunday of Via Transformativa

the path of healing, justice and celebration

 

November 13, 2011

 

Sacred Gathering at 4:30 PM

 

"What Have You Done With Your Talents"

  Reflection by Rev. Dr. Wayne Schwandt

 

Gratitude Dinner

"What does Stewardship mean in a

Creation Spirituality Community?"

 

351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, Maryland 

 Annapolis Friends Meeting


GATHERING LEADERS:
Setup/Put Away:  Adri Eathorne & Kim Hinken
Greeter/Usher:  Dave Miller
Reader/Communion Assistant:  Rick Dove/Rick Stewart
Offering Invitation:  Dave Miller
Community Hour:   Stewardship Spahetti Supper
We continue our progressive spiritual journey!

MARCUS BORG & DIANE BUTLER BASS

Annapolis First Presbyterian Church Hosts

Biblical Christian Scholars

 

SPEAKING CHRISTIAN - WHY CHRISTIAN WORDS HAVE LOST THEIR MEANING AND POWER AND HOW THEY CAN BE RESTORED with Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D. and Marcus J. Borg, Ph.D.

 

The Courtenay Wright Bass Lecture Series of First Presbyterian Church will feature the dynamic duo of Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D, author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture, and Marcus J. Borg, Ph.D, internationally known academic, biblical and Jesus Scholar, and a Canon Theologian at the Portland, Oregon Trinity Episcopal Cathedral for a weekend of theological learning with a fresh look at Christian theology and spiritual growth.

 

The Butler Bass/Borg weekend begins with an evening lecture on Friday, November 18 and two workshops on Saturday morning. On Sunday, November 20th, Dr. Butler Bass will preach at the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Worship Services in the Sanctuary with a sermon titled: "Reclaiming and Experiencing the Kingdom."

 

Dr. Borg will lead the 9:30 a.m. Adult Education Class (also in the Sanctuary) on the subject of "Open Hearts and Thin Places." Together, Diana Butler Bass and Marcus Borg will provide attendees at each event a very special experience.

 

Friday, November 18, 2011 Lecture (7:30 - 9:00 p.m.)

Experiencing Christianity (Diana Butler Bass) Reclaiming Christian Language (Marcus J. Borg)

 

Saturday, November 19, 2011 - Workshops (Ticket Donation - $20.00)

9:00 a.m. Experiencing Belief, Behavior, and Belonging (Butler Bass)

             Reclaiming Salvation, Saved, and Savior (Borg)

11:00 a.m. Experiencing Awakening (Butler Bass)

                Reclaiming Compassion, Justice and Sacrifice (Borg)

 

All events are held in the First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall - 171 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis

Because of limited seating and capacity issues, tickets are acquired in advance for both the Friday lecture and Saturday workshops. For more information and registration form:  Click here.

COVENANT DATES
birthdays, anniversaries, Covenant Dates

November 9 - Beth Lanier Birthday

November 11, 1926 - Yolanda Kresslein Birthdate

November 22, 1999 - Willliam Riley's Death

November 26, 1923 - Esther Hosley's Birthdate

NOTES FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIP & GROWTH TEAM

By David MillerHands 

Facebook Fan Appreciation Night - We are encouraging all of our Companions, guests and friends to create Facebook posts that invite their friends to "Like" EVOLVE Chesapeake on Facebook.  On Sunday, November 20 at 4:30 we are inviting all the fans that have "Liked" EVOLVE to join us for our spiritual gathering and for "Fan Appreciation Night".  We will be making little give-away gifts for our guests, and are preparing a basket of homemade items that are from our Companions, which will be awarded to one of our visiting fans in the near future.  Join the fun in preparing for this event or join us for the spiritual gathering on November 20!  If you are interested in helping please speak to Kim Hinken regarding the give-aways, or John Petrosillo for help with your Facebook posting or Dave Miller or any of the MGT for further information.
Jesus 99%
these stickers will be available at your church soon! 
IF YOU LIKE THESE, YOU'LL LIKE
EVOLVE CHESAPEAKE! 
 
              Elizabeth Schusler Fiorenza
Rumi                                          Jesus of Nazareth
            John Shelby Spong
                                                      Matthew Fox
 John Dominic Crossan
                                    Marcus Borg   
    Starhawk                               Gandhi
Buddha                                     Andrew Harvey
FUNDRAISING FOR MINISTRY
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YOUR USED CELL PHONES AND EMPTY INK JET AND TONER CARTRIDGES CAN HELP FUND OUR MINISTRY. BRING THEM TO WORSHIP WITH YOU! These items fit nicely in the offering basket along with remembrance of time and talent you have offered through our ministries AND your financial gifts.  
  
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