Are you wanting to connect with people at Trinity Cathedral in a deeper way?

Well, we have the opportunity for you! According to the recent survey, there was a high level of interest for small groups. As a result, a six-week series begins February 22nd ending in Holy Week. The series is based on Matthew Fox's book "Original Blessing." It will begin with the author's speaking engagement on Friday, February 20th at 7pm. The groups will begin the following week and will be available at multiple days, times and places.

Matthew Fox

Your next question may be...who is Matthew Fox?

Matthew is an Episcopal priest and he will be speaking on his book entitled "Original Blessing" which refutes Augustine's view of Original Sin. Fox argues that before there was ever sin (i.e. the eating of the apple), there was and is always blessing: "And God said, it was good."

Tickets

How do I buy tickets?

The cost of the Matthew Fox event is $12. You can purchase your ticket on the night of the event or through the Cathedral Bookshop. The phone number is: 442-9194.

Matthew Fox Event

What time does it begin?

The evening will begin at 6:30pm in the sanctuary with Jazz Pianist Brenden Lowe. Matthew will speak from 7:00pm-8:15pm with Q & A from 8:15pm-9pm. Afterwards, there will be a book signing and reception in the Great Hall.

Original Blessing

Many of you have asked: "Do I need to read the book?"

No, you do not need to read the book beforehand. The book is broken up into four sections that are entitled Paths:

The 1st Path: Befriending Creation

The 2nd Path: Befriending Darkness

The 3rd Path: Befriending Our Divinity

The 4th Path: Befriending Celebration and Transformation

Small Group Timeline

How long do these groups last?

6 weeks: beginning February 22nd ending in Holy Week.

What will we be discussing?

The 1st week will discuss Original Blessing vs. Original Sin.

The 2nd week will discuss Befriending Creation.

The 3rd week will discuss Befriending Darkness.

The 4th week will discuss Befriending Our Divinity.

The 5th week will discuss Befriending Celebration and Transformation.

The 6th week is Holy Week and each group will pick their own activity to

            do during this week (i.e. going to a service, sharing a meal,

            watching a movie, etc.)

Participation

You!! Everyone is invited to be a part of the small group series and will be discussing the same themes during the six weeks of Lent.

Current Classes

Will the current classes/programs go away?

No, the current classes/programs will not go away, they will just shift their focus. For example, Thursday Night at the Cathedral (TNAC) classes, Sunday School classes, Lunch Bunch, 30s/40s, etc. will continue. They will just shift their focus to the common themes used in this Lenten Small Group series.

Continuation

Will the small groups continue after Holy Week?

It will be up to each individual group to decide. You are welcome to continue, but it is not mandatory. Please know that we will have more speakers in the future to kick off another small group series.

Small Group Leaders

Who are the small group leaders?

The leaders are individuals in the church who will be facilitating the group discussion. They went through a training day entitled "The Art of Hosting Conversations that Matter." It was led by the Rev. Kathy Hopner, the Rev. Megan Anderson and the Rev. Dr. Pamela Anderson.

Sign-ups

How do I sign up for a small group?

There are a couple ways:

• Sign up at the Small Groups Table in the Great Hall on Sundays February 8 & 15

• Call or stop by the church office

Small Group Information

When and where are the Groups meeting and who is leading them?

Please refer to the chart of groups now forming by clicking here [or, for a printable version, click here]. The groups are in chronological order and have the name(s) of the facilitator(s), and day, time, and meeting location of the group. There may also be an added focus to a particular group.

Multiple Groups

Can I sign up for more than one group?

Yes! If you have the time, we've got the groups! The more we get to know each other, the more it will strengthen our community and spiritual journeys.

More Questions

Who do I contact if I have more questions?

Contact the Rev. Dr. Pamela Anderson. She is the Director for Adult Spiritual Formation at the Cathedral and she can help you with any questions that you may have. You can call the Cathedral at 446-2513 or better yet, send her an email: Pamela@trinitycathedral.org

Hooray!

This is a new adventure that we are exploring at the Cathedral and we hope to be able to give you the opportunity to deepen your faith by connecting others in our community in a more significant way.