"This book explores 'the Beatitudes' found in the Gospel of Matthew, one verse per chapter. It invites readers to consider the original intent of each beatitude, within the cultural and religious context of Jesus' time. Bible study/biblical criticism/biblical interpretation"--
"This book recounts select memories and incidents from Donald Schmidt's life, growing up gay as boy on Vancouver, his decision to enter Christian ministry and his time at seminary in Montreal at the beginning of the AIDS crisis, his exclusion from ministry in the early 1980s by the United Church of Canada, his flight to the US and subsequent ministry as a gay man in various US denominations, including The United Church of Christ and Methodist Church,, and his eventual return to and acceptance by the United Church of Canada. A significant portion of the book focuses on the Montreal years and the effect of AIDS on the gay community there."-- Provided by publisher
This resource offers a comprehensive approach for congregations to explore biblical creation stories across all ages. It includes expanded materials from Donald Schmidt’s original adult study guide, along with structured learning resources for children and youth, complete with lesson outlines and photocopiable sheets. Additionally, worship resources by Keri Wehlander enhance the experience. The program encourages families to reflect on the divine presence in creation and how it influences their lives, fostering a shared understanding within the community.
Behind all the creation stories there is a basic assumption that God was involved; the "how" of it was a secondary concern to the original writers.
"In these pages, regardless of how the story has been heard before, there is room for seven year olds and 70 year olds to grow and learn. I'm going to use this book with my congregation." That's how one reviewer summed up Donald Schmidt's Birth of Jesus for Progressive Christians adult study guide. Now Birth of Jesus: Study and Worship for Progressive Churches makes the vision of whole congregation sharing not only possible, but easy. This all-in-one study and worship resource includes everything a congregation needs to enable children, youth, parents, and grandparents to share together in a four-week Advent study of the biblical stories of the birth of Jesus.