A Lenten Book Study: Speaking Christian: Why Christian Words Have Lost Their Meaning and Power—And How They Can Be Restored, by Marcus J. Borg

Lent is the six week period of preparation culminating in Easter. In the  early church, persons who wished to become Christians would study  and practice during Lent for Baptism into the Christian church on Easter morning. These days, it is easy to assume our knowledge of faith and practice faith casually. Marcus Borg says “Christian language has become a stumbling block in our time. Much of its basic vocabulary is seriously misunderstood by Christians and non-Christians alike. (Words) have acquired meanings that are serious distortions of their biblical and traditional meanings.”

This year during Lent, we have the opportunity to become more deeply acquainted with our language of Christianity. In three sessions, we will recover some of our Christian words and the actions that hey empower. Words like salvation, redemption, forgiveness are not words for the head, but words to inform our hearts. Speaking Christian includes action. Borg urges readers to “consider whether we can be Christian without sharing God’s passion for transformation of ourselves and the world. His unequivocal answer is no; being Christian includes ‘speaking Christian.’”

Wednesdays: Feb 29, Mar 7, Mar 14

5:15 – 6:45 PM

Leader: Rev Dr. Mark Pirazzini, 715-834-2668

Cost: (Book ordered through the church): $14.00