Everyone is invited to join us for a new Wednesday Workshop Series, Evangelism 101: Learning to tell our sacred stories. Talking about our faith can be difficult. Let’s explore it together each Wednesday from Jan 13-Feb 3 at 6 pm on Zoom. Series hosted by Seminarian Allen and NO READING REQUIRED! If you have questions, email allen@thedoubter.org
The season of Epiphany, also called Epiphanytide (January 6-February 16) is the season in which we celebrate the manifestation of Christ to all the peoples of the earth. In the coming weeks we will hear again of the visitation of the Magi, Jesus’ baptism by John, the wedding at Cana, the calling of the first disciples, and the Transfiguration of our Lord. All of these stories are meant to show that the significance of the Christ Child isn’t limited to Palestine, but is much greater than we could have imagined!
As you heard on Sunday, with guidance from Fr. Christopher and our clergy team, beginning January 13th at 6:00PM on Zoom we will begin a four-part mini workshop series on Wednesday nights during the season of Epiphany. These workshops will be accompanied with activities, breakout rooms, and group discussion as we explore each other’s stories, our own story, and how our God-who-is-with-us has accompanied us each step of the way.
Some questions we will explore are:
- How have you experienced God at work in your life?
- Why do we bother coming to church?
- Is it important to talk about the Gospel? Why?
All of these questions lay the foundation for the practice of “evangelism,” (which has a bad reputation, but really just means sharing the good news of what God has done in Christ). The first workshop will be led by my friend, the Rev. Dr. Chris Corbin, Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of South Dakota. Fr. Chris will light the fuse for what I’m sure will be lively, invigorating discussions for the weeks to come. These will be discussion based, in-house workshops, with no reading required!
Most importantly, everyone’s story is different, so there is no “right” or “wrong” way to talk about your faith. Just come with open minds, hearts, and a willingness to talk about all God has done. I hope to see you there!
Wishing you and yours a joyous Epiphany,
Allen
