The Armchair Theologians is a safe place to share your questions, thoughts, and experiences about our spiritual journeys. We do not judge or try to

convince one another; rather, we find community in sharing our ideas openly, and enrichment in learning how the same story can inspire different reactions in different people. Using videos, audio programs, and the Gospel readings, our focus this year will be on exploring our Christian tradition as well as learning to hear those who have beliefs which differ from our own. Join us once or many times; we'd love to see you. The Armchair Theologians meet from 9-10 AM each Sunday in the St. Mary's Room.

FEBRUARY

February 1: The Evolution of American Evangelicalism- Though our culture perceives "evangelicals" as a homogeneous group, there is a growing attention to the diversity of beliefs within that tradition. Beth Varro will lead a discussion based on selections from Speaking of Faith's program The Evolution of American Evangelicalism.

February 8: Bible Study- Carol Anne Wall will lead us in Gospel Based Discipleship, a discussion technique for reflecting on the Gospel reading of the day and the different meanings it may have for each of us.

February 15: Buddhism- Carol Anne Wall will lead us as we discuss Buddhists beliefs and what Christianity has in common with Buddhism.

February 22: Saving Jesus: The World into Which Jesus was Born- Beth Varro will lead a discussion of the next episode of the Saving Jesus DVD series. Come together to learn and think about what Jesus world was like, and how it might enlighten our theology today.