Vintage Verses, a lively book discussion group, led by your clergy, will meet during six weeks of Lent. Our book will be Desire of the Everlasting Hills, (2001) by Thomas Cahill. Here is a synopsis of the book: How did an obscure rabbi from a backwater of the Roman Empire come to be the central figure in Western Civilization? Did his influence in fact change the world? These are the questions Thomas Cahill addresses in his subtle and engaging investigation into the life and times of Jesus. You can order your own copy, or pick one up from the church for $15.00.
Cahill shows us Jesus from his birth to his execution through the eyes of those who knew him and in the context of his time-a time when the Jews were struggling to maintain their beliefs under overlords who imposed their worldview on their subjects. Here is Jesus the loving friend, itinerate preacher, and quiet revolutionary, whose words and actions inspired his followers to journey throughout the Roman world and speak the truth he instilled-in the face of the greatest defeat: Jesus' crucifixion as a common criminal. Daring, provocative, and stunningly original, Cahill's interpretation will both delight and surprise.
We'll meet on two occasions each week: Tuesday evenings from 7 - 8:15 in the function room at Matt’s Blackboard, 565 Rounseville Road, Plumb Corner, Rochester. Grab your preferred beverage; bring your book; we explore together! And on Tuesday mornings 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. each week in the parish library. Same content, morning or evening. Our first meeting will be on March 12th.
Cahill shows us Jesus from his birth to his execution through the eyes of those who knew him and in the context of his time-a time when the Jews were struggling to maintain their beliefs under overlords who imposed their worldview on their subjects. Here is Jesus the loving friend, itinerate preacher, and quiet revolutionary, whose words and actions inspired his followers to journey throughout the Roman world and speak the truth he instilled-in the face of the greatest defeat: Jesus' crucifixion as a common criminal. Daring, provocative, and stunningly original, Cahill's interpretation will both delight and surprise.
We'll meet on two occasions each week: Tuesday evenings from 7 - 8:15 in the function room at Matt’s Blackboard, 565 Rounseville Road, Plumb Corner, Rochester. Grab your preferred beverage; bring your book; we explore together! And on Tuesday mornings 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. each week in the parish library. Same content, morning or evening. Our first meeting will be on March 12th.
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The Rev. Geoffrey Piper- Rector The Rev. Catherine Harper - Deacon Leslie Piper - Choir Director & Organist Janet Bullock - Administrative Assistant Terry Saulnier - Bookkeeper Amos Perry - Sexton Church office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Our Weekly Schedule Sunday Rite I 8:00 in the Chapel Rite II 10:00 in the Main Church During the school year we have Sunday School for grades Pre-K through grades 6 at our later service. Youth group meets monthly, please call the church office for more information. Nursery is available at our 10:00 service. Wednesday Morning Prayer with Communion in the Chapel at 7:30 followed by a Bible Study at 8:00 and a Women's Bible Study at 11:00 in the Library St. Gabriel's Episcopal church is located in Marion, Massachusetts on the corner of Front and South street at 124 Front Street. Parking is available on South Street as well as in the lot located on the right between South and Main Streets. |
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