Theology on Tap summer 2007
Bishop Gerald Wilkerson | "The Parish: What
Kind of Animal Is It?"
The parish of the 21st century --- where have we
come from, where are we now and where are we going?
What is the essential mission of the parish and
what role do young adults play?
What do we, as young adults, need to do to deal
with the kind of animal the parish is, and how do young adults fit in
with the parish of the future?
Join Bishop Gerald Wilkerson for an engaging
session that will help us understand exactly where we fit in with our
parish, what impact we have now and can continue to have.
Bishop also opens the mike to questions.
Monsignor Jim Gehl, Rabbi Jennifer Flam |
"Catholicism and Judaism: An Evening of
Sharing Faith"
The basic tenets of Catholicism and Judaism will
be presented.
Christianity holds its roots in Judaism. We will
see how we are really more similar than dissimilar.
There will be plenty of time for discussion and
questions.
Come join in a relaxed dialogue with two very
engaging presenters.
Rabbi Jennier Flam serves Temple Aliyah in
Woodland Hills as its newest member.
Monsignor Jim Gehl is pastor of St. Bede the
Venerable Parish in La Cañada Flintridge.
Rev. Greg Boyle |
"Creating a Community of Kinship Such That
God Would Recognize It"
A nationally-recognized speaker, Rev. Greg Boyle
has worked tirelessly to provide love and support for kids whose homes
are so emotionally impoverished or destructive that they join gangs in
search of a surrogate family.
He believes that community involvement is
essential to bring about change, and he emphasizes the importance of
not giving up hope.
Father Boyle will share his stories about his work
and the young people he works with.
There will also be a question and answer period
after his talk.
Juliette Marsh Williams |
"Say, What? Communication in Relationships:
Saying What You Mean and Meaning What You
Say"
Is there someone you've tried to talk to but the
words just didn’t come out right? Not sure how to respond? Ever
want to talk to God but don’t know where to start?
Communication is key in all relationships. Our
relationship with God, family, friends, spouses and coworkers. How we
interact with and communicate is a direct reflection of who we are as
Christians.
Juliette Marsh-Williams will use stories and share
experiences from her life to illustrate how we can become comfortable
in our communication, find the right words, say what it is we mean to
say and be more effective.
