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Inspired by a program at St James, Piccadilly, this 7-week study will consider the trees in scripture across the Old Testament.
All are very welcome to attend from 10:30 am to 11:30 am on Wednesdays in the Upper Room at St Clement’s. We will meet on the following dates:
September 11 - The Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge, Part 1 (Genesis 2.8-end)
September 18 - The Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge, Part 2 (Genesis 3)
September 25 - Abraham, Sarah and the Oaks of Mamre (Gensis 18.1-15)
October 02 - The Cedars of Lebanon (Ezekiel 31)
October 09 - Trees in the Wilderness (Isaiah 41.11-20)
October 16 - Oaks of Righteousness (Isaiah 60.18-61.4)
October 23 - Trees in the Psalms (Psalm 1, Psalm 104)
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Each session will encourage us to encounter scripture with our heart, head and feet.
With heart: conversations open with prayer and sharing life experience in relation to the texts or objects.
With our head: there will be opportunities to learn more about biblical studies and theology, weaving in a diverse and intersectional set of connections from many voices.
With our feet: each session will also address the importance of action and ways in which these biblical encounters may help us to live our lives well, attentive to justice, love, and hope in our complex world, in our communities, and in ourselves.