Going Home to Another Way – November 14, 2020
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Second Saturday
Second Saturday Conversation explores Christianity in and for the 21st century. We gather the second Saturday of every month from September to June. We meet from 9:30-11:00 am pacific time. To receive invitations to live sessions of Second Saturday Conversation sign up for our mailing list. All our sessions are free and are also made available here on the Marcus J. Borg website.
We use listening guidelines provided by Listening Hearts Ministries. By request we post those here.
Second Saturday Conversation is made possible by contributions to the Marcus J. Borg Foundation.
Going Home to Another Way – October 10, 2020
Marianne introduces a category from philosopher and theologian John Caputo called “weak theology.” That name is intended to provoke attention if not consternation from those who assume and prefer a “strong theology:” the claim that God is almighty and sovereign.
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Going Home to Another Way – September 12, 2020
Exploring going home to another way, the Rev. Marianne Borg facilitates a conversation taking place on Zoom!
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Doubts and Loves: Exploring the Moment and What We “Hear” – Bend Group Discussion
The Marcus J. Borg Foundation is sponsoring Continuing the Conversation, in Bend, Oregon 2019-2020: Exploring Doubts and Loves: An Honest and Hopeful Inquiry about Christianity for the 21st Century. This month Bill and Marianne will explore how the moment calls to
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Doubts and Loves: Prayer – Bend Group Discussion
This month’s topic is PRAYER. In light of conversations about what we are saying and claiming “in the name of God” we will explore how our thoughts and images of God impact and challenge our prayer life and practice. Part
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Doubts and Loves: Christmas Stories – Bend Group Discussion
The Marcus J. Borg Foundation is sponsoring Continuing the Conversation, in Bend, Oregon 2019-2020: Exploring Doubts and Loves: An Honest and Hopeful Inquiry about Christianity for the 21st Century. This session Bill and Marianne discussed the Christmas stories in Matthew and
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Doubts and Loves: Bend Group Discussion
Marianne Borg and Bill Ellis (both retired Episcopal clergy) welcome you to continue the conversation about how our doubts and loves shape our relationship to Christianity, spirituality, religion, and our life together. This years topics will include the importance of
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Bend Group Discussion – April 13, 2010
Author and theologian Michael Morwood spoke at a June 2018 event about “Seeing Jesus through a 21st Century Lens.” Many wanted the opportunity to continue this kind of conversation. Please listen to our conversation below. Part 1 Part 2
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Bend Group Discussion – March 9, 2019
Author and theologian Michael Morwood spoke at a June 2018 event about “Seeing Jesus through a 21st Century Lens.” Many wanted the opportunity to continue this kind of conversation. Please listen to our conversation below. Part 1 Part 2
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Bend Group Discussion-Mysticism- January 12th
Marianne opens by admitting that mysticism is often a divisive topic. Additionally the various liturgical seasons are reflected in the annual seasons that happen each year. January is marked by epiphany. Epiphany means to reveal or the sudden manifestation or
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