The Marcus J Borg Foundation presents the first annual Bend seminar weekend with author and speaker Michael Morwood. Morwood will discuss “Seeing Jesus Through a 21st Century Lens” and how the Christian story can be told in a modern era. […]
Days of Awe and Wonder: How to be a Christian in the 21st Century is a new collection of writings by the late Marcus Borg. Using Marcus’ book we will review some of the foundational affirmations and understandings that enabled […]
Marianne will be on a trip to St Louis where she will give a sermon and visit the city. If you are in the area, please feel free to attend!
Marianne will be travelling to Sheffield, England in October and will be giving a sermon at St Mark's Anglican Church. Please attend if you are in the area!
The Marcus J. Borg Foundation hosted author and theologian Michael Morwood in June at Trinity. Michael spoke about “Seeing Jesus through a 21st Century Lens.” There was much discussion and engagement about his thoughts, perceptions, and scholarship. Many wanted an […]
The Marcus J. Borg Foundation hosted author and theologian Michael Morwood in June at Trinity. Michael spoke about “Seeing Jesus through a 21st Century Lens.” There was much discussion and engagement about his thoughts, perceptions, and scholarship. Many wanted an […]
At best mysticism has been considered an experience of union with ultimate reality. More pejoratively it has been considered esoteric, occult, supernatural, nebulous, fuzzy, privatized. We want to unfetter the "mystical experience" from "secret" or "hidden" knowledge and bring it into the every day. Where we experience it.
A common dichotomy in religion has been between the sacred and the profane or secular. We will explore our understanding of the sacred, how it can redirect a life positively or coercively, and reflect on the importance of how we see and why.
What do we think it means to listen to Jesus? What do we hear? What is suggested by the command to follow him? We will take time for what poets call “eloquent listening” to the message of Jesus, to ourselves and to each […]
RSVP Here Into the Deep Introduction In June of 2018 the Marcus J. Borg Foundation sponsored our first lecture weekend with speaker Michael Morwood. Following that event many asked us to continue to provide opportunity to explore and re-imagine what […]
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