The River Church Community

Goal: Explore the relationship between the contemporary “Green Movement” and the life of Faith. Method:  We will meet from 6:30 to 9:00 once a week (starting September 23rd & continuing for 6 weeks), reflect on the scriptures and discuss them as well as other topics.  Between meetings, we will enjoyably explore eco-practices in the Eco-challenge.   Content:  Pre-reading: Articles by Taylor, Aeschlinman, Davis, and Wright. For more information:  Contact , Pastor of Mission Mobilization

Topic Overview:

Week 1
A.    A Reading of Ps 104
B.    Personal Eco-Stories and Intro to the “Green Movement”
C.    Intro Eco-Challenge, form teams etc…
D.    Optional Meditation: Ps 104

Week 2:
A.    Bible Study: Genesis 1
B.    Eco-Challenge: points tally and continue…
C.    Optional Meditation: Ps 148

Week 3:
A.    Bible Study: Genesis 2
B.    Eco-Challenge: points tally and continue…
C.    Read Bouma-Prediger article on Noah, Job, Col, and Rev. for next week.  

Week 4:
A.    Break up into small groups to discuss and present on Col 1:15-20, Job 38-39, Gen 9, Rev 21-22.
B.    Eco-Challenge: points tally and continue…
C.    Come prepared to share your reflections on the state of the earth next week. (Articles and films available if you need something to stir your thoughts…)
D.    Optional Meditation: Any of the texts you did not study personally…

Week 5:
A.    Lectio Divina: Ps 96:11-12
B.    Sharing Reflections on the state of the earth…
C.    Eco-Challenge: points tally and continue…
D.    Reading: “Adam, where are you”—think about what God has been inviting you to.

Week 6:
A.    Lectio Divina: Ps 24:1
B.    Discussion: Is the Bible “Green”?  
C.    What is God inviting you to do, be?

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