Parish Resource Guide - St. James's Episcopal Church

study for this group have included all fourGospels, the Book of Acts, 1 and 2 Corinthians,Genesis, and Exodus. Young Men’s BibleStudy meets every Tuesday morning from 7:30-8:30 a.m. in Valentine Hall.Ministry OpportunitiesYoung Adults at St. James’s volunteer for variousministries both within the parish and in the largercommunity, serving as Sunday school teachers,youth group leaders, and as mentors in the metropolitanarea.For more information about youngadult programs, please contact:Chris Edwards, 355.1779, ext. 334or cedwards@doers.orgAdult Christian FormationBook, Bible and Film StudiesSpiritual Book ClubMondays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, Valentine HallThe Spiritual Book Club has been meeting foralmost 10 years. Led by Randy Hollerith, thisgroup reads a mixture of novels, histories, worksof theology, and books on spirituality. Anyonewho loves to read and discuss good literature isinvited to attend.2010-11 Dates and BooksSeptember 27 Speaking of Faith, by Krista TippettNovember 1 The Moviegoer, by Walker PercyDecember 6 Living Buddha, Living Christby Thich Nhat HanhJanuary 24 The Monk Downstairs,by Tim FarringtonMarch 14 Einstein’s God, by Krista TippettApril 11 The Tortilla Curtain,by T. Coraghessan BoyleMay 9 The Battle for God,by Karen ArmstrongContact: Randy Hollerith, at 355.1779, ext. 318or rhollerith@doers.orgMovie TheologyFridays 7:00 to 10:00 pmNow in its sixth year, Movie Theology offersparticipants a chance to view both new releasesand classics with an eye towards discovering anddiscussing the spiritual component in cinema.This fall we offer three films that explore what itmeans to truly love one’s neighbor as one’s self, tosee and love one another only as children of God– regardless of the personal cost – rather than asmember of a particular race, culture, or nation.We begin with a new release: Clint Eastwood’sfilm, Invictus, starring Morgan Freeman and MattDamon, which tells the true story of how NelsonMandela joined forces with the captain of SouthAfrica’s rugby team to help unite their country.Next is that classic movie from the Pulitzer Prizewinningnovel, To Kill A Mockingbird. We wrap upour fall offerings with The Blind Side, another newrelease based on the inspiring true story of NFLplayer Michael Oher, the family who adoptedhim, and how all their lives were changed. As anurban parish in a city that has struggled with racerelations throughout its history, St. James’s seeksto explore ways to heal the racial divisions thatseparate us. These films offer a great opportunityto continue that exploration and discussion.We’ll meet in the comfortable environs of theYouth Lounge in the basement of the MichauxHouse – the movie will start at 7:00 p.m. anddiscussion will immediately follow. Popcorn provided,but bring your favorite beverage.12