An Altar in the World Discussion Schedule, Lent 2023

Sunday mornings in Lent, 9:15-10:15, we will discuss parts of the book “An Altar in the World” by Barbara Brown Taylor for adult education and a semon series throughout Lent. We encourage you to purchase a copy of this book for reflection and to gain deeper meaning from these events. Peace will also purchase a few copies for congregants to borrow if finances are a concern. The chapters have been selected in this order to correlate loosely with the gospel readings for each day. You’ll get more out of the discussion if you read the chapters and the Bible passage ahead of time, but if you don’t read, come anyway.

Feb 26                  Introduction and Chapter 8, Saying No

                               Matthew 4:1-11, Jesus encounters the Devil.

March 5               Chapter 5, Getting Lost, and Chapter 1, Waking up to God

                               John 3:1-17, Jesus encounters Nicodemus.

March 12             Chapter 6, Encountering Others. Chapter 7, Living with Purpose

                               John 4:5-42, Jesus encounters the Samaritan Woman at the Well.

March 19             Chapter 2, Paying Attention and Chapter 3, Wearing Skin

                               John 9:1-41, Jesus encounters a Man Born Blind.

March 26             Chapter 10, Feeling Pain, and Chapter 12, Pronouncing Blessings

                               John 11:1-45, Jesus encounters Mary, Martha and Lazarus.