Advent Study 2023: Reflections at Advent on Bonhoeffer’s Meditations
The guide is designed to accompany the reading of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Advent meditations, God is in the Manger. These meditations are largely pulled from Bonhoeffer’s writings during his two-year imprisonment under the Nazi regime, from 1943 to the end of his life in 1945, when the Nazi government hanged him for his participation in the active resistance movement against Hitler from within the Nazi government. Set up in four chapters, one for each week of Advent to accompany the four sets of weekly readings in God is in the Manger, the study guide includes suggested spiritual practices and discussion questions to encourage you to engage in Bonhoeffer’s reflections more deeply. You can follow this study guide as an individual, with a study group from your congregation or online.
God is in the Manger study group introduction and weekly sessions
Introduction: God is in the Manger
Session One: Waiting
Session Two: Mystery
Session Three: Redemption
Session Four: Incarnation
Each week the Rev. Pat Dutcher-Walls provides more scriptural background in a companion video to the study guide and the readings. The first remaining two videos will be available soon.
Session One: Waiting
Session Two: Mystery
Session Three: Redemption
Session Four: Incarnation
Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s God is in the Manger: Reflections on Advent at Christmas is available in print through Amazon or Indigo or as a digital book through Kindle. Alternatively, the audiobook version is free for those with Audible memberships.
Join Presbyterians across Canada for a journey of praying, walking and reflection with the Presbyterians Read: We Are Pilgrims study guide exploring The Road to Emmaus: Pilgrimage as a Way of Life by Jim Forest.
This study guide has been prepared by the Rev. Amanda Currie, former PCC moderator and minister at First Presbyterian Church in Regina, Sask. The We Are Pilgrims study guide includes an introduction and five sessions.
We Are Pilgrims study group Introduction and Session One to Session 5:
Presbyterians Read 2023 – IntroductionPresbyterians Read 2023 – Session OnePresbyterians Read 2023 – Session TwoPresbyterians Read 2023 – Session ThreePresbyterians Read 2023 – Session FourPresbyterians Read 2023 – Session Five
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The following book studies are commended to the church for use, as appropriate for their group. For more information or further details, email Canadian Ministries or call 1-800-619-7301.
Lent 2021 Study Guide IntroductionLent 2021 Study Guide Week 1Lent 2021 Study Guide Week 2Lent 2021 Study Guide Week 3Lent 2021 Study Guide Week 4Lent 2021 Study Guide Week 5Lent 2021 Study Guide Week 6Presbyterians Read Lent 2021 Introductory Webinar
In this webinar, Emily Hill—Education Program Coordinator for The Presbyterian Church in Canada—introduces the book for the Presbyterians Read Lent 2021 book study: Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine.
She also discusses how leaders can use the resources supplied to facilitate weekly discussion groups about the book.
Facilitator: Emily Hill, Education Program Coordinator
Host: Canadian Ministries
Description:
Advent began Sunday, December 1, 2020. Many people were seeking ways to make this Christ-centered time. The short but impactful devotions in that year’s Presbyterians Read book, Celebrating Abundance by Walter Brueggemann, helped to create a healthy rhythm of spiritual reflection throughout the season. In this webinar, Emily Hill, Christian Education Coordinator for Canadian Ministries, introduced the book and discussed how small group leaders can use the study guide she created to facilitate weekly discussion groups about the book. Whether you have already organized a small group or are thinking about starting one, please join us!
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Week 1 - Presbyterians ReadWeek 2 - Presbyterians ReadWeek 3 - Presbyterians ReadWeek 4 - Presbyterians ReadWeek 5 - Presbyterians ReadHoly Week – Presbyterians ReadEaster Week – Presbyterians ReadAsh Wednesday Week - Presbyterians ReadFacilitator: Emily Hill, Education Program Coordinator
Host: Canadian Ministries
Description:
In Lent 2020, Presbyterians across the country were invited to join a denomination-wide book study on N.T. Wright’s Lent for Everyone, Matthew, Year A. Using thoughtfully prepared weekly study guides, Presbyterians journeyed through Lent reflecting on what it means to be kingdom-people who participate in the new life that Jesus has brought.
In this webinar, Emily Hill, Christian Education Coordinator for Canadian Ministries, introduced the book and discussed how small group leaders can use the study guide she created to facilitate weekly discussion groups about the book. Whether you have already organized a small group or are thinking about starting one, please join us!
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