The Kingdom of God parables

I'm doing the research and early writing for a new theme across the Solace network: the Kingdom of God. It's a foundational concept in Jesus' teachings and well-worth studying.

We'll also use it as a theme in our contemplative practices: at the moment I'm preparing a contemplative time on the parable of the Mustard Seed from Luke 13:18-19. A tiny seed (most people get the symbolism here) grows into the gnarliest, weediest, tree that's actually very healthy for you (know that's symbolism).

Right now, we're stilling rolling out our theme on 'The Sermon on the Mount' across the Solace network. Sunday Stuff used it for the Winter 2010 term, Tuesday Stuff is looking at it for the next of their cycles and I'll be posting regularly to our blog, Solace Facebook group and online community over the next couple of months. It's a great theme and is really developing into a lived thing as people incorporate into their spiritual practices.

October at Sunday Stuff

Sunday Stuff is an emerging Christian church, combining contemplative practices, contemporary readings of the bible and a focus on personal well-being to create a dynamic and rich spirituality in the Christian tradition. After a two-week break for school holidays, Sunday Stuff returns for the Spring term. Below is the program for October, head on over to www.solace.emc.org.au/sundaystuff/ for a full calendar and more information.

The learning theme for Spring is the 'Kingdom of God', a brilliant concept from ancient Judaism that has grown and developed in the Christian tradition and remains an inspiring and life-giving wisdom for today.

October 3
All Ages Prayer
Labyrinth Space - conversation
Kid's Stuff - The Dinner Party (7 love languages)

October 10
All Ages Singing
Presentation - The Kingdom of God
Kid's Stuff - The Dinner Party (7 love languages)

October 17
All Ages Jesus Meal
Workshop on the Kingdom of God
Contemplation time
Kid's Stuff - The Dinner Party (7 love languages)

October 24
All Ages Stories
Solace Liturgy - a contemporary and multi-sensory liturgy
Kid's Stuff - The Dinner Party (7 love languages)

October 31
Games
Blokes to lead kid's stuff, Olivia to lead the adults
Kid's Stuff - The Dinner Party (7 love languages)

Sunday 2pm to 3:30pm. Chalice, 251 High St Northcote