Saving Jesus is a video-based series designed to free Jesus’s life and message from the grip of the religious right and rediscover a faith grounded in compassion, justice, and relevance for the 21st century.
Join us on Sundays from 11 a.m. to Noon in Fellowship Hall (Tempe) beginning June 22 for this engaging and thought-provoking conversation. Pastors Jeff, Michael, and Shirley will guide the dialogue, drawing on insights from leading progressive voices, including Marcus Borg, Brian McLaren, Diana Butler Bass, Walter Brueggemann, John Dominic Crossan, Amy-Jill Levine, and Matthew Fox.
In addition, Pastors Jeff and Michael will preach a companion sermon series each week that ties in with the class theme, offering deeper reflection and connection during our Sunday celebrations.
June 22 Who Was Jesus?
June 29 (no class — Pastor Michael’s Graduation and Commissioning Celebration)
July 6 The World into Which Jesus Was Born
July 13 What Can We Know About Jesus (& How)?
July 20 Jesus’ Birth: Incarnation
July 27 Teachings of Jesus: Wisdom Tradition
Aug 3 Jesus’ Program: The Kingdom of God
Aug 10 Jesus’ Ministry of Compassion
Aug 17 Who Killed Jesus?
Aug 24 The Atonement
Aug 31 The Resurrection of Christ
Sept 7 Why Jesus Is Worth Saving
Come explore a credible, compelling vision of Jesus for our time in this congregation-wide study—grow in faith and build meaningful connections along the way. Watch a preview at vimeo.com/14832948