Attend this Advent lecture series and escape the hectic pace during the holidays!

Famed theologian Dr. John Dominic Crossan will present a lecture series at St. Pauls: The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Birth.




Dates: December 18-20, 2009.

Lecture 1 Fri 7:30-9:00pm:
The World of the Christmas Stories
Light Supper available
Lecture 2 Sat 9:00-10:30am:
The Christmas Stories as Parabolic Overtures
Lecture 3 Sat 11:00-12:30pm:
The Model of Moses in Matthew’s Christmas Story
Lecture 4 Sat 1:30-3:00pm:
The Light of Peace in Luke's Christmas Story
2 Sermons Sunday 7:30 and 10:00
Adult Forum between services
Student and Young Adult Package:
Lecture 4 + Discussion forum with Dr. Crossan at 4:00 pm.

New: Lite Supper Fri 12/18, 6:00-7:00 pm

1 CEU Credit

Please use the registration form to register for supper or request a CEU certificate.

Important: If you have already registered but would like to add either of these options, complete the registration form for just the option you wish to add - do not re-register for the event.

Dr. Crossan will be available to sign books during the weekend. Reserve your copy of his book, The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Birth (written with Marcus Borg) in the bookstore.

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BOOK STUDY – THE FIRST CHRISTMAS – is planned for October/November. Contact: Helen Greenwood or Sherry Mattern

Childcare for the series will be available by reservation – see the registration page for more information.