In this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Rev. Brittany and Rev. Trudy examine the process the early Church used to appoint the 12th apostle – asking what does it mean to belong, what process should be used to appoint leadership, and how much of life should be left up to “chance”. It’s part of “Becoming Better Humans” – a multi-episode topic where the women clergy of the First Church of San Diego explore the story of the early church, looking at the days after the resurrection of Jesus to see how the courage and perseverance of the apostles may help us all live better today. They prove there’s a lot to discuss when it comes to belonging. Through the episode, they touch upon: • The role of women in the early church • The need for trust and diversity of thought • The uniting power of prayer • Chance, the Holy Spirit, and what’s meant by “God’s will” • What it means to belong to as a Christian – and whether church participation can or should be anonymous Want to join the discussion? We invite you to our weekly discussion group, Convergence. Taking place on our church campus in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego or through Zoom. Get additional details online: • In Person: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence • Zoom: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence-online For this episode, we’ll be discussing the following questions: 1. How do you understand God’s will as a disciple of Jesus? 2. How important is it to engage in chance encounters? 3. Speak about a time in your own life when you’ve been singled out for replacement or for leadership. 4. What are ways that you feel that you belong in the Church?
In this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Rev. Brittany and Rev. Trudy discuss opening up to the Holy Spirit – the role that willingness had in the experience of the early church and the role it has in our life today. It’s part of “Becoming Better Humans” – a multi-episode topic where the women clergy of the First Church of San Diego explore the story of the early church, looking at the days after the resurrection of Jesus, to see how the courage and perseverance of the apostles may help us all live better today. First up is “Opening” – our acknowledgment of the Holy Spirit, the convictions we receive, and our willingness to acknowledge and act on them. The Holy Spirit is mentioned over 180 times throughout the Bible, so there is a lot to discuss. Want to join the discussion? We invite you to our weekly discussion group, Convergence. Taking place on our church campus in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego or through Zoom. Get additional details online: • In Person: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence • Zoom: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence-online For this episode, we’ll be discussing the following questions: 1. When was a time that you recognized the presence of the Holy Spirit? 2. What gets in the way of you following the Holy Spirit's nudges? 3. What is the Holy Spirit calling us and you to do with Its power?
Join the women clergy of First Church of San Diego as they talk theology, scripture, and life through the Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast. They’ve been examining where anger comes from, how we can manage it, and how Jesus encountered anger during the last week of his life. In this episode, Rev. Brittany and Rev. Hannah wrap up the series The Anger Within Us by examining the statement Jesus made during his triumphal entry into Jerusalem (commonly celebrated as Palm Sunday within the Christian church). They discuss how this event was a countercultural and social statement juxtaposed against the wealth and opulence displayed through Pontius Pilate’s imperial procession into the city from the west. It brings into question whether Palm Sunday should be a purely religious celebration or if we’re called to make it something more to usher in the Kingdom of God, here and now. And what effect may that have on others? As we head into Holy Week, there will be no Convergence discussion group this coming week. But we invite you to discuss with your friends and family the following questions: 1. When was there a time in your life when you had to make a statement? 2. When did you make a statement about something you really believed in, in the world? 3. What impact did that have on you and whoever you were making the statement about? What’s next for Perspectives? We’ll be kicking off a new topic series – “Becoming” – the week of April 8.
Join the women clergy of First Church of San Diego as they explore anger during the next several episodes of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast. They’ll examine where anger comes from, how we can manage it, and how Jesus encountered anger during the last week of his life. In this episode, Rev. Trudy and Rev. Hannah investigate the changes Jesus’ ministry made on the world around him – and how it stirred the anger of others. They’re specifically looking at his last Passover, where Jesus makes several subtle (and not-so-subtle) changes. Changes that could be interpreted as a challenge to the religious institution. Was Jesus intentionally changing the Passover? Did his followers take that change further than he intended? They discuss all this plus what we’re called to do with our faith tradition today and in the future through the contextualization of Christianity. Want to join the discussion? We invite you to our weekly discussion group, Convergence. Taking place on our church campus in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego or through Zoom. Get additional details online: • In Person: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence • Zoom: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence-online For this episode, we’ll be discussing the following questions: 1. Where do you stand on the spectrum of willingness to accept change? 2. How do you identify what needs to change – in your personal life and on a broader, institutional scale? 3. How do we evaluate proposed changes – for our personal life, the church, and for the world in general?
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