Lenten Study

Join us in person at St. Columba's in Port Hardy for a Lenten bible study facilitated by Rev. Bob Gilbert. The 5 week study will feature a talk by John Dominic Crossan "Paul the Pharisee: Faith and Politics in a Divided World." After viewing the video (just under 1 hour) there will be time for discusion. For those not able to join in person, Bob will be able to share the way to view the video before hand and you may join us part way through our study time to join in the discussion (by phone or via Zoom). Please contact Bob Gilbert or Judy Fyles if you wish to join in online. 

Some information on the study: This course examines the Apostle Paul as a Pharisee deeply engaged with the turbulent political and religious landscape of his time. Through the lens of his letters and historical context, we will explore Paul’s understanding of Jesus’ Life-Vision, his interpretation of the Execution-and-Resurrection, and their implications for nonviolence and faithful resistance against empire. Each week, we will delve into a specific aspect of Paul’s theology and legacy, reflecting on its relevance for our own age of autocracy and political turmoil.