ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION CLASSES
at 9:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall or on Facebook Live. Coffee Is served in the Parish Hall.
Upcoming Topics
- December 22 - Tom Kelly presents Christmas Carols II
- There is no Christian Formation on December 29 or January 5
- January 12-March 2: A series presented by Dr.
Jason A. Myers of Gordon College
Summary
The Roman Empire was at its zenith, a colossal power that stretched across continents. Yet, beneath its gilded surface, a new force was stirring. A small band of followers of a crucified Jewish prophet named Jesus, were challenging the status quo. These early Christians lived in a world of stark contrasts. They experienced the opulence of Roman cities and the harsh realities of rural life and navigated the complex web of Roman politics, facing the constant threat of persecution. Their stories, captured in the New Testament and other ancient texts, provide a glimpse into a world on the brink of transformation, a world where a small group of believers would change the course of history. The World of the New Testament class explores the lives of early Christians, their beliefs, and their experiences within Roman society. We will investigate the social, political, and religious factors that influenced the development of Christian thought and practice in the Roman Empire.
Bio
Dr. Jason A. Myers is Professor of New Testament at Gordon College. Jason received his Ph.D. in New Testament from Asbury Theological Seminary (2015). He previously taught Biblical studies for nine years at Greensboro College in North Carolina. His research interests include the social world of the New Testament, Romans and Galatians, and Rhetorical Criticism of the New Testament. His interest in the Apostle Paul has led to numerous presentations, and teaching in India, Nigeria, Estonia, Turkey, Italy, and England. He is the co-author of four books including Voices and Views on Paul (IVP, 2015) Paul of Arabia (Cascade, 2020), Rhetoric, History, and Theology (T&T Clark, 2022), and New Testament Rhetoric (Cascade, 2022), numerous academies articles, and his dissertation, Paul, The Apostle of Obedience: Reading Obedience in Romans was published with T&T Clark in 2023. He is also the co-editor of the Proclamation: Preaching the New Testament commentary series with Cascade Publishing and currently working on a commentary on Colossians and Philemon for that series. More recently, he published three articles in the landmark 2nd edition Dictionary of Paul and His Letters with Intervarsity Press. Jason is married to his wife Lisa and they have been married for 17 years and have two children, Augustine (5) and Phoebe (3).
Recordings of previous presentations can be found on our YouTube Channel.
Ockham's Kegger -
Where Stout Ales Meet Stout Ideas!
If you are interested in learning about and discussing issues from a Christian perspective in a casual and relaxed atmosphere, then Ockham's Kegger is for you! This event, sponsored by Christ Church of Hamilton & Wenham, will serve up challenging ideas to anyone who likes to think deep thoughts, meet new and interesting people, and have a brew.
The next Ockham's Kegger TBA soon!