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Transforming Questions

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WHAT IS TRANSFORMING QUESTION?

Transforming Questions is an 8-week opportunity to connect over a meal and in conversation around the big questions of faith. 

Transforming Questions is designed for those who are new to God and the church as well as those who have been Christian for a long time, but sometimes still wonder about the basics. It is open to all people; parishioners, neighbors, newcomers, and friends. 

WHY TRANSFORMING QUESTIONS?

In this class, we will seek to move into deeper life in Christ by engaging in some of faith’s most basic questions: Who is Jesus? Does God answer prayer? How do I read the Bible? Why bother with Church? What do I have to do to be a Christian? Each week we will gather for a meal, hear a talk on one of the central questions of the Christian faith, and then join in small-group discussion. Through both listening and sharing, we will wrestle with these foundational questions in the context of faith and in the company of fellow seekers. As we do so, we will learn more about ourselves, one another, and the Jesus we are seeking.

WHAT HAPPENS AT TRANSFORMING QUESTIONS?

  • Community Meal: Enjoy a delicious meal together.
  • 20-Minute Talk: Gain clear and concise insights on the question of the week.
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  • Small Group Discussions: Engage in facilitated conversations with the same group throughout the 8 weeks.
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OUTLINE OF WEEKLY TOPICS

Each session of the course is devoted to exploring one of the foundational questions of the Christian faith and discovering through the presentation and conversation how these questions transform and change during our spiritual journey. 

  • Week 1: Can we question our faith? 
  • Week 2: Who is Jesus? 
  • Week 3: Why did Jesus have to die? 
  • Week 4: What do we have to do? 
  • Week 5: How should I read the Bible? 
  • Week 6: Does God answer prayer? & Why do bad things happen? 
  • Week 7: Where do we go when we die?  
  • Week 8: Why do I need church? & Where do we go from here?

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WHO IS TRANSFORMING QUESTIONS FOR? 

  • Individuals who are seekers, spiritually curious, and eager to ask questions. 
  • Individuals who have doubts and are ready to discuss basic questions about faith. 
  • Individuals who like talking about spiritual ideas and theological concepts. 
  • Individuals who love dinner conversation, are happy to meet new people, and hear their stories.

WHAT IS TRANSFORMING QUESTIONS NOT? 

  • This is not a litmus test for belief or a comprehensive theological course. 
  • This is not a place with all of the answers, but rather a place to encourage questions.
  • It is not formal or rigid and you are invited to come as you are. 

WHY EPIPHANY?

For over 100 years, Epiphany Seattle has been a place for nurturing the human spirit. While our foundation is Christian, our focus is the human soul. This is why we say: “Wherever you are on your spiritual journey you have a place at Epiphany.” Transforming Questions is designed for those who are curious about Christianity and want to know more. 

This curriculum is published by Forward Movement, an Episcopal Publishing Company founded in 1934, that exists to support followers of Jesus in their daily walk with Christ.