One of our core values is Relational Hospitality. This challenges us to practice hospitality and build relationships in a culture that highly values individuality and personal autonomy. Rosaria Butterfield, author of The Gospel Comes with a House Key, has learned the value of Christian hospitality as a way to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. This spring we will be gathering on Wednesday evenings to read and discuss her book on the subject. Each evening will begin with Evening Prayer (bring your Books of Common Prayer) at 6:00 p.m. and continue with reading and discussion at 6:30-7:30 p.m. Bring your own dinner. Childcare will not be provided. The schedule below is subject to change.
Spring 1: The Gospel Comes with a House Key (1)
Week 1: 2/21/24 Priceless: The Merit of Hospitality
Week 2: 2/28/24 The Jesus Paradox: The Vitality of Hospitality
Week 3: 3/6/24 Our Post-Christian World: The Kindness of Hospitality
Week 4: 3/13/24 God Never Gets the Address Wrong: The Providence of Hospitality
Week 5: 3/20/24 The Gospel Comes with a House Key: The Seal of Hospitality
Spring 2: The Gospel Comes with a House Key (2)
Week 1: 4/10/24 Judas in the Church: The Borderland of Hospitality
Week 2: 4/17/24 Giving up the Ghosts: The Lamentation of Hospitality
Week 3: 4/24/24 The Daily Grind: The Basics of Hospitality
Week 4: 5/1/24 Blessed Are the Merciful: The Hope of Hospitality
Week 5: 5/8/24 Walking the Emmaus Road: The Future of Hospitality
Week 6: 5/15/24 Conclusion: Feeding the Five Thousand: The Nuts and Bolts and Beans and Rice
Order your copy of The Gospel Comes with a House Key here. Order a copy of the Book of Common Prayer here.