Christ Presbyterian Church

500 Years Since the Reformation: Session III

The Confessions and the Reformation 2017 marks the 500 year anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. To commemorate that pivotal event, during the months of September and October, the Westminster Hall Sunday School class will study both the Presbyterian Book of Confessions, as well as the Reformation. We will consider how both this collection of confessions and the break away from the Roman Catholic Church have present-day impact on our faith and theology.

500 Years Since the Reformation: Session II

The Confessions and the Reformation 2017 marks the 500 year anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. To commemorate that pivotal event, during the months of September and October, the Westminster Hall Sunday School class will study both the Presbyterian Book of Confessions, as well as the Reformation. We will consider how both this collection of confessions and the break away from the Roman Catholic Church have present-day impact on our faith and theology.                                           

 The course will run through November 5, 2017. Class starts at 9:15 am every Sunday.

500 Years Since the Reformation: Session I - Apostles' and Nicene Creed, Scottish Confession

The Confessions and the Reformation 2017 marks the 500 year anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. To commemorate that pivotal event, during the months of September and October, the Westminster Hall Sunday School class will study both the Presbyterian Book of Confessions, as well as the Reformation. We will consider how both this collection of confessions and the break away from the Roman Catholic Church have present-day impact on our faith and theology.                                           

 The course will run through November 5, 2017. Class starts at 9:15 am every Sunday.

Session X “Coexist: Is It Possible?”

This is the tenth and last class of the "Co-Exist: Is it Possible?" discussing the possibility of coexistence among revealed faiths led by Zev Rosenberg.

The Westminster Class of Christ Church is sponsoring a course titled “Co-exist: Is it Possible?” at Christ Church, 530 Tuscarawas St W, Canton OH, in the Westminster Hall, 9:15 – 10:15 am, every Sunday from April 23 through June 25, 2017.

The course will be a collegial conversation about Islamic and Christian relations between students and John David Geib, Zev Rosenberg, Dr. Ramez Islambouli and Imam Jaffar Juma.

Session IX “Coexist: Is It Possible?”

This is the ninth class of the "Co-Exist: Is it Possible?" a panel discussion with Zev Rosenberg, Imam Jaffar Juma, Pastor De Vries and Johhn David Geib.

The Westminster Class of Christ Church is sponsoring a course titled “Co-exist: Is it Possible?” at Christ Church, 530 Tuscarawas St W, Canton OH, in the Westminster Hall, 9:15 – 10:15 am, every Sunday from April 23 through June 25, 2017.

The course will be a collegial conversation about Islamic and Christian relations between students and John David Geib, Zev Rosenberg, Dr. Ramez Islambouli and Imam Jaffar Juma.

Session VIII “Coexist: Is It Possible?”

This is the eighth class of the "Co-Exist: Is it Possible?" series taught by Imam Jaffar Juma speaking about Chrisitan/Islamic Relations".

The Westminster Class of Christ Church is sponsoring a course titled “Co-exist: Is it Possible?” at Christ Church, 530 Tuscarawas St W, Canton OH, in the Westminster Hall, 9:15 – 10:15 am, every Sunday from April 23 through June 25, 2017.

The course will be a collegial conversation about Islamic and Christian relations between students and John David Geib, Zev Rosenberg, Dr. Ramez Islambouli and Imam Jaffar Juma.

Session VII “Coexist: Is It Possible?”

This is the eighth class of the "Co-Exist: Is it Possible?" series taught by John David Geib. The title of this class is "Three Historical Approaches of Christians to Islam."

The Westminster Class of Christ Church is sponsoring a course titled “Co-exist: Is it Possible?” at Christ Church, 530 Tuscarawas St W, Canton OH, in the Westminster Hall, 9:15 – 10:15 am, every Sunday from April 23 through June 25, 2017.

The course will be a collegial conversation about Islamic and Christian relations between students and John David Geib, Zev Rosenberg, Dr. Ramez Islambouli and Imam Jaffar Juma.

Session VI “Coexist: Is It Possible?”

This is the seventh class of the "Co-Exist: Is it Possible?" series taught by John David Geib. The title of this class is "Wholeness-Salvation for those who never heard or never will never hear of Jesus."

The Westminster Class of Christ Church is sponsoring a course titled “Co-exist: Is it Possible?” at Christ Church, 530 Tuscarawas St W, Canton OH, in the Westminster Hall, 9:15 – 10:15 am, every Sunday from April 23 through June 25, 2017.

The course will be a collegial conversation about Islamic and Christian relations between students and John David Geib, Zev Rosenberg, Dr. Ramez Islambouli and Imam Jaffar Juma.

Session V: “Co-Exist: Is it Possible?”

This week Zev Rosenberg - a Jewish convert to Christianity - speaks about Christian Anti-Semitism.

The Westminster Class of Christ Church is sponsoring a course titled “Co-exist: Is it Possible?” at Christ Church, 530 Tuscarawas St W, Canton OH, in the Westminster Hall, 9:15 – 10:15 am, every Sunday from April 23 through June 25, 2017.

The course will be a collegial conversation about Islamic and Christian relations between students and John David Geib, Zev Rosenberg, Dr. Ramez Islambouli and Imam Jaffar Juma.

Session IV: “Co-Exist: Is it Possible?”

This week is the second of two weeks with Dr. Ramez Islanbouli, discussing Islam and specifically sharia and jihad.

The Westminster Class of Christ Church is sponsoring a course titled “Co-exist: Is it Possible?” at Christ Church, 530 Tuscarawas St W, Canton OH, in the Westminster Hall, 9:15 – 10:15 am, every Sunday from April 23 through June 25, 2017.

The course will be a collegial conversation about Islamic and Christian relations between students and John David Geib, Zev Rosenberg, Dr. Ramez Islambouli and Imam Jaffar Juma.

Session III: “Co-Exist: Is it Possible?”

This week is the first of two weeks with Dr. Ramez Islanbouli, discussing Islam. 

The Westminster Class of Christ Church is sponsoring a course titled “Co-exist: Is it Possible?” at Christ Church, 530 Tuscarawas St W, Canton OH, in the Westminster Hall, 9:15 – 10:15 am, every Sunday from April 23 through June 25, 2017.

The course will be a collegial conversation about Islamic and Christian relations between students and John David Geib, Zev Rosenberg, Dr. Ramez Islambouli and Imam Jaffar Juma.

Session II: "Co-Exist: Is it Possible?"

This week is a review of the PBS first episode of "Episode of Faith"

The Westminster Class of Christ Church is sponsoring a course titled “Co-exist: Is it Possible?” at Christ Church, 530 Tuscarawas St W, Canton OH, in the Westminster Hall, 9:15 – 10:15 am, every Sunday from April 23 through June 25, 2017.

The course will be a collegial conversation about Islamic and Christian relations between students and John David Geib, Zev Rosenberg, Dr. Ramez Islambouli and Imam Jaffar Juma.

Pastor David DeVries - Session II “Sabbath as Resistance: saying no to the culture of now”

Pastor David DeVries teaches week two of a four week series on "Sabbath as Resistance: saying no to the culture of now".

Pastor David DeVries - Session I "Sabbath as Resistance: saying no to the culture of now"

Pastor David DeVries teaches week one of a four week series on "Sabbath as Resistance: saying no to the culture of now".

The Book of Job: Session IV - Professor T.C. Ham

Professor T.C. Ham of Malone University walks the class through the Book of Job. This is the last of four sessions.

The Book of Job: Session III - Professor T.C. Ham

Professor T.C. Ham of Malone University walks the class through the Book of Job. This is the three of four sessions.

The Book of Job: Session II - Professor T.C. Ham

Professor T.C. Ham of Malone University walks the class through the Book of Job. This is the second of four sessions.

The Book of Job: Session I - Professor T.C. Ham

Professor T.C. Ham of Malone University walks the class through the text of the Book of Job, translating from the Ancient Hebrew as we go. This is the first of four sessions.

Jesus as “Jesus of Nazareth" - Session IV: Dr. Keith Lloyd

James: Brother of Jesus.

Dr. Keith Lloyd's third session of a five week series on Jesus as "Jesus of Nazareth". Dr. Lloyd is Assistant Professor of English at Kent State University.

The Gospels and the Book of Acts often refer to Jesus as ‘Jesus of Nazareth’, but that title is not used again in any other New Testament book. That title, however, affirms Jesus as a historical person, a significant element of early Christian preaching, one that got lost a bit as the church grew in size and importance. This series then takes an in-depth look at the life and world of Jesus of Nazareth, the enigmatic figure of the New Testament who called himself ‘the Son of Man.’

Jesus as “Jesus of Nazareth - Session III: Dr. Keith Lloyd

Dr. Keith Lloyd's third session of a five week series on Jesus as "Jesus of Nazareth". Dr. Lloyd is Assistant Professor of English at Kent State University.

The Gospels and the Book of Acts often refer to Jesus as ‘Jesus of Nazareth’, but that title is not used again in any other New Testament book. That title, however, affirms Jesus as a historical person, a significant element of early Christian preaching, one that got lost a bit as the church grew in size and importance. This series then takes an in-depth look at the life and world of Jesus of Nazareth, the enigmatic figure of the New Testament who called himself ‘the Son of Man.’

Jesus as “Jesus of Nazareth - Session II: Dr. Keith Lloyd

Dr. Keith Lloyd's second session of a four week series on Jesus as "Jesus of Nazareth". Dr. Lloyd is Assistant Professor of English at Kent State University.

The Gospels and the Book of Acts often refer to Jesus as ‘Jesus of Nazareth’, but that title is not used again in any other New Testament book. That title, however, affirms Jesus as a historical person, a significant element of early Christian preaching, one that got lost a bit as the church grew in size and importance. This series then takes an in-depth look at the life and world of Jesus of Nazareth, the enigmatic figure of the New Testament who called himself ‘the Son of Man.’

Jesus as "Jesus of Nazareth - Session I: Dr. Keith Lloyd

Dr. Keith Lloyd begins his first of a four week series on Jesus as "Jesus of Nazareth". Dr. Lloyd is Assistant Professor of English at Kent State University.

The Gospels and the Book of Acts often refer to Jesus as ‘Jesus of Nazareth’, but that title is not used again in any other New Testament book. That title, however, affirms Jesus as a historical person, a significant element of early Christian preaching, one that got lost a bit as the church grew in size and importance. This series then takes an in-depth look at the life and world of Jesus of Nazareth, the enigmatic figure of the New Testament who called himself ‘the Son of Man.’

John David Geib: “Why Christmas is Everyday and how each of us can become a little Mary”.

John David Geib teaches the class for a week on “Why Christmas is Everyday and how each of us can become a little Mary”.

“Genesis: As It Was Written: Session IV” Professor T.C. Ham

Professor T.C. Ham of Malone University teaches a four week Westminster Class on the text of Genesis. This final week Dr. Ham focuses on Chapter 3 of Genesis and God's curses.

“Genesis: As It Was Written: Session III” Professor T.C. Ham

Professor T.C. Ham of Malone University teaches a four week Westminster Class on the text of Genesis. This third week Dr. Ham focuses on Chapter 2 of Genesis and God immanent.

“Genesis: As It Was Written: Session II” Professor T.C. Ham

Professor T.C. Ham of Malone University teaches a four week Westminster Class on the text of Genesis. This second week Dr. Ham focuses on Chapter 1 and 2 of Genesis.

"Genesis: As It Was Written: Session I" Professor T.C. Ham

Professor T.C. Ham of Malone University teaches a four week Westminster Class on the text of Genesis. This first week Dr. Ham focuses on Chapter 1 of Genesis.

Session IX “Peter’s Journey” - John David Geib and Zev Rosenberg

John David Geib and Zev Rosenberg continue in the ninth and final week of their teaching on “Peter’s Journey”. The class traces stages and events in the life of Peter the Apostle of Jesus for their meaning then and in this present time.

Session VIII “Peter’s Journey” - John David Geib and Zev Rosenberg

John David Geib and Zev Rosenberg continue in the eighth week of their teaching on “Peter’s Journey”. The class traces stages and events in the life of Peter the Apostle of Jesus for their meaning then and in this present time.

Session VII “Peter’s Journey” - John David Geib and Zev Rosenberg

John David Geib and Zev Rosenberg continue in the seventh week of their teaching on “Peter’s Journey”. The class traces stages and events in the life of Peter the Apostle of Jesus for their meaning then and in this present time.

For next week read Acts 10-11 and 15.

Session VI “Peter’s Journey” - John David Geib and Zev Rosenberg

John David Geib and Zev Rosenberg continue in the sixth week of their teaching on “Peter’s Journey”. The class traces stages and events in the life of Peter the Apostle of Jesus for their meaning then and in this present time.

Session V “Peter’s Journey” - John David Geib and Zev Rosenberg

John David Geib and Zev Rosenberg continue in the fifth week of their teaching on “Peter’s Journey”. The class traces stages and events in the life of Peter the Apostle of Jesus for their meaning then and in this present time.

Session IV “Peter’s Journey” - John David Geib and Zev Rosenberg

John David Geib and Zev Rosenberg continue in the fourth week of their teaching on “Peter’s Journey”. The class traces stages and events in the life of Peter the Apostle of Jesus for their meaning then and in this present time.

Session III "Peter's Journey" - John David Geib and Zev Rosenberg

John David Geib and Zev Rosenberg continue in the third week of their teaching on “Peter’s Journey”. The class traces stages and events in the life of Peter the Apostle of Jesus for their meaning then and in this present time.

In this session the class studies Matthew Chapters 16 and 17.

Session II: Peter's Journey - John David Geib and Zev Rosenberg

John David Geib and Zev Rosenberg continue in the second week of their teaching on “Peter’s Journey”. The class traces stages and events in the life of Peter the Apostle of Jesus for their meaning then and in this present time.

Session I: "Peter's Journey - The Naming of Peter" John David Geib and Zev Rosenberg

The Christ Presbyterian Church Westminster class is starting up again on Sunday, September 11 at 9:15 am.

 

Our friends, John David Geib and Zev Rosenberg will be teaching an eight week course on “Peter’s Journey”. The class will trace stages and events in the life of Peter the Apostle of Jesus for their meaning then and in this present time.

 

Please join us at Christ Presbyterian Church, 530 Tuscarawas Street West, Canton, OH 44702.

Discovering our Spiritual Identity: Session VI “Practicing Presence of God” Christ Church

Using the text "Discovering Our Spiritual Identity" Christ Church will be embarking on a nine week church wide study of our spiritual identity in April and May. This church wide study is conducted during the 9:15 Sunday School Hour as well as at 6:15 pm on Sunday evening.

4/3 - #1 Drawing a Picture of God

4/10 - #2 Discovering Who We Are

4/17 - #3 Developing a Christian Memory

4/24 - #4 Receiving the Kingdom

5/1 - #5 Belonging to the Family of God

5/8 - #9 Practicing Presence of God

5/14  #12 Witnessing to the Good News

5/22 - #13 Stewarding Faithfully What We Possess

5/29 - #7 Loving Those Closest to Us

Discovering our Spiritual Identity: Session V “Belonging to the Family of God” Christ Church

Using the text "Discovering Our Spiritual Identity" Christ Church will be embarking on a nine week church wide study of our spiritual identity in April and May. This church wide study is conducted during the 9:15 Sunday School Hour as well as at 6:15 pm on Sunday evening.

4/3 - #1 Drawing a Picture of God

4/10 - #2 Discovering Who We Are

4/17 - #3 Developing a Christian Memory

4/24 - #4 Receiving the Kingdom

5/1 - #5 Belonging to the Family of God

5/8 - #9 Practicing Presence of God

5/14  #12 Witnessing to the Good News

5/22 - #13 Stewarding Faithfully What We Possess

5/29 - #7 Loving Those Closest to Us

Discovering our Spiritual Identity: Session IV “Receiving the Kingdom” Christ Church

Using the text "Discovering Our Spiritual Identity" Christ Church will be embarking on a nine week church wide study of our spiritual identity in April and May. This church wide study is conducted during the 9:15 Sunday School Hour as well as at 6:15 pm on Sunday evening.

4/3 - #1 Drawing a Picture of God

4/10 - #2 Discovering Who We Are

4/17 - #3 Developing a Christian Memory

4/24 - #4 Receiving the Kingdom

5/1 - #5 Belonging to the Family of God

5/8 - #9 Practicing Presence of God

5/14  #12 Witnessing to the Good News

5/22 - #13 Stewarding Faithfully What We Possess

5/29 - #7 Loving Those Closest to Us

Discovering our Spiritual Identity: Session III "Developing a Christian Memory" Christ Church

Using the text "Discovering Our Spiritual Identity" Christ Church will be embarking on a nine week church wide study of our spiritual identity in April and May. This church wide study is conducted during the 9:15 Sunday School Hour as well as at 6:15 pm on Sunday evening.

4/3 - #1 Drawing a Picture of God

4/10 - #2 Discovering Who We Are

4/17 - #3 Developing a Christian Memory

4/24 - #4 Receiving the Kingdom

5/1 - #5 Belonging to the Family of God

5/8 - #9 Practicing Presence of God

5/14  #12 Witnessing to the Good News

5/22 - #13 Stewarding Faithfully What We Possess

5/29 - #7 Loving Those Closest to Us

Discovering our Spiritual Identity: Session II "Discovering Who We Are" Christ Church

Using the text "Discovering Our Spiritual Identity" Christ Church will be embarking on a nine week church wide study of our spiritual identity in April and May. This church wide study is conducted during the 9:15 Sunday School Hour as well as at 6:15 pm on Sunday evening.

4/3 - #1 Drawing a Picture of God

4/10 - #2 Discovering Who We Are

4/17 - #3 Developing a Christian Memory

4/24 - #4 Receiving the Kingdom

5/1 - #5 Belonging to the Family of God

5/8 - #9 Practicing Presence of God

5/14  #12 Witnessing to the Good News

5/22 - #13 Stewarding Faithfully What We Possess

5/29 - #7 Loving Those Closest to Us

Discovering our Spiritual Identity: Session I "Drawing a Picture of God" Christ Church

Using the text "Discovering Our Spiritual Identity" Christ Church will be embarking on a nine week church wide study of our spiritual identity in April and May. This church wide study is conducted during the 9:15 Sunday School Hour as well as at 6:15 pm on Sunday evening.

4/3 - #1 Drawing a Picture of God

4/10 - #2 Discovering Who We Are

4/17 - #3 Developing a Christian Memory

4/24 - #4 Receiving the Kingdom

5/1 - #5 Belonging to the Family of God

5/8 - #9 Practicing Presence of God

5/14  #12 Witnessing to the Good News

5/22 - #13 Stewarding Faithfully What We Possess

5/29 - #7 Loving Those Closest to Us

Zev Rosenberg: “The Acts of the Chariot - Enter at Own Risk”

HANDOUT: "The Acts of the Chariot - Enter at Your Own Risk". Zev Rosenberg teaches on Ezekial 1 and Jewish mysticism.

Was Paul a Chariot Mystic? 2 Corinthians 12:1-6

Zev Rosenberg: "Sons of the Prophets"

Zev Rosenberg teaches on the "Sons of the Prophets" from Kings and Samuel.

Zev Rosenberg: "The Psalms"

Zev Rosenberg teaches the Westminster class on the content, structure and classification of the Psalms.

“Philo - Legacy” - Mythos, Logos, Rhetoric: Session VI Dr. Keith Lloyd

Mythos, Logos, Rhetoric: Session VI, Dr Keith Lloyd

Myth: "a set of stories providing explanations of natural phenomena, detailed codes of ethical behavior, and even geographical and technical information." (Jarrat 32)

Logos: " 1) the rational principle behind the whole of creation; 2) the use of rationality make decisions - i.e. logic, dialectic, syllogistic reasoning.

Rhetoric: 1) using persuasive and/or eloquent speech; 2) training in effective debate/persuasion, 3) the study of debate/persuasion.

“The Bible, Sophia and the Feminine” - Mythos, Logos, Rhetoric: Session V Dr. Keith Lloyd

Mythos, Logos, Rhetoric: Session V, Dr Keith Lloyd

Myth: "a set of stories providing explanations of natural phenomena, detailed codes of ethical behavior, and even geographical and technical information." (Jarrat 32)

Logos: " 1) the rational principle behind the whole of creation; 2) the use of rationality make decisions - i.e. logic, dialectic, syllogistic reasoning.

Rhetoric: 1) using persuasive and/or eloquent speech; 2) training in effective debate/persuasion, 3) the study of debate/persuasion.

"The New Testament Logos" - Mythos, Logos, Rhetoric: Session IV Dr. Keith Lloyd

Mythos, Logos, Rhetoric: Session IV, Dr Keith Lloyd

Myth: "a set of stories providing explanations of natural phenomena, detailed codes of ethical behavior, and even geographical and technical information." (Jarrat 32)

Logos: " 1) the rational principle behind the whole of creation; 2) the use of rationality make decisions - i.e. logic, dialectic, syllogistic reasoning.

Rhetoric: 1) using persuasive and/or eloquent speech; 2) training in effective debate/persuasion, 3) the study of debate/persuasion.

"Rhetoric of the Hebrew Bible Story" - Mythos, Logos, Rhetoric: Session III, Dr Keith Lloyd

Mythos, Logos, Rhetoric: Session III, Dr Keith Lloyd

Myth: "a set of stories providing explanations of natural phenomena, detailed codes of ethical behavior, and even geographical and technical information." (Jarrat 32)

Logos: " 1) the rational principle behind the whole of creation; 2) the use of rationality make decisions - i.e. logic, dialectic, syllogistic reasoning.

Rhetoric: 1) using persuasive and/or eloquent speech; 2) training in effective debate/persuasion, 3) the study of debate/persuasion.

"The Bible and Aronides" - Mythos, Logos, Rhetoric: Session II, Dr Keith Lloyd

Mythos, Logos, Rhetoric: Session I, Dr Keith Lloyd

Myth: "a set of stories providing explanations of natural phenomena, detailed codes of ethical behavior, and even geographical and technical information." (Jarrat 32)

Logos: " 1) the rational principle behind the whole of creation; 2) the use of rationality make decisions - i.e. logic, dialectic, syllogistic reasoning.

Rhetoric: 1) using persuasive and/or eloquent speech; 2) training in effective debate/persuasion, 3) the study of debate/persuasion.