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St. Paul’s Adult Forum
Winter 2020
Call It Grace
Intro and Chapter 1
Introduction
On p. v, Jones writes, “Finding your core stories and then reflecting on their greater significance is theology.”
Jones identifies her six core beliefs on pp. xvi – xx.
Chapter 1: Prairie Theology
How does she characterize the basic “prairie theology” of the Disciples of Christ on pp. 4-6?
The two family members Jones focuses on in this chapter are her grandmother Idabel Seitz Jones and her grandfather Dick Jones.
For next week: Read chapters 2 – 3.
St. Paul’s Adult Forum
Winter 2020
Call It Grace
Schedule
This winter we will read Call It Grace: Finding Meaning in a Fractured World, by Serene Jones.
Date Chapters to be discussed
Jan. 12 Introduction and chapter 1
Jan. 19 Chapters 2 – 3
Jan. 26 Annual Meeting – no class
Feb. 2 Chapters 4 – 5
Feb. 9 Chapter 6
Feb. 16 Chapters 7 – 8
Feb. 23 Chapter 9
Mar. 1 Chapters 10 – 11
Mar. 8 Chapters 12 – 13
Winter 2020
Call It Grace
Intro and Chapter 1
Introduction
On p. v, Jones writes, “Finding your core stories and then reflecting on their greater significance is theology.”
- In the introduction, she tells stories about her grandmother’s water jug and Woody Guthrie’s “This Land is Your Land.” What are the theological messages in these stories?
- As we read this book, let’s each consider our own core theological stories.
Jones identifies her six core beliefs on pp. xvi – xx.
- Which of these stand out to you or do you connect with?
- Which are you uncertain about?
- Let’s watch for these beliefs as they emerge in her stories throughout the book.
Chapter 1: Prairie Theology
How does she characterize the basic “prairie theology” of the Disciples of Christ on pp. 4-6?
The two family members Jones focuses on in this chapter are her grandmother Idabel Seitz Jones and her grandfather Dick Jones.
- Idabel’s family were “sodbusters” – what does this mean, and how did it impact Idabel’s theology?
- Dick Jones became a judge – why does she characterize him/his family as outlaws?
- How do Idabel and Dick represent the tension between sin and grace (the title of this section of the book)? Do you experience this tension in your own life?
For next week: Read chapters 2 – 3.
St. Paul’s Adult Forum
Winter 2020
Call It Grace
Schedule
This winter we will read Call It Grace: Finding Meaning in a Fractured World, by Serene Jones.
Date Chapters to be discussed
Jan. 12 Introduction and chapter 1
Jan. 19 Chapters 2 – 3
Jan. 26 Annual Meeting – no class
Feb. 2 Chapters 4 – 5
Feb. 9 Chapter 6
Feb. 16 Chapters 7 – 8
Feb. 23 Chapter 9
Mar. 1 Chapters 10 – 11
Mar. 8 Chapters 12 – 13