WOW series on Queer Theology with Sarah Bloesch

Starts: Wednesday, February 15th 2012 at 5:15 pm
Ends: Wednesday, February 15th 2012 at 7:00 pm

New WOW Series titled, “Ambiguously Yours, Christ and Neighbor” led by Theologian in Residence Sarah Bloesch.

February 8th: When a Body Meets a Body – Christ Outside the Church
February 15th: The Queer Space of Interfaith Dialogue

Contrary to common sense, we don’t need to have extensive knowledge about our neighbor to be a good neighbor; often the assumed previous knowledge we bring cuts off dialogue. Rather, we need to be prepared to both question and listen well. In interfaith dialogue this dynamic occurs when we ourselves have previously struggled with and worked to name our own faith commitments. For those who claim Christianity as their faith, the first session explores one way to engage Jesus the Christ and to think about how Christ functions both in Christianity and in interfaith dialogue. The second session continues the work of the first by including the components of sexuality, gender, and race that are present in any dialogue.

Sarah Bloesch is ordained in the United Church of Christ and is a fifth generation pastor following her father, grandfather, great grandfather; and great-great grandfather. Sarah holds a Master of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis and is a doctoral student in Religious Studies with a concentration in constructive, systematic Christian theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Her research embodies the intersections of Christ, the church, and queer theory. It focuses on how the lives of people who participate in these intersections, both individually and communally, actually encounter the possibility of being drawn into and drawing others into what the ancient church and the mystics called “Union with God.” Sarah is the current Theologian in Residence at First United Methodist Church.

This series is part of First United Methodist Church of Boulder’s Wednesdays of Wonder (WOW). WOW offers participants an opportunity to connect mid-week and enjoy food, fellowship, and learning. Each meeting is held at the church and begins with a simple meal at 5:15 pm. The workshop begins at 6:00 pm and is free. All are invited and welcome! Free parking.

First United Methodist Church of Boulder is a welcoming and affirming place of inclusion and acceptance. We joyfully welcome all people of any race, gender, sexual orientation, and faith traditions.