Arrive in person or sign in to Zoom starting at 9:00. Class begins at 9:30. Speaker will speak from 9:45 to 10:30.Class ends at 10:35 so all may attend the worship service.
Nu Class Curriculum
March
March 2, 2025 – Dominic Crossan will be speaking about his new book, “Paul thePharisee: Faith and politics in a divided World”
March 9, 2025 – John Richard will share his insight and reflections on Dominic Crossan’s new book. He may also comment on the influence Dominic’s research has on the knowledge of Historical Jesus
March 16 thru April 13 – Each week one of 5 lessons recorded by Dom Crossan from his book, “Paul the Pharisee: Faith and politics in a divided World” Below are links to the Crossan lectures. Bruce Williamson made links for easy access.
Week 1
Week 2
https://youtu.be/_ADKAokRCjA?si=y4yXulzsqY0RpBc2
April
April 20, 2025 (Easter Sunday) – Mark Ellis will provide a quick overview about a new endeavor at First Church, the Growth and Connection committee. He will then host a conversation, to help this new team, exploring priorities that matter to us.
May
May 4, 2025 – We will view “Oscar Mack vs. the Ku Klux Klan”, an oral history film. Oscar Mack was a World War I veteran. An attempt was made to lynch him in Kissimmee, Fl. This is his life story.
May 11, 2025 – Renee Bronson, a resident of Kissimmee, had an Uncle who was part of the Klan and participated in the attack. After we view the film, she and her husband will join the class virtually for a discussion
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For listing of previous 2024/2025 speakers see “2024/2025Recorded Speakers.”