Becoming a Baptismal Community in the Wet, Wonderful and Unchurched Pacific Northwest
with the Rev. Dr. Samuel Torvend Feb. 10-11 at St. Paul, Bellingham
In this workshop on the baptismal covenant, participants will be asked to consider how a robust baptismal identity helps Christians flourish in a region of the country where most of our neighbors forego participation in religious communities. Through presentations, thoughtful conversation and small-group discussion, consider the ways in which the waters and words of baptism draw us into the mystery of God and shape a welcoming and a challenging way of life.
Friday, Feb. 10:
7 p.m. Gather
7:30 p.m. Talk: “Baptism and Inclusive Christianity”
Saturday, Feb. 11:
8:30 a.m. Gather
9 a.m. Talk: “Becoming a Baptismal and Eucharistic Community”
10 a.m. Discussion
11 a.m. Talk: “Baptismal Mission”
Torvend’s writings include the recent "Flowing Water, Uncommon Birth: Christian Baptism in a Post-Christian Culture” (Augsburg Fortress). He teaches History Of Christianity at Pacific Lutheran University and is a priest associate at St. Paul, Seattle.
If you plan to attend and need childcare, contact Lindsay Knight at lindsay.m.knight@gmail.com.
St. Paul’s is located at 2117 Walnut St. in Bellingham. For more information, visit www.stpaulsbellingham.org or call 360.733.2890.