Once again, a year has come and gone. 2024 was a big year for us at Bridgeport Christian Church! We have returned to our building, and there is a new sense of life and spirit about. So, as we enter the newness of 2025, I look forward to seeing where God is leading us, both individually and as a congregation.
One thing God has called me to is to explore the topic of “deconstruction.” “Deconstruction” is a fancy way of saying what a person goes through when they realize that the religion of their childhood does not necessarily line up with the teachings of Jesus. Over the past few years, we have seen more and more people publicly talk about their process of deconstruction. Some have left the church completely. Others still hold to their faith yet are walking away from harmful theologies.
There is a lot to unpack with deconstruction and with how we, at Bridgeport Christian, are and can become more of a safe and welcoming space for people who are deconstructing and who also still seek to be a part of a faith community. I admit that, as we explore this topic in January and February, we will only be scratching the surface. It is my hope that this series will open up more discussions in the future.
With that said, I hope you will join us on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. for this series. Below are the topics we will cover:
Jan. 12 – Can These Bones Live?: How do we adapt and grow
Jan. 19 – A New Relationship With an Old Faith
Jan. 26 – Language for God
Feb. 9 – How Do We Become a Safe Space?
Feb. 16 – Asking Questions
Peace and Love in this new year,
Ann
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