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BOOK STUDY Changing the Conversation: a third way for congregations by Anthony B. Robinson Notes on Session 2, Chapter 1 – “It’s Not About You” Christendom=Christ ruled Charlemange designed church hierarchy Role of the church to care for its members Role of the members to support the church (taxes) Work of the church done by the priestsMission – away from the local community Purpose of the church at start of our nation (US) to maintain order Sea Change=American Christendom Bill of Rights-forbade government creating or supporting a national church Shift from distinctly Protestant identity to Judeo-Christian 1960’s rise of individual autonomy – question authorityNOW- Church exists to grow people of faith Its God’s church not “OUR” church Church is instrument of God’s mission of healing and mending HIS creation Mission not outside community but here – homeless, hungry, animals, etc. Next meeting February 14 at 5:15
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