Living the Questions
Throughout the year Pastor David and lay facilitators lead a variety of “Living the Questions” discussion groups aimed at furthering the vision of Progressive Christianity. The curriculum used during these sessions are produced by Living the Questions and may include: Saving Jesus, Uppity Women of the Bible, and The Jesus Fatwah.
“Living the Questions” curriculum is one of the best ways to familiarize yourself with the vision and theology of The Fountains — and connect with a variety of fellow disciples. The LtQ material is renowned for being a practical tool to bring together, equip, and educate thinking Christians and to help people wrestle with basic questions of faith and its place in their lives.
LtQ materials are compiled and co-written by Pastors David Felten and Jeff Procter-Murphy with input from many acclaimed scholars and faith leaders from around the world.
have been a pastor for 16 years and this is by far the very best study I have ever participated in.”
Rev. Teri Johnson, First UMC, Brookings, SD
“This is the very best study we have ever done at our church.”
Bonnie Frost, Coral Isles Church, Tavernier, FL
The Living the Questions Series
The curriculum used during these sessions are produced by Living the Questions. Click on the titles below to view a video trailer:
- Living the Questions 2.0
- Saving Jesus Redux
- Uppity Women of the Bible
- Painting the Stars
- The Jesus Fatwah
- Countering Pharaoh’s Production Consumption Society Today (with Walter Brueggemann)
A practical tool to bring together, equip, and educate thinking Christians, Living the Questions’ curriculum helps people wrestle with basic questions of faith and its place in their lives. Materials have been compiled and co-produced by Pastor David Felten and colleague Rev. Jeff Procter-Murphy — with input from many acclaimed scholars and faith leaders, from around the world.
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- Pastor David leading an LtQ workshop in London, Ontario
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- “Living the Questions” discussion at The Fountains in Fountain Hills
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- Pastor David leading an LtQ class in Perth, Western Australia
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- Jeff Procter-Murphy leads an LtQ workshop in North London, UK
Progressive Conversation... Faithers in Action
A “Current Events” discussion group that applies United Methodist process and beliefs to current faith issues and world events. Weekly study guides are emailed to participants so each person has a chance to read the material prior to meeting, aiding the conversation through this common source of information. Progressive Conversation… Faithers in Action (formerly Faithlinks) motivates Christians to consider their personal views on important issues and encourages them to act on their convictions.
Join this lively group from 10:30 – 11:10 am on Sunday Mornings (October through April) to share insights on current topics in often spirited discussions! This group meets in The Conference Room.
RxEKNEW
RxEKNEW is a line by line study and discussion of the book of Genesis — when we’re not off discussing the numerous topics and ideas that are inspired by the text. The class is led by Pastor David, but often the best part is the dynamic discussion and class input!
- Rx – it’s the prescription for your curiosity about what’s in the Bible.
- Re-knew – it’s revisiting ideas and stories you only thought you knew.
- Renew – fresh insights for your spiritual journey!
RxEKNEW meets in the Education Building (the portable building North of the playground) from 10:30 to 11:10 every Sunday morning from October through April.