Spring Speaker Series
April 5, 12 and 19, 2005
Our Spring Speaker Series
will feature a three–part presentation on Humor in the Bible by Doug
Adams. Dr. Doug Adams is Professor of "Christianity and the Arts" at Pacific
School of Religion and a member of the core doctoral faculty in "Art and
Religion" of the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley where he has taught for 28
years. He is editor of 20 books and author of eight books including The
Prostitute in the Family Tree: Discovering Humor and Irony in the Bible;
and Eyes to See Wholeness: Visual Arts Informing Biblical and
Theological Studies and Transcendence with the Human Body in Art: George Segal,
Stephen de Staebler, Jasper Johns, and Christo. Ordained in 1970, he has
served as pastor in UCC churches in California and Washington. He has lectured
at over 800 universities, museums, and churches across the country and abroad,
receiving rave reviews for his informative and entertaining series on Humor
in the Bible.
When: Tuesday Evenings, April 5, 12 and 19, 7- 9 PM
Where: Sanctuary, Community Church of Sebastopol
Presenter: Dr. Doug Adams
Tuition: $20 per person for the entire series
April 5 Bringing to Life the Humor of Jesus’ Parables
April 12 Bringing to Life the Humor of Jesus’ Miracles
April 19 Bringing to Life the Humor of Paul’s Letters
Sign up for the series by sending a check for $20 to the church office made out to the Community Church with a note “Humor in the Bible.” Or you may call the church office to register at 823-2484. You may also register on the first night of class, April 5th. And as always, scholarships are available.
