"The heresy of one age becomes the orthodoxy of the next." (Helen Keller, 1903)
"Accurst Pelagius, with what false pretence
Durst thou excuse Man's foul Concupiscence,
Or cry down Sin Originall, or that
The Love of GOD did Man predestinate."
Heresies of the Early Church continues this Sunday with Pelagius. He was the latest of the heretics we'll explore in this series, born in the late fourth century. Saint Augustine was not fond of Pelagius, dedicating quite a few words to refuting his ideas. Because the Presbyterian tradition draws heavily on Augustine's theology (thanks to John Calvin), Pelagius and his followers present some particularly challenging ideas for those of us claiming a Reformed (Presbyterian) heritage.
While we will spend two more Sundays in this series of Heresies in the Early Church, Pelagius will be the last heretic we explore. The final two Sundays of the series, which coincidentally are Pentecost and Trinity Sunday, will be exploring how these heresies ended up shaping the traditions and theologies we have today. One of the texts forming the foundation of Pelagius' thought was Deuteronomy 24:16, and the text we'll be exploring as a counterpoint to Pelagius will be Ephesians 2:1-10.
Graduation Celebration
Youth Group will meet this Wednesday evening (4 May) and 6:30 for dinner and to celebrate our graduates and have some fun crafting with Nancy Katherine Burkey.
Calendar Updates
Upcoming events for your Calendar:
- 22 May - Spring Picnic and Worship in the Pavilion
- 20-23 June - Vacation Bible School
(Please note the change in dates!)
June Collection Items
Please remember the Greene County Food Bank and Samaritan's Purse collections for the month of March when you're doing your shopping. March collection items are:
- Food Bank: Crackers
- Samaritan's Purse: Ball caps and sunglasses
