Why Genesis?

Genesis is an opportunity to explore Christianity in a relaxed atmosphere with a meal and informal discussion.

Genesis is a course that explores life’s big questions. It doesn’t provide easy answers, but explores the meaning of life from a liberal Christian perspective. This perspective is inclusive and values tradition but seeks to interpret it in the light of a modern understanding about life and the world we live in. Genesis is based on the Anglican tradition.

Life is complicated. It is full of deep questions and difficult experiences, as well as great joys, awe-inspiring events and mystery. The big questions in life don’t have simple answers and if we are honest, many of us try to run away from them. Some of the questions explored in Genesis are:

• What happens when we die?
• Do all faiths essentially say the same things?
• Why does God allow suffering?
• How can a God of love make a world where there is evil?
• How can I live my life better?
• What is true happiness?
• What is the meaning of life?

These questions cling to us—we cannot shake them off.

Christianity gives insights into God and life’s questions. In particular how one life, the life of Jesus of Nazareth, might help us live our lives now.

We aim to answer the questions that most people have, but rarely ask. The course also looks at issues to do with worshipping in a church.

A Genesis Lunchtime

11.45 am Meal
12:25pm Welcome
12:35pm Talk and presentation
1:15pm Discussion in Small Groups
2:00pm Prayer and End (2:15pm)

Each week the topic for discussion is presented by Revd John Roundhill, Rector of Aspley Albany Creek Church. The topic is then informally discussed in small groups of 6 to 8 people without the clergy. All meetings take place in the Hall of the church, behind the church building.

More information

Please contact the Rector –Revd John Roundhill directly on 3263 3518 or rector@aspley-albanycreek.org.au