CEIRS' FALL OFFERINGS

Dr. Joe Kelly, with his wit and wisdom will lead participants on a fascinating journey through the history of Christianity in America in:
Christianity in America: Puritans to the 20th Century
October 4 to November 8, 2010  (6 Mondays) at
Church of the Saviour, 2537 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. ($90)
[Click on "Reviews" to see a description of what will be covered each night of this course]

The Bible has been a source of inspiration for painters and sculptors through the centuries.  In an illustrated workshop, Dr. George Matejka will show the art and the texts and discuss how the art has influenced our interpretations for centuries in:
From Parchment to Canvas: Painting the Bible
A Workshop, Saturday, November 13 (an enriching way to spend a Saturday!) at
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ($40)

Elizabeth Robenalt returns to CEIRS to facilitate her sensitive and enlightening dialogue on race.  Those who have not experienced her leadership are in for a treat; those who have attended her prior courses will want to return, since this is:
A Dialogue on Race--Not the Same Old Conversation
September 28 to October 26, 2010 (5 Tuesdays) at
Plymouth Church, 2860 Coventry Road, Shaker Heights, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. ($75)

Dr. Ralph Hise is following up on Brian McLaren's powerful workshop last spring by leading participants through the ten questions raised in McLaren's book A New Kind of Christianity.  Come and be energized with new hope and fresh vision!
A New Kind of Christianity by Brian McLaren--a Book Study
October 18 to November 15, 2010 (Five Mondays) at
Fairmount Presbyterian Church, 2757 Fairmount Boulevard, Cleveland Heights ($75)

Finally Fr. George Smiga and Ed Cistone (from International Partners in Mission) will be leading another wonderful trip to Italy next spring, from May 23 to June 3, 2011.  Join them as they start in Rome and go south through Naples, Calabria, Sicily and Malta.  Just look at some of the pictures of Taormina in our Photo Gallery and you'll save the dates!  ($3000 per person)

Register by phone:
Bernadette LaGuardia: 216-283-1507

Register Online:
at www.ceirs.org