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	In Celebration of our 35th Anniversary New College Berkeley Presents: The Last Book of St. Paul: II Timothy Earl Palmer Saturday, March 17  9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, sanctuary Cost: $50 ($90 per couple; $35, student) Includes special anniversary luncheon with Earl Palmer   This remarkable letter gives us a chance to learn from St. Paul near the close of his ministry. Its discipleship and teaching about ministry have vital relevance for our present understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Its themes of encouragement resonate for our generation just as they gave courage to first-century believers.   Earl Palmer (M.Div.) is author of many books, including A Faith That Works and Trusting God: Christian Faith in a World of Uncertainty. He directs Earl Palmer Ministries.     Spring 2012 Programs   Hebrew Study Group, Chris Corwin (begins February 2) Poetry and Prayer, Marilyn McEntyre (February 11, 18)   Lenten Retreat, Susan Phillips (March 10) My Heart Christ's Home: Robert Munger Tribute, Earl Palmer         (March 16) The Book of II Timothy, Earl Palmer (March 17) Jane Austen's Emma, Margaret Horwitz (April 28) Women Empowered to Serve, Sharon Gallagher (May 5)        For more information about ongoing classes/seminars, please contact us at newcollege@aol.com.  Click HERE to register for an upcoming class.   "I am; do not be afraid," Thanksgiving Letter   New College Berkeley welcomes gifts to support the ministry! To make a donation please click HERE.
	Of Interest . . .
	NCB Executive Director Susan Phillips' new book Candlelight: Illuminating the Art of Spiritual Direction offers an intimate view of spiritual direction through written narratives of actual spiritual direction sessions. The experiential practice is accompanied by theoretical and theological understandings that guide it. The book includes the stories of nine men and women whose stories illustrate how the journey of Christian discipleship is helped by spiritual direction. More info and places to purchase online.
	Where Faith Meets Culture: A Radix Magazine Anthology, is newly published. The book, edited by NCB Associate Director Sharon Gallagher, features articles by these distinguished writers: Peggy Alter, Kurt Armstrong, Robert Bellah, Bob Buford, Krista Faries, David and Susan Fetcho, Sharon Gallagher, David Gill, Joel B. Green, Os Guinness, Virginia Hearn, Walter Hearn, Don Heinz, Margaret Horwitz, Mark Labberton, Henri Nouwen, Earl Palmer, Susan Phillips, Dan Ouellette, Steve Scott, and Luci Shaw. You can order the anthology for $20.00 by sending a check to: Radix magazine, P.O. Box 4307, Berkeley, CA 94704.
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