Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Cohort Returns with a new/old location


We're back this month at out our new location... the Flying Saucer;)

The results of the survey are in and we have a photo finish.
Splitting the vote almost evenly was the Flying Saucer and St. B's rectory with the Saucer eeking it out in the end.

So, with the Cathedral's generous offer for the cohort to park there for free each month we will continue at the Flying Saucer for now and run special events at the rectory.
Thanks to everyone who chipped in and gave their two cents.

This month's meeting:
We meet again this Thursday February 2 from 11:30-1:00 with a debate that was hot a month ago but bears exploration still.
Do Jesus do football? A conversation about tragedy, Tim Tebow, and the Soverignty of God.
We'll watch an SNL skit and listen to an NPR story to kick start our conversation about this nuanced topic.

Christ Church Cathedral has offered their parking lot to us free of charge (click the link for directions to 900 Broadway).
So, all that is required to park there is to go into the building and sign in as a guest of the cathedral.

See you all Thursday!
D

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

The Cohort debates: Incarnational Vs. Missional this Thursday

This month we will discuss the difference between a church that is incarnational and missional. Is there a difference between these two theological and missiological perspectives? Does it matter? If not, why are folks parsing it out the way they are?
Come out this month for the discussion at the Flying Saucer (for the last time).

Also, I'll have news about our move to a new space.

For this month Christ Church Cathedral has offered their parking lot to us free of charge (link the link for directions to 900 Broadway).
So, all that is required to park there is to go into the building and sign in as a guest of the cathedral.
Thanks Chris Klopp for providing the space to make that happen.

See you all Thursday,
D

Thursday, December 01, 2011

Cohort in Transition


Greetings everyone,
Today was suppose to be the December meeting of the Nashville Cohort however we are not gathering today. The reason is because we are in transition.

Our meeting space at the Flying Saucer, while great in so many ways, has become increasingly unsuitable for our needs. Because of parking issues and the cost of such things we are looking for a new place to gather.
I have been searching Nashville for a new location with no luck yet.

I hope to settle all this and have our new space decided by our January meeting.

Until then, if you've got any ideas please let me know otherwise have a blessed Advent, Christmas and Epiphany.

Peace and good things,
D

Friday, November 04, 2011

Hangout w/ Mark Scandrette Thursday, 11/10


Hey all,
The Nashville Cohort is hosting an "unofficial" reception for author/speaker Mark Scandrette next Thursday, November 10.
We'll gather around 8:00pm at the 12 South Tap Room (http://12southtaproom.com/) and hang out for a while (or until the music gets too loud).

Let Dixon know if you're planning to come so he can reserve some good space.

See you then!


P.S. If you still want to come to the workshop Mark is doing Thursday morning you can register here http://sharedpath.eventbrite.com/.

Monday, October 31, 2011

Gender at the Cohort Thursday



The Nashville Cohort convenes this Thursday November 4 to talk about that most elusive of topics - Gender.
What does it mean to created male and female in the image of God? What makes woman-ness and man-ness? Is it more than anatomy? Does it matter?

Dixon will kick-off the conversation with a reading from his forthcoming book about this fascinating topic.

We'll see you in the pool room at the Flying Saucer, 11:30 on the 4th.
Call in your lunch orders by11:00 if you get the chance.
Peace,
D


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Dixon Kinser
Nashville Cohort
dixonkinser@me.com
615.496.2008

Tuesday, October 04, 2011

You're a Wonder - Nashville Cohort!


Greetings all,

The Nashville Cohort officially convene this Thursday October 6 with a conversation about what we are wondering.
What frustrates you about faith? What are the leading questions you are wrestling through? What epiphanies have you recently experienced?
Bring these to share this Thursday for our round table about life, faith and the kingdom of God,

We'll see you in the pool room at the Flying Saucer, 11:30 on the 6th.
Call in your lunch orders by11:00 if you get the chance.
Peace,
D