One Life: What's it all about?
The Christianity Explored course gives you time and space to think through who Jesus is and why it matters. So join us for the 7-week course as we explore Christianity and think through what life's all about in your own way.
Who attends?
A huge variety of people, with different experiences and backgrounds, and different views and beliefs, come on the Christianity Explored course. CE is primarily for anyone who wants to investigate Christianity informally with a group of other people. Whether you have previous experience of Church, Christians and the Bible, or none at all, this course is for you. Everyone is welcome.
What should I expect each week?
You won't be asked to pray, sing or read aloud, and you can ask any questions you like. Or, if you prefer, you can just come along and listen. Each week on the course, you watch a DVD or listen to a short talk. We'll explore three questions together:
- Who is Jesus?
- Why did Jesus come?
- What does it mean for us?
Tell me about the book of Mark
The book of Mark is 16 chapters long, and most people take around an hour to read it; though of course (as with all books) you can read it in chunks.
Mark wrote his Gospel probably around the mid sixties AD—about 30 years after the events he’s describing. It’s clear from the details he includes that his writing is based on eyewitness accounts. According to the earliest sources, Mark was writing down the eyewitness account of Peter, Jesus’ closest friend.
Mark’s Gospel splits roughly into two halves, and answers three important questions:
- Chapters 1-8: “Who is Jesus?”
- Chapters 9-16: “Why did Jesus come? How should we respond?”
As you read through, it’s worth asking yourself how what you've just read answers one of those questions.
Can I join the next class?
Join us in Clarendon every Tuesday at 7pm (October 4 to November 15), as we explore: "One life: What's it all about?" Dinner will be provided.
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church Office
(To gain entrance into the building, press the buzzer that's labeled "Emmanuel")
1408 N Fillmore St., Suite 16
Arlington, VA 22201
703-525-5605
Map | Parking / Metro | Directions
Parking info:
- Street parking (Monday - Saturday: metered parking from 8:00am - 6:00pm / Sundays and holidays: free)
- There is a parking lot behind the church office where you can park for $5, but only in the evening and on weekends. If a parking attendant isn’t available, please park elsewhere or you risk having your car towed.
- A parking garage is located on N. Fillmore between Wilson and Clarendon Blvd.
- An underground parking garage is located on N. Highland Street. If coming from the office, turn right on Highland and the entrance is immediately on your right.
- Residential street parking may be available depending on the time of day
- The office is metro accessible via the orange line to the Clarendon metro station.
Is the course offered in other Arlington locations?
Yes! Find more course locations.
What do others think about the course?
Listen to a few stories.
Invite your friends!
It's always more fun to do something with others. So, please invite a friend to join you for the One Life course.
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Arlington County Fair Follow Up
Congratulations! If the back of your photo has one of the below numbers, then you have won a free 16x20* poster print of your choice.
- 188
- 239
- 294
- 364
- 404
- 477
- 527
- 577
- 654
- 711
Send us an email at OneLifeWinner@emmanuelarlington.org, and we'll send you an access code to a webpage where you can select your favorite.
Even if your number was not listed, we'd love to meet you. Join us for our open discussion group, One Life, this fall October 4 to November 15 on Tuesdays, or on Sunday mornings for church. Directions and more information are available below.
*Size may be restricted by the resolution of the photo.
