The Meaning of Mary Magdalene:
Discovering the Woman at the Heart of Christianity (Part 1)
with Rev. Rachel Sciretti
The Great Room of The Anchor House | No Cost, Registration Required
Who is this woman at the heart of Christianity?
Required Reading:
The Meaning of Mary Magdalene by Cynthia Bourgeault
Participants should secure their own copy of the book wherever books are sold.
What to Expect:
The format of the class is lecture and discussion based on the text, scripture, and other sources. There will be weekly reading assignments (about 15 pages a week). We will explore questions for personal reflection, inspired by the wisdom and tradition of Mary Magdalene. We will only cover part one of the book in this course – Mary Magdalene as Apostle.
You might be interested in this course if you: are curious about Mary Magdalene and willing to engage complex thought; have a desire to learn to love at a depth like never before; and are willing to engage in the spiritual practices of prayer, inquiry, non-judgmental observation, and courageous acts of love.
The Meaning of Mary Magdalene Course Schedule
Meet Rachel Sciretti
REV. RACHEL SCIRETTI has long been intrigued by Mary Magdalene. As a young girl, she sensed a divine call to ministry in the church. Then and there she made the decision to serve in whatever capacity she was able. Her devotion to Christ, the study of Scripture, and service to God’s people became the strength and joy of her life through a difficult childhood and adolescence. As a young adult, Rachel moved into churches where her gifts would be fully affirmed and not limited simply because of her gender. Rachel holds a B.S.E. from East Texas Baptist University, a M.Div. from Truett Theological Seminary, and a Certificate in Christian Education from Campbell Divinity School. She was ordained in 2005 and has served churches in Texas and Virginia in roles as Minister to Children, Youth and Associate Pastor. She is currently living out her call as Associate Pastor at The Center for Christian Spirituality at Chapelwood UMC and is inspired by Mary Magdalene’s courage, devotion, and spiritual authority.