Lenten Bible "Detox"
All are welcome on this journey to reclaim some neglected spaces in the Christian scripture.

The Lenten Bible Detox Series continues in 2022 for the second year. We meet each Tuesday during Lent at at 4:30 Pacific Time / 7:30 Eastern Time via Zoom.
Do you have unresolved pain, anger, shame or even just plain confusion with regards to some parts of the Bible? For those who are deeply committed to building up the beloved community of justice and peace, it is often especially hard to reconcile the way that some parts of the scripture have been used to propagate human systems of oppression, war and cruelty. Often we just turn our minds away from these scriptures, creating a little compartment in which the discomfort can be tucked away. This Lent, CLBSJ invites you to turn back to these troublesome texts. In conversation with scholars and activists, we will delve into a series of Scriptures that have been weaponized against justice, healing and peace.
Each session will open with a grounding practice led by Sister Sharifa Vernice Meytung, and will include time for open discussion. People of all faiths and walks of life are welcome!
Click on the links below to view speaker and scripture details, and to access links to register.
Upcoming Events
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Study of Mark 14:1-11 led by Brigitte Kahl
February 18, 2021
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Study of Deuteronomy 15 led by Norman Gottwald
February 25, 2021
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Study of Exodus 20:1-17 led by Rick Ufford-Chase
March 04, 2021
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Study of John 3:14-21 led by Sharifa Vernice Meytung
March 11, 2021
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Study of Mark 12:13-17 led by Dong Hyeon Jeong
March 18, 2021
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Study of Esther 1-2, led by Ericka Shawndricka Dunbar
March 25, 2021
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Study of Philippians 2:5-11, led by Crystal Hall
April 01, 2021
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Invitation to Debrief and Vision
April 15, 2021
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Study of 1 Timothy 2:8-15 led by Crystal Hall and Carolyn Grice
March 08, 2022
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Study of Galatians 4 led by Luis Menéndez-Antuña and Woullard Lett
March 15, 2022
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Study of Matthew 28:16-20 led by Chris Hoklotubbe and Kimberlee Medicine Horn
March 22, 2022
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Study of Jeremiah 1:4-19 led by Rebecca Todd Peters and Kenyetta Chinwe
March 29, 2022
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Study of Mark 15:1-15 led by Tom Boomershine with Joyce Bressler, respondent
April 05, 2022
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Study of Mark 7:24-30 led by Mitzi J. Smith and Roslyn Bouier
April 12, 2022
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Past Events
Study of Philippians 2:5-11, led by Crystal Hall
April 01, 2021
Study of Esther 1-2, led by Ericka Shawndricka Dunbar
March 25, 2021
Study of Mark 12:13-17 led by Dong Hyeon Jeong
March 18, 2021
Study of John 3:14-21 led by Sharifa Vernice Meytung
March 11, 2021
Study of Exodus 20:1-17 led by Rick Ufford-Chase
March 04, 2021
Study of Deuteronomy 15 led by Norman Gottwald
February 25, 2021
Study of Mark 14:1-11 led by Brigitte Kahl
February 18, 2021