Lecture Series
Fall 2023
Church of the Savior is pleased to be hosting two educational events to continue our discussion of the Bible and homosexuality. Each event will feature a guest who will present their views on the topic and a second guest who will offer a response. There will also be opportunity for questions from the audience.
The events are part of a larger process of discernment our church started after Synod 2022. (You can read more here.) Although the events are designed for members of Church of the Savior, we invite and would welcome any members of the community to join us.
Dr. Christiana de Groot with Dr. Benj Petroelje
Friday, October 13, 7 - 9:00pm
Open to the public: free admission; general seating
On Friday, October 13, 7pm, Dr. Christiana de Groot will present an “affirming” approach to LGBTQ inclusion in the church (Side A), making a biblical case for supporting marriage equality. Dr. Benj Petroelje will give a response to the presentation from a “traditional” perspective.
Dr. Christiana de Groot received her Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame, and is Professor Emerita of Religion at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dr. Benj Petroelje received his Ph.D. in New Testament from the University of Edinburgh, and is the pastor of Fourteenth Street Christian Reformed Church in Holland, Michigan.
Dr. Jeffrey Weima with Dr. Warren Campbell
Saturday, November 4, 7 - 9:00pm
Open to the public: free admission; general seating
On Saturday, November 4, 7pm, Dr. Jeffrey Weima will present the “traditional” approach to LGBTQ inclusion in the church (Side B), making the case that the Bible does not support same-sex relationships. Dr. Warren Campbell will give a response to the presentation from an “affirming” perspective.
Dr. Jeffrey Weima received his Ph.D. in New Testament from the University of Toronto, and is Professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dr. Warren Campbell received his Ph.D. in New Testament from the University of Notre Dame, and is Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
At Church of the Savior, we value sincere discussions on topics without easy answers. We recognize people may hold different perspectives and still remain faithful to God's word. As such, Church of the Savior may not agree with or endorse all the views expressed by the speakers, but we value their knowledge, experience, and willingness to engage difficult topics.