This Sunday a new Adult Study will gather to discuss the Federal Budget (6:30pm). The tag-line for the Study is "What Would Jesus Cut?" I've spoken to several congregation members about this study and it seems to be creating quite a 'buzz!' Perhaps this is because it asks a question that is current and relevant to our society!

Too often churches are relegated to the background when it comes to current, relevant topics. This is partly because the culture doesn't want to hear what the church has to say. However, it is also partly because the churches (especially the main-line churches) largely remain silent.

What wisdom do we have to share with our larger society? What perspectives can we bring from our faith that would benefit the world?

I suspect that we won't end our four week study with a definitive answer of what Jesus would cut. I know, though, that we will have lively, thought-provoking, interesting conversation. I'm sure we will come from the experience stretched in some ways and, hopefully, with a better idea of how our faith can guide our public and political life.