{"id":345976,"date":"2026-05-11T11:04:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T09:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casevaldesi.it\/2026\/05\/11\/reflecting-on-the-parables-day-by-day\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T11:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T09:26:11","slug":"reflecting-on-the-parables-day-by-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casevaldesi.it\/en\/2026\/05\/11\/reflecting-on-the-parables-day-by-day\/","title":{"rendered":"“Reflecting on the Parables Day by Day”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
An enriching and exploratory experience open to everyone, featuring discussions, readings, screenings, and presentations\u2014not to mention social gatherings, walks along the waterfront, and excursions to explore western Liguria.<\/p>\n\n
From September 15 to 21, the Bible study seminar led by Pastor Giuseppe Platone<\/strong> returns to the Casa Valdese in Vallecrosia<\/strong>; this year\u2019s theme is \u201cReflecting on the Parables Day by Day\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
The focus of the discussion will be the parables: what was Jesus hoping to achieve with these unique stories? After two thousand years of interpretation, this event aims to enrich the debate. <\/p>\n\n
The program<\/h2>\n\n
Every morning, there will be an in-depth discussion on the year\u2019s biblical theme (9:30\u201310:30 a.m.). In the afternoon, there will be time for activities to be decided together with the participants (5:30\u20137:00 p.m.), which may vary depending on the weather, and in the evening, there will be book presentations and group film viewings (8:45 p.m.). <\/p>\n\n
Throughout the day, there will be plenty of opportunities to meet up, chat, and take walks in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n
The program in detail<\/strong>Tuesday 15<\/strong>: Arrival in Vallecrosia in time for dinner, followed by presentations and program sharingWednesday 16<\/strong>: morning <\/em>“The Parables of Jesus”; afternoon <\/em>presentation of a recent book; movie night <\/em>Thursday 17<\/strong>: morning <\/em>“The Parables of Jesus”; afternoon <\/em>“\u2018The ‘Eight per Thousand\u2019 Tax turns 30, how has it changed our church?” with Pastor Jonathan Terino; movie night <\/em>Friday 18<\/strong>: morning <\/em>“The Parables of Jesus”; afternoon <\/em>program to be determined; evening <\/em>movieSaturday 19<\/strong>: morning <\/em>trip to inland Liguria with packed lunch and return for dinner; evening <\/em>freeSunday 20<\/strong>: morning <\/em>worship with the local community at the Bordighera temple (10:30 a.m.) followed by a gathering at the Casa Valdese; evening <\/em>evaluations, proposals and future plansMonday 21<\/strong>: morning <\/em>short worship and departure after breakfast<\/p>\n\n
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