Upcoming eventsCelebrating the music of Charles Tindley - Tuesday, February 13
We have an extra-inspiring worship service planned for Tuesday, February 13. For this service, Wesley faculty members Dr. Bobby McLain and Dr. Eileen Guenther will lead a service of Charles Tindley spirituals. Tindley is one of the founding fathers of American gospel music. We warmly invite you to attend and worship with us in Oxnam Memorial Chapel on February 13 at 11 a.m. ______________________________Community Builder Breakfast Presentation - Wednesday, February 21
In this month's Community Builder presentation on Wednesday, February 21, from 7:30 - 9 a.m., Dr. Diedra Kriewald, professor of teaching and formation, will lead a special Ash Wednesday worship service. To RSVP, call (202) 885-8636 or email jrutledge@wesleyseminary.edu. ______________________________The Connection between the Bible and the Media, Human Rights and Family - Monday, February 26, and Tuesday, February 27
CEUs are available for this event. The Society of Biblical Literature and Wesley are hosting a two-day event addressing the resources the Bible brings to pressing public issues. The $50 fee includes lunch and complimentary Society of Biblical Literature membership. Get a CEU certificate for an additional $10. Register online today. For more information, contact Eleanor Gease in the dean's office. - Panel for Monday, February 26
Reception from 7 - 7:30 p.m. and public panel from 7:30 - 9 p.m.
How scripture was used by political figures in the 2006 elections. In addition to a theological assessment of this phenomenon, this panel will offer alternative views of how scripture might be appropriately used in political discourse. Panelists:
~ Dr. Bruce C. Birch, Wesley's dean
~ Dr. Mike McCurry, partner, Public Strategies Washington
~ Dr. Shaun Casey, professor of Christian ethics, Wesley - Workshops for Tuesday, February 27, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
~ The Gospels and Media led by Dr. Elizabeth Struthers Malbon, professor of religious studies, Virginia Tech
~The Bible and Human Rights led by Dr. Beverly Mitchell, professor of historical theology, Wesley
~ The Bible and "Family Values" led by Dr. Julia M. O'Brien, professor of Old Testament, Lancaster Theological Seminary ______________________________In-Depth Look at Experiencing Worship - Thursday, March 8
Dr. Donald Saliers of the Candler School of Theology lead two sessions as part of Wesley's annual spring faculty lecture, with a Dean's Forum and dinner at 5 p.m. in Elderdice Hall. - "What Languages Shall We Borrow?" at 2 p.m. The non-verbal languages of worship are given focus and point by texts that know the ways of metaphor, parable, story and song. This lecture explores the relationships between non-verbal and verbal dimensions in Eucharist and healing services. -"Proclamation and Prayer through the Arts" at 7 p.m. This lecture explores the ways in which human senses are related to the formation and expression of the deep affections: awe, wonder, gratitude, lament, sorrow, hope and compassion. Specific pastoral and liturgical strategies will be proposed. For more information about these spring faculty lecture sessions, call (202) 885-8630. To RSVP for the dinner Dean's Forum, contact Eleanor Gease. ______________________________Exploring Worship that Reaches Congregations - Friday, March 9
CEUs are available for this event. Register today to attend Gathering of the Gifted: Book, Font, Table and Song on Friday, March 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dr. Donald Saliers of the Candler School of Theology and Wesley alumni Kari and Alan Jones of Connection Community Church will lead this workshop that explores the nature of attendees gifts and the pastoral work needed for planning and leading worship that reaches today's congregations. This event is free, but reservations are required. For more information, contact Sara Sheppard at (202) 885-8688. |
