Spiritual Programs

These events are free and open to the public. To reserve your seat please call Vanessa Perry at (804) 200-1502.

 

 

 

CHAPLAIN’S LECTURE SERIES

 

Professor Dr. Jack Kingsbury

Stories in Matthew that Puzzle Interpreters

 

TUE. SEP. 7       On the Origin of Jesus

TUE. SEP. 14     On Being a Disciple of Jesus

TUE. SEP. 21     On Understanding the Death of Jesus

7:30 p.m., COMMONS

 

Jack Dean Kingsbury is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. He currently is working on a book on the figure of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark.

 

 

 

SEMINARY MONDAYS

 

Wilda Ferguson

Dreams: God’s Forgotten Language

 

MON. SEP. 6, 13, 20 & 27        

10:30 a.m., MONTAGUE CHAPEL

 

Dreams are an integral part of scripture. Come explore how dreams were viewed in biblical times and how they are viewed today. Wilda Ferguson is completing a two-year program on dream group leadership at the Haden Institute, North Carolina. She is also director of music and organist at Lebanon United Methodist Church.

 

 

 

The Rev. Dr. Phyllis Rodgerson Pleasants

Role Models for All Christians: Women Leaders in the Pre-Reformation Churches

 

MON. OCT.  4     Macrina of Cappadocia

MON. OCT. 11    Olympias of Constantinople

MON. OCT. 18    Hildegard of Bingen

MON. OCT. 25    Catherine of Siena

10:30 a.m., MONTAGUE CHAPEL

 

Women were visible leaders in the ancient churches. Their contributions to the Christian tradition made them role models for Christians today. Dr. Rodgerson Pleasants serves as John F. Loftis Professor of Church History at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond.

 

 

 

Cantor Fran Goldman

The Psalms: The Jewish Tradition

 

MON. NOV. 8, 15 & 22

10:30 a.m., MONTAGUE CHAPEL

 

Cantor Goldman will introduce the biblical origins of the Psalms (Songs) of David and their meaning and importance in the liturgy of the synagogue and use in Jewish traditions. Fran Goldman is Cantor Emerita at Congregation Beth Ahabah in Richmond. She earned degrees in Music and Speech/Theater from the University of Cincinnati. She has served as President of the Richmond Chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews and currently is chaplain intern at Westminster Canterbury Richmond.

 

 

                                  

Glen McCune

Glad Tidings! The Songs And Traditions
We Use To Celebrate Christmas

 

MON. DEC. 6, 13 & 20

10:30 a.m., MONTAGUE CHAPEL

 

Come explore the origin and practice of Advent and Christmas traditions from the Middle Ages through today. Discover how a song nearly ended World War I, hear stories and sing songs as we enjoy holiday cheer! Glen McCune is Artistic Director for One Voice Chorus and Minister of Music at Chamberlayne Baptist Church.

 

 

 

 

DAVID F. PETERS LECTURE

 

Bishop William H. Willimon

Growing Old Like a Christian:  Reflections on the Experience
of Aging from a Christian Perspective

 

MON. OCT. 4

7:30 p.m., SARA BELLE NOVEMBER THEATER

 

The Reverend Doctor William H. Willimon recently was named by Preaching Magazine to be one of the top 25 most influential preachers of the last 25 years. He currently serves as Bishop of North Alabama. For twenty years, he was Dean of the Chapel and Professor of Christian Ministry at Duke University.

 

 

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