Lenten Teaching Series: Let Us Pray

Let Us Pray
Lenten Dinner and Teaching Series
Wednesdays, February 25 –  March 25
6:30 – 8 pm in the Hall Life Center

Join our guest speakers to hear about a wide range of topics related to our Lenten theme of prayer. Topics range from African American poetry to an exploration of The Lord's Prayer, Medieval Prayer, and more.

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Speaker Schedule:

February 25: The Rev. Claude Atcho
A Bright Sadness: Learning Lament and Prayer from African American Poetry
Meal: Spaghetti with meat sauce, mixed greens salad with dressing, hot rolls and butter

March 4: The Rev. Dr. Paul Sloane 
Hallowed be thy Name: The Lord’s Prayer and Divine Promises
Meal: Baked potato bar, mixed greens salad with dressing

March 11: Dr. Grace Hamman
Praying with Medieval Friends
Meal: Tortilla Soup with chicken, chips and salsa, mixed greens salad with dressing

March 18: The Rev. Dr. Tim Jones
More Than Just Liked, but Beloved: Lent for the Broken and the Hopeful 
Meal: Meatloaf with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, mixed greens salad with dressing

March 25: Dr. Kristen Johnson
Prayer as Answering God: Receiving and Practicing the Gift of Prayer
Meal: Chicken fried chicken with gravy, new potatoes, seasoned mixed vegetables, mixed greens salad with dressing 

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Lenten Teaching Series: Let Us Pray

Weekly Schedule:

6:30-7:00 pm: Dinner
7:00-7:05 pm: Welcome and prayer 
7:05-7:50 pm: Lecture
7:50-8:00 pm: Discussion and concluding remarks

Childcare is available by emailing childcare@sjd.org.