Fall 2009 Lectures
Who Do You Say That I Am?
Tuesday evenings from October 13 - December 8, 2009, from 7:30 - 9 pm in the Barn.
The Pendle Hill Bookstore will be open before the lectures. For dinner or room reservations, call 610-566-4507.
Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” Friends from different branches of Quakerism speak to us about who Jesus is for them, emphasizing personal experience, and how this understanding affects the way they lives their lives. Lectures will be followed by questions and answers as well as responses from the audience.
The series supplements a term-long course of the same title, taught by Cadbury scholar Mary Lord.
Rebecca Mays and Marcia Prager Tuesday, 13 October 2009
A Jewish-Quaker Dialogue about Jesus
Rabbi Marcia Prager and Rebecca Mays have engaged in an unfolding and inspiring “interfaith dialogue” for over fifteen years. They have taught courses, retreats, and workshops together, at Pendle Hill and elsewhere.
Trish Magyari Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Knock and It Shall Be Opened
Trish Magyari has studied Eastern and Western forms of contemplative practice for over 30 years. In 1994 she unexpectedly encountered Christ during a Buddhist meditation workshop, and shortly afterwards became a convinced Friend.
Trayce Peterson Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Jesus, My Ethical Teacher and Friend
Trayce Peterson is Director of Multicultural Affairs at Earlham College. She previously served as the Director of the Newlin Center for Quaker Thought and Practice and Director of Campus Ministries at Earlham.
Pastors Nolberto Guerria-Chacon and Delmy Mancia Tuesday, 03 November 2009
The Presence of the Living Christ
Delmy Mancia and Nolberto Guerria-Chacón are leaders of Evangelical Friends Churches in Philadelphia, affiliated with the Eastern Region of Evangelical Friends International.
Ben Pink Dandelion Tuesday, 10 November 2009
The Inward Supper
Ben Pink Dandelion was brought up in a strict atheist household and sent to a Quaker school as a defense against religious instruction. Later peace activism brought him to Friends.
Betsy Blake Tuesday, 17 November 2009
He Lives!
At the age of 5, Betsy had a vision of the Living Christ in an evening worship at a meetinghouse in central Indiana. Years later, she made a commitment to that Living Christ who has held, comforted, and challenged her in the many years since. Through highest highs and lowest lows, Jesus has been her rock.
Lloyd Lee Wilson Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Who Do You Say I Am?
Lloyd Lee Wilson is a recorded minister of the gospel in Rich Square Monthly Meeting, North Carolina Yearly Meeting (Conservative). His message is that "Christ has come to teach His people Himself."
Christopher Sammond Tuesday, 01 December 2009
Fire in the Storm: Jesus as Lover, Healer, and Persistent Invitation
After much seeking, including years as a practicing Zen Buddhist, Christopher Sammond came to Friends as a Christophobic “Universalist.” A series of encounters with Jesus over many years have gradually made him a Christ–centered Friend.
Read more: Fire in the Storm: Jesus as Lover, Healer, and Persistent Invitation
Colin Saxton Tuesday, 08 December 2009
"Thou art the Christ!"
Almost 30 years ago, Colin's life was nearly turned upside down by the Living Christ. Since that time, Colin has tried to be both an intentional student and follower of Jesus and be open to that real Life and Power that continues to turn us on our heads…when we will not resist it.