Historical November 1985 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Grace United Methodist Church, has announced that the honored guest lecturer for the 5th anniversary Hager Endowed Lecture Series, November 17-18 will be Dr. Walter Brueggemann of Eden Seminary.
This distinguished lectureship honors the long ministry of Wesley and Charlotte Hager at the church. Former lecturers include Dr. Ernest Campbell, Dr. Peggy Way, Ambassador Moorehead Kennedy, and Dr. Huston Smith.
For this, his last formal address before leaving St. Louis for a new academic appointment, Dr. Brueggemann has chosen the theme “When Faith Permits Sight.” At 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17, he will preach at Grace United Methodist Church at Skinker and Waterman on “EyeExercises for the Kingdom.” At 3 p.m. he will lecture on “The High Price of Newness.” Dr. James Laue, professor of sociology at UMSL will moderate a question and discussion session.
The St. Louis community is invited to attend either or both sessions and to join members of the Grace Church family in a harvest potluck following the morning worship service.
Please call the church office at 863-1992 for more information.
A conversation with Dr. Brueggemann on shifts in Old Testament scholarship will follow a continental breakfast at the church on Monday, Nov. 18 at 8 a.m.
This session is open to both clergy and lay persons.
For reservations call 863-1992. Dr. Brueggemann holds advanced degrees from Eden Seminary, Union Seminary in New York, and St. Louis University.
He lectures across the country and is the author of many articles and books, including Genesis, The Prophetic Imagination, and The Message of Psalms.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November 1985.
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