September 18, 7:30 pm

Spiritual Resilience and the Vision of Teilhard de Chardin

We’ll explore the life and teachings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin with Frank and Mary Frost, producers of the film Teilhard: Visionary Scientist. Teilhard was both a scientist and a Jesuit priest, loyal to his faith but torn between his vision of the unfolding of the Infinite in the worlds of time and space and a church that could not accept evolution. The evening will include excerpts from the film, which you can watch at PBS.org or on the PBS app.

 

September 21, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

Awakening to God’s Presence in our Lives: An Introduction to Centering Prayer

There is, in all of us, an inherent desire to know God, to know ourselves, and to know why we are here. Many find the ancient Christian practice of centering prayer to be of great help as we seek to open ourselves to the Holy Spirit’s transformative action in our minds and hearts. 

This free, ecumenical workshop, led by Seminarian Daniel Collier, will be followed by four Tuesday evening sessions (Sept 24, Oct 1, 8, & 15 at 7:00 pm) that provide continued training. Please email Daniel at dcollier@vts.edu to register.

 

October 26, 7:00 pm

Carrie Newcomer in Concert

FocusMusic and The World Folk Music Association present Carrie Newcomer with pianist Gary Walters. Newcomer is a songwriter, recording artist, performer and educator. She has been described as a "prairie mystic" by the Boston Globe and one who "asks all the right questions" by Rolling Stone Magazine. Carrie has 19 nationally released albums on Available Light & Concord/Rounder Records including Until Now, The Point of Arrival and The Beautiful Not Yet. Tickets are available here.

 

October 27, 6:30 pm

Film viewing and Potluck Supper

Continuing the theme of spiritual resilience and the vision of Teilhard, we’ll share a meal and view the documentary film Teilhard: Visionary Scientist.

 

November 10, 4:00 pm

Spiritual Resilience - Tea and Discussion

 

Early 2025 – Dates TBD

• Teilhard de Chardin’s “Mass on the World” at St. Aidan’s 5:30 pm Celtic service

• The Mystics Series Continues – St. John of the Cross with LJ Milone