Where Grace Church
When August 9, 2025; 9 AM—3 PM
Cost $10/$20/$30, includes lunch
Contact Rev. Dr. Stuart Higginbotham
Register below by Sunday, August 3
Have you ever wondered why our Sunday lectionary readings omit certain biblical passages, stories that are disturbingly violent or which raise more questions about the nature of God than they answer? What about in our own lives, which also include selected stories, constantly rehearsing key words and ideas that present a certain “edited” picture of who we are and why we do the things we do?
A verse from one of the proverbs describes the duties of a wise king, including maintaining a temperate disposition, in order to be present to those persons in the kingdom whose voices have been silenced and their needs ignored. In the same manner, our well-tempered self awareness can help us be mindful of all the persons in our own “kingdoms” whose presence and voices have been ignored, leaving us the worse for it.
Spend some time exploring the spiritual practice of giving voice to the silenced or hidden parts of your own story. This therapeutic practice can bring healing not only for us, but for our ancestors, and the blessing of a healthier legacy for our descendants.
Register below by Sunday, August 3!
We are grateful to welcome the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Park back to Grace to lead the School for Prayer and Spiritual Practice’s inaugural Park Lecture!
Since retiring to Black Mountain, North Carolina, Cynthia has continued to discover the amazing healing power of Story; truly, the shortest distance between two people is their story.
Grace Church instituted the Park Lecture as a space to honor the work and presence of Cynthia Park and Jack Park during their decade at our parish. To give thanks for them, this annual lecture will invite a speaker to lead a retreat and conversation space that intentionally explores the power of story, the Biblical narrative, and our practice of faith. It is a wonderful way to honor Cynthia and Jack’s presence and their deep concern for well-being and spiritual growth.
The lecture will be a key component of the ongoing work of The School for Prayer and Spiritual Practice at Grace as we continue to develop a wide spectrum of opportunities for the parish and community that nurtures our practice of faith.