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Current Lectures

Our Summer Term Lectures begin on May 30. See below for the full schedule.

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7:30pm Tea & Coffee | 8:00pm Lecture

Join us for our summer lecture series in-person or on Zoom. If you are attending in person, please come to the Manor House at 7:30pm for coffee and dessert. Otherwise, click the link below to join us on Zoom (password is 'Lecture').

30 May

The Theology & Philosophy of Ageing

Dr. Charles Taliaferro, Professor St Olaf College & Author 

How should we think of ageing? Is it the same as getting older? Is ageing or getting older good? Is being young and youthful the same thing?  Does Christianity offer insights about ageing that are different from our secular culture? 

6 June

George MacDonald and Reformed Influences on His Life

Joyce McPherson, Covenant College, Professor of English 

 Joyce will incorporate her research on MacDonald's love for Pilgrim's Progress as well as the influence of Thomas Chalmers's sermons.

13 June

What on Earth is Heaven? Ecological Implications of the New Creation

Jim Paul, L’Abri Worker 

20 June

Tacit Knowledge in Crisis: Michael Polanyi’s Vision for Restoring Truth in a Fragmented World

Krisztina Mair, Lecturer in Philosophy, Ethics, and Apologetics, Oak Hill College

We will explore how Polanyi’s concept of tacit knowledge offers a path forward in an era of uncertainty and ideological division. As truth becomes increasingly contested, Polanyi’s insights remind us that knowledge is not merely objective data but a lived, embodied reality shaped by tradition, trust, and personal commitment. We will examine how reclaiming tacit knowledge can help restore coherence in public discourse and navigate the complex challenges of our fragmented world. What is at stake is not only truth, but justice and liberty. 

27 June

Why Does Nature Matter? Why Belief Counts for Tree Frogs

Peter Harris, A Roche 

4 July

The Paradox of Limitations

Lacey Shelton, L’Abri Worker 

To be human is to be limited. Many of the most triumphant moments of history have occurred, however, when mankind has found a way to exceed beyond these limitations and grasp that which seemed impossible. Yet in our day-to-day lives, we all experience the angst derived from expecting to live beyond our limits and many have found relief in accepting these limitations as God’s plan for humanity. Still, the Christian faith encourages supernatural living, and seemingly-impossible sacrifice. So what can we do? How do we humbly accept our limitations and also exercise our call to glorify God with our gifting and achievements? Should we embrace the sacrifice of living beyond our limits? 

11 July

The Second Sexual Revolution: Disintegration

Phillip Johnston, Hope Church Greatham 

The Western world has been shaped by two sexual revolutions. In a previous lecture, we saw how early Christianity ushered in the first revolution with a cosmic sexual code that overturned the oppressive sexual code of the ancient world. In this lecture, we'll explore how the sexual revolution of the twentieth century overturned the Christian code, resulting not in liberation but in disintegration of intimacy, trust and of our very humanity. 

18 July

The Story of Scripture: Seeing the Bible as One Unfolding Story of Redemption

Anna Ochoa, MA Biblical & Theological Studies 

The entire Bible, both Old and New Testament, can be seen as one unfolding narrative of redemption told by One Author. However, the Bible can often be mystifying in its various genres and ancient context—in other words, very much not like a story when one tries to read it through! This lecture traces the speaker’s journey through seminary and learning to track with, treasure, and translate for today the story Scripture tells. 

25 July

Title - TBA

Andrew Peterson, Author and Song-writer 

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