Lenten forum

At 10:15am in the Murphey Gallery on each Sunday during Lent, different presentations are offered on encountering Christ in the Holy Land. Presenters include Saint Philip’s Rector, Fr Robert Hendrickson; parochial vicar, Fr Peter Helman; former Rector, Fr John Kitagawa; retreat leader and parishioner, Shirin McArthur; and, scholar and art historian, Kevin Justus.

The presentation this Sunday, March 20, will be led by Shirin McArthur.

Meeting Jesus in these troubling times feels more needed than ever. Journeying to the center of our faith, making our way in community, and gathering after so much time apart because of the pandemic will be themes touched on in this Sunday forum series.

As Lent begins, we make our way toward Jerusalem. Lent is the journey to the cross and to the glory of Easter day. The Holy Land is the place where this all unfolded. A pilgrimage is not about studying what once was. A pilgrimage is about rediscovering what still is: the living Christ in prayers, people, and places.

The presenters will also discuss plans for the upcoming pilgrimages. Given a range of factors, the trips originally planned for June this year need to be rescheduled; dates this fall are being considered.

These forums will offer an opportunity to learn more, prayerfully consider this opportunity, and hear a bit about how the Holy Land continues to shape the faith and imagination of pilgrims worldwide as it has for two millennia.