Fall semester Spiritual Life Week will feature Ted Swartz on Oct. 27-31, 2008.
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"Faithful Followers"
Spiritual Life Week
February 12-15, 2008
Tuesday: February 12
This I Believe
- 8:30 p.m.: This I Believe Coffeehouse (Common Grounds Coffeehouse)
Spiritual Life Week is opened with students sharing reflections on "This I Believe." Music and refreshments fill out the evening. Find out more.
Wednesday: February 13
Read more about Al Staggs' involvement with Spiritual Life Week.
- 10:00-10:30 a.m.: Stories of the Faithful - Al Staggs (Lehman Auditorium)
Al Staggs introduces himself with comedic impersonations and introduces three Christian faithful followers: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Oscar Romero and Clarence Jordan. Read more about Al Stagg's involvement in Spiritual Life Week. You'll also find more information about Al Staggs and his programs on his web site.
- 10:40-11:30 a.m.: Theater & Faith Class meets with Al Staggs (Common Grounds Coffeehouse)
Heidi Winters Vogel leads a discussion with Al Staggs on Christian faith and theater. Class is open to all students.
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lunch with Al Staggs (Common Grounds Coffeehouse)
Bring your own lunch, or buy it in Common Grounds, and "hang out with Al Staggs."
- 7:00-8:30 p.m.: A View from the Underside: The Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Martin Chapel)
Al Staggs performs A View from the Underside: The Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer followed by a discussion with EMS professor Mark Thiessen Nation.
- 9:00-10:00 p.m.: Discussion on Pacifism (Common Grounds Coffeehouse)
Participate in a discussion on pacifism. Snacks provided.
Thursday, February 14
A Martyr's Homily
- 9:30-10:30 a.m.: Clarence Jordan and the God Movement (Martin Chapel)
Al Staggs performs Clarence Jordan and the God Movement.
- Noon-1 p.m.: Al Staggs recites the Sermon on the Mount (West Dining Room)
The greatest sermon ever delivered is presented in a conversational, understated manner as though the words are being spoken for the first time. Discussion will follow. (space is limited)
- 7:00-8:30 p.m.: Oscar Romero: A Martyr's Homily (Martin Chapel)
Al Staggs performs Oscar Romero: A Martyr's Homily followed by a discussion with Carmen Horst.
Friday, February 15
"God's Call on my Life"
- 10:00-10:30 a.m.: "God's Call on my Life" - Dennis Lamoureux (Lehman Auditorium)
Chapel with Dennis Lamoureux, philospher from the University of Alberta, speaks on "God's Call on My Life."
Spiritual Life Week facilitates an engaging and deepening faith in Jesus Christ.
All programs are open to the public.Donations will be accepted at the Wednesday and Thursday evening performances by Al Staggs.
