The Dark Night of the Soul: A Lenten Series on the Theology of Depression

March 1st – March 22nd
9:30 am – 10:15am
Parish Hall

Depression is something that touches all of us. We all experience sadness and melancholy that sometimes seems to enshroud us for days and weeks, and in the worst cases much longer. These dark nights have been experienced and written about by Christian mystics and theologians over the centuries and are today better understood in modern science, medicine, and therapy. In the penitential seasons of Lent, with Mother Nancy Farley as our guide, we will spend four weeks discussing depression and the dark night of the soul, struggling to chart a holistic approach, body, mind, and spirit, to these experiences in our lives. Dr. Gus Bynum will be here to give us a medical perspective, Counselor Lisa Tolliver, will talk about therapy and treatments, and Mother Nancy and Father Donavan will give us the perspective of scripture and Christian faith. Don't miss this important Lenten Series at St. Peter's.

The Way of the Cross: The Fourteen Stations in History, Theology and Practice

March 29th – April 5th
9:30 am – 10:15am
Parish Hall

For the final Sunday in Lent and Palm Sunday, we will walk the Way of the Cross and explore with sight and sound the long history of Holy Week pilgrims following the Via Dolorosa, Latin for The Way of Grief, first in Jerusalem and later in churches and communities around the world. We'll spend time with each of the Fourteen Stations, get a primer on using two-dimensional icons in prayer and meditation and finally visit the church to take a closer look at the Fourteen Stations we have at St. Peter's.

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