St. Thomas, Whitemarsh

Center for the Spiritual Journey

The Center for Spiritual Inquiry at St. Thomas’ Church, Whitemarsh brings in well-known religious speakers from around the region, country and overseas. Its goal is to stimulate spiritual growth, understanding and wisdom to clergy and members of the Diocese of Pennsylvania and residents of the extended community surrounding the Church. All are welcome.

Sunday, February 24
Jesus’ Family Values: What Were They and What Do They Mean for Us?

What are Christian family values? Why are there so many interpretations of what Jesus actually taught and said? Which of these biblical values should guide our lives? If we set this conversation in the context of Greek, Roman, Jewish and first century sectarian world, we can see the contours of marriage and family values in Jesus’ time. We can then take up the meaning of house, home, marriage, divorce, biological ties, extended families and communities. This program will be led by Deirdre Good, Professor of New Testament at General Theological Seminary. Cost is $15.

2:00—4:00 p.m. ~ MacColl Auditorium

TO REGISTER:
Please call in advance to the Parish Office at 215-233-3970 or email info@stthomaswhitemarsh.org.

Sunday, March 30:

Journey of the Beloved with Thom Chu -- CANCELLED

Saturday, April 12 (10:00am- 12:00noon)
Jesus and Jung: Psychology and Religion and the Connection between Psyche and Soul

These lectures will help us explore the religious nature of the psyche and how symbols and myths can be transforming and healing. C.J. Jung was the son of a Swiss reform pastor and a ground-breaking Swiss psychologist and contemporary of Sigmund Freud who probed the religious and spiritual dimensions of life. What does psychology tell us about religion and about becoming fully alive in spiritual and healthy ways. Our lecturer will also examine the exploitation of religion’s dark side and why this creates conflict among people of faith and leaves others shunning religion altogether. This program will be lead by the Rev. Pittman McGehee, who has served as an Episcopal priest since 1969. He is currently the Director of the Institute for the Advancement of Psychology and Spirituality and serves as a Diplomat Jungian Analyst. He is a published poet, essayist and professor at the University of Houston, a well-known conference speaker and the former Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Houston. Cost is $15.

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon ~ MacColl Auditorium

TO REGISTER:
Please call in advance to the Parish Office at 215-233-3970 or email info@stthomaswhitemarsh.org.

Saturday, April 12 (2:00 - 5:00pm)
Grief is Not a Linear Process: Ways and Means for Integrating Loss

No experience is more recurrent in our lives than loss. This lecture/seminar will discuss the process of grief and analytical tools to help the work of integrating suffering into one’s soul. This program will be lead by the Rev. Pittman McGehee, an Episcopal priest, who is currently the Director of the Institute for the Advancement of Psychology and Spirituality in Houston, Texas. Cost is $15.

2:00 – 5:00 p.m. ~ MacColl Auditorium

TO REGISTER:
Please call in advance to the Parish Office at 215-233-3970 or email info@stthomaswhitemarsh.org.

Saturday, April 26
Light from the Past on Present Crises: Four Turning Points in Anglican History

Can the Anglican Communion survive the present controversy? Is there more that unites than divides us? Anglicanism has faced division in the past and has emerged stronger. Four lessons from history suggest that the dividers misunderstand what Anglicanism or catholic Christianity is about and lose more than they gain by separation. Divisions took place at the Reformation (16th century), the Non-Jurors (17th century), the Methodists (18th century and the Oxford Movement (19th century). What can we learn from these events and how can we apply it? The Rev. Christopher L. Webber, author of numerous books and the former Rector of Christ Church, Bronxville, will lead us. Cost is $15.

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon ~ MacColl Auditorium

TO REGISTER:
Please call in advance to the Parish Office at 215-233-3970 or email info@stthomaswhitemarsh.org.

Sunday, April 27
Anglican Prayer: Words and People

All of us want to be able to pray better than we do. What can we learn from some of the great witnesses of the Anglican tradition? Here’s a chance to expose ourselves to a variety of styles and discuss their usefulness for us. This program will be lead by the Rev. Christopher L. Webber, author of numerous books including Give Us Grace: An Anthology of Anglican Prayers, has served urban, suburban and rural parishioners and was Rector of Christ Church, Bronxville for 22 years. Cost is $15.

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. ~ MacColl Auditorium

TO REGISTER:
Please call in advance to the Parish Office at 215-233-3970 or email info@stthomaswhitemarsh.org.

Saturday, May 17
Labyrinth Workshop

For more than a decade there has been a labyrinth revival taking place in the United States. Early on the question was, "What is a labyrinth?" Now that there are thousands of labyrinths in the United States, there is a new question: "Now what?" This three-hour seminar will empahsize the potential and possibilities for labyrinths, both in the present and in the future. This program will be led by Robert Ferre, the world’s most prolific maker of hand-made labyrinths. Cost is $15.

9:00am—12:00 Noon ~ MacColl Auditorium

TO REGISTER:
Please call in advance to the Parish Office at 215-233-3970 or email info@stthomaswhitemarsh.org.

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