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Karen King

Karen King is Winn Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Harvard University in the Divinity School.  An occasional consultant to the Ford Foundation on Religion and Human Rights, Dr. King has received awards from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Deutsche Akademische Austauschdienst, Harvard Divinity School, the Irvine Foundation, and Occidental College. She is the author of The Gospel of Mary of Magdala, What Is Gnosticism?, Revelation of the Unknowable God, and scores of articles in scholarly publications.

Karen King was the guest lecturer in July 2004 at Brigid's Place Mary Magdalene Feast Day Celebration.  Read her article in the Women's Journal.

Links of Interest:

The Magdalene Mystique

Society of Biblical Literature


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link2peace.org

Group facilitated by The Rev. Betty Adam in response to Sr. Joan Chittister’s lecture on the effects of war on women and children.


Centering Prayer
Led by Pam Stockton and Carole Pentony, Centering Prayer is a modern restatement of Christian silent prayer and meditation practices that trace their origin to the early monastic tradition.

For additional information, call Pam Stockton at 713-529-5036 or e-mail her at Email Pam Stockton.
Details:
Meets Mondays
11:15 am to noon
Mellinger Room
Free of charge

Contemporary Magdalen Community
The Magdalen Community, composed of both men and women, is a connective community seeking dialogue with people representing the many varieties of spirituality and religious traditions in our city. The Community is dedicated to a celebration of all life and peace through study, meditation, and action and seeks to engage in the spiritual practice of dialogue and conversation. Evening visits to temples and synagogues in addition to Sunday gatherings are proposed for the spring.
Details:
Sundays
10:00 am
Rothko Chapel
Free of charge
713-590-3333
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