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Ministers Week at TCU

02/03/2010

Highlights of this year's schedule at TCU beginning on Monday, February 8.

 

Ministers Week

February 8-10, 2010

Ministers Week 2010 promises to be three days of inspiring worship, thought-provoking lectures, enriching workshops and a world-class organ recital. For 70 years Ministers Week has offered lay and ordained ministers and other church leaders in the Southwest an opportunity for personal learning and renewal. As in years past, UCC hosts the continuing education event sponsored by TCU and Brite Divinity School. UCC members have a unique opportunity to share in the rich offerings of Ministers Week.  

This year, the Rev. Dr. Sharon Watkins, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada, will preach the Wells Sermons during worship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, February 8, 9, and 10, at 7:30 p.m. 

Highlights of this year’s schedule include: 

February 9 • McFadin Lectures • Dr. Warren Carter, Professor of New Testament at Brite Divinity School •Hymn Sing and Organ Recital with Olivier Latry

  February 10 • Davis Workshop in Ministry • Diana Butler Bass, author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture. Her seven books include A People’s History of Christianity: the Other Side of the Story (2009) and Christianity for the Rest of Us (2006).  

February 11 • Scott Lectures • William Paul Young, author of the break away best-seller, The Shack. Find additional info about all of the Ministers Week presenters and the full schedule at www.brite.tcu.edu/mw/