Great Spiritual traditions proclaim that transformation, personally and planetary are interconnected. During this program, we will integrate theological reflection, spiritual practices and our stories. People who changed their lives and also the world, will inspire us: Dorothy Day, Howard Thurman, Albert Schweitzer, Abraham Joshua Heschel, Thich Nhat Hanh, Martin Luther King, and Oscar Romero. Stories of spiritual transformation from guides such as Julian of Norwich, Hildegard of Bingen, Brother Lawrence, Pierre de Caussade, Rumi, Francis and Clare of Assisi, will lead us on our journey.

Resource Person: Dr. Bruce G. Epperly, PhD  is a pastor, professor and author of over sixty books in theology, spirituality, ministry, scripture, health and wholeness.  In addition to a long career as a university chaplain and congregational minister, he has served on the faculties of Lancaster Theological Seminary, Wesley Theological Seminary, Claremont School of Theology and Georgetown University.  He is currently a professor in the areas of theology, spirituality and ministry at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC.  He is ordained in the United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). His latest publication is Mystics in Action: Twelve Saints for Today (Orbis, 2020).