Dean’s Hour Matinee
Dean’s Hour Matinee
2 p.m. each Sunday, beginning Sept. 13
When things return to normal this should shift to an in-person event at 10 a.m.
Dean Barkley Thompson hosts “The Dean’s Hour,” a time for the dean and other parish leaders to speak on various subjects relating to faith, Christ Church, and the community. Online at 2 p.m. each Sunday.
10/11/2020 Dean’s Hour Matinee: The End of the World: From the Bible to the Present, 2–3 p.m.
In a season of global pandemic, civic upheaval, and economic distress, it may seem as if the world as we know it is ending. In such circumstances, how have people reacted in the past, and how might we respond today? Is this the Apocalypse? Dean Thompson will walk us through the Book of Revelation as we consider what John’s revelation may have to say to us today. Video of the Dean’s Hour Matinee will premiere on the Cathedral’s Facebook page at 2:00 p.m. the day of the event. A zoom meeting will follow beginning at 2:50 p.m. Register to attend the discussion.
10/18/2020 Dean’s Hour Matinee: The End of the World: From the Bible to the Present, 2–3 p.m.
In a season of global pandemic, civic upheaval, and economic distress, it may seem as if the world as we know it is ending. In such circumstances, how have people reacted in the past, and how might we respond today? Is this the Apocalypse? Dean Thompson will walk us through the Book of Revelation as we consider what John’s revelation may have to say to us today. Video of the Dean’s Hour Matinee will premiere on the Cathedral’s Facebook page at 2:00 p.m. the day of the event. A zoom meeting will follow beginning at 2:50 p.m. Register to attend the discussion.
10/25/2020 Dean’s Hour Matinee: The End of the World: From the Bible to the Present, 2–3 p.m.
In a season of global pandemic, civic upheaval, and economic distress, it may seem as if the world as we know it is ending. In such circumstances, how have people reacted in the past, and how might we respond today? Is this the Apocalypse? Dean Thompson will walk us through the Book of Revelation as we consider what John’s revelation may have to say to us today. Video of the Dean’s Hour Matinee will premiere on the Cathedral’s Facebook page at 2:00 p.m. the day of the event. A zoom meeting will follow beginning at 2:50 p.m. Register to attend the discussion.
11/1/2020 Dean’s Hour Matinee: A Conversation with Secretary of State James Baker, 2–3 p.m.
On the Sunday before the presidential election, Dean Thompson will interview Houstonian and Episcopalian, former Secretary of State James Baker. Secretary Baker will share a lifetime of insight on leadership and service, and how both are informed by our faith. Join us for this rare opportunity to hear from one of America’s living statesmen. This event will stream as a Facebook premiere.
11/8/2020 Dean’s Hour Matinee: The End of the World: From the Bible to the Present, 2–3 p.m.
The final session of Dean Thompson’s series exploring the Book of Revelation. In a season of global pandemic, civic upheaval, and economic distress, it may seem as if the world as we know it is ending. In such circumstances, how have people reacted in the past, and how might we respond today? Is this the Apocalypse? Join us as we consider what John’s revelation may have to say to us today. Video of the Dean’s Hour Matinee will premiere on the Cathedral’s Facebook page at 2:00 p.m. the day of the event. A zoom meeting will follow beginning at 2:50 p.m. Register to attend the discussion following the fourth and final session.