Barbara Brown Taylor and John Philip Newell
Barbara Brown Taylor and John Philip Newell
An Evening of Memorable Conversation
Celebrating Casa Mateo: Hope through Hospitality
Monday, May 15, 2023, 7 – 9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30), The Cathedral and Reynolds Hall
Tickets to this event are $25 per person. Please note: space is limited!
Two of the most celebrated authors and teachers of spirituality today, Barbara Brown Taylor and John Philip Newell, will combine their insights and wisdom in a wide-ranging, lively, and hopeful conversation about some of the most vexing and challenging concerns facing humanity today. Known for their spiritual breadth and depth, as well as their compassionate teaching, Barbara and John Philip are delighted that their conversation with us coincides with the launching of a new respite center for migrants, Casa Mateo.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. A musical prelude will be offered by Mendeliz and live English-to-Spanish translation services will be available.
Friends of Casa Mateo Reception
Monday, May 15, 5:30 pm – 6:30 p.m. (special pre-event in Sanders Hall)
6:30 p.m. Doors open to Cathedral
7 – 8 p.m. JPN/BBT conversation in the Cathedral
8 p.m.- 9 p.m. Reception & Book signing in Reynolds Hall
For those wishing to offer support of Casa Mateo with a special donation, there will be a “Friends of Casa Mateo” reception with Barbara Brown Taylor and John Philip Newell preceding the Monday night event. Contributing Friends will have a unique opportunity to visit with the authors, receive a signed copy their most recent books, and learn more about Casa Mateo. This reception will include wine and light bites and will take place in Sanders Hall prior to the authors’ conversation in the Cathedral. The donation to attend will be $1,000, which includes two tickets to both events.
Register to attend the Friends of Casa Mateo reception.
Barbara Brown Taylor, a New York Times bestselling author, was named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world and is widely acknowledged as one of the finest preachers in the world today. According to Time, “Taylor’s spiritual nonfiction rivals the poetic power of C.S. Lewis and Frederick Buechner.” Barbara’s insight, intellectual breadth, compassion, and creativity inspire readers and audiences around the world.
John Philip Newell, the former Warden of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland and one of the world’s most beloved teachers of Celtic spirituality, has written numerous award-winning books on the Celtic spiritual tradition, including Listening for the Heartbeat of God, The Rebirthing of God, and A New Harmony. He is a much sought-after spiritual guide who brings ancient wisdom to bear on the most important issues of our day.
And don’t miss this event the preceding Sunday:
John Philip Newell: Sacred Earth Sacred Soul
Sunday May 14, 6 p.m., Reynolds Hall Register to attend.
Internationally acclaimed teacher of Celtic spirituality, popular speaker, and widely read author, John Philip Newell, will give a special public address and book signing at the Cathedral on Sunday evening, May 14, at 6 p.m. John Philip will be presenting on the main themes of his celebrated new book, Sacred Earth Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World.
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