As many of you know, Katie Lancaster spent the last two years studying Prayer in Uncertainty as part of a study grant from the Louisville Institute. Her research brings together the rich narratives of scripture, the long history of Christian poets and mystics, and the expansive field of theopoetics. Her inquiry was prompted by the sudden global uncertainties of pandemic, and asks how the unforeseen uncertainties in our daily and communal lives might give rise to a deep longing for the divine who is at once hidden and revealed. As she studied prayer, she wrote daily devotionals on the topic of prayer, many of which can be found archived by theme: An Alphabet of Prayer; 100 Days of Psalms and Prayers; My Neighbors’ Prayer.
This Monday, November 7 at 7 p.m., join friends and neighbors in the Culbertson Room where Katie will share experiences of her project: Prayer on Uncertainty, and how she’s applying the new knowledge to her real-life situations and problems. This program is in-person and livestreamed.
Prayer in Uncertainty
November 7, 2022
RJC Event Night: Ben Austen and Johnnie Veal
May 23, 2023
Ben Austen will use the contents of two of his books: “High-Risers” (available now at The Book Stall) and “Correction” (release date November 7, 2023) in the discussion. Together Ben Austen and Johnnie Veal will discuss Cabrini-Green, mass incarceration, the American prison system, and the possibility of change.
Understanding and Supporting Our Teen's Mental Health
February 27, 2023
Renee Dominguez, PhD, ED of Family Service Center Peggy Kubert, Erika’s Lighthouse Kim Hassenfeld, LCSW, Counseling Center of the North Shore Andy Duran, Chief Executive of LEAD Sarah Russell Hill, Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics The Alison Tobey Smart Memorial Fund hosted a group of teen mental health experts to discuss key challenges facing our youth today, from anxiety and depression to eating disorders and self-harm to alcohol and drug abuse. We are thrilled to bring the expertise of five local experts to provide parents the latest in trends, approaches, and actions you can take to help your teen navigate these difficult times. The experts provided an overview of each challenge—anxiety/depression, trauma/grief/loss, substance abuse, and eating disorders/self-harm—including what to look out for, alternate means of addressing, and where to go for help.
Fireside Chat with Tom Cole and Bill Evertsberg
January 9, 2023 • Thomas A. Cole, William A. Evertsberg
Monday, January 9 at *5 p.m. in the Culbertson Room and https://kuc.org/home/watch/ Bill Evertsberg and long-time Kenilworth Union Church member Tom Cole will engage in a “fireside chat” to discuss Tom’s book Collaborative Crisis Management: Prepare, Execute, Recover, Repeat. The book, written with co-author Paul Verbinnen (a leading crisis communications consultant), was published by the University of Chicago Press in September 2022. Reviewers have called their book “an invaluable resource”, “a master class” and “a classic”. Among the topics to be covered will be how adherence to Christian values help leaders of organizations prepare for and manage crises. *The odd time avoids the NCAA Football Championship at 6:30 p.m. and the Stephen Minister training at 7 p.m. We hope to see you there!