St. Davids, PA - Palmer Theological Seminary will celebrate Clergy Appreciation Month with a wide range of events this fall. “Palmer exists to serve the Church by equipping ministry leaders to ‘serve this present age’,” says Dean Rev. Dr. Kimberlee A. Johnson. “This is a wonderful opportunity for us to engage and celebrate with clergy leaders from across our region and across the world.” Events include the below:
September 21, 2024, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. “Family Life Together” Alumni Gathering
Join the #EUnited Alumni team at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm! Visit the pumpkin patch, play the large variety of farm themed family games, see the animals, and get lost in the corn maze. When you’re ready for a break, enjoy a hot dog at the #EUnited campfire! Whether you’re 0 or 100, this event is for you.
- Register and purchase tickets!
- Address: Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, 150 Cherry Hill Road, Ronks, PA 17572
September 28, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 4th Annual Science and Religion Symposium
Join us for a series of thought-provoking conversations on September 28th at the Palmer Seminary Science and Religion Symposium. This year, we are excited to announce the following topic: The Spiritual Brain: Neuroscience and the Quest for God. We'll take a journey into the fascinating connections between our minds and our spiritual experiences. We will welcome a distinguished panel of experts, including esteemed faculty and accomplished alumni, who will explore the latest advancements in neuroscience and their implications for understanding spirituality and religious behavior. Renowned neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Newberg, author of Sex, God, and the Brain, who has dedicated decades to studying the brain during spiritual practices, will deliver the keynote address. He has made his scholarly work accessible, understandable, and engaging for all. He is a pioneer in the neurological study of religious and spiritual experiences, a field known as “neurotheology.”
His groundbreaking research offers profound insights into how religious experiences are reflected in brain activity.
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to engage with leading scholars and practitioners at the crossroads of neuroscience and spirituality. Whether you're a student, a scholar, or simply curious about the divine through the lens of science, this event promises to be a day of inspiration and discovery.
Reserve your spot now for this in-person event! A virtual option will also be available. Breakfast served at 8:30 AM.
October 8, 2024, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.3rd Annual Clergy Appreciation Breakfast
Palmer Theological Seminary and College would like to say “thank you” to area clergy and Church leaders for all that they contribute to the Seminary, Church, and wider community! All area clergy and Church leaders are invited to join us at Eastern University's City Avenue location. Come and enjoy a hot breakfast and while connecting with area clergy peers.
- Register Online Now!
- Address: 1 Winding Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131 (Monroe Building, Suite 200)
October 9, 2024, 3 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. 5th Annual Palmer Theological Seminary Alumni Waymaker Celebration
Inviting all alumni to gather, feast, and worship—celebrating together all the Ways Made by our commitment to share the whole gospel for the whole world through whole persons—including special recognition of Bridgette M. Rice ’17, the 2024 Alumni Waymaker in Service and Ministry and the class of 1974 as they celebrate a 50th graduation anniversary. Join us for a special chapel service at 3 p.m. in McInnis Auditorium followed by Pre-Centennial Coffee & Chat led Dean, Dr. Kimberlee A. Johnson, alumni Bridgette M. Rice and David Garlock. Connect with old friends and come and see how Palmer continues to make a way! Learn more and register online!
October 15, 2024, 7:00 p.m. ̶ Virtual Retreats by the Flourishing Leader Project.
As part of our initiative to serve the members of our community clergy, CARES has launched our newest initiative titled, “The Flourishing Leader Project” (FLP) with a mission to empower ministry leaders to facilitate health and wholeness in themselves, their ministry contexts, and their adjacent communities. Beginning Wednesday, October 15th, at 7pm (and the next three Tuesdays thereafter) there will be four virtual, guided, and contemplative, experiences offered for alumni as well as community clergy. Cost: $49.00 (4 sessions total). Learn more about the Flourishing Leader Project.