Fresh Inspiration for the Easter Cycle

January 23–24, 2008
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Both days
Location: Erdman Hall, Cooper Conference Room

Course Description: This two-day program is designed to develop a preaching plan for the Sundays and Holy Days from Ash Wednesday through Pentecost. The “Year A” lectionary texts will be the primary resource, with Day One focusing primarily on the Gospel of John, and Day Two exploring the possibilities for preaching from the Epistle, Old Testament, and Psalms. An important theme of the discussion will revolve around the strengths and weaknesses of preaching from the lectionary. The instructor will share another approach to the lectionary that aims to include overlooked texts in a supplemental “Year D.” Ample time will be provided for personal study with the text, using the resources of Speer Library.

As part of a Sabbath rest, participants are welcome to stay an additional night at the Erdman Center for no additional cost. For more information on lodging, please contact Erdman Center reservations at 609.497.7990.

The Reverend Timothy M. Slemmons, PhD. is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA). A past recipient of the David H.C. Read Preacher/Scholar Award, he served congregations in Georgia and Pennsylvania prior to his current interim pastorate in New Jersey. He earned his Ph.D. in homiletics from Princeton Theological Seminary, where he also served as adjunct faculty.

Audience: Preachers

Registration Fee: $100 (program only)

For information on lodging at the Erdman Center, please call reservations, at 609.497.7990.

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“‘Year D’ is designed
to assist preachers,
liturgists, Christian
educators, hymnologists,
composers, and other
practical theologians
who labor in the
service of the Lord
Jesus Christ.”
—Tim Slemmons