"Ancient Wisdom for Modern Christians"

Holy Cross Orthodox Church, Williamsport, hosts October 2008 Lecture Series

1725 Holy Cross Lane, Williamsport, PA 17701

(570) 322-3020

Lectures begin at 7pm in Holy Cross Church and conclude with refreshments in the Orthodox Fellowship Center. Free-will offering received.

Monday, October 6:

"Divine Design: God and Creation" by Rev. Raymond Martin Browne

A recent controversial film has revived the debate on creation vs. evolution. What are intelligent, sophisticaed modern Christians to believe? Fr. Browne is a lecturer in Scripture at St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary, South Canaan, PA and rector of St. John Orthodox Church, Edwardsville, PA.

Monday, October 13:

"Seeking Truth, Finding Love" by Matthew Gallatin

For the fifteen-plus years Matthew Gallatin taught university-level philosophy in Idaho and Washington, he was haunted by the question: "How do I know that what I believe is the truth?" He chronicled his quest for the anser in "Thirsting for God in a Land of Shallow Wells" (Conciliar Press, 2002).  His new book "One: What It Means to be Christian" and "Pilgrims from Paradise" podcasts on Ancient Faith Radio are becoming increasingly popular with diverse audiences.

Monday, October 20

"Christian Parenting 101" by Very Rev. Theodore Petrides

St. John Chrysostom writes: "This, then, is our task: to educate our children in Godliness." How is this possible for moder parents, given the myriad pressures and influences upon Christian families today? Fr. Petrides is a much-sought retreat leader with international experience, rector of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Stroudsburg, PA, and loving husband and father.

Monday, October 27

"Unceasing Prayer" by Very Rev. David Hester

The Bible instrucs: "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks" (I Thes. 5:16,17). Is this even possible for busy modern Christians? Fr. Hester is Adjunct Associate Professor of Church History and Patristics at St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary, South Canaan, PA, noted author/speaker on The Jesus Prayer, and rector of St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church, Wilkes-Barre, PA.