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SUMMARY:Public Reading of Scripture in Sage Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Join us journey through the entire Bible together in the beautiful Sage Chapel\, and snag a free lunch! \nThe Bible is a masterpiece of world literature and of immense historical significance. We welcome all to join regardless of religious affiliations. \nThis multi-level experience will allow you to slow down and absorb these fascinating and complex texts without pressure or expectation. \n\nWhat is the value of the Public Reading of Scripture?\nAs we listen to the text being read aloud\,  we are automatically forced slow down and only read at the pace of the reader. \nReading scripture aloud in community is an ancient practice\, before books were widely distributed (or easily replicated) the main way these texts were shared was as they were read aloud in group settings. \nReading through the whole Bible offers an experience like no other- no skipping over the uncomfortable or focusing on your favorite verses\, parables\, or stories. \nEvery Tuesday! We’ll be here every week this semester\, and we can’t wait for you to join us! \nmore information
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/public-reading-of-scripture-in-sage-chapel-6/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Sage Chapel\, Ho Plaza\, Ithava\, NY\, 14853\, United States
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SUMMARY:Logos Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a guided journey in our award-winning Logos Seminar (which earned Chesterton House an Oases of Excellence designation from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni). The Logos Seminar takes a small cohort of students through the classical Christian tradition and its critics\, allowing them to hear from world-class Christian scholars and providing the opportunity to approach various viewpoints from a charitable\, challenging\, and curious perspective in a hospitable setting. \nIt offers students a rare chance to deliberate together on some of the most contested topics—topics that\, when brought up on campus\, often find themselves in a skeptical or even hostile environment. \nCo-taught by Biblical scholar Dr. Jimmy Myers and philosopher Dr. Vivek Mathew\, sessions will be a mix of foundational study of classical Christian (and anti-Christian) texts\, fundamental issues in Biblical studies and hermeneutics\, and an introduction to a wide variety of Christian (and non-Christian) perspectives on challenging contemporary topics. \nBeginning again on Monday\, February 2\, our meetings will be selected Monday evenings from 6:30pm–8:30pm at 111 The Knoll during the semester.  \nDinner will be provided! \n*Please note that this is a closed course and acceptance is required before attending. \napply today \nmore information \n 
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/logos-seminar-8-2/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Chesterton House – 111 The Knoll
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T090000
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SUMMARY:Morning Public Reading of Scripture
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday morning for a Public Reading of Scripture as we read the entire Book of Micah and the Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Colossians\, with a free breakfast to follow at the Statler. \n  \nOur Public Reading of Scripture events are a time to gather in community to hear The Bible read aloud while sharing a meal. \nAll you have to do is listen. \nThis multi-level experience will allow you to slow down and absorb the Word of God without pressure or expectation. \n  \nWhy Join Public Reading of Scripture\nThe Bible is a Key\nThe Bible has had such an impact in the history of humanity\, learning more about what it says and teaches will unlock a new understanding to history and literature. \nIt’s a Biblical Practice\nIn Scripture we often see God’s people receive God’s Word aloud together as a community. \nSpiritual Food\nWhile we are all very aware that we need food to duel our physical bodies\, reading scripture is a spiritual discipline we can practice to feed ourselves spiritually. \nA Better Bible Strategy\nIt takes 90 hours to listen to the Bible in it’s entirety\, yet hardly anyone every reads through it all. Many of us want to read more of the Bible\, but few have a disciplined strategy to succeed. Reading/hearing Scripture aloud in community makes it easy as you listen while you eat and find a small community of people who journey through the Bible with you over the year. \nHope to see you at Statler 165! \nmore information
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/morning-public-reading-of-scripture-3/
LOCATION:Statler 165
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T193000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Night Dinner on The Knoll
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a home cooked meal\, and discussion on life’s big questions. \nPraxis dinners are a cherished tradition of Chesterton House’s hospitality. Bringing together people from varying faith traditions and beliefs\, they welcome all students from any background to join over a meal while discussing the big questions that transcend discipline and majors. Through small group discussion and large group reflections\, attendees read short reading selections together to generate conversation around the deepest questions of life and develop friendships within a vibrant and curious community. They can foster the sort of discussion where you leave thinking: these were the conversations I was hoping college would be about!
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/sunday-night-dinner-on-the-knoll-10/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Chesterton House – 115 The Knoll
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T100000
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SUMMARY:Public Reading of Scripture at the Knoll
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday mornings for our Public Reading of Scripture and a free breakfast on the Knoll! \n  \nOur Public Reading of Scripture events are a time to gather in community to hear The Bible read aloud while sharing a meal. \nAll you have to do is listen. \nThis multi-level experience will allow you to slow down and absorb the Word of God without pressure or expectation. \n  \nWhy Join Public Reading of Scripture\nThe Bible is a Key\nThe Bible has had such an impact in the history of humanity\, learning more about what it says and teaches will unlock a new understanding to history and literature. \nIt’s a Biblical Practice\nIn Scripture we often see God’s people receive God’s Word aloud together as a community. \nSpiritual Food\nWhile we are all very aware that we need food to duel our physical bodies\, reading scripture is a spiritual discipline we can practice to feed ourselves spiritually. \nA Better Bible Strategy\nIt takes 90 hours to listen to the Bible in it’s entirety\, yet hardly anyone every reads through it all. Many of us want to read more of the Bible\, but few have a disciplined strategy to succeed. Reading/hearing Scripture aloud in community makes it easy as you listen while you eat and find a small community of people who journey through the Bible with you over the year. \nHope to see you on the Knoll! \nmore information
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/public-reading-of-scripture-at-the-knoll-5/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Chesterton House – 111 The Knoll
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SUMMARY:Public Reading of Scripture in Mandarin
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 16 | 8-9pm | RPCC 205 Auditorium \nJoin us for a time of reading the Gospel of John in Mandarin. Light refreshments will be served! \n\n  \n\nThe Bible is a masterpiece of world literature and of immense historical significance. We welcome all to join regardless of religious affiliations. \nThis multi-level experience will allow you to slow down and absorb these fascinating and complex texts without pressure or expectation. \nWhat is the value of the Public Reading of Scripture?\nAs we listen to the text being read aloud\,  we are automatically forced slow down and only read at the pace of the reader. \nReading scripture aloud in community is an ancient practice\, before books were widely distributed (or easily replicated) the main way these texts were shared was as they were read aloud in group settings. \nReading through the whole Bible offers an experience like no other- no skipping over the uncomfortable or focusing on your favorite verses\, parables\, or stories.
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/public-reading-of-scripture-in-mandarin-2/
LOCATION:Robert Purcell Community Center Auditorium (RPCC 205)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
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SUMMARY:Just Show Up Alumni Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join as you can for our Just Show Up Alumni book club! \nJust Show Up (JSU) Alumni Book Club is a book club without homework where people gather to read\, listen\, and discuss great books together.  No need to commit to joining every week\, the beauty of JSU book clubs is that you can jump in at any point and there is no preparation required! This book club is via Zoom only. \nWe will meet every Thursdays beginning on January 29.  \nOn January 29th\, we will begin our book: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis \nIn The Screwtape Letters\, C.S. Lewis presents a series of satirical letters from a senior demon to his nephew\, revealing the subtle ways temptation works on the human soul. With wit and sharp insight\, the book explores faith\, morality\, and the everyday choices that shape spiritual life. \n  \nREGISTER HERE for the Zoom link. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/just-show-up-alumni-book-club-2/2026-04-16/
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SUMMARY:Public Reading of Scripture at CHOP
DESCRIPTION:Join us journey through the entire Bible together in the historic Cornell House of Prayer (CHOP)\, and stay for some free Insomnia cookies! \nThe Bible is a masterpiece of world literature and of immense historical significance. We welcome all to join regardless of religious affiliations. \nThis multi-level experience will allow you to slow down and absorb these fascinating and complex texts without pressure or expectation. \n\nWhat is the value of the Public Reading of Scripture?\nAs we listen to the text being read aloud\,  we are automatically forced slow down and only read at the pace of the reader. \nReading scripture aloud in community is an ancient practice\, before books were widely distributed (or easily replicated) the main way these texts were shared was as they were read aloud in group settings. \nReading through the whole Bible offers an experience like no other- no skipping over the uncomfortable or focusing on your favorite verses\, parables\, or stories. \nEvery Thursday! We’ll be here every week this semester\, and we can’t wait for you to join us! \nmore information
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/public-reading-of-scripture-at-chop-5/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Cornell House of Prayer\, 536 Thurston Ave\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000
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SUMMARY:Just Show Up Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join as you can for our Just Show Up book club! \nJust Show Up (JSU) Book Club is a book club without homework where people gather to read\, listen\, and discuss great books together.  No need to commit to joining every week\, the beauty of JSU book clubs is that you can jump in at any point and there is no preparation required! Participants can join in-person or via Zoom. \nWe will meet every Wednesday at CHOP House\, located at 536 Thurston Ave\, beginning on January 28.  \nOn January 28th\, we will begin our next book: Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot \nThrough Gates of Splendor is a first-hand account of what it was like to be a missionary in the 1950s to the tribal nations in eastern Ecuador. This is the story of the five couples that journeyed there\, along with the death and hope they were met with. Elliot wrote the book while still a missionary in Ecuador\, and her strong spirit shines through the book\, rejecting ‘tidy’ valorization of missionaries while displaying a firm trust in God. \n  \nREGISTER HERE! \nJoin us for dessert at 536 Thurston Ave for a time of reading and discussion together! \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/just-show-up-book-club-5/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Chesterton House – 115 The Knoll
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T163000
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SUMMARY:Biblical Greek with Dr Jimmy Myers
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Biblical Greek will meet on a weekly basis\, with coursework expected to equate to 1 hour of personal study each day and 2 hours of class time per week. After 8 months of diligent studying\, you will be able to translate through the entirety of 1 John! This immersive course is designed for anyone who wants to read the Bible in its original language but has struggled to find the structure or motivation to learn on their own. Whether the idea has felt too daunting or you’ve attempted self-study without success\, this course provides the guidance\, accountability\, and framework needed to build real proficiency in Koine Greek. \nLed by Jimmy Myers\, Senior Post-Doctoral Fellow at Chesterton House and former Greek instructor at Duke Divinity School\, the course transforms the memorization of grammar and vocabulary into something surprisingly joyful. Through thoughtful teaching methods—including rhythm\, repetition\, and even song—Jimmy creates an engaging learning environment that helps the language take root. Students commit to one hour of daily study and two hours of weekly instruction\, mirroring the steady discipline of physical training. \nWith consistent practice\, students will develop the foundational skills needed to begin reading scripture directly from the Greek text. By the end of the course\, you will be able to read and translate the entire book of 1 John\, gaining not only linguistic competence but also a deeper\, richer understanding of the biblical narrative. For those longing to move beyond translations and encounter scripture firsthand\, this course offers both the challenge and the joy of learning to read the Bible in its original language. \nRegister Today
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/biblical-greek-with-dr-jimmy-myers/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Anabel Taylor Hall G07
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T130000
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SUMMARY:Public Reading of Scripture in Sage Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Join us journey through the entire Bible together in the beautiful Sage Chapel\, and snag a free lunch! \nThe Bible is a masterpiece of world literature and of immense historical significance. We welcome all to join regardless of religious affiliations. \nThis multi-level experience will allow you to slow down and absorb these fascinating and complex texts without pressure or expectation. \n\nWhat is the value of the Public Reading of Scripture?\nAs we listen to the text being read aloud\,  we are automatically forced slow down and only read at the pace of the reader. \nReading scripture aloud in community is an ancient practice\, before books were widely distributed (or easily replicated) the main way these texts were shared was as they were read aloud in group settings. \nReading through the whole Bible offers an experience like no other- no skipping over the uncomfortable or focusing on your favorite verses\, parables\, or stories. \nEvery Tuesday! We’ll be here every week this semester\, and we can’t wait for you to join us! \nmore information
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/public-reading-of-scripture-in-sage-chapel-6/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Sage Chapel\, Ho Plaza\, Ithava\, NY\, 14853\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T202647
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SUMMARY:Connection vs. Communion and the Liturgies That Shape Us
DESCRIPTION:Chesterton Perspectives brings you: \nConnection vs. Communion and the Liturgies That Shape Us\nA conversation with Felicia Wu Song\, Sociologist\, writer and speaker on social effects of digital technology. Former academic and professor who taught for over twenty years on university and liberal arts college campuses. \nApril 13\, 2026\n7:30 pm EST in person\n7:45pm EST via Zoom \nregister here \nMany of us begin and end our days the same way: checking texts\, scrolling emails\, moving seamlessly from one screen to the next. What may feel like a series of small\, neutral habits has quietly become a daily rhythm—one we repeat almost without thinking. \nBut how did this happen? While we may be the ones opening our apps\, our habits are also reflective of a broader culture. One that often requires near constant digital connectivity for school\, work\, and life. These rhythms are both personal and societal. And they are also shaping us more than we realize. \nOur “digital liturgies” inform our desires\, shape our thoughts\, and influence our understanding of what it means to be human. And what happens when these digital habits– intentionally designed to keep us coming back for more–begin to crowd out the sacred liturgies that were meant to frame our lives? The rhythms meant to ground us in goodness\, truth\, and beauty are pushed to the margins. A life meant to be lived in communion with God and one another is slowly replaced by the façade of connection\, and we find ourselves increasingly isolated. \nSociologist and author Felicia Wu Song has spent years studying how these digital structures shape our lives and exploring more meaningful alternatives. Through her “Freedom Project\,” she invites students into practices from the Christian tradition\, offering concrete ways to recover sacred habits and real communion with God and one another. \nJoin us for this Chesterton Perspectives event as we explore connection\, communion\, and the liturgies that shape us. \n. \nFelicia Wu Song; Sociologist\, writer and speaker on social effects of digital technology. Former academic and professor who taught for over twenty years on university and liberal arts college campuses.\nFelicia Wu Song \nis a cultural sociologist who studies the place of digital technologies in contemporary life. Having trained in History\, Communication Studies and Sociology from Yale\, Northwestern\, and University of Virginia\, her research is oriented around the rapidly evolving digital technology industry and how the adoption of social media and digital devices fundamentally alters the landscapes of family\, community\, and organizational life. \nShe is author of Restless Devices: Recovering Personhood\, Presence and Place in the Digital Age (InterVarsity Press Academic\, released November 2021) and Virtual Communities: Bowling Alone\, Online Together (Peter Lang 2009). Dr. Song’s prior research has included studies of expectant women’s online information-seeking habits and the evolution of “mommy bloggers” as social media professionals. \nShe regularly speaks on digital practices\, social media\, the digital media industry\, parenting in the digital age\, and spiritual formation at universities and colleges\, churches\, schools\, parent groups\, and conferences. Dr. Song’s expertise has been sought by a wide range of organizations including BioLogos\, The Vatican\, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship\, Trinity Forum\, Thinq Culture Summit\, National Association of Evangelicals\, Notre Dame University\, Fuller Theological Seminary\, Calvin University\, and Asian American Christian Collaborative. \nDr. Song lives in Portland Oregon with her husband and two teenaged children. When she is not working\, she enjoys trying new breakfast-baking recipes\, sewing and upcycling clothes\, doting over plants and gardening\, doing the NYTimes crossword puzzle\, and daydreams about becoming a bass player. \nregister here
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/connectionsvscommunionandtheliturgiesthatshapeus/
LOCATION:Chesterton House – 111 The Knoll
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T100000
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SUMMARY:Public Reading of Scripture at the Knoll
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday mornings for our Public Reading of Scripture and a free breakfast on the Knoll! \n  \nOur Public Reading of Scripture events are a time to gather in community to hear The Bible read aloud while sharing a meal. \nAll you have to do is listen. \nThis multi-level experience will allow you to slow down and absorb the Word of God without pressure or expectation. \n  \nWhy Join Public Reading of Scripture\nThe Bible is a Key\nThe Bible has had such an impact in the history of humanity\, learning more about what it says and teaches will unlock a new understanding to history and literature. \nIt’s a Biblical Practice\nIn Scripture we often see God’s people receive God’s Word aloud together as a community. \nSpiritual Food\nWhile we are all very aware that we need food to duel our physical bodies\, reading scripture is a spiritual discipline we can practice to feed ourselves spiritually. \nA Better Bible Strategy\nIt takes 90 hours to listen to the Bible in it’s entirety\, yet hardly anyone every reads through it all. Many of us want to read more of the Bible\, but few have a disciplined strategy to succeed. Reading/hearing Scripture aloud in community makes it easy as you listen while you eat and find a small community of people who journey through the Bible with you over the year. \nHope to see you on the Knoll! \nmore information
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/public-reading-of-scripture-at-the-knoll-5/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Chesterton House – 111 The Knoll
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T200000
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SUMMARY:Just Show Up Alumni Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join as you can for our Just Show Up Alumni book club! \nJust Show Up (JSU) Alumni Book Club is a book club without homework where people gather to read\, listen\, and discuss great books together.  No need to commit to joining every week\, the beauty of JSU book clubs is that you can jump in at any point and there is no preparation required! This book club is via Zoom only. \nWe will meet every Thursdays beginning on January 29.  \nOn January 29th\, we will begin our book: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis \nIn The Screwtape Letters\, C.S. Lewis presents a series of satirical letters from a senior demon to his nephew\, revealing the subtle ways temptation works on the human soul. With wit and sharp insight\, the book explores faith\, morality\, and the everyday choices that shape spiritual life. \n  \nREGISTER HERE for the Zoom link. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/just-show-up-alumni-book-club-2/2026-04-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T143000
DTSTAMP:20260603T202647
CREATED:20260120T005238Z
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SUMMARY:Theological Society: Ellen Davis
DESCRIPTION:Chesterton House’s Theological Society Presents: \nA Conversation with Ellen Davis\nApril 9th\, 2026 | 1:00pm \nEmail to join \nScripture and Soil: How the Bible’s Vision Inspires Care for the Land\nWith the digital world at our fingertips and within a collegiate environment shaped by ideas and abstractions\, the slow\, seasonal labor of those who work the land can seem like a relic of days gone by. And yet\, Scripture begins in a garden. \nThroughout Scripture–particularly in the Old Testament–we encounter a persistent theme: the relationship between God\, humans\, and the land. Care for the land is both communal and sacred\, central to what it means to be human. Perhaps then\, the work of the humble farmer is far more sacred than we have imagined\, those callused hands participating in humanity’s original vocation. \nOver the course of her distinguished career as an Old Testament scholar at Duke\, Ellen Davis has drawn profound connections between the Hebrew Bible and the worlds of agriculture\, land care\, and agrarian life. For over fifteen years\, she has employed biblical interpretation as a lens for understanding what she calls\, “the global crisis of agriculture.” While this lens does involve a careful reflection on the past\, she argues that it can also provide invaluable instruction on a more whole future. \nJoin us in welcoming Ellen Davis to Theological Society to discuss how this compelling agrarian framework can shape both the intellectual and practical life of faith. \nEllen Davis\, Amos Ragan Kearns Professor of Bible and Practical Theology\, Duke Divinity School\nEllen F. Davis is Amos Ragan Kearns Distinguished Professor of Bible and Practical Theology at Duke Divinity School. \nThe author of twelve books and many articles\, her research interests focus on how biblical interpretation bears on the life of faith communities and their response to urgent public issues\, particularly the ecological crisis and interfaith relations. Scripture\, Culture\, and Agriculture: An Agrarian Reading of the Bible (Cambridge University Press\, 2009)\, integrates biblical studies with a critique of industrial agriculture and food production. Biblical Prophecy: Perspectives for Christian Theology\, Discipleship and Ministry (Westminster John Knox\, 2014)\, explores the prophetic role and word across both Testaments of the Christian Bible. Her most recent books are Preaching the Luminous Word (Eerdmans\, 2016)\, a collection of her sermons and essays\, and Opening Israel’s Scriptures (Oxford\, 2019)\, a comprehensive theological reading of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. Light within Light: Psalms and the Arts of Insight\, co-written with Makoto Fujimura and Shai Held\, is forthcoming from Baylor University Press in 2026. \nA lay Episcopalian\, she has long been active as a theological consultant within the Anglican Communion. Her current work explores the arts as modes of scriptural interpretation. \n\nTHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY\nThis society seeks to gather Cornell faculty and graduate students to discuss major themes in biblical and theological studies. Discussion aims to satisfy what Simone Weil once described as the basic need of the soul to consider “every sort of opinion\, without the least restriction or reserve.” To this end\, we invite dialogue that explores and even challenges historic orthodox beliefs as well as those ideas that reign in the contemporary church\, academy\, and culture. \nOur dialogue is collegial and cordial without shying away from the hard questions scholars face in their life and work. Members of the group seek to nurture discussion by listening attentively to one another\, guarding the length of our responses\, and avoiding diversions to pet issues unrelated to the subject at hand. In short\, we seek to embody a uniquely Christian form of intellectual hospitality that we can pass on to future generations.
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/theological-society-ellen-davis/
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SUMMARY:Public Reading of Scripture at CHOP
DESCRIPTION:Join us journey through the entire Bible together in the historic Cornell House of Prayer (CHOP)\, and stay for some free Insomnia cookies! \nThe Bible is a masterpiece of world literature and of immense historical significance. We welcome all to join regardless of religious affiliations. \nThis multi-level experience will allow you to slow down and absorb these fascinating and complex texts without pressure or expectation. \n\nWhat is the value of the Public Reading of Scripture?\nAs we listen to the text being read aloud\,  we are automatically forced slow down and only read at the pace of the reader. \nReading scripture aloud in community is an ancient practice\, before books were widely distributed (or easily replicated) the main way these texts were shared was as they were read aloud in group settings. \nReading through the whole Bible offers an experience like no other- no skipping over the uncomfortable or focusing on your favorite verses\, parables\, or stories. \nEvery Thursday! We’ll be here every week this semester\, and we can’t wait for you to join us! \nmore information
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/public-reading-of-scripture-at-chop-5/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Cornell House of Prayer\, 536 Thurston Ave\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T202647
CREATED:20260115T200820Z
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SUMMARY:Just Show Up Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join as you can for our Just Show Up book club! \nJust Show Up (JSU) Book Club is a book club without homework where people gather to read\, listen\, and discuss great books together.  No need to commit to joining every week\, the beauty of JSU book clubs is that you can jump in at any point and there is no preparation required! Participants can join in-person or via Zoom. \nWe will meet every Wednesday at CHOP House\, located at 536 Thurston Ave\, beginning on January 28.  \nOn January 28th\, we will begin our next book: Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot \nThrough Gates of Splendor is a first-hand account of what it was like to be a missionary in the 1950s to the tribal nations in eastern Ecuador. This is the story of the five couples that journeyed there\, along with the death and hope they were met with. Elliot wrote the book while still a missionary in Ecuador\, and her strong spirit shines through the book\, rejecting ‘tidy’ valorization of missionaries while displaying a firm trust in God. \n  \nREGISTER HERE! \nJoin us for dessert at 536 Thurston Ave for a time of reading and discussion together! \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/just-show-up-book-club-5/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Chesterton House – 115 The Knoll
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T163000
DTSTAMP:20260603T202647
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SUMMARY:Biblical Greek with Dr Jimmy Myers
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Biblical Greek will meet on a weekly basis\, with coursework expected to equate to 1 hour of personal study each day and 2 hours of class time per week. After 8 months of diligent studying\, you will be able to translate through the entirety of 1 John! This immersive course is designed for anyone who wants to read the Bible in its original language but has struggled to find the structure or motivation to learn on their own. Whether the idea has felt too daunting or you’ve attempted self-study without success\, this course provides the guidance\, accountability\, and framework needed to build real proficiency in Koine Greek. \nLed by Jimmy Myers\, Senior Post-Doctoral Fellow at Chesterton House and former Greek instructor at Duke Divinity School\, the course transforms the memorization of grammar and vocabulary into something surprisingly joyful. Through thoughtful teaching methods—including rhythm\, repetition\, and even song—Jimmy creates an engaging learning environment that helps the language take root. Students commit to one hour of daily study and two hours of weekly instruction\, mirroring the steady discipline of physical training. \nWith consistent practice\, students will develop the foundational skills needed to begin reading scripture directly from the Greek text. By the end of the course\, you will be able to read and translate the entire book of 1 John\, gaining not only linguistic competence but also a deeper\, richer understanding of the biblical narrative. For those longing to move beyond translations and encounter scripture firsthand\, this course offers both the challenge and the joy of learning to read the Bible in its original language. \nRegister Today
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/biblical-greek-with-dr-jimmy-myers/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Anabel Taylor Hall G07
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T202647
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T185219Z
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SUMMARY:Public Reading of Scripture in Sage Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Join us journey through the entire Bible together in the beautiful Sage Chapel\, and snag a free lunch! \nThe Bible is a masterpiece of world literature and of immense historical significance. We welcome all to join regardless of religious affiliations. \nThis multi-level experience will allow you to slow down and absorb these fascinating and complex texts without pressure or expectation. \n\nWhat is the value of the Public Reading of Scripture?\nAs we listen to the text being read aloud\,  we are automatically forced slow down and only read at the pace of the reader. \nReading scripture aloud in community is an ancient practice\, before books were widely distributed (or easily replicated) the main way these texts were shared was as they were read aloud in group settings. \nReading through the whole Bible offers an experience like no other- no skipping over the uncomfortable or focusing on your favorite verses\, parables\, or stories. \nEvery Tuesday! We’ll be here every week this semester\, and we can’t wait for you to join us! \nmore information
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/public-reading-of-scripture-in-sage-chapel-6/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Sage Chapel\, Ho Plaza\, Ithava\, NY\, 14853\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T202647
CREATED:20260127T211705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T171836Z
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SUMMARY:Logos Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a guided journey in our award-winning Logos Seminar (which earned Chesterton House an Oases of Excellence designation from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni). The Logos Seminar takes a small cohort of students through the classical Christian tradition and its critics\, allowing them to hear from world-class Christian scholars and providing the opportunity to approach various viewpoints from a charitable\, challenging\, and curious perspective in a hospitable setting. \nIt offers students a rare chance to deliberate together on some of the most contested topics—topics that\, when brought up on campus\, often find themselves in a skeptical or even hostile environment. \nCo-taught by Biblical scholar Dr. Jimmy Myers and philosopher Dr. Vivek Mathew\, sessions will be a mix of foundational study of classical Christian (and anti-Christian) texts\, fundamental issues in Biblical studies and hermeneutics\, and an introduction to a wide variety of Christian (and non-Christian) perspectives on challenging contemporary topics. \nBeginning again on Monday\, February 2\, our meetings will be selected Monday evenings from 6:30pm–8:30pm at 111 The Knoll during the semester.  \nDinner will be provided! \n*Please note that this is a closed course and acceptance is required before attending. \napply today \nmore information \n 
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/logos-seminar-8-2/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Chesterton House – 111 The Knoll
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T100000
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SUMMARY:Public Reading of Scripture at the Knoll
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday mornings for our Public Reading of Scripture and a free breakfast on the Knoll! \n  \nOur Public Reading of Scripture events are a time to gather in community to hear The Bible read aloud while sharing a meal. \nAll you have to do is listen. \nThis multi-level experience will allow you to slow down and absorb the Word of God without pressure or expectation. \n  \nWhy Join Public Reading of Scripture\nThe Bible is a Key\nThe Bible has had such an impact in the history of humanity\, learning more about what it says and teaches will unlock a new understanding to history and literature. \nIt’s a Biblical Practice\nIn Scripture we often see God’s people receive God’s Word aloud together as a community. \nSpiritual Food\nWhile we are all very aware that we need food to duel our physical bodies\, reading scripture is a spiritual discipline we can practice to feed ourselves spiritually. \nA Better Bible Strategy\nIt takes 90 hours to listen to the Bible in it’s entirety\, yet hardly anyone every reads through it all. Many of us want to read more of the Bible\, but few have a disciplined strategy to succeed. Reading/hearing Scripture aloud in community makes it easy as you listen while you eat and find a small community of people who journey through the Bible with you over the year. \nHope to see you on the Knoll! \nmore information
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/public-reading-of-scripture-at-the-knoll-5/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Chesterton House – 111 The Knoll
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T202647
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T032814Z
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SUMMARY:Just Show Up Alumni Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join as you can for our Just Show Up Alumni book club! \nJust Show Up (JSU) Alumni Book Club is a book club without homework where people gather to read\, listen\, and discuss great books together.  No need to commit to joining every week\, the beauty of JSU book clubs is that you can jump in at any point and there is no preparation required! This book club is via Zoom only. \nWe will meet every Thursdays beginning on January 29.  \nOn January 29th\, we will begin our book: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis \nIn The Screwtape Letters\, C.S. Lewis presents a series of satirical letters from a senior demon to his nephew\, revealing the subtle ways temptation works on the human soul. With wit and sharp insight\, the book explores faith\, morality\, and the everyday choices that shape spiritual life. \n  \nREGISTER HERE for the Zoom link. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/just-show-up-alumni-book-club-2/2026-03-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T201500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T211500
DTSTAMP:20260603T202647
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T185346Z
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SUMMARY:Public Reading of Scripture at CHOP
DESCRIPTION:Join us journey through the entire Bible together in the historic Cornell House of Prayer (CHOP)\, and stay for some free Insomnia cookies! \nThe Bible is a masterpiece of world literature and of immense historical significance. We welcome all to join regardless of religious affiliations. \nThis multi-level experience will allow you to slow down and absorb these fascinating and complex texts without pressure or expectation. \n\nWhat is the value of the Public Reading of Scripture?\nAs we listen to the text being read aloud\,  we are automatically forced slow down and only read at the pace of the reader. \nReading scripture aloud in community is an ancient practice\, before books were widely distributed (or easily replicated) the main way these texts were shared was as they were read aloud in group settings. \nReading through the whole Bible offers an experience like no other- no skipping over the uncomfortable or focusing on your favorite verses\, parables\, or stories. \nEvery Thursday! We’ll be here every week this semester\, and we can’t wait for you to join us! \nmore information
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/public-reading-of-scripture-at-chop-5/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Cornell House of Prayer\, 536 Thurston Ave\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T200000
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SUMMARY:Just Show Up Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join as you can for our Just Show Up book club! \nJust Show Up (JSU) Book Club is a book club without homework where people gather to read\, listen\, and discuss great books together.  No need to commit to joining every week\, the beauty of JSU book clubs is that you can jump in at any point and there is no preparation required! Participants can join in-person or via Zoom. \nWe will meet every Wednesday at CHOP House\, located at 536 Thurston Ave\, beginning on January 28.  \nOn January 28th\, we will begin our next book: Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot \nThrough Gates of Splendor is a first-hand account of what it was like to be a missionary in the 1950s to the tribal nations in eastern Ecuador. This is the story of the five couples that journeyed there\, along with the death and hope they were met with. Elliot wrote the book while still a missionary in Ecuador\, and her strong spirit shines through the book\, rejecting ‘tidy’ valorization of missionaries while displaying a firm trust in God. \n  \nREGISTER HERE! \nJoin us for dessert at 536 Thurston Ave for a time of reading and discussion together! \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/just-show-up-book-club-5/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Chesterton House – 115 The Knoll
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T163000
DTSTAMP:20260603T202647
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T165238Z
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SUMMARY:Biblical Greek with Dr Jimmy Myers
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Biblical Greek will meet on a weekly basis\, with coursework expected to equate to 1 hour of personal study each day and 2 hours of class time per week. After 8 months of diligent studying\, you will be able to translate through the entirety of 1 John! This immersive course is designed for anyone who wants to read the Bible in its original language but has struggled to find the structure or motivation to learn on their own. Whether the idea has felt too daunting or you’ve attempted self-study without success\, this course provides the guidance\, accountability\, and framework needed to build real proficiency in Koine Greek. \nLed by Jimmy Myers\, Senior Post-Doctoral Fellow at Chesterton House and former Greek instructor at Duke Divinity School\, the course transforms the memorization of grammar and vocabulary into something surprisingly joyful. Through thoughtful teaching methods—including rhythm\, repetition\, and even song—Jimmy creates an engaging learning environment that helps the language take root. Students commit to one hour of daily study and two hours of weekly instruction\, mirroring the steady discipline of physical training. \nWith consistent practice\, students will develop the foundational skills needed to begin reading scripture directly from the Greek text. By the end of the course\, you will be able to read and translate the entire book of 1 John\, gaining not only linguistic competence but also a deeper\, richer understanding of the biblical narrative. For those longing to move beyond translations and encounter scripture firsthand\, this course offers both the challenge and the joy of learning to read the Bible in its original language. \nRegister Today
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/biblical-greek-with-dr-jimmy-myers/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Anabel Taylor Hall G07
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T202647
CREATED:20260115T193500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T185219Z
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SUMMARY:Public Reading of Scripture in Sage Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Join us journey through the entire Bible together in the beautiful Sage Chapel\, and snag a free lunch! \nThe Bible is a masterpiece of world literature and of immense historical significance. We welcome all to join regardless of religious affiliations. \nThis multi-level experience will allow you to slow down and absorb these fascinating and complex texts without pressure or expectation. \n\nWhat is the value of the Public Reading of Scripture?\nAs we listen to the text being read aloud\,  we are automatically forced slow down and only read at the pace of the reader. \nReading scripture aloud in community is an ancient practice\, before books were widely distributed (or easily replicated) the main way these texts were shared was as they were read aloud in group settings. \nReading through the whole Bible offers an experience like no other- no skipping over the uncomfortable or focusing on your favorite verses\, parables\, or stories. \nEvery Tuesday! We’ll be here every week this semester\, and we can’t wait for you to join us! \nmore information
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/public-reading-of-scripture-in-sage-chapel-6/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Sage Chapel\, Ho Plaza\, Ithava\, NY\, 14853\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T202647
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T223340Z
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SUMMARY:Friend or Foe: The Goods (and Evils) of AI
DESCRIPTION:Chesterton Perspectives brings you: \nFriend or Foe: The Goods (and Evils) of AI\nA conversation with Rosalind Picard\, Grover M. Hermann Professor in Health Sciences and Technology at the MIT Media Lab\nMarch 23\, 2026\n7:30 pm EST in person\n7:45pm EST via Zoom \nregister here \nNearly every day another article drops the headline: “Beware the dangers of AI!” The threats are manifold: the disintegration of human intellect and interpersonal skills; the replacement of human workers with humanoid bots; perhaps\, some suggest\, even the annihilation of the human race itself. These apocalyptic visions result in the reasonable call for caution and serious reflection on how AI shapes human flourishing. \nBut what if these dramatic threats are massively overstated? What if that future is far less likely than we fear? Could it be that\, in the fervor of it all\, we’ve forgotten some crucial things: that AI does not evolve on its own but has to be built\, and that human beings remain responsible for what they create? \nMight this doomsdaying be keeping us from exploring real benefits for real people: freeing them from menial and life-denying work\, improving care for those vulnerable to seizure\, and perhaps one day preventing most diseases? \nAnd\, what if the most harmful effects of AI are actually more hidden\, less acknowledged issues related to mental health\, addiction\, and loneliness? \nIn other words\, we need to think less about the visions of apocalyptic doomsayers and more about this human side of digital tech. \nJoin us as we welcome MIT Professor and AI researcher Roz Picard to Chesterton Perspectives. Recently interviewed by the BBC on these questions\, she brings insight not only as a scientist and engineer\, but also as an entrepreneur\, inventor\, and a Christian. Together\, we’ll think through the goods and evils of AI and how to navigate this explosive topic as people of faith. \n. \nRosalind Picard; Grover M. Hermann Professor in Health Sciences and Technology at the MIT Media Lab\nRosalind Picard is Grover M. Hermann Professor in Health Sciences and Technology at the MIT Media Lab\, where she is founder and director of the Affective Computing Research Group\, Associate Academic Head\, and affiliated with the MIT Center for Neurobiological Engineering. She is the author of the book Affective Computing and co-author of hundreds of peer-reviewed science and engineering articles in artificial intelligence\, digital health\, affective computing\, and human-computer interaction. An inventor on over 100 worldwide and US patents\, she is co-founder and chief scientist of Empatica\, providing FDA-cleared digital biomarkers and medical quality data and devices for clinical trials and research studies\, and helping people with epilepsy and Parkinson’s. Picard is also co-founder of Affectiva\, now part of Smart Eye AB. She is a popular speaker with a TED talk of over 2 million views. Picard is a member of the National Academy of Engineering\, the National Academy of Inventors\, and a fellow of the IEEE\, ACM\, and AAAC. She received the 2022 International Lombardy Prize for Computer Science Research\, the 2025 Trotter Prize in Information\, Complexity and Inference\, and the 2026 IEEE Medal for Innovations in Healthcare Technology. \nregister here
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/friend-or-foe-the-goods-and-evils-of-ai/
LOCATION:Chesterton House – 111 The Knoll
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T202647
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SUMMARY:Sunday Night Dinner on The Knoll
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a home cooked meal\, and discussion on life’s big questions. \nPraxis dinners are a cherished tradition of Chesterton House’s hospitality. Bringing together people from varying faith traditions and beliefs\, they welcome all students from any background to join over a meal while discussing the big questions that transcend discipline and majors. Through small group discussion and large group reflections\, attendees read short reading selections together to generate conversation around the deepest questions of life and develop friendships within a vibrant and curious community. They can foster the sort of discussion where you leave thinking: these were the conversations I was hoping college would be about!
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/sunday-night-dinner-on-the-knoll-10/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Chesterton House – 115 The Knoll
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T202647
CREATED:20260317T153811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T195041Z
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SUMMARY:Public Reading of Scripture in Mandarin
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 21 | 7-8:30pm | RPCC 205 Auditorium \nJoin us for a time of reading the Gospel of John and singing worship songs – in Mandarin. \nDinner will be served. \n\n  \n\nThe Bible is a masterpiece of world literature and of immense historical significance. We welcome all to join regardless of religious affiliations. \nThis multi-level experience will allow you to slow down and absorb these fascinating and complex texts without pressure or expectation. \nWhat is the value of the Public Reading of Scripture?\nAs we listen to the text being read aloud\,  we are automatically forced slow down and only read at the pace of the reader. \nReading scripture aloud in community is an ancient practice\, before books were widely distributed (or easily replicated) the main way these texts were shared was as they were read aloud in group settings. \nReading through the whole Bible offers an experience like no other- no skipping over the uncomfortable or focusing on your favorite verses\, parables\, or stories.
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/public-reading-of-scripture-in-mandarin/
LOCATION:Robert Purcell Community Center Auditorium (RPCC 205)
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SUMMARY:Public Reading of Scripture at the Knoll
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday mornings for our Public Reading of Scripture and a free breakfast on the Knoll! \n  \nOur Public Reading of Scripture events are a time to gather in community to hear The Bible read aloud while sharing a meal. \nAll you have to do is listen. \nThis multi-level experience will allow you to slow down and absorb the Word of God without pressure or expectation. \n  \nWhy Join Public Reading of Scripture\nThe Bible is a Key\nThe Bible has had such an impact in the history of humanity\, learning more about what it says and teaches will unlock a new understanding to history and literature. \nIt’s a Biblical Practice\nIn Scripture we often see God’s people receive God’s Word aloud together as a community. \nSpiritual Food\nWhile we are all very aware that we need food to duel our physical bodies\, reading scripture is a spiritual discipline we can practice to feed ourselves spiritually. \nA Better Bible Strategy\nIt takes 90 hours to listen to the Bible in it’s entirety\, yet hardly anyone every reads through it all. Many of us want to read more of the Bible\, but few have a disciplined strategy to succeed. Reading/hearing Scripture aloud in community makes it easy as you listen while you eat and find a small community of people who journey through the Bible with you over the year. \nHope to see you on the Knoll! \nmore information
URL:https://chestertonhouse.org/events/public-reading-of-scripture-at-the-knoll-5/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Chesterton House – 111 The Knoll
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