Gerald May Seminar
Seventh Gerald G. May Seminar with Cynthia Bourgeault
Contemplatives, Mystics, Prophets & Visionaries
April 13-14, 2012
In our world today, the path of Wisdom knowing that is cultivated in contemplative prayer and practice is leading the way in the recovery of Christianity's visionary and prophetic voice.
In her time with us, Cynthia will examine how (and why) this is happening by looking at four contemporary contemplative voices: Thomas Merton, a Trappist monk of the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, who was a poet/author and social activist; Bruno Barnhart, a Camaldolese monk of New Camaldoli Hermitage and the author of numerous books; Raimon Pannikar, a Roman Catholic theologian whose embrace of Hindu scriptures and Buddhism made him an influential voice in inter-religious dialogue; and Constance FitzGerald, a Carmelite theologian who is known for her interpretation of the writings of John of the Cross. Each of these individuals will form the focal point of one of Cynthia's talks.
Friday night will be an overview of the topic and a stand-alone evening. On Saturday Cynthia will delve further into the topic and have time for questions and answers. We highly recommend attending both days.
The Gerald May Seminar is offered in memory of the life and legacy of Gerald (Jerry) May, Shalem’s Senior Fellow for Contemplative Theology and Psychology, and to strengthen the great themes of contemplative understanding and practice that Jerry so valued.
| Date: | Friday Lecture, April 13, 2012 Saturday Workshop, April 14, 2012 |
| Time: | Friday Lecture, 7-9pm Saturday Workshop, 10am-4pm |
| Place: | Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockville |
| Leader: | Cynthia Bourgeault |
| Cost: | Friday Lecture, $25 Saturday Workshop, $75 Both Friday & Saturday, $100 |
Cynthia Bourgeault
Cynthia Bourgeault is an Episcopal priest who leads lectures,
workshops, and retreats across the U.S. She is the author of numerous
other books, including Chanting the Psalms, The Wisdom of Jesus, Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening and most recently, The Meaning of Mary Magdalene: Discovering the Woman at the Heart of Christianity.
The Gerald May Seminar is offered in memory of the life and legacy
of 
Gerald (Jerry) May. Jerry served on Shalem's staff for many years and was our Senior Fellow for Contemplative
Theology and Psychology. The Seminar is held every year to strengthen the great themes of
contemplative understanding and practice that Jerry so valued.
Registration
To register online for Friday only, click here.
To register online for Saturday only, click here.
To register online for both Friday and Saturday, click here.
To register by mail,
click here to download our Short Program Registration Form (PDF).
To contact
Program Registrar, Chris Jeffrey:
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, (301-897-7334)
Directions
For directions to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockville, please click here.
Hotel Information
The nearest hotel to the event is the:
Best Western Plus Rockville Hotel & Suites
1251 West Montgomery Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-4940 (Hotel)
The Shalem group rate is $89.00 plus tax, which includes a full American breakfast buffet. To make arrangements, call the hotel directly and tell them you are with Shalem.