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The Re-Enchantment of the World

Recovering lost ways of reading the cosmos.

Led by Kelly Madden, Director of Keystone Symbolics – Register

We live in a “disenchanted” world—one stripped of myth, mystery, and spiritual beings, in favor of the rational, the scientific, the pragmatic. While there are benefits—we don’t hunt witches anymore—we have lost much. Christians are not immune.

  • How did it happen?

  • How does it affect Christians, even we who are committed to a biblical understanding of the world?

  • How can we learn to read the world with ancient eyes, and read our Bible as the people of God used to do?

  • Why do many observers believe that we are at an inflection point toward the “re-enchantment” of the world?

Join the conversation as Kelly Madden discusses these questions and leads us into actually practicing an ancient way of seeing and being. This is a world that God created to teach and train us, in love.

Kelly Alvin Madden, PhD, MDiv has worked cross-culturally in 45 countries on five continents. He has developed curricula for spiritual formation and ministry, used by the largest Christian missionary organization. He is the founder of Boston Fellows and an ordained Anglican clergyman. He has more than 900 posts on biblical symbolism at “Seeing the Keystone.”

LaChanze presented by Vivo Performing Arts

A Tony Award winner for originating the role of Celie in The Color Purple, LaChanze brings a commanding voice, remarkable artistry, and genuine emotion to every song.

We wanted to spread the word through UniteBoston and especially to Gospel Choir members. Choir members can receive 50% off tickets in all price zones and sections (fees apply), with a maximum of 6 tickets per order. The offer is valid through Thursday, October 29.

Promo code: LACHANZE50
Purchase discounted tickets

Vivo Performing Arts is a non-profit arts presenting organization that has presenting live performances in Boston since 1938.

Find a Way Pilgrimage

From Oct 12 -Oct 15, a small group of pilgrims will travel from South Kingstown, RI to Boston, MA to remember and reckon with the legacy of King Philip’s War. Upon arriving back in Boston, we welcome you to join us for a short walk followed by prayer and fellowship. To participate in any part of the pilgrimage is to be part of the whole.
Schedule:
3:30PM: Pilgrims will disembark from the Hingham Ferry at Long Wharf, receive a blessing, and then walk 0.7 miles to the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Voyage to pray. Meet us at Long Wharf and walk with us to the Shrine to participate in a mini-pilgrimage.
5PM: The pilgrims and those who join us for the prayer will break bread together and share about their journey at the Well Coffee House on Tremont St (0.8 mile walk from the Shrine). Light appetizers will be provided.
RSVP: UniteBoston’s own Rev. Kelly Fassett will be co-hosting Thursday’s time of prayer and conversation, alongside Episcopal Priest Rev. Rita Powell. Email kelly@uniteboston.com  if you’re planning to come, so we know to expect you!


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