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Revelation in Ecumenical Perspectives

As a part of the Reformation Commentary on Scripture series, Rodney L. Petersen, (PhD, Princeton) along with Gerald L. Bray (PhD, La Sorbonne) have co-edited and published the volume on the highly enigmatic and consequential Book of Revelation under InterVarsity Press. Sixteenth-century Reformers, much like interpreters today, show a diversity of opinion on how Revelation is to be understood, whether through more spiritual and Last Judgment connotations, or as a snapshot in historical context. Much like the vast social and political upheaval in the time of the Reformation, we have called upon Rodney and his colleagues to remark upon Revelation in ecumenical perspectives today. Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries (CMM) and the Boston Theological Interreligious consortium (BTI), two of Rodney’s previous places of directorship, are helping to put this conversation together with friends—at the Boston University Marsh Chapel on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 3-5pm—for an afternoon of retrospection and future revelation. (This will also be, in a way, an opening for AAR/SBL Boston, which begins the next day.) Click here to purchase the book

PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE

  • Welcome: Dr. Stephanie Edwards (BTI) and Dean Robert Allan Hill (BU)
  • BTI International Mission and Ecumenism reflections on the book: Dr. Meg Guider (BC) and Dr. Todd Johnson (GCTS)
  • Practical implications: Rev. Dr. Casely Essamuah and Dr. George Walters-Sleyon
  • Thank you/closing prayer/last word: Rev. Dr. Rodney Petersen and Thomas W. Porter, Jr., Esq.

Boston Christian History Walking Tour

Register Online at events.sattler.edu

???? Boston Christian History Tour with Dr. Finny Kuruvilla

Hosted by: Dr. Finny Kuruvilla, Founder of Sattler College

Tracing Boston’s Christian History Roots

Step into the heart of Boston and uncover the powerful Christian legacy that helped influence America’s founding. On this walking tour, Dr. Finny Kuruvilla will guide you through important Christian historic sites and explain why Sattler College was founded in Boston.

????Explore sites where powerful sermons shaped a nation.

????Stand in the places where history and revival intersected.

????Discover connections between faith and America’s founding.

 

???? Saturday, October 18, 2025 | ???? 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM???? Downtown Boston (Begins at Sattler College, ends at Quincy Market)

 

Who Should Join?

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a prospective student, or simply curious about the intersection of faith and American heritage, this tour will leave you inspired and encouraged.

It’s free and open to all—Sattler Open House guests and the general public.

Parking

If arriving by car:

  • Metered parking is available near Sattler College and Center Plaza.
  • The 100 Cambridge Street Garage offers hourly weekday rates and flat weekend/evening fees, with direct building access.

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Boston’s Christian history!!

Belayneh Densamo’s Book Signing Event

Hello dear brothers and sisters,
You are all invited to the book launch of the athlete Laineh Belayneh Densamo
(Tested Endurance) in Amharic and English,
It is on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 2 pm.
The address is 145 Brattle St. Cambridge, MA 02140, USA
Please share to those who live in the nearby areas.
May God bless you all.

The Byzantine Choral Inheritance by Cappella Romana

Made possible by generous support from The Saint John of Damascus Society and a grant from Cambridge Arts, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, and The Saint John of Damascus Society at First Church in Cambridge, Cambridge MA

Vocal Ensemble Cappella Romana presents THE BYZANTINE CHORAL INHERITANCE with rarely heard music from the historic traditions of Byzantium and new works inspired by them.

Music Director Dr. Alexander Lingas will lead the first half of the program. The concert will begin with works in Greek from medieval Constantinople, followed by liturgical works by twentieth-century Greek American composers such as Tikey Zes, Theodore Bogdanos, and Frank Desby.

The second half, led by Associate Music Director John Michael Boyer, will feature the East Coast premiere of Heaven and Earth: A Song of Creation, a setting of Psalm 103. Commissioned by the Saint John of Damascus Society to celebrate the discovery of the Higgs boson, six composers: Tikey Zes, +Richard Toensing, GRAMMY-nominee Kurt Sander, Alexander Khalil, John Michael Boyer, and Matthew Arndt, each set a portion of the Psalm, creating a seamless tapestry.


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