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Author Diane Butler Bass to give lectures Jan. 18-19

Location

Christ Church Cathedral
421 S. Second St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Description

In January, the Presbytery of Mid-Kentucky and the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky will co-sponsor a series of lectures by Dr. Diana Butler Bass based on her books The Practicing Congregation: Imagining a New Old Church and Christianity for the Rest of Us. Bass is an expert in American religion, author, speaker and independent scholar. She is the author of six books and numerous articles dealing with mainline Christianity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Her book Episcopalians in America is scheduled for publication in 2008.

The Friday evening lecture, open only to clergy, will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. (ET) at Christ Church Episcopal Catheral, 421. Second St., Louisville. She will share insights from her book, The Practicing Congregation. Saturday's lectures, open to everyone, will focus on the book Christianity for the Rest of Us. The program begins at 8:30 a.m. and will end at 3 p.m. at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 1044 Alta Vista Road.

Instructions

The cost for clergy will be $10 for the Friday evening lecture and $25 for both events. The cost for attending only the Saturday event will be $20. Pre-registration is required because space is limited. Registration may be done online now.

Contact

For further information please contact: Betty Williams, Diocese of Kentucky, by calling 800-222-3462 or 502-584-7148 or by emailing her at bettyw@episcopalky.org

Registration

Please choose an event package or option to register for

Clergy Friday Only:
An evening lecture with the author for clergy
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Both Days (Clergy):
Clergy registration for both days of lecture series: Friday, Jan. 18, 7-9:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Cathedral; Saturday, Jan. 19, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
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Saturday (Open to Everyone):
Lunch is provided. Call 502-584-7148 (Diocese of Kentucky Office) if you prefer to have a vegetarian lunch.
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Childcare (Friday night):
Cost of childcare per child for Friday evening lecture.
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Childcare (Saturday Only):
Cost of childcare per child for Saturday's lectures.
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