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Tuesday, January 23, 2007
The First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C.: Series to examine faith, giftedness, disability
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2007 - The First Baptist Church of Washington will offer a speaker series, "Faith, Giftedness, and (dis)Ability," at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, Jan. 24, Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and Feb. 14 in its sanctuary at 1328 16th St. NW.
Experts, theologians and others will explore the tensions between the goodness of God's creation and the particular hardships of living with disability. They will also discuss the unexpected gifts that may result.
On Jan. 24, the topic is "Physical: Made in the Image of God." Dr. Thomas Graves, president of the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, who also has multiple sclerosis, will moderate the discussion. Panelists include Gordon Richmond and Dr. William Schutz, who both have notable careers in government and cerebral palsy; and Frank Hensley, a minister and burn survivor.
On Jan. 31, "Sensory: Seeing with Spiritual Eyes, Hearing with the Spirit," features moderator Dr. Peggy Johnson, pastor of the Christ United Methodist Church of the Deaf in Baltimore and Adjunct Professor at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington. Panelists include Larry Woods, a minister to college students, who has a progressive visual disability, and Zellie Meadows, educator and board member of the National Black Deaf Advocates Inc.
On Feb. 7, two speakers will discuss "Intellectual Challenges: Knowing and Un-Knowing Amidst God's People." Dr. Tim VanDuivendyk, chaplain and system executive for Spiritual Care at Memorial Herman Healthcare System in Houston, will moderate and also share his perspective as the father of Abby VanDuivendyk, a 33-year-old with Down Syndrome. Ginny Thornburgh, director of the Religion and Disability Program at the National Organization on Disability in Washington, will also share her expertise and experiences.
On Feb. 14, Dr. Bruce Birch, Dean and Professor at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, will lead "Caregiving: In the Arms of Faith." He will be joined by Ollie Cantos, associate director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, who has been blind since birth; Patty Marceron, long-time caregiver; and Steven Tingus, director of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research.
"We hope to explore Christian views about and responses to disabilities and gifts in ourselves and in others," First Baptist Pastor Dr. Jim Somerville said. "We want to offer a valuable forum about an important topic for many people."
The audience may ask questions during each program and meet speakers at receptions following. Anyone interested is invited and encouraged to make reservations by e-mailing fg&d@firstbaptistdc.org or by calling (202) 387-2206 ext. 5.
FBC is located at the corner of 16th and O streets in NW. Free parking is available in the adjacent church lot at 17th and O Streets NW, or in the Colonial Parking Garage, 1616 P Street (tickets validated in the church), between 16th and 17th Streets. For directions and more information, please visit www.firstbaptistdc.org.
Reporters, contact: Dr. Art Sherwood, (713) 824-8151, or Dr. Jim Somerville, (202) 387-2206 x241.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2007 - The First Baptist Church of Washington will offer a speaker series, "Faith, Giftedness, and (dis)Ability," at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, Jan. 24, Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and Feb. 14 in its sanctuary at 1328 16th St. NW.
Experts, theologians and others will explore the tensions between the goodness of God's creation and the particular hardships of living with disability. They will also discuss the unexpected gifts that may result.
On Jan. 24, the topic is "Physical: Made in the Image of God." Dr. Thomas Graves, president of the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, who also has multiple sclerosis, will moderate the discussion. Panelists include Gordon Richmond and Dr. William Schutz, who both have notable careers in government and cerebral palsy; and Frank Hensley, a minister and burn survivor.
On Jan. 31, "Sensory: Seeing with Spiritual Eyes, Hearing with the Spirit," features moderator Dr. Peggy Johnson, pastor of the Christ United Methodist Church of the Deaf in Baltimore and Adjunct Professor at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington. Panelists include Larry Woods, a minister to college students, who has a progressive visual disability, and Zellie Meadows, educator and board member of the National Black Deaf Advocates Inc.
On Feb. 7, two speakers will discuss "Intellectual Challenges: Knowing and Un-Knowing Amidst God's People." Dr. Tim VanDuivendyk, chaplain and system executive for Spiritual Care at Memorial Herman Healthcare System in Houston, will moderate and also share his perspective as the father of Abby VanDuivendyk, a 33-year-old with Down Syndrome. Ginny Thornburgh, director of the Religion and Disability Program at the National Organization on Disability in Washington, will also share her expertise and experiences.
On Feb. 14, Dr. Bruce Birch, Dean and Professor at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, will lead "Caregiving: In the Arms of Faith." He will be joined by Ollie Cantos, associate director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, who has been blind since birth; Patty Marceron, long-time caregiver; and Steven Tingus, director of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research.
"We hope to explore Christian views about and responses to disabilities and gifts in ourselves and in others," First Baptist Pastor Dr. Jim Somerville said. "We want to offer a valuable forum about an important topic for many people."
The audience may ask questions during each program and meet speakers at receptions following. Anyone interested is invited and encouraged to make reservations by e-mailing fg&d@firstbaptistdc.org or by calling (202) 387-2206 ext. 5.
FBC is located at the corner of 16th and O streets in NW. Free parking is available in the adjacent church lot at 17th and O Streets NW, or in the Colonial Parking Garage, 1616 P Street (tickets validated in the church), between 16th and 17th Streets. For directions and more information, please visit www.firstbaptistdc.org.
Reporters, contact: Dr. Art Sherwood, (713) 824-8151, or Dr. Jim Somerville, (202) 387-2206 x241.
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