R. S. Thomas was a priest/poet in a five hundred year Anglican tradition that has famously included John Donne, George Herbert, Charles Wesley, Thomas Ken and many others. Thomas's priesthood was spent in three rural Welsh parishes, but the poetry he wrote won him national awards and international acclaim. This event celebrates the centenary of his birth by placing him in the wider literary and spiritual context to which he belongs.
Program includes:
R. S. Thomas reads his poems audio/visual presentation of recordings with pictures 'R. S. Thomas as I knew him' lecture by John G McEllhenney, author of "A Masterwork of Doubting-Belief: R. S. Thomas and his poetry" The Anglican Tradition of Poetry a talk by Gordon Graham, Professor of Philosophy and the Arts at Princeton Theological Seminary Reflections on Thomas Rev. Jane Brady, Rector of Grace Episcopal Church, Pemberton, NJ Talking together audience conversations facilitated by Dr. Elly Sparks Brown |
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The afternoon concludes with a service of CHORAL EVENSONG. Sung by the Choir of All Saints' under the direction of Tom Colao. The service includes the world premier of a new 'Anthem for St. David of Wales' by Paul Mealor, Welsh composer of 'Ubi Caritas' for the Royal Wedding 2011 in Westminster Abbey of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, and the Military Wives hit single 'Wherever you are'.
All Saints' Episcopal Church, Princeton
Saturday September 21st, 2013 12 noon to 5.30pm
Registration $15, including lunch and reception. Students FREE.
Everyone is welcome to attend Choral Evensong at no charge.
Register NOW
Saturday September 21st, 2013 12 noon to 5.30pm
Registration $15, including lunch and reception. Students FREE.
Everyone is welcome to attend Choral Evensong at no charge.
Register NOW