ALEXANDER MEN CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK;August 8-9
Locations: Saturday August 8:
361 Broadway near Franklin Street (Nyack College New York City Campus)
Sunday August 9
Union Theological Seminary St.James Chapel
Broadway and 121 st.
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For further pages of brochure click to right
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SUNDAY EVENING PROGRAM
1.Andre Cherniak A memoir of Fr Men
2. Michael .Plekon Thinking about Fr Men
3.Peter Von Berg dramatic reading from 'Murder in the Cathedral'
4.Natasha Lutov - aria from The Messiah
5.Sue Talley -Fr Men and the Arts
6.Dana Talley sings Tony Payne's setting of a prayer by Fr Men
7.Richard Sterne reading from De Mauppasant
8.Reading by poets Richard Dauenhauer and Nora Marks Dauenhauer
9.Stage Magic by Robert Aberdeen
10. Frank Purcell. Fr Men and John Henry Newman
11. Showing on screen for first time of new series of paintings by
Lilya Ratner: God's People at Auschwitz.
12. *conclusion. refreshments etc
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II. Workshops
WORKSHOPS - SESSION 1
Forgiveness as Christian Witness
Prof. Denise Hirschlein
Intense feelings and passionate beliefs are aroused at the mention of the word forgiveness. We hear Jesus' command to forgive, and yet we are often left with more questions than answers about what it looks like to forgive. The turbulent waters of emotion following an offense or an abuse can leave us floundering in a sea of pain, grief, and anger. Bewildered and confused, we long for the guidance of wise and compassionate mentors. What is forgiveness? Who does forgiveness benefit? Why is forgiveness significant? And how, in this rights-oriented twenty-first century, can our willingness to forgive, even what seems to be the unforgiveable, be a light and a witness to the world? Come, let us explore these delicate questions together.
The Widening Circle of Monasticism
Fr. John Bostwick
In this workshop, John Bostwick will consider the significant reality that while the number of monastic vocations generally declines in our day, in fact we see a new and broadened monastic presence through the numbers of those related to religious communities as oblates and associates and in the rise of new religious communities bridging in various ways the monastic and secular worlds.
Abel, Jesus and the Son of Man
Dr. Steven Notley
According to Jewish tradition, Abel is identified as the first martyr. He thus became the ideal representation of one whom God would raise up to judge his malefactor(s). Only by understanding developments in Jewish martyrology during the Greco-Roman period based on Old Testament characters and passages, can we explain why Jesus employed the title Son of Man/Adam to speak both of his pending execution and of his confidence that he himself would be vindicated and appointed to judge. Dr. Notley provides a reflection on ideal figures in ancient Jewish and early Christian understanding regarding the suffering of the righteous.
Faith, Father Men, and the New Science
Dr. Alexei Tsvelik
Alezei Tsvelik who knew Fr Alexander Men and who is a leading theoretical physicist will share his experience and thought on how the new science opens ways to the future for Christianity, and how Fr. Men also was a pioneer in understanding this.
WORKSHOPS - SESSION 2
The New Spiritualities
Dr. Robert Corin Morris
On the basis of his experience in building bridges between people and communities through Interweave Foundation, Morris will share on how a full Christian faith can live, between narrow rejection and dreamy new age fantasy, in an open Christianity for the new time. Robert Corin Morris is founder and Executive Director of “Interweave Center,” a community learning center teaching skills for wholistic living that strengthen wellness, deepen spirituality, and promote the common good.
Dionysius Exiguus, the Paschal Cycle, and the Advent of the Christian Era
Dr. Steven Ware
As the architect of the Christian Era, or Western chronological system, sixth-century monk Dionysius Exiguus has been inevitably at the center of debates concerning the likely birthdate of Jesus Christ, early medieval chronology, and even the accuracy of modern calendrical understanding. This workshop explores several questions surrounding the Paschal Cycle and chronology created by Dionysius and asserts a new appreciation of Dionysius as both chronologer and theologian.
Jesus after Modernity: Christian Witness in the 21st Century
Dr. James Danaher
More and more people say, “I’m spiritual but I’m not religious.” This seems to mean that people are interested in spiritual matters but they cannot buy the way organized religion presents its truth as objective, certain and precise. We now know that our understanding of truth is not what our modern (17th and 18th century) ancestors had led us to believe. They imagined that our understanding of truth should be objective, certain, and precise after the model of mathematics. Modern theology took shape around such a notion of truth. We now know that such a notion is unrealistic and neither is it conducive to understanding the truth of the Gospel. Jesus said, “I am the…truth.” A truth that is a person is never going to be objective, certain, or precise. What we need in order to witness in the 21st century, is a notion of truth that is compatible with both what we now know to be the human condition and the things that Jesus said and did. This workshop will explore this rich and thought provoking issue.
Catechesis in the 21st Century
Andrey Cherniak
In this workshop, speaking from long experience as catechist and Bible teacher, Cherniak will consider what it seems the Holy Spirit is showing to be the most effective ways of teaching the faith in our time and in our societies. Andrey Cherniak is a scientist and full time Christian worker. He served as catechist for Fr. Alexander Men (about whom he will share memories on Sunday evening) and is now Director of Scripture Union for Russia and the states of the former Soviet Union.
III. Presenter Notes
PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES
Fernando Arzola Jr.
2009 Alexander Men Conference Coordinator; Fernando Arzola Jr. is Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. He is also Director of Interdisciplinary Studies and Adjunct Professor of Youth Ministry at Nyack College. He received his B.A. from Fordham University; M.A. from Maryknoll School of Theology; and Ph.D. from Fordham University. He is author of “Toward a Prophetic Youth Ministry: Theory and Praxis in Urban Context.”
John Bostwick
Fr. John Bostwick is a canon of St Norbert Abbey, Du Pere Wisconsin. In addition to teaching the theology of spirituality at St Norbert’s College, he is a widely known and sought lecturer on issues of contemporary spirituality and spiritual direction.
Olga Bukhina
Olga Bukhina is a psychologist, Russian translator, Coordinator of International Programs at the American Council of Learned Societies and former parishioner of Fr. Men.
Andrey Cherniak
Andrey Cherniak is a scientist and full time Christian worker. He served as catechist for Fr. Alexander Men (about whom he will share memories on Sunday evening) and is now Director of Scripture Union for Russia and the states of the former Soviet Union.
Karina Cherniak
Karina Cherniak is a Psycholinguist and co-founder/leader of Hosanna Community, a mostly lay, intentional Christian community in Moscow, Russia.
James P. Danaher
James P. Danaher is chair of the Department of Philosophy at Nyack College. He received his B.A. from Ramapo College; M.A. from Montclair State; M.A. from The New School; M.Phil. and Ph.D. from City University of New York. He is also author of Eyes That See, Ears That Hear: Perceiving Jesus in a Postmodern.
Denise Hirschlein
Denise Hirschlein is the co-chair of the psychology department at Nyack College where she is also an assistant professor of Psychology and adjunct professor with Nyack's Alliance Graduate School of Counseling. She received her B.A. from Glassboro State College, M.A., Grace Theological Seminary, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Regent University
Rev. Michael Aksionov Meerson
Rev. Michael Meerson, Ph.D., is an Orthodox priest, rector of The Orthodox Church of Christ the Savior, New York, NY and author of “The Trinity of Love in Modern Russian Theology.”
III. Registration
Is $35 covering both days. Lunch on Saturday, coffee,tea and cake
on Sunday. Register through the following payment method:
Methods of Payment
A .If by Check:Please write check to “The Patristic Society” and mail to:
c/o Bishop Seraphim Sigrist
320 South Broadway # P-7
Tarrytown, New York 10591
B.(SIMPLEST)PayPal: Go to http://hosanna.livejournal.com/profile
Scroll down to the “Donation” button.
This link leads to The Patristic Society
Conference Information
http://fathermen.info/
http://fathermen.ning.com
361 Broadway near Franklin Street (Nyack College New York City Campus)
Sunday August 9
Union Theological Seminary St.James Chapel
Broadway and 121 st.
.
.
For further pages of brochure click to right
.
.
.
SUNDAY EVENING PROGRAM
1.Andre Cherniak A memoir of Fr Men
2. Michael .Plekon Thinking about Fr Men
3.Peter Von Berg dramatic reading from 'Murder in the Cathedral'
4.Natasha Lutov - aria from The Messiah
5.Sue Talley -Fr Men and the Arts
6.Dana Talley sings Tony Payne's setting of a prayer by Fr Men
7.Richard Sterne reading from De Mauppasant
8.Reading by poets Richard Dauenhauer and Nora Marks Dauenhauer
9.Stage Magic by Robert Aberdeen
10. Frank Purcell. Fr Men and John Henry Newman
11. Showing on screen for first time of new series of paintings by
Lilya Ratner: God's People at Auschwitz.
12. *conclusion. refreshments etc
...........
II. Workshops
WORKSHOPS - SESSION 1
Forgiveness as Christian Witness
Prof. Denise Hirschlein
Intense feelings and passionate beliefs are aroused at the mention of the word forgiveness. We hear Jesus' command to forgive, and yet we are often left with more questions than answers about what it looks like to forgive. The turbulent waters of emotion following an offense or an abuse can leave us floundering in a sea of pain, grief, and anger. Bewildered and confused, we long for the guidance of wise and compassionate mentors. What is forgiveness? Who does forgiveness benefit? Why is forgiveness significant? And how, in this rights-oriented twenty-first century, can our willingness to forgive, even what seems to be the unforgiveable, be a light and a witness to the world? Come, let us explore these delicate questions together.
The Widening Circle of Monasticism
Fr. John Bostwick
In this workshop, John Bostwick will consider the significant reality that while the number of monastic vocations generally declines in our day, in fact we see a new and broadened monastic presence through the numbers of those related to religious communities as oblates and associates and in the rise of new religious communities bridging in various ways the monastic and secular worlds.
Abel, Jesus and the Son of Man
Dr. Steven Notley
According to Jewish tradition, Abel is identified as the first martyr. He thus became the ideal representation of one whom God would raise up to judge his malefactor(s). Only by understanding developments in Jewish martyrology during the Greco-Roman period based on Old Testament characters and passages, can we explain why Jesus employed the title Son of Man/Adam to speak both of his pending execution and of his confidence that he himself would be vindicated and appointed to judge. Dr. Notley provides a reflection on ideal figures in ancient Jewish and early Christian understanding regarding the suffering of the righteous.
Faith, Father Men, and the New Science
Dr. Alexei Tsvelik
Alezei Tsvelik who knew Fr Alexander Men and who is a leading theoretical physicist will share his experience and thought on how the new science opens ways to the future for Christianity, and how Fr. Men also was a pioneer in understanding this.
WORKSHOPS - SESSION 2
The New Spiritualities
Dr. Robert Corin Morris
On the basis of his experience in building bridges between people and communities through Interweave Foundation, Morris will share on how a full Christian faith can live, between narrow rejection and dreamy new age fantasy, in an open Christianity for the new time. Robert Corin Morris is founder and Executive Director of “Interweave Center,” a community learning center teaching skills for wholistic living that strengthen wellness, deepen spirituality, and promote the common good.
Dionysius Exiguus, the Paschal Cycle, and the Advent of the Christian Era
Dr. Steven Ware
As the architect of the Christian Era, or Western chronological system, sixth-century monk Dionysius Exiguus has been inevitably at the center of debates concerning the likely birthdate of Jesus Christ, early medieval chronology, and even the accuracy of modern calendrical understanding. This workshop explores several questions surrounding the Paschal Cycle and chronology created by Dionysius and asserts a new appreciation of Dionysius as both chronologer and theologian.
Jesus after Modernity: Christian Witness in the 21st Century
Dr. James Danaher
More and more people say, “I’m spiritual but I’m not religious.” This seems to mean that people are interested in spiritual matters but they cannot buy the way organized religion presents its truth as objective, certain and precise. We now know that our understanding of truth is not what our modern (17th and 18th century) ancestors had led us to believe. They imagined that our understanding of truth should be objective, certain, and precise after the model of mathematics. Modern theology took shape around such a notion of truth. We now know that such a notion is unrealistic and neither is it conducive to understanding the truth of the Gospel. Jesus said, “I am the…truth.” A truth that is a person is never going to be objective, certain, or precise. What we need in order to witness in the 21st century, is a notion of truth that is compatible with both what we now know to be the human condition and the things that Jesus said and did. This workshop will explore this rich and thought provoking issue.
Catechesis in the 21st Century
Andrey Cherniak
In this workshop, speaking from long experience as catechist and Bible teacher, Cherniak will consider what it seems the Holy Spirit is showing to be the most effective ways of teaching the faith in our time and in our societies. Andrey Cherniak is a scientist and full time Christian worker. He served as catechist for Fr. Alexander Men (about whom he will share memories on Sunday evening) and is now Director of Scripture Union for Russia and the states of the former Soviet Union.
III. Presenter Notes
PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES
Fernando Arzola Jr.
2009 Alexander Men Conference Coordinator; Fernando Arzola Jr. is Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. He is also Director of Interdisciplinary Studies and Adjunct Professor of Youth Ministry at Nyack College. He received his B.A. from Fordham University; M.A. from Maryknoll School of Theology; and Ph.D. from Fordham University. He is author of “Toward a Prophetic Youth Ministry: Theory and Praxis in Urban Context.”
John Bostwick
Fr. John Bostwick is a canon of St Norbert Abbey, Du Pere Wisconsin. In addition to teaching the theology of spirituality at St Norbert’s College, he is a widely known and sought lecturer on issues of contemporary spirituality and spiritual direction.
Olga Bukhina
Olga Bukhina is a psychologist, Russian translator, Coordinator of International Programs at the American Council of Learned Societies and former parishioner of Fr. Men.
Andrey Cherniak
Andrey Cherniak is a scientist and full time Christian worker. He served as catechist for Fr. Alexander Men (about whom he will share memories on Sunday evening) and is now Director of Scripture Union for Russia and the states of the former Soviet Union.
Karina Cherniak
Karina Cherniak is a Psycholinguist and co-founder/leader of Hosanna Community, a mostly lay, intentional Christian community in Moscow, Russia.
James P. Danaher
James P. Danaher is chair of the Department of Philosophy at Nyack College. He received his B.A. from Ramapo College; M.A. from Montclair State; M.A. from The New School; M.Phil. and Ph.D. from City University of New York. He is also author of Eyes That See, Ears That Hear: Perceiving Jesus in a Postmodern.
Denise Hirschlein
Denise Hirschlein is the co-chair of the psychology department at Nyack College where she is also an assistant professor of Psychology and adjunct professor with Nyack's Alliance Graduate School of Counseling. She received her B.A. from Glassboro State College, M.A., Grace Theological Seminary, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Regent University
Rev. Michael Aksionov Meerson
Rev. Michael Meerson, Ph.D., is an Orthodox priest, rector of The Orthodox Church of Christ the Savior, New York, NY and author of “The Trinity of Love in Modern Russian Theology.”
III. Registration
Is $35 covering both days. Lunch on Saturday, coffee,tea and cake
on Sunday. Register through the following payment method:
Methods of Payment
A .If by Check:Please write check to “The Patristic Society” and mail to:
c/o Bishop Seraphim Sigrist
320 South Broadway # P-7
Tarrytown, New York 10591
B.(SIMPLEST)PayPal: Go to http://hosanna.livejournal.com/profile
Scroll down to the “Donation” button.
This link leads to The Patristic Society
Conference Information
http://fathermen.info/
http://fathermen.ning.com