§ Michigan Avenue Forums
Michigan Avenue Forums at Fourth Presbyterian Church promote civic formation within the Chicagoland community by presenting a series of events that feature important thinkers and public leaders in live lecture or debate format, discussing current issues of civic and ethical priority.
An Evening with Walter Brueggemann
in celebration of John Buchanan’s Ministry
Thursday, January 19, 2012
7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Friend of Fourth Presbyterian Church and John Buchanan, Walter Brueggemann will join current and former colleagues of John Buchanan on Thursday, January 19 for a symposium in celebration of John’s ministry.
A biblical scholar, seminary professor, and contemporary of John Buchanan’s, Dr. Brueggemann has spent more than forty years writing books and teaching courses to educate women and men who preach and teach in our churches. During this symposium, he will reflect on his career in scholarship, which has paralleled Dr. Buchanan’s career in ministry, examining where the church has been and where it is going.
Following the lecture, public radio correspondent Niala Boodhoo, who is also a part of our community here at Fourth Church, will moderate a panel discussion between five church professionals whose careers have been shaped by John Buchanan’s ministry:Chris Chakoian, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest
and former Associate Pastor at Fourth Church
Patrick Daymond, Pastor, Memorial Presbyterian Church, Long Island
and former Lilly Resident at Fourth Church
Bill Golderer, Convening Minister, Broad Street Ministry,
and Senior Pastor, Arch Street Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia;
and former Associate Pastor at Fourth Church
Jeannine Oakes, Inquirer for Ministry sponsored by the Session of Fourth Church
John Vest, Associate Pastor for Youth Ministry at Fourth Church
A brief reception will follow.
Time and place
Thursday, January 19
7:00 p.m.
Sanctuary
For information about Michigan Avenue Forums, contact Adam Fronczek, Associate Pastor for Adult Education and Worship.