Tuesdays, October 6-27, 2021
12pm EDT
Free
Why is one a Christian? Can one defend one's faith rationally against challenges to it? The psychologist and philosopher William James addressed these problems over 100 years ago, and his reflections are still valid today. In this course, we shall attempt a close reading and critical analysis of his essay "The Will to Believe" and other related materials.
This course will be taught by Dr. Laura Nelson. Dr. Nelson is the Scholar-in-Residence at the Center for Spiritual Imagination and a parishioner at the Cathedral of the Incarnation. She received her Ph.D. in Philosophy from Fordham University, and has taught at several colleges in the New York metropolitan area, including Hofstra, Molloy, The New School, and Drew. She has published in a number of academic and non-academic platforms, including PublicSeminar.org and Medium.com.
The course will be offered online via Zoom and registration is free. Click to here to register.
Online
Mondays
6:30pm to 7:00pm ET
Returns September 15, 2025. Join us each week for a 30 minute practice of meditation and contemplative prayer led by our vowed New Monastic members. Click below for more info and details on how to join us online.
Online
Begins Thursday, September 18, 2025
Thursday nights, third Thursday of the month
Find stillness and discover new meanings with ‘Meditation is a Must’, a musical meditation practice that uniquely blends contemplative practices with the profound lyricism of Hip Hop.
In-Person Only
Saturday, September 20, 2025
10am to 2pm ET
Saint John's Episcopal Church, Park Slope Brooklyn
Suggested donation $40 (includes lunch)
Experiment with Imagination and Improvisation in Prayer; Explore Sound and Silence in Meditation; Share in a Silent Lunch and a Jazz Eucharist.
Register by September 17.
Whether you’re exploring contemplative practice, seeking deeper companionship, or discerning a vowed monastic path, our community welcomes you.