VINTAGE LUNCHES (free!) / Fridays /1-2PM
“This is what the LORD says: ‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.'” – Jer. 6:16
WELCOME!
YOU are Invited to Vintage Lunch: Theological Horizons’ weekly hour of free food and discussion about the spiritual life - sparked by classic concepts, stories and practices from the Christian tradition. Here we learn from people who followed Jesus in their own times and places – across centuries, continents, and identities. These older brothers and sisters, sometimes called saints, are mentors and friends who help us understand our own lives, our own times, our own faith.
Our motto here is All welcome. Always. And we mean that. Whether you are a lifelong Christian, questioning or convinced in your faith, simply curious about spirituality, or you just came for the free lunch, we would be so very grateful to have you here.
Where & when?
You’ll find us at the beloved Bonhoeffer House, 1841 University Circle.
Every Friday from 1-2pm
For more info or to get invites, contact Karen karen@theologicalhorizons.org 434-466-1342
All are welcome. Always. No preparation is necessary. See the schedule of topics below!
SPRING 2024: Vintage Christianity: Ancient Practices for New Purposes
Our new lunch series will begin with an exploration of Commitments -- from small, everyday habits to consequential career decisions. Join the conversation around how to shape a life, one commitment at a time.
1/26 Charting Your Course: A Beginning
2/2 "Know Thyself!" But How?
2/9 God's Will: Puzzle or Promise
2/16 The Power of Habits
2/23 Vocation: Listen to Your Life
3/1 Constraint and Creativity
3/15 How To Make A Decision
3/22 Love, Marriage & Commitments for Life with Sue & Rich Dean
3/29 Failing, Fearing, Falling Down
4/5 All the Time in the World
4/12 Loving Life, Facing Death
4/19 Goodness & Mercy Shall Follow Me
4/26 What's Next?
FALL 2023: CULTIVATING CONVERSATIONS
Aug 25: Wahoo Welcome Lunch (12-2pm) It’s a drop in social thing. Come one, come all!
Sept 1: Conversation 101: It Begins with Listening | Karen Marsh
Sept 8: Conversations with God: Amanda Berry Smith | Karen Marsh
Sept 15: Questions that Connect: Augustine | Karen Marsh
Sept 22: Telling Our Stories: PhotoVoice Experience | Mary-Dryden Maio
Sept 29: Speaking Up, Speaking Out: Sophie Scholl | Karen Marsh
Oct 6: Talking to Strangers: CS Lewis | Karen Marsh
Oct 13: Conversation in the Bible| Heather Warren (Listen Here)
Oct 20: Conflict & Conversation | Toby Jenkins (Listen Here)
Oct 27: Complicated Conversations in Hollywood | Jocelyn Diaz & Raed Gilliam
Nov 3: Conversations to Strengthen Trust: Aelred of Riveaulx | Karen Marsh
Nov 10: Art, Creativity & Conversation: Lilias Trotter | Karen Marsh
Nov 17: Towards Forgiveness | Nathan Walton
Nov 24: Thankgiving | No Vintage
Dec. 1": GAME DAY: We're Not Really Strangers
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ARCHIVES
SPRING 2023: BEING & BELONGING
Jan 20: Welcome Back Lunch (12-2pm)
Jan 27: Karen: Everyday Spirituality: a toolbox of practices to try on | the reading
Feb 3: Dr. Jessica Young Brown on Mental Health & College
Feb 10: Karen: Aelred on Navigating Relationships | the reading
Feb 17: Karen: Carter G. Woodson & Olaudah Equiano on Telling Your Story | the reading
Feb 24: Karen: Ignatius of Loyola on Making Decisions (Jonathan Wood Personal Finance workshop 2-5pm) | the reading & Scriptures
Mar 3: Karen: Pandita Ramabai on Finding Your People | the reading
Mar 10: SPRING BREAK OFF
Mar 17: Karen: Patrick of Ireland on Loving Mercy | the reading
Mar 24: Karen: Bryan Stevenson on Acting Justly
Mar 31: Christy & Mary-Dryden: Dorothy Day on Restoring Your Soul | the reading
April 7: Jerry Maynard: Lament for Good Friday | the reading
April 14: Eddie Howard: The Soul of Restorative Justice | the reading
April 21: Kayla Allen & guests: Hearing God Together on Spiritual Direction | the reading
April 28: Christy: Play, Creativity & Trust: An experimental art workshop
May 3: 12-2pm FINAL SEND OFF
FALL 2022: BEING & BELONGING
Sept. 2: BELONGING: Dietrich Bonhoeffer on the Wisdom of Community | the reading
Sept. 9: Dave Zahl on his new book, Low Anthropology
Sept. 16: Angel Parham on the Black Intellectual tradition
Sept. 23: BEING: Wander Towards God: Margery Kempe| the reading
Sept 30: BELONGING: Friends Among Strangers:Thomas Merton | the reading
Oct. 7: BEING: Listen to Your Life: Frederick Buechner | the reading
Oct. 14: BELONGING: Leadership Lessons: Mabel Ping-hua Lee | the reading
Oct. 21: BEING: Dearly Beloved: Julian of Norwich | the reading
Oct 28: BELONGING: Finding New Belonging: Pandita Ramabai | the reading | more to read
Nov. 4: BEING: Practice the Pause: Howard Thurman | reading
Nov. 11: BEING: Asking Advice: Francois Fenelon | reading
Nov. 18: BELONGING: Grieving & Self Care with Mary-Dryden Maio ‘23
Nov. 25: THANKSGIVING
Dec. 2: BELONGING: Lessons from Indigenous People with Brendan Jamieson | the reading
Dec. 7: Festive Reading Day S’mores & Bonfires
SPRING 2022: UNEXPECTED SAINTS
Feb. 4: Amanda Berry Smith on Catching the Vision | the reading
Feb. 11: Howard Thurman on Seeing the Beauty at Hand | the reading | the video
Feb. 18: Everyday Mental Health with therapist Mary Brissett | the video
Feb. 25: C.S. Lewis on Reluctant Conversion | the reading | the video
March 4: Mother Teresa on Transforming the World | the reading
March 11: spring break
March 18: Martin Luther & Katarina von Bora on Relationships | the reading
March 25: John Baillie on Sleep | the reading
April 1: Kate Bowler on Being Human | the reading
April 8: Guest speaker Dr. Chris Holstege, director of UVA Student Health
April 15: Good Friday poetry, Scripture and prayer | the reading
April 22: Francois Fenelon on Having Better Conversations | the reading
April 29: Spring Art Day: painting, prayer and poetry!
May 4: READING DAY PICNIC at the Bonhoeffer House, 1841 University Circle
FALL 2021 SERIES: WISDOM LIVING
Sept. 3: The Wisdom of Questioning with Augustine | the reading
Sept. 9: The Wisdom of Creatures with Francis of Assisi | the reading
Sept. 17: The Wisdom of 20somethings with psychologist Dr. Meg Jay | WATCH THE VIDEO
Sept. 24: The Wisdom of Individuality with Martin de Porres & Juana Ines de la Cruz | the reading
Oct. 1: The Wisdom of Routine with Benedict & Scholastica | the reading
Oct. 8: Fall Break Kickoff Lunch | No livestreaming / small group conversations
Oct. 15: The Wisdom of Disruption with Sophie Scholl and Mabel Ping-hua Lee | the reading
Oct. 22: The Wisdom of Imagination with Ignatius of Loyola | the reading Families welcome!
Oct. 29: The Wisdom of Community with Dietrich Bonhoeffer | the reading
Nov. 5: The Wisdom of Leadership with author Natasha Sistrunk Robinson & Naval CDR LaDonna Simpson
Nov. 12: The Wisdom of Silence & Solitude with Thomas Merton | the reading
Nov. 19: The Wisdom of Gratitude w small groups | the reading/activities & more readings
Nov. 26: Thanksgiving
Dec. 3: The Wisdom of the Body with Hildegard von Bingen & Josephine Bahkita | the reading
Dec. 8: Reading Day Christmas Party @ the Bonhoeffer House