Date: Thursday, December 8, 2022, 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET
Available by: Join by Videoconference Only (learn more about videoconference)
Suggested Love Offering: $ 10.00
Divine Metaphors
How can we describe the indescribable? Metaphors use an image of one object to convey information about another idea. Ideally the comparison bypasses logical thought or reason and gives new meaning to both the original object and the subsequent idea. It is the fundamental building block of poetry and art—but can be seen in all forms of language. An example: “Painting a picture with words!”
In our title for this evening, the word “Divine” is used both as an adjective (describing something supremely good, heavenly, godlike, transcendent) and also as a verb meaning to discover by intuition or insight. Together we will practice both inward and outward exploration as we discern and then share our own metaphors of the Divine.
Facilitator
Rev. Dr. Rob Spencer
Dr. Spencer brings a tremendous variety of life experience to his vocation as a metaphorist: medical doctor, interfaith-interspiritual minister, published author, patented inventor (of a device to walk on water), glider pilot and instructor with soaring flights in waves of air to over 20,000 feet. A former professional clown, he brings humor and whimsy to his current work as teacher, listener, speaker, advocate and coach. A longtime Quaker mystic, Rob savors silence yet rejoices when the quiet is punctuated by thoughtful sharing of words. Following decades of service providing medical and spiritual care for people facing life-threatening illness, he developed and facilitates an experiential curriculum entitled, “Mindful Mortality: Lessons Learned at the End of Life Teaching us How to Live Today!” A 2019 seminary graduate of One Spirit, he lives in Concord, New Hampshire with his wife, Louise, and their big black beautiful dog, Emma.
If you have questions about registering for this course, please contact One Spirit Learning Alliance by email to info@1spirit.org or call 212-931-6840.