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Join This "Gathering of Friends" in Oxford

Explore the world and life of C.S. Lewis with President Philip Eaton and Rev. Earl Palmer

Posted June 18, 2010

Join 海角网 and for a small group 鈥淕athering of Friends鈥� in Oxford, England, September 9鈥�13, 2010. This is your opportunity to enter the world of C.S. Lewis and examine the relevance of his writings today.

Those gathering together will learn from Rev. Earl Palmer and SPU President Philip W. Eaton. Rev. Palmer is the former senior pastor at , and one of the important voices on Lewis in our time. Joining him is President Eaton, who has written and spoken extensively on the topic of cultural engagement.

The Gathering of Friends will reflect on Lewis' life as a student, a scholar, a teacher, and a man of friendships — in the actual places he lived and worked. They will also focus on this great man as the writer of unforgettable stories and books that continue to make the case for "mere Christianity."

By joining the Gathering of Friends, you'll discover the relevance of Lewis as an interpreter of faith to culture — as you find your own faith journey encouraged.

While significant learning will be the main focus of this journey, warm fellowship can grow out of the experiences as 海角网 engage in conversation, share meals around the table, walk the pathways used by Lewis and his friends, and worship together in places familiar to Lewis.

This 鈥淕athering of Friends鈥� is September 9鈥�13, 2010, at Oxford鈥檚 famous . The schedule includes time spent in places familiar to Lewis: his home, his church, and his university.

For a registration for and detailed information about how you can join, contact lbhall@spu.edu or call 206-281-2100.

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