“By Land and Sea: Paul’s Travels in Acts” – Courage & Faith Speaker Series

Sunday, September 21

11:15 am - 12:00 pm, Parish Hall

Kick-off for the 3-Day “Journey” in Paul’s footsteps, “By Land and Sea: Paul’s Travels in Acts.” A Courage & Faith Sunday Forum with Theologian-in-Residence, Rev. Dr. Chuck Robertson.

This is the start of four lectures over three days. Attend one or more.

The Rev. Dr. Chuck Robertson is Canon and Senior Advisor to the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church. He holds a Ph.D. from Durham University and honorary doctorates from several institutions, is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a distinguished speaker and author.

The Rev. Dr. Chuck Robertson will explore both the Apostle Paul’s strategic planning and the adventurous results in his ever-expanding travels from his commissioning in Antioch through urban centers, and ultimately to the heart of the empire, Rome itself. Through maps and photos of actual sites where the apostle visited, this will be an informative talk and a prelude to Marek’s 2026 pilgrimage in the footsteps of Paul through Greece and Turkey April 23 - May 4, 2026.

Sunday, September 21

6:00 pm, Chapel

Theologian-in-Residence, Rev. Dr. Chuck Robertson

“In His Name: The Disputed Letters”

Explore how the early church evolved after Paul and Peter, and how some letters attributed to Paul may have been written by others. Discover how this affects our reading of the New Testament today.

5:00 pm

Choral Evensong sung by the Choir of Men & Boys and the St Cecilia Choir of Girls including George Dyson’s exquisite setting of Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in F, featuring treble and baritone solos sung by members of the choir.

Monday, September 22

6:00 pm, Chapel

Theologian-in-Residence, Rev. Dr. Chuck Robertson

“Paul and Women”

Was Paul really anti-women? Or was he a bold advocate for women in leadership? Join Dr. Robertson to dig into the most controversial and often misunderstood passages in Paul’s letters.

Tuesday, September 23

6:00 pm, Chapel

Theologian-in-Residence, Rev. Dr. Chuck Robertson

“Paul’s Theology in the East and West”

Why do Eastern and Western Christians read Paul so differently? Explore how icons, sin, and salvation are understood through Paul’s theology across traditions - and what that means for us today.

7:00 pm (Following the Talk), Parish Hall

Greek Dinner with Rev. Zabriskie and Rev. Dr. Chuck Robertson

Join us after the final lecture for a festive Greek dinner in celebration of our three-day journey. Enjoy a delicious spread of Mediterranean food—fresh salads, savory meats, warm pita, olives, and traditional Greek desserts—as we gather in fellowship. This celebratory meal offers a chance to connect, ask questions, and raise a glass to Paul’s legacy and our shared spiritual journey.

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