Moments of Awe: From Cosmos to Colony

Schedule

Wed Apr 08 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Emmanuel Church in the City of Boston | Boston, MA

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Explore spirituality in the age of science, across scales with a scientist, artist, and scholar at this unique mind-expanding event
About this Event

Catalyst Conversations invites you to Moments of Awe From Cosmos to Colony featuring acclaimed national bestselling author and MIT Professor Alan Lightman, artist and scholar Maria Molteni, and transcendentalist Russell Powell.

Join us in the Lindsey Chapel at the Emmanuel Church in Boston's Back Bay for connection and learnings.

We have partnered with Porter Square books to offer a selection of three of Alan Lightman's titles available for pre-order (if you are unable to attend the event, Porter Square books will hold the books for pick-up until April 15th):

  • Einstein's Dreams, (novel)
  • Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine
  • The Transcendent Brain

SPEAKERS:

Alan Lightman, physicist, author, MIT writing professor

Maria Molteni, artist, scholar

Russell Powell, transcendentalist, Harvard Divinity School professor

Many thanks to our bookselling partner, Porter Square Books.

A reception with the speakers will precede the program. Light refreshments and books for sale will be provided at the event reception. A small number of spots are available at dinner with the Speakers following the program.

This event is free of charge. However, registration is required and we suggest a minimum donation of $25 to help cover event costs and support Catalyst Conversations.


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Arrive and Check-In
Host: Catalyst Conversations

Info: The event will take place in the Lindsey Chapel of the Emmanuel Church


πŸ•‘: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Book Reception and Guided Tour

Info: An opportunity to meet the Speakers. Light refreshments provided. Purchase or pick-up your pre-ordered copies of Alan Lightman's books.At 6:30 Emmanuel Church Parish Robb will give a short tour of the historic place of worship.


πŸ•‘: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Catalyst Conversation with Alan Lightman, Maria Molteni, and Russell Powell
Host: Catalyst Conversations
πŸ•‘: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dinner with the Speakers at Piattini (Ticketed)

Info: After the program, we'll head down the street for dinner. Limited to 20.


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Where is it happening?

Emmanuel Church in the City of Boston, 15 Newbury Street, Boston, United States

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Tickets

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