THE SOUL OF STORY
About this Event
THE SOUL OF STORY
A lecture featuring John Bucher
Saturday, September 12 @6pm
St. Clare's Episcopal Church
Tyler, TX
ABOUT THE LECTURE
Thousands of years ago, human beings huddled around campfires to listen to stories. Since that time, we’ve moved indoors and the campfires that we once hovered around have become digital screens. However, stories remain a vital part of the human experience. It’s been said that those that can offer the most compelling story in a society have an edge in advancing their ideas in the world. Our culture has never had more avenues for telling our stories, though few of us have much understanding about what makes one story enchanting and another forgettable. This talk tackles just that.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
John Bucher is a mythologist and story expert who has been featured on the BBC, the History Channel, the LA Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and on numerous other international outlets. He serves as Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation and is a writer, storyteller, teacher, and speaker. John explores mythology as the stories we use to make sense of the world around us. While the ancients used stories to explain the weather and the seasons, John believes we now use them to explain the areas of our lives that leave us confused, scared, and pondering forces greater than ourselves. To connect with John and explore his work, go to www.tellingabetterstory.com
ABOUT OTF
Open Table Faith is a ministry of First Christian Church in Tyler, TX, that creates safe and brave spaces for honest conversations about faith and life. Through book groups, storytelling nights, conferences, lectures and conversations over coffee, we are working together toward Reimagining Theology, Healing Spiritual Wounds, and Love the World. Connect with us at www.opentablefaith.com.
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