Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 07:00pm to 07:30pm
First Free Methodist Church, 3200 3rd Avenue West
Seattle Pacific University and Seminary present Rev. Dr. Sam Wells, vicar of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, for this year's Palmer Lecture on Tuesday May 21st, titled: "Here I Stand With God: A Christology Contra Mundum for Today," Dr. Wells is a regular contributor to Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4's Today program. He has published 46 books, including works on Christian ethics, mission, ministry, scripture, liturgy, and preaching. This event requires no registration and is free. It will be video-recorded.
On Wednesday, May 22nd, Seattle Pacific University and Seminary present the St Martin's Voices Emerging Artists with SPU Chorale for a Free Concert. St Martin's Voices is one of the UK's most versatile, professional vocal ensembles. They sing for concerts, broadcasts and special services at their base in London's iconic St Martin-in-the-Fields and beyond, and regularly perform alongside the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, London Mozart Players and Piatti Quartet. In response to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, St Martin's Voices extended their digital recording projects, and was proud to feature in performances used by the Church of England's online worship resources that have attracted more than 4 million downloads. They have toured to the USA and South Africa as well as undertaking extensive tours across the UK. The choir regularly features in broadcasts on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 4 and Classic FM. In 2023 they released their first album with Resonus Classics, A Winter Breviary, to critical acclaim.
