Speaker Series
Forgiveness – Simple and Yet Complex by Dr. Jan Worley
February 21, 2021 | 11:15am Oscar Wilde once said, “Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them more.” Taking a less cynical view will be Dr. Worley, a previous Parkway Speaker Series presenter; this time with a two hour presentation to occur on one Sunday. Don’t worry, the time will fly given the subject and the…
Read MorePART 2 of the “Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald” by John Dwyer Nov 15
November 15 | 11:15am Part 2 of John Dwyer’s Parkway Speakers Series about his experiences as a merchant seaman on the Great Lakes during his college years, including serving on the Edmund Fitzgerald. He will speak about the sinking of the Fitzgerald in 1975 and the efforts over the years to find the causes of…
Read MoreSpeaker Series – Harper Hybrid
The Harper Hybrid School; Covid Creativity by Joe Wagner Joe Wagner is the co-founder of Harper School in Frontenac and Harper Hybrid, an innovative alternative to educating children during the Pandemic. And, as you likely know, HH is a new tenant at Parkway Church. Look for his presentation on our Speaker Series YouTube playlist on…
Read MoreThe OKC Bombing; a Day of Infamy. I Was There by Brad Lyons
Until the September 11 attacks in 2001, the Oklahoma City bombing was the deadliest terrorist attack in the history of the United States. It remains the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. The bomber received the death penalty. Brad Lyons, a Parkway member, and newspaper reporter at the time, was at the scene…
Read MoreMusic’s Written Language: Understanding Music for Non-Musicians
Back again for another musical offering is Parkway’s Music Director, Barry Luedloff. This time he delves into the strange world of reading music by presenting a brief introduction to understanding the written language of music for non-musicians…what those little lines and number and symbols and dots and squiggles really mean. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84898581439?pwd=V1JhZXNod1JSTjVJcm1QYWhOck9JQT09 Meeting…
Read More“Confessions of a Book Disciple” by Harold Cobb
When he was young, Harold Cobb enjoyed the Weekly Reader and that, in turn, fueled his passion for books. It also gave him strong credentials to know what’s a good read and what’s not. Harold, our Speakers Series presenter, will reveal his Top Ten List. See Presentation Harold’s Recommended Reading LIst
Read MoreThe Science of Covid-19 by John Russell, PhD
The Parkway Speakers Series brings you presentations in real time and as they unfold. John offers his thoughts on: “Bacteria, Viruses, the Immune System, AND -Hydroxychloroquine? The Science of Covid-19.” Who knows best – Dr. Fauci or President Trump or Dr. Russell? See our calendar for connection information. ______________________________ Image courtesy https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-man-getting-his-temperature-by-a-thermal-scanner-4148846/
Read MorePaving the Way: A Military Memoir
Our second Army veteran from the distaff side, Evelyn Buretta had a distinguished career in the United State Army. Her tales of her experiences will inspire our admiration and shock and awe – well, perhaps just our awe and admiration. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81487732542?pwd=NmE1UDF1MDNjbXdtaW51L05Yd0c1QT09 Meeting ID: 814 8773 2542 Password: 138979 __________________________ Image attribution:…
Read MoreZOOM Speaker Series: America’s Sacred Sites
Travel without leaving your home. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83292830991?pwd=VmQ0MHFHNFZES1N1K0VxRlRzSzRRQT09 Meeting ID: 832 9283 0991 Password: 091768 Kevin Cameron is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Speaker Series – Brad Lyons Time: May 17, 2020 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83292830991?pwd=VmQ0MHFHNFZES1N1K0VxRlRzSzRRQT09 Meeting ID: 832 9283 0991 Password:…
Read MoreFilm Showing of The Human Element
The Human Element Description “Compassion is a verb.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh Save the date for “The Human Element”, a documentary film which explores the impact of environmental change on every day Americans. Sponsored by the Parkway Sustainability Seekers and Interfaith Power and Light, the 76 minute film follows celebrated photographer James Balog as he takes…
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