UPUMC University Park Academy

THE SCHOOL OF ESSENTIAL WISDOM

Winter 2025 Series

Thursdays from 11:00am - 12:00pm

January 8 through February 26

In-person (Parlor) or via Zoom 

Registration Cost - $20 per household 

Explore. Learn. Be Inspired!: Join us for our weekly speaker series, where guest presenters share on a wide variety of thought-provoking topics—from faith and theology to current events, personal growth, and service in the world. Each week offers a fresh perspective and meaningful conversation designed to inspire and challenge you.

Come as you are, invite a friend, and discover something new every week! 

To register, please click here: https://onrealm.org/UniversityParkU/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=ODU4MmE5YzctNzVmYi00Njc1LWJhYWUtYjNjMzAxMDU0Mjhi

For questions, please contact Janet Hodge at jhodge@upumc.org.
 

Learn More About Each Week

February Session

"Mystics, Saints, & Rebels: The Medieval Christian World Today"

Speaker: Anthony Elia, J.S. Bridwell Foundation Endowed Librarian and Director of Bridwell Library, SMU since 2018. 

Each lecture will explore a range of subjects related to Medieval Christianity, monasticism, saints, heretics, society, and the challenges facing many famous historical Christian characters, and what it might mean for us today.

Feb. 5 - Paper, Print & Proto-Protestants
Feb. 12 - The Monastic World
Feb. 19 - Mystics, Saints, & Rebels (Part 1)
Feb. 26 - Mystics, Saints, & Rebels (Part 2)