Thurmersion
An immersive dive into the work of Howard Thurman.
You’re invited to Mount Olivet’s Thurmersion
Through reflective listening, dialogue, imagery, and meditation we will explore the work of the greatest preachers and mystics of the twentieth century.
Meditations of the Heart is a beautiful collection of meditations and prayers by one of our greatest spiritual leaders. Howard Thurman, the great spiritualist and mystic, was renowned for the quiet beauty of his reflections on humanity and our relationship with God. This collection of fifty-four of his most well-known meditations features his thoughts on prayer, community, and the joys and rituals of life. Within this collection are words that sustain, elevate, and inspire. Thurman addresses those moments of trial and uncertainty and offers a message of hope and endurance for people of all faiths.
About Howard Thurman:
Hailed by Life magazine as one of the great preachers of the twentieth century; a spiritual advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr., Sherwood Eddy, James Farmer, A. J. Musty, and Pauli Murray; the first black dean at a white university; cofounder of the first interracially pastored, intercultural church in the United States; Howard Thurman (1899-1981) was a man of penetrating foresight and astonishing charisma. His vision of the world was one of a democratic camaraderie born of faith, and in light of today's global community, one of particular importance.
Schedule:
1. November 2, 2022 – Section I: “The Inward Sea-Meditations” 1-12
2. November 9, 2022 – Section V: “Meditations of the Heart” 6-21
3. November 16, 2022 – Section IV: “Moment of Celebration”
Resources:
https://thurman.pitts.emory.edu/home
Thurman, Howard. Meditations of the Heart. Beacon Press. 1999.