St. James Cathedral will host its next Snell Lecture on Dec. 8, an engaging session that promises to inspire and challenge perspectives. The speaker will be Dr. Brian Walsh, pastor, theologian and award-winning author known for his work in biblical theology and contemporary culture.
Mr. Walsh will connect Leonard Cohen’s songs and poetry with scripture, grounding his artistry in biblical imagination. By examining the prophetic and priestly themes in Mr. Cohen’s work, Mr. Walsh, along with his musical and liturgical collaborators Deb Whalen-Blaize and David Krause, will create a liturgy that resonates with this cultural moment, offering candor, grace and hope.
The event begins at 4:30 p.m. at St. James Cathedral with a Eucharistic liturgy and homily focusing on the second Sunday of Advent, exploring the link between John the Baptist and Leonard Cohen. After the Eucharist and a reception, Mr. Walsh will give the Snell Lecture at 6 p.m. and celebrate the launch of his new book.
In conversation with Dean Stephen Hance, Mr. Walsh will take questions after the lecture and discuss the theological methods reflected in both the liturgy and his writing.
Paul writes to Thessalonians