We’re pleased to welcome artist and theologian Julian Davis Reid to St. Andrew’s-Wesley for an interesting conference.
Meaning and purpose, life satisfaction and peace; the gift of making a positive difference in the world – so much of our emotional, mental and spiritual health has to do with our vocation. This may relate to our work in direct ways, or our work may provide opportunity for vocation. Rest is as important as work in regards to meaning and purpose.
Reflector’s Annual Conference for 2023, in partnership with St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church, will look at hopeful understanding of work and rest. We will hear from fantastic speakers and presenters and participants will (as much or as little as preferred) be able to hear from one another. We aim to come away from the conference grateful for our vocation, knowing that in work and rest we engage with our own humanity and with the humanity of others in ways that are life-giving and meaningful.
Julian Davis Reid (M.Div., Candler School of Theology) is an artist-theologian who uses words and music to invite us into the restful lives we were created to live. A musician, speaker, and writer, Julian offers his contemplative-musical program Notes of Rest across the nation and he plays internationally with various musical outfits including The JuJu Exchange and Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few. He is a Fellow of Theological Education Between the Times and consults with the grassroots organization Fearless Dialogues. Julian writes about faith, music, Blackness, and rest on his Substack “Julian’s Note,” and his work has been featured in Sojourners and Downbeat. He and his wife Carmen live in his hometown Chicago.
Join Julian Davis Reid for a musical set and interview on Friday, Oct 13 and on Saturday, Oct 14 he will do a keynote address and presentation from other great speakers.
