For those that watched Professor DeYoung’s January Series presentation, this lecture focuses on the single vice of vain glory. Although “vainglory” is an unfamiliar term for many of us, the concept might feel uncomfortably familiar. Don’t we all want approval, recognition, and applause? What could possibly go wrong with that desire—in politics, on social media, and in worship? Careful self-examination shows us how vainglorious desires can be fueled by both pride and fear. We will explore what the Christian tradition teaches us about our own disordered desires in this area and discover practices that can turn the church into a good, glory-giving community. Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung, Ph.D. University of Notre Dame, has enjoyed teaching ethics and the history of ancient and medieval philosophy at Calvin University for over 20 years. Her research focuses on the seven deadly sins, virtue ethics, and Thomas Aquinas’s work on the virtues. Her books include Glittering Vices (Brazos, 2nd edition 2020), Vainglory (Eerdmans), and a co-authored volume entitled Aquinas’s Ethics (University of Notre Dame Press). Awards for her work include the Book and Essay Prize from the Character Project and the C.S. Lewis prize for Glittering Vices. She speaks widely, including opportunities to teach in prison.
Link: Join online lecture through Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/
On Easter Sunday, 1939, contralto Marian Anderson stepped up to a microphone in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Inscribed on the walls of the monument behind her were the words “all men are created equal.” Barred from performing in Constitution Hall because of her race, Anderson would sing for the American people in the open air. Hailed as a voice that “comes around once in a hundred years” by maestros in Europe and widely celebrated by both white and black audiences at home, her fame hadn’t been enough to spare her from the indignities and outright violence of racism and segregation. Voice of Freedom interweaves Anderson’s rich life story with this landmark moment in history, exploring fundamental questions about talent, race, fame, democracy, and the American soul.
Link: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/
Week 10 Hallway Activity.
Residents will be given a half sheet with the activity listed for the week as well as the scheduled times that we will be coming to their floors prior to the start of the week.
Residents will also be given a green and red square that they will be placing on their ledge on the day of their scheduled hallway activity to indicate whether they would like to participate prior to the start of the activity.
See the COVID-19 Activities Page for more information.
Week 9 Hallway Activity.
Residents will be given a half sheet with the activity listed for the week as well as the scheduled times that we will be coming to their floors prior to the start of the week.
Residents will also be given a green and red square that they will be placing on their ledge on the day of their scheduled hallway activity to indicate whether they would like to participate prior to the start of the activity.
See the COVID-19 Activities Page for more information.
Week 8 Hallway Activity.
Residents will be given a half sheet with the activity listed for the week as well as the scheduled times that we will be coming to their floors prior to the start of the week.
Residents will also be given a green and red square that they will be placing on their ledge on the day of their scheduled hallway activity to indicate whether they would like to participate prior to the start of the activity.
See the COVID-19 Activities Page for more information.
Week 7 Hallway Activity.
Residents will be given a half sheet with the activity listed for the week as well as the scheduled times that we will be coming to their floors prior to the start of the week.
Residents will also be given a green and red square that they will be placing on their ledge on the day of their scheduled hallway activity to indicate whether they would like to participate prior to the start of the activity.
See the COVID-19 Activities Page for more information.
The St. Cecelia Music Center presents Emmet Cohen in a special livestream concert on SCMC’s Facebook page this coming Thursday, May 14 at 7:30.
Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen has emerged as one of his generation’s pivotal figures in music and the related arts. Downbeat observed that his “nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary indicate he’s above any convoluted technical showmanship.” In the same spirit, Cohen himself has noted that playing jazz is “about communicating the deepest levels of humanity and individuality; it’s essentially about connections,” both among musicians and with audiences. Possessing a fluid technique, an innovative tonal palette, and an extensive repertoire, Cohen plays with the command of a seasoned veteran and the passion of an artist fully devoted to his medium.
Wednesday March 4, 11, and 18.
3:15pm-4:30pm in the Auditorium.
CALVIN UNIVERSITY CALL Classes
16-S2020 Ulysses S. Grant Part II
Part I of this course ended (November 2019) with Grant’s appointment as Colonel in command of the 21st Illinois Infantry Regiment as the Civil War began. Part II will continue to focus on the life and especially the character of Ulysses S. Grant in four sessions. The first and second will deal with his leadership in both the western and eastern theaters of the Civil War; the third, his action during the early years of reconstruction in the South; and the fourth, his record as President of the United States as well as his life after the presidency. Part I of this course is not a prerequisite for Part II. You can benefit from Part II without having taken Part I.
PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED If you are a member, please contact Calvin directly: 616-526-8777 or at www.calvin.edu/call
This event is for Beacon Hill residents only.
Tuesday March 10th, 7:30pm in the Community House Auditorium
Music To Hear/Music To See
Charles Ives: Holiday Symphony
Michael Tilson Thomas: San Francisco Symphony
This event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday March 10th, 2:30pm Community House Auditorium
Beacon Hill Foundation presents you to a special Learning Session!
Life Income Gifts & Estate Planning
With guest speaker Amy Bakker Baty, J.D., Barnabas Foundation
This event is free and open to the public.