What might Mary&rsquo\;s ancient story hav e to say to our hurried and distracted world? In this Advent-season presen tation\, pastor and writer TJ Johnson explores Mary the mother of Jesus as a surprising guide to the contemplative life. Drawing from Christian trad itions\, art\, mysticism\, and his own unexpected journey toward Mary as a Protestant pastor\, TJ will explore themes of stillness\, wonder\, recept ivity\, courage\, and learning to live with mystery. Participants will als o be invited to consider their own &ldquo\;portal&rdquo\; into the contemp lative life&mdash\;whether through another religious or spiritual traditio n\, nature\, music\, art\, meditation\, silence\, or other practices of de ep attention.
\nAbout the Presenter
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TJ Johnson is a Lutheran pastor\, writer\, teacher\, and longtime student of the contemplative tradition. He has presented at c onferences\, retreats\, workshops\, adult education programs\, and communi ty gatherings\, and his writing explores spirituality\, contemplation\, Sc ripture\, and the search for a more grounded life. TJ currently serves Zio n Lutheran Church in Redmond\, Oregon\, and is under contract to publish a book exploring Mary as a guide to the contemplative life. \;TJ lives on the Dry Canyon in Redmond with his spouse\, Elizabeth\, and their two c ats. \;
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