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Sit and Reflect
March 30, 2024 | By Anjelina Gonzalez Cornell ‘27
Is it normal to think about dying in light of the seemingly meaningless pursuit that we call life? This Lenten season, let us contemplate existential despair and find solace in our faith, particularly in the redemptive sacrifice of Christ.
unable
March 29, 2024 | By Hannah Turner BK ‘24
a poem on pain for Good Friday.
The Sun Also Rises
March 29, 2024 | By Matt Pang Cornell ‘25
Human nature can be frightening, especially when we are reminded of the most troubling truth of all, that we killed Jesus. But, through the grace of God, we can rest assured that life shall resurrect.
Sheer, Maundy, or Covenant Thursday?
March 28, 2024 | By Gavin Susantio YDS ‘25
Holy Thursday is known as “Maundy Thursday,” “Covenant Thursday,” and “Sheer Thursday,” among other things. Some of these names are unusual, some are unsurprising, but what do they mean?
The Thick, Confusing Middle
March 25, 2024 | By Michaela Wang BK ‘25
Whether we like it or not, we are all running the race of life, marked characteristically by an uncomfortable in-betweenness, where we question our motives and senses of purpose. This season of Lent, let us reflect on how our faith lives intersect with this race, as we focus on God’s presence amid our own trust.
The Bahamas Just Isn’t Worth It
March 22, 2024 | By Emma Sim Cornell ‘27
Many of us live our lives chasing after the next big thing with eyes only for an idealized future; we sacrifice ourselves and live in cycles of uncertainty. This Lenten season, let us remember where the greatest things in life come from, God.
Upcoming Events:
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Weekly Meetings
THURSDAYS 5-7PM, Branford College Trumbull Room
Discuss with us what it means to think Christianly and write for our publication.
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Philosophy of Everyday Life Seminar
THURSDAY SEPT 11TH 6:15-7:45PM, Elm Institute
Join us at the Elm Institute for a private version of the Elm’s popular seminar “The Philosophy of Everyday Life”. Readings will be focused on Friendship. No prior reading required. Food provided.
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Divinity School Private Archival Tour
THURSDAY SEPT 18th, 9AM, Yale Divinity School
We will be looking at the Yale Divinity School’s missionary collection, specifically focusing on letters from international ecumenical movements from America to China. We will be looking at how these relate to our theme of freidnship in a more nuanced way. We will be walking up from cross-campus at 8:30 am, but you can also meet at the YDS gates at 9 am.
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William Blake Private Exhibition Tour
THURSDAY OCT 2ND, TIME TBA
Peter Wicks of the Elm Institute will guide us through the traveling exhibition ‘William Blake: Burning Bright’ at Yale Center for British Art. No previous experience with art or William Blake required.