Now What? Friendship in a Time of Loneliness

1426 Wake Forest Road,Raleigh NC 27604

24 February, 2022

Description

A Conversation on Relationships in the Changing Seasons of Life Join us as we address a real and felt need that is pervasive in our culture today. Simply put, people are lonely. This is true even of those who are aren’t “alone” and have human interaction throughout their day. They describe themselves as feeling isolated and sensing a lack of depth in their relationships. Loneliness is now being described as an “epidemic in later capitalist societies.” What should our response be as a community? What might the church’s role be in addressing the epidemic of loneliness? What does Christianity have to do with friendship? You’ll hear from four speakers in a TED-like talk format. Each is a New City Fellow alum and will bring a unique perspective on the role relationships play in their lives as a mother, a single woman in the professional world, a young father juggling work and home responsibilities, and a Black man with friends across cultural divides. By exploring the particulars of friendships and combining practical theology with lived experience, “Friendship in a Time of Loneliness” will invite you to a life intentionally invested in communities of love. Venue & COVIDThis event will take place in-person and indoors at Christ the King Presbyterian Church. Seating capacity will be limited, and masks will be required for all attendees. About Our SpeakersNew City Fellows Alumni Margaret Duke - Mother, Wife, and AttorneyGary Freeman - Founder and Executive Director of Major League DadTyler Graybeal - CEO of Southern Outdoor RestorationMelissa Thornton - Marketing Manager, OracleHost: Joshua Chatraw - Executive Director of the Center for Public Christianity Read their bios and learn more at centerforpublicchristianity.org/friendship Seeking the cultural, social, and spiritual renewal of Raleigh by equipping, connecting, and mobilizing a movement of Christians who work for the common good of the city. A partnership of Holy Trinity Anglican, Vintage, and Christ the King Presbyterian Churches.