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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Alethea Eason of Cobb will facilitate a workshop on Mary Magdalene in Carey Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, July 21, from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
An overview of the program will include the Gospel references to Mary Magdalene as disciple and apostle, the conflation of her image as whore and penitent by Pope Gregory I in the sixth century, the Eastern tradition of Mary as hermit and penitent, and other legends and popular references.
She also will look at the apocryphal Gospel of Mary Magdalene, and popular author and lecturer Cynthia Bourgeault’s take on the role of Mary Magdalene. A St. John’s parishioner and vestry member, Eason is a writer, teacher and freelance editor. She has taught in elementary schools in California and Chile for more than 20 years, as a third grade teacher and reading specialist.
The suggested donation for the day’s program is $10. Participants should bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. Mark your calendar now.
St. John’s Episcopal Church, www.saintjohnslakeport.org , is located at 1190 N. Forbes St. in Lakeport. For more information on the workshop, call 707-355-0553.
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