May 19 – 21, 2009- At various locations in the Twin Cities Area

Internationally acclaimed for his work in the field of Celtic spirituality, Philip Newell has a passion for peace in the world and a fresh vision for harmony between the great spiritual traditions of humanity. This poet, Church of Scotland minister, scholar and teacher is perhaps best-known as the author of Listening for the Heartbeat of God and Christ of the Celts,which was called a “landmark” in its contribution to spirituality today by readthespirit.com. Philip Newell will be in the Twin Cities for three days of worship and exploration.

Events

• Tuesday, May 19, 9:00am-1:00pm: Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, Minneapolis
• Tuesday, May 19, 7:30pm: Evening Concert with Marty Haugen at Mayflower United Church of Christ, Minneapolis
• Wednesday, May 20, 9:00am-1:00pm: Forum at Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality and Sacred Ground Center for Spirituality in St. Paul
• Wednesday, May 20, 6:51pm: Celtic Communion Service at Pilgrim Lutheran in St. Paul
• Thursday, May 21, 9:00am – 2:00pm: An Episcopal House of Prayer Retreat at Westminster Presbyterian, Minneapolis
• Thursday, May 21, 7:00pm: A Celtic Mass for Peace at Westminster Presbyterian, Minneapolis

For more information about Philip Newell’s Twin Cities appearances or about any of the programs listed above, please email newellinfo@wpc-mpls.org or go to Westminster Presbyterian’s website at http://www.ewestminster.org/jphilipnewell_may2009 .