SPECIAL NOTE ON 9/30/21: Registration for this event has officially closed. However, we want everyone who has an interest in it to be able to participate even if not registered. Here is the link to tonight's live webinar:

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Death and end of life of issues affect all of us, and yet we are often reluctant to address them honestly, even in churches. Rather than facing our mortality, we often talk about ways to prolong our days, surgeries that will restore youthful appearances, and how quickly we can “move on” from the loss of a loved one.

This webinar will address the topic openly by bringing together five experts known for their pastoral and theological insights. The webinar stems from the most recent themed issue of Union’s flagship journal, Interpretation. This journal is read by pastors, rabbis, academics, students, and interested laypersons all over the world. Topics to be covered will be matters such as responding to a loved one with dementia, conducting a funeral, the content of Scripture on death, pastoral care with those who are dying and their families, and how to deal with the decline of a beloved family member. There will be time for audience interchange with our excellent panel.

The participants for the webinar will be:

Moderator

Dr. Samuel Adams

Panelists

Dr. Trina Armstrong

Dr. Dawn DeVries

Dr. Joel S. Kaminsky

Dr. Thomas G. Long

Dr. Jim Wright

To view the Panelists' bios, select the Panelists tab on the header bar.

Format and Other Details:

There is not a cost for this event, but attendees must register

Registration will close at 2 p.m. EDT on the day of the event (September 30)

This will be a live webinar

The webinar link will be shared with registered participants prior to the event

The meeting time is Eastern Daylight Time