GORDON OYER
Calendar of Author Appearances
Gethsemani Abbey
To schedule a speaking appearance/presentation send request using "Contact" page of this site
AUGUST 2022
4 Merton on Thursdays (Zoom Lecture )
"Finding Hope in the 'Sacramental' Economics Time: 2:00 PM EST
of Thomas Merton and Walter Weisskopf"
Host: Thomas Merton Society of Great Britain and Ireland
For meeting ID/password: https://www.thomasmertonsociety.org.uk/events
4 Merton on Thursdays (Zoom Lecture )
"Finding Hope in the 'Sacramental' Economics Time: 2:00 PM EST
of Thomas Merton and Walter Weisskopf"
Host: Thomas Merton Society of Great Britain and Ireland
For meeting ID/password: https://www.thomasmertonsociety.org.uk/events
MAY 2022
10 Tuesdays with Merton (Zoom Lecture)
"Re-Visioning a Fragmented World: Time: 8:00 PM EST
Learning Through Thomas Merton's Letters on Social Change"
Hosts: International Thomas Merton Society and Ceenter for Spirituality at St. Mary's College in Notre Dame
http://merton.org/ITMS/TWM/TWM-Archive.aspx#GO
10 Tuesdays with Merton (Zoom Lecture)
"Re-Visioning a Fragmented World: Time: 8:00 PM EST
Learning Through Thomas Merton's Letters on Social Change"
Hosts: International Thomas Merton Society and Ceenter for Spirituality at St. Mary's College in Notre Dame
http://merton.org/ITMS/TWM/TWM-Archive.aspx#GO
JUNE 2021
23-26 International Thomas Merton Society - Biennial General Meeting [convened online]
Theme: "Thou Inward Stranger" Time: June 26, 1:30
Paper Title: "Imperfect Knowing: Merton's Inward Stranger in Letters with Black Friends"
http://merton.org/2021/default.aspx
23-26 International Thomas Merton Society - Biennial General Meeting [convened online]
Theme: "Thou Inward Stranger" Time: June 26, 1:30
Paper Title: "Imperfect Knowing: Merton's Inward Stranger in Letters with Black Friends"
http://merton.org/2021/default.aspx
JUNE 2019
27-30 International Thomas Merton Society - Biennial General Meeting
Theme: "O Peace, Bless This Mad Place" Time: June 27, 1:30
Paper Title: "Peace and Person in Santa Clara University
Thomas Merton's Correspondence" Santa Clara, CA
http://merton.org/2019/default.aspx
27-30 International Thomas Merton Society - Biennial General Meeting
Theme: "O Peace, Bless This Mad Place" Time: June 27, 1:30
Paper Title: "Peace and Person in Santa Clara University
Thomas Merton's Correspondence" Santa Clara, CA
http://merton.org/2019/default.aspx
APRIL 2019
25 Book Talk - Pursuing the Spiritual Roots of Protest Time: 7:00 PM
Sponsored by the Thomas Merton Center, Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh Mennonite Church
Overview of researching the book, its contents and context 2018 S. Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
25 Book Talk - Pursuing the Spiritual Roots of Protest Time: 7:00 PM
Sponsored by the Thomas Merton Center, Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh Mennonite Church
Overview of researching the book, its contents and context 2018 S. Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
MARCH 2019
24 International Thomas Merton Society - Louisville Chapter Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Book Talk - Pursuing the Spiritual Roots of Protest Bellarmine University, Lyons Library, Louisville, KY
Overview of the book contents and context Women's Council Conference Room (2d fl)
24 International Thomas Merton Society - Louisville Chapter Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Book Talk - Pursuing the Spiritual Roots of Protest Bellarmine University, Lyons Library, Louisville, KY
Overview of the book contents and context Women's Council Conference Room (2d fl)
FEBRUARY 2019
28 Lecture on Pursuing the Spiritual Roots of Protest
and Merton's Journey with Social Movements Time: 7:00 PM
Christian Theological Seminary Class: CTS, Butler University campus
"Merton, Ministry and Contemporary Life" Indianapolis, IN
28 Lecture on Pursuing the Spiritual Roots of Protest
and Merton's Journey with Social Movements Time: 7:00 PM
Christian Theological Seminary Class: CTS, Butler University campus
"Merton, Ministry and Contemporary Life" Indianapolis, IN
DECEMBER 2018
7-8 'Disappear form View'?
Thomas Merton Fifty Years Later and Beyond Time: Dec. 8, 12:45/2:00
Conference commemorating 50th Anniversary of Merton's Death Catholic Theological Union
Presentation: Merton's Nonviolence Chicago, IL
https://ctu.edu/event/merton2018/
7-8 'Disappear form View'?
Thomas Merton Fifty Years Later and Beyond Time: Dec. 8, 12:45/2:00
Conference commemorating 50th Anniversary of Merton's Death Catholic Theological Union
Presentation: Merton's Nonviolence Chicago, IL
https://ctu.edu/event/merton2018/
NOVEMBER 2018
6 Book Talk - Pursuing the Spiritual Roots of Protest
Urbana Rotary Club Time: Noon
Overview of research and writing the book and its contents Clark-Lindey Village, Urbana, IL
6 Book Talk - Pursuing the Spiritual Roots of Protest
Urbana Rotary Club Time: Noon
Overview of research and writing the book and its contents Clark-Lindey Village, Urbana, IL
SEPTEMBER 2018
28-29 Thomas Merton in Alaska: 50th Anniversary Celebration
Conference commemorating 50th Anniversary of Merton's Time: Sept. 29, 10:45 AM
17-day visit to Alaska in 1968 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
Paper Presentation: "Clarity from the Monastic Margins: Anchorage, AK
Thomas Merton’s Social Insight"
http://mertoninalaska.org/agenda/
mertonconferenceflyer2.pdf
28-29 Thomas Merton in Alaska: 50th Anniversary Celebration
Conference commemorating 50th Anniversary of Merton's Time: Sept. 29, 10:45 AM
17-day visit to Alaska in 1968 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
Paper Presentation: "Clarity from the Monastic Margins: Anchorage, AK
Thomas Merton’s Social Insight"
http://mertoninalaska.org/agenda/
mertonconferenceflyer2.pdf
APRIL 2018
6-8 Thomas Merton Society of Great Britain and Ireland
Twelfth General Meeting and Conference - Oakham 2018 Time: April 8, 9:30 AM
Conference Theme: Facing the Life-and-Death Issues Oakham School
Keynote Address: Interior Freedom and an Activist Conscience: Oakham, Rutland, UK
Thomas Merton's Journey with Social Movements
http://www.thomasmertonsociety.org.uk/
6-8 Thomas Merton Society of Great Britain and Ireland
Twelfth General Meeting and Conference - Oakham 2018 Time: April 8, 9:30 AM
Conference Theme: Facing the Life-and-Death Issues Oakham School
Keynote Address: Interior Freedom and an Activist Conscience: Oakham, Rutland, UK
Thomas Merton's Journey with Social Movements
http://www.thomasmertonsociety.org.uk/
DECEMBER 2017
10 "Merton Circle" hosted by Bro. Paul Quenon
"Merton and Protest" discussion (facilitated by Gordon Oyer) 4:00 PM
Gethsemani Abbey hermitage
10 "Merton Circle" hosted by Bro. Paul Quenon
"Merton and Protest" discussion (facilitated by Gordon Oyer) 4:00 PM
Gethsemani Abbey hermitage
JUNE 2017
22-24 Trying to Say "God": Re-enchanting Catholic Literature
Panel participant: Time: TBD
Notes from a Contemplative: Thomas Merton on University of Notre Dame
the art of writing as resistance and protest South Bend, IN
16 International Thomas Merton Society - Biennial General Meeting
Paper Presentation: 3.30 PM
"Hope in God’s Mercy: Merton’s Reading of Jacques Ellul" St. Bonaventure University
http://merton.org/2017/ St. Bonaventure, New York
22-24 Trying to Say "God": Re-enchanting Catholic Literature
Panel participant: Time: TBD
Notes from a Contemplative: Thomas Merton on University of Notre Dame
the art of writing as resistance and protest South Bend, IN
16 International Thomas Merton Society - Biennial General Meeting
Paper Presentation: 3.30 PM
"Hope in God’s Mercy: Merton’s Reading of Jacques Ellul" St. Bonaventure University
http://merton.org/2017/ St. Bonaventure, New York
FEBRUARY 2017
23 Panel Presentation at Ched Myers 2017 Kinsler Institute: Oak View, CA
Working at the Intersections: Recontextualizing MLK's Feb. 20-24
'Beyond Vietnam' Sermon on its 50th Anniversary
Presentation: Thomas Merton's Monastic Spirituality as Grounding for Action
http://www.bcm-net.org/node/21
23 Panel Presentation at Ched Myers 2017 Kinsler Institute: Oak View, CA
Working at the Intersections: Recontextualizing MLK's Feb. 20-24
'Beyond Vietnam' Sermon on its 50th Anniversary
Presentation: Thomas Merton's Monastic Spirituality as Grounding for Action
http://www.bcm-net.org/node/21
JANUARY 2017
28 International Thomas Merton Society - Corpus Christi NY Chapter 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Tribute to Father Daniel Joseph Berrigan, SJ Corpus Christi Church - lower level
and his relationship to Thomas Merton Broadway and 121st
Also speaking: Fr. John Dear New York, NY
http://www.thomasmertonnyc.org/saturday-january-28
28 International Thomas Merton Society - Corpus Christi NY Chapter 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Tribute to Father Daniel Joseph Berrigan, SJ Corpus Christi Church - lower level
and his relationship to Thomas Merton Broadway and 121st
Also speaking: Fr. John Dear New York, NY
http://www.thomasmertonnyc.org/saturday-january-28
NOVEMBER 2016
18 The Hive: Center for Contemplation and Action 6:00-9:00 PM
Grounded Resistance: Thomas Merton and Contemplative 1662 Blue Rock St., Suite 1A
Roots of Protest Cincinnati, OH
Starts with Potluck at 6:00
Also at The Hive the following night (11/19):
Shane Claiborne: Love, Awareness, & Our Justice System
18 The Hive: Center for Contemplation and Action 6:00-9:00 PM
Grounded Resistance: Thomas Merton and Contemplative 1662 Blue Rock St., Suite 1A
Roots of Protest Cincinnati, OH
Starts with Potluck at 6:00
Also at The Hive the following night (11/19):
Shane Claiborne: Love, Awareness, & Our Justice System
MAY 2016
20 South Florida Thomas Merton Chapter 7:00 PM
Discussion of Pursuing the Spiritual Roots of Protest Lynn University Chapel
Boca Raton, FL
20 South Florida Thomas Merton Chapter 7:00 PM
Discussion of Pursuing the Spiritual Roots of Protest Lynn University Chapel
Boca Raton, FL
MARCH 2016
8 St. Mark's Episcopal Church and School 7:00 PM
Thomas Merton's Understanding of "The Word of God" 1750 E Oakland Park Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
8 St. Mark's Episcopal Church and School 7:00 PM
Thomas Merton's Understanding of "The Word of God" 1750 E Oakland Park Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
OCTOBER 2015
18 International Thomas Merton Society-Chicago Chapter 2:00 PM
Immaculate Conception Rectory Assembly 7211 W. Talcott
Chicago, IL
18 International Thomas Merton Society-Chicago Chapter 2:00 PM
Immaculate Conception Rectory Assembly 7211 W. Talcott
Chicago, IL
JUNE 2015
6 International Thomas Merton Society General Meeting 10.30 AM
Merton 100: Living the Legacy Bellarmine University
Paper: "Thomas Merton and Our Society's Imperative of Progress" Louisville, KY
6 International Thomas Merton Society General Meeting 10.30 AM
Merton 100: Living the Legacy Bellarmine University
Paper: "Thomas Merton and Our Society's Imperative of Progress" Louisville, KY
FEBRUARY 2015 CALIFORNIA BOOK PRESENTATIONS
19 Workshop at Ched Myers 2015 Kinsler Institute: Oak View, CA
Between Seminary, Sanctuary, Streets, and Soil Feb. 16-20
A Festival of Radical Discipleship
20 Los Angeles Catholic Worker "Cultural Critique" Conversation 3:15 PM
Ammon Hennacy House of Hospitality 632 North Brittania St.
Los Angeles,CA
19 Workshop at Ched Myers 2015 Kinsler Institute: Oak View, CA
Between Seminary, Sanctuary, Streets, and Soil Feb. 16-20
A Festival of Radical Discipleship
20 Los Angeles Catholic Worker "Cultural Critique" Conversation 3:15 PM
Ammon Hennacy House of Hospitality 632 North Brittania St.
Los Angeles,CA
NOVEMBER 2014
18 Webinar 5:15 Pacific Standard Time
Book presentation/interview by Ched Myers
Bartimaeus Cooperative Ministries
18 Webinar 5:15 Pacific Standard Time
Book presentation/interview by Ched Myers
Bartimaeus Cooperative Ministries
OCTOBER 2014 CONFERENCE FEATURING BOOK
24-25 Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University Louisville, KY
Spiritual Roots of Protest Conference 1964-2014
24-25 Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University Louisville, KY
Spiritual Roots of Protest Conference 1964-2014
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2014 EAST COAST BOOK PRESENTATIONS
25 Sept Haley House - Boston area 7:00 PM
Art is Life Itself series 12 Dade St., Dudley Square
Roxbury, MA
26 Sept Stoney Point Center 7:00 PM
Presbyterian Peace Fellowship 17 Cricketown Road
Stony Point, NY
28 Sept Project HOME 3:00 PM
1515 Fairmount Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
29 Sept East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church 7:00 PM
432 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA
3 Oct Maryhouse Catholic Worker 8:00 PM
55 E. Third Street
New York, NY
25 Sept Haley House - Boston area 7:00 PM
Art is Life Itself series 12 Dade St., Dudley Square
Roxbury, MA
26 Sept Stoney Point Center 7:00 PM
Presbyterian Peace Fellowship 17 Cricketown Road
Stony Point, NY
28 Sept Project HOME 3:00 PM
1515 Fairmount Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
29 Sept East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church 7:00 PM
432 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA
3 Oct Maryhouse Catholic Worker 8:00 PM
55 E. Third Street
New York, NY
MARCH 2014
15 HigherGround radio program 9:00 AM
Interview by program host Eunice BucknerBoone WEFT
Champaign, IL
15 HigherGround radio program 9:00 AM
Interview by program host Eunice BucknerBoone WEFT
Champaign, IL
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