About this Event
Exploring Faith & Doubt with Emily Dickinson
A Conversation with Author Kristin LeMay
Saturday, February 28th, 4:00 PM
Trinity Church, Menlo Park
Grappling with questions of meaning, faith, or doubt? You're in good company.
Join us for an intimate conversation with Kristin LeMay, author of I Told My Soul to Sing: Finding God with Emily Dickinson, as we explore the life and work of America's most famous poet—and her patron saint of skepticism.
Emily Dickinson didn't reject faith. She rejected easy answers. With playful wit, prayerful irreverence, and cutting insight into what it means to be human, she moved through a life full of questions where answers weren't always clear, easy, or obvious. She wrestled with God honestly, doubtfully, sometimes joyfully—and her poetry still speaks to anyone navigating the messy terrain between belief and unbelief.
LeMay honors this unlikely spiritual guide with whip-smart analysis of Dickinson's poetry while accessing her own journey of faith, doubt, and discovery. Together, we'll explore how a 19th-century recluse became an unexpected companion for 21st-century seekers.
About Kristin LeMay
Kristin studied at Harvard Divinity School and Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. Her translation of François Bovon's Last Days of Jesus was published by Westminster/John Knox Press. Her writing has appeared in TriQuarterly, Harvard Theological Review, The Cresset, and other magazines. She taught writing at Ohio University in the Appalachian foothills before recently becoming Editor and Content Developer for the Episcopal Church's Forward Movement, resource for spiritual inspriation and devotion.
Schedule:
- 4:00 PM: Conversation with Kristin LeMay
- 5:30 PM: Wine and cheese reception with book signing
Perfect for:
- Anyone who's struggled with belief or felt faith wax and wane
- Those seeking meaning in a world full of questions
- People who love poetry—or who think they don't
- Spiritual seekers, honest doubters, and curious souls
No poetry expertise required. Just bring yourself and your questions.
Bonus: Kristin will preach at Trinity's Sunday service on March 1st.
All are welcome. Free admission.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Trinity Church, 330 Ravenswood Avenue, Menlo Park, United States
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