Walk With the Wise along with First Presbyterian Church of Lancaster, PA

Introducing our Advent Series from Sanctified Arts, "How Does a Weary World Rejoice?" Dan and Andy are joined by FPC's Associate Pastor, Rev. Claire George-Drumheller. We highlight four key themes for our advent season, and discuss how advent is special to us.

To learn more about Sanctified Art check out, sanctifiedart.org

Steve introduces us to the Camino de Santiago, a series of ancient pilgrimage routes in Western Europe. In this conversation, we explore the contemporary allure of pilgrimage for spiritual discovery and its affect on one's everyday life.

To learn more about the American Pilgrims on the Camino visit americanpilgrims.org.

More info on The Way visit the Wikipedia page en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Way_(2010_film).

Stay connected to FPC Lancaster PA via YouTube, fpclancasterpa.org, @fpclancasterpa.

In this episode we are joined by 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, Elizabeth Raff. Elizabeth shares about her enriching journey around our nation, and her discovery of how America's classrooms are transforming.

Learn more about Elizabeth via Twitter @elizabethraff

Stay connected FPC Lancaster PA via YouTube, fpclancasterpa.org, @fpclancasterpa.

Resources:

Kate Baer, New York Times Bestselling Author and Poet, at katebaer.com.

PA Teacher of Year program: www.education.pa.gov/Educators/RecruitRecog/Pages/Teacher-of-the-Year.aspx

In this episode we talk with Brian Rutter, Chief Marketing Officer of Willow Valley Communities. Brian helps us to see how our simple work and volunteer efforts have a broader impact on the community. He illustrates this through both Willow Valley's Mosaic project, and his work through the mentoring program, Discovering Paths.

To learn more about this projects visit: www.lancasterchamber.com/what-we-do/lancaster-chamber-mentor-program/discovering-paths-mentor-program/, mosaiclancaster.com.

Stay connected to FPC Lancaster PA via YouTube, fpclancasterpa.org, @fpclancasterpa.

Guy McIntosh became the Executive Director of the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra in the early days of COVID. In this episode, we talk about the challenges the Lancaster arts community has faced over the last few years, and the path toward gifting our city in new and innovative ways through music and the arts.

Learn more about Guy McIntosh and LSO at www.lancastersymphony.org, @lancastersymphonyorchestra.

Stay connected FPC Lancaster PA via YouTube, fpclancasterpa.org, @fpclancasterpa.

The Lancaster Count FoodHUB strives to meet basic human needs in ways that respect the dignity of their clients. Paige McFarling, Executive Director, joins us for this episode where we identify how Lancaster County faces hardships together and cares for each other through a network of compassionate services.

Learn more about Paige and the Lancaster County FoodHUB at lancasterfoodhub.org, @lancasterfoodhub.

Stay connected to FPC Lancaster PA via YouTube, fpclancasterpa.org, @fpclancasterpa.

 Rev. Dr. Steve Verkouw, since 1995 has served as the Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Lancaster. During Grace Lutheran’s 2020 renovation, Steve helped add a large stormwater retention project, reducing stormwater inputs to the Chesapeake Bay watershed. In this episode, Steve tells this story to inspire and educate downtown Lancaster about ways to contribute to healthy waterways in Lancaster County and beyond.

To learn more about this story visit gracelutheranchurch.com/about/capital-campaign/, www.interfaithchesapeake.org, www.lancasterconservancy.org.

Stay connected to FPC Lancaster PA via YouTube, fpclancasterpa.org, @fpclancasterpa.

This episode we are joined by Deb Brandt, Founder & CEO of FIG Industries. We talk about the unique qualities of Lancaster, and the power of collaboration in our community.

Learn more about Deb Brandt and this local B Corp at www.figindustries.com, @figindustries, @figlancaster.

Stay connected FPC Lancaster PA via YouTube, fpclancasterpa.org, @fpclancasterpa.

Dan and Andy touch on why they started this podcast and what you have to look forward to in all the Walk With the Wise episodes to come. Walk along with us!

First full episode releasing June 7!