Public Lecture Tonight: The American Dream?

Every spring, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary invites a speaker to give a talk at its annual Heyer Lecture. This year, Betty Sue Flowers, will speak about the concept of the “American Dream” as it pertains to the economy. Is it a myth? Is it a possibility? A reality? How does the conception of the “American Dream” participate, intersect, and/or contradict with our understanding of the gospel?

The lecture is tonight at 5:00 at the Austin Seminary Chapel. The chapel is located on E. 27th Street, near the intersection of Wichita Street. Here is a description from the Austin Seminary website:

"The George S. Heyer Jr. Distinguished Lectureship was established to honor George Heyer, professor emeritus of the history of doctrine, for his thirty years as a valued member of the Austin Seminary faculty. The purpose of the annual lecture is to symbolize and advance the important relationship between the academy and the church; to recall the long-lasting cooperation between the University and the Seminary; and to encourage the positive relationship between faith and knowledge.

Betty Sue Flowers, Director of the LBJ Library and Museum, will speak on "The American Dream and the Economic Myth--a "Good" Tale, or "Gospel" Perspective" on April 22, 2009 at 5:00 pm at Shelton Chapel, Austin Seminary."

Hope to see some of you tonight.