Lunch & Life

About
Lunch & Life is a lecture series held in partnership with St. Mary’s Catholic Church. It is free and open to the public; no registration or Shepherd’s Center membership required. There are four-week sessions held on Wednesdays in the fall, winter and spring. Lunch is from 12:00 – 12:30. Speakers are from 12:30 – 1:30 with a brief Q&A. Beverages and desserts are provided by the church. Please bring a sandwich. St. Mary’s Catholic Church is located at 9505 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA, 23229. Park in the lower parking lot and enter from the side. Lunch & Life meets in person only. It is not available via Zoom. See the spring 2024 schedule below!

Call for Speakers
Interested in volunteering to be a Lunch & Life speaker? Complete this Call for Instructors form and a member of the education committee will be in touch to discuss the possibilities.

Lunch & Life
Spring 2024:

The Changing Tide of War
James Triesler, director of education, Virginia War Memorial
W • Apr 10
12:30 – 1:30

The James River Park System: Yesterday and Today
Giles Garrison, 4th superintendent, James River Park System
W • Apr 17
12:30 – 1:30

Opening Day of Congress – 1969
Bernie Henderson, president emeritus, Woody and Nelson Funeral Homes
W • Apr 24
12:30 – 1:30

Prayers in the Cherry Tree: Experiencing God in Unexpected Places
Michael Renninger, pastor, St. Mary’s Catholic Church
W • May 1
12:30 – 1:30