Author, nun to speak at Meyer lecture series

The speaker is a professor of practical theology.
BOARDMAN -- Sister Mary Boys will speak on the topic "Has God Only One Blessing? If So, Who Has It?" at the 12th annual Rabbi Samuel Meyer Memorial Lecture at 7 p.m. May 31 at Congregation Ohev Tzedek, 5245 Glenwood Ave. The ecumenical gathering is an outgrowth of Jewish/Christian Dialogue in the Youngstown area.
Sister Mary, a member of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary order of religious, is the Skinner and McAlphin professor of practical theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. She has held that position since 1994.
Sister Mary, who has been a member of her congregation since 1965, is the author of four books including, "Jewish/Christian Dialogue: One Woman's Experience." She has edited other books and published more than 70 articles in scholarly journals.
She received her master's and doctoral degrees from Columbia University in New York City in a joint program with Union Theological Seminary and has done advanced study at the Ecumenical Institute for Theological Research in Jerusalem.
Sister Mary is the recipient of the degree of doctor of humane letters from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. She has served as a visiting lecturer of religious education at Princeton Theological Seminary, Claremount School of Theology, John Carroll University, Villanova University and St. Mary's College in London, England. Before her current appointment, she was on the faculty at Boston College for 17 years.
What's behind this
The purpose of the Meyer lecture series is twofold: to foster understanding between the Jewish and Christian communities and to preserve the memory of the late Rabbi Samuel Meyer of Temple El Emeth in Liberty, who was instrumental in improving communication between the two faiths. The lecture series is made possible by the Rabbi Samuel Meyer Memorial Trust.
There also will be a luncheon and workshop for clergy at noon that day at Congregation Ohev Tzedek. Sister Mary will speak on "The Pharisees: What's a Preacher to Say?" The cost is $10 and checks should be made payable to Rabbi Meyer Memorial Trust and sent by May 25 to the Rev. Nick Mager at First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503.