Rev. Bert Marshall will retell the entire Gospel of Mark from memory during this unique experience at the Warren United Church. He is a gifted storyteller and musician... this is a "must-see" event! Bert will host a "talk-back" session afterward. Light refreshments are provided. This is a free community event. Although we always welcome children, childcare will not be available this time. According to Rev. Marshall, children under the age of 12 can find the gospel challenging. Here's what others have said:
"Our church was packed to overflowing. The energy was electric. The next two hours were extraordinary!" Rev. Kristin Foster, Messiah Lutheran Church, Mountain Iron MN. FULL ARTICLE
"I expected it to be good, but I didn't expect to be blown away like that!"
- Rev. Scott Gunn - Cincinnati, OH
"Awesome! You were wonderful. You blew the doors off the place!"
-Rev. John Hudson, Pilgrim UCC, Sherborn, MA
"Truly, this performance/retelling is so deeply powerful that I will never, ever forget it. My knees still tremble when I think of it. And the drum--my God!" Ann Warren Turner
"Rev. Bert Marshall's presentation of Mark's gospel was much more than performance. He was the story-teller, made tangible before us, living and breathing. It was the very opposite of "me" centered performance. He subjugated his ego and allowed himself to become, as St. Francis wrote in his Peace Prayer, an instrument. And we were all deeply touched. As the narration proceeded it felt like the energy in the room moved in circular fashion, gaining strength like a quiet hurricane, pulling us into its center. His music powerfully undergirded the text. I don't recall ever experiencing anything quite like this. I will not soon forget it." Jim Ballard, Ashfield, MA
"Thank you for leading the School of Theology community in worship last week. You truly made the Gospel come alive in the midst of our community. What a wonderful reminder that the scriptures are living." Shawn Fiedler, Boston University School of Theology.
"I was so captured by the sharing of story, and found it to be so emotional. I cannot remember a time when I've looked around our chapel to find everyone sitting on the edge of their seat, leaning forward. It was so captivating and so meaningful for us." Rev. Chad W. Kidd, Worship Coordinator, Boston University School of Theology.
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