Rigoletto: Can an Opera Reveal the Meaning of Life?
Monday, April 28, 2008 at 9:11AM I've wanted to attend a service at Redeemer Presbyterian in New York for the longest time. Yesterday it happened. I preached at Richview in the morning, then got on a plane and arrived in Manhattan with plenty of time to make it to the 6:00 service. When I made it to the service, I thought that I had the wrong place.
Turns out I was in the right place. Redeemer put on an abridged performance of the opera Rigoletto, followed by a lecture by Tim Keller and a time of Q&A. They call this an open forum, which is something they do a couple of times a year. It's designed "specifically for those who are exploring the claims of the Christian faith."
At first I was disappointed not to catch a regular service, before I caught myself. What's not to like about a performance with singers from the Metropolitan Opera, followed by a time of reflection by Keller? I settled in and it was amazing.
I'm going to have to come back another time for a regular Redeemer service, but last night was outstanding.
Today a group of us are meeting with Ed Stetzer for the day. Tonight we have tickets for Letterman, and then tomorrow we're at the Dwell Conference. Looks to be a good few days.
Reader Comments (1)
Well, I don't usually stay up late enough to see Letterman, but the thought of seeing you in the stands will keep me glued to the set. Maybe he'll do interviews in the audience and you can win a ham.