"TOO OFTEN WE POSTPONE LIFE, AS IF THERE WERE NO DEADLINE." Chris Glaser offers a new expression of his embodied, here-and-now, spirituality—his twelfth book, The Final Deadline: What Death Has Taught Me About Life, to be released by Morehouse Publishing (New York) in September, 2010.

As a writer, Chris Glaser experiences deadlines as friendly reminders that something has to be accomplished by a given time. He views death as the final deadline, one that insists we "get it" or "get it done" – whatever "it is" – during our lifetimes.

Glaser depicts Death as an inscrutable Zen master ready to teach us, a spiritual director eager to inspire us, a soul-friend reminding us that our life spans have sacred worth. Movingly, he recounts the deaths that have shaped his soul, opening readers' hearts to their own discoveries facing The Final Deadline.

ADVANCE "BUZZ" ON THE FINAL DEADLINE

"In an accessible, thoughtful, and often entertaining way, theologian and spiritual leader Glaser . . . provides an honest and hopeful witness to death's lessons for the living."
– Publisher's Weekly

"I found myself in the privileged company of a friend and master . . . His message deserves to be widely read and deeply contemplated."
– Sue Mosteller, C.S.J., Henri Nouwen Legacy Trust

"We need wise teachers like Chris to invite us into this cosmic dance."
– Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F.M., Center for Action and Contemplation, Albuquerque

"Chris Glaser confronts the power of death . . . and ultimately transforms its sting into a stimulus for a renewed commitment to living. It is a touching and gracious book."
– John Shelby Spong, author of Eternal Life: A New Vision, Beyond Religion, Beyond Theism, and Beyond Heaven and Hell.

"Chris Glaser has squarely faced the deadline that most of us seek to avoid."
– Ben Campbell Johnson, cofounder of the Spiritual Formation Program at Columbia Theological Seminary and author of Confessing a Life: A Spiritual Odyssey.

"In his inimitable style that warmly embraces storytelling, Chris Glaser reveals our multifacted experiences of death. Best of all, he includes his own vulnerable role as a seeker."
– Malcolm Boyd, writer-in-residence, of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and author of Are You Running with Me, Jesus?

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Aug. 22, 2010 -- Sunday Worship, 10 a.m. (Note this is their summer schedule time!). Chris will preach at North Decatur Presbyterian Church, 611 Medlock Rd., Decatur, GA 30033. Click for map.

Oct. 23-24, 2010 -- In Dayton, OH, Equality Cross Creek will host Chris for a presentation of his latest book, As My Own Soul: The Blessing of Same-Gender Marriage. Saturday lecture with lunch and Sunday sermon at the Cross Creek Community Church. Details for October event at Cross Creek.

Jan. 13-16, 2011 -- (MLK weekend). Awakening the Spirit, Healing the Wounds: The Redemptive Gay Experience, a retreat for gay and bisexual men. Led by therapist Terry Flynn and author Chris Glaser. Flynn, a former Roman Catholic provincial, is a Toronto psychotherapist focusing on spirituality, identity, and addiction. For more info, go to Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center and Terence Flynn's website.

IN THE NEWS

Jul. 15 — Read a review of Chris’ book, The Final Deadline: What Death Has Taught Me About Life,” at Publisher’s Weekly (scroll down at this link).

Feb. 18 -- In The Philadelphia Gay News, Chris at the Feb. 12 interfaith breakfast, William Way LGBT Community Center.

Feb. 11 -- Chris with attendees of the Queer Christian Fellowship, LGBT Center, University of Pennsylvania. Click thumbnail image to view.

Feb. 9 -- In Philadelphia City Paper, Chris to speak at Feb. 12 interfaith breakfast on same-gender marriage.

Oct. 2 -- From Southern Voice, read Chris' editorial, Marriage equality's spiritual side [PDF].

Sept. 22 -- On the radio, Alternative Perspectives, produced by Betty Couvertier, WRFG, 89.3 FM. Listen to the podcast.

Sept. 21 -- Chris named Grand Marshal for 2009 Atlanta Pride. Read the announcement.

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