Speaker Series
St. John’s Speaker Series is a popular adult education offering held between services at 10:00 AM on select Sundays from September to May. Nationally noted individuals, from scholars and poets to world leaders and faith leaders, present on pressing issues of the day and impactful historical events to expand our knowledge as individuals and as a community.
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September 7, 2025
Speaker Series "Kick-Off" with Ted Koppel
Reflections on a legendary career in broadcast journalism
September 7, 2025
10:00am
The Speaker Series is held most Sundays from September through May at 10 a.m. in the Togo West Parlor on the first floor of the Parish House. An audio recording will be available on our website the week after each talk.Ted Koppel, broadcast journalist best known for his work on the famed “Nightline” late evening program on ABC News, will reflect on his long and distinguished career.