Alan W. Jones 

Alan retired in 2009 from his position as Dean of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, where he had served since 1985. Previously, he served as the Stephen F. Bayne Professor of Ascetical Theology at the General Theological Seminary in New York City from 1972 - 1985.  During his tenure, he founded and was the first director of the Center for Christian Spirituality.

Now a U.S. citizen, he was born in England and received his Ph.D. from the University of Nottingham. Known for his wit and keen sense of humor, Jones is one of the most respected Christian theologians in the world. He is an inspiring preacher and speaker who draws liberally from poetic and literary sources in his imaginative presentations. He is a prominent lecturer in Episcopal and academic circles both nationally and internationally. He is a prolific writer as well of books, articles, and editorial opinions and will be speaking to us from the book he is currently writing about thinking symbolically instead of literally.