Tolkien Talk: The Rings of Power...This session is for those interested in learning more about Christian author J.R.R. Tolkien and the new Amazon Prime series inspired by his works called The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. An overview of Tolkien’s life and works will be followed by a discussion of the theological significance of Middle-earth along with the themes in The Rings of Power and the potential for the series to provide common ground inside and outside of the Church.

The Rev. Jessica Lee is an associate priest at Church of the Redeemer, Camden, NC involved in missions to the animal rescue community in Virginia Beach and working on her doctorate of Theology and Ministry in Romantic Theology, studying the works of the Inklings.