Rev. Gary Larson, B.A., MDiv,
January 2023
As of October 5th, 2022 meetings are held at Julius restaurant in Erie PA at 1607 State St in the former Erie Maennerchor Club. Meetings begin at 6:00 pm with a social hour and dinner, followed by our program/speaker. Their parking lot is in the back with the entrance on 16th street between State and French.Our Dinner Menu:
Served buffet style a choice of 1) Chicken Alfredo - Pechugas con Crema - (Italian with a Mexican Twist) chicken breast in traditional Alfredo sauce enhanced with chile serrano. Mild not too spicy. OR 2) Sauerbraten - Carne Amarga - (German with a Mexican Twist) – traditional Chuck Shoulder Clod served with gravy and chile de arbol salsa. Mild spicy. Both served with vegetables and starch. Tossed salad with dry Fruit, walnuts, cucumbers and tomatoes. Dressings, Rolls & Butter. Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe Cake and coffee.Our Guest Speaker:
Rev. Gary Larson, B.A., MDiv,
Born in Erie, Pa. and graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1965. Graduated from Thiel College, Greenville, Pa. in 1969 with a BA in psychology. Graduated from Colgate Rochester/Crozer Theological Seminary in Rochester, NY in 1973Topic:
For reservations; please E-Mail the Torch Club Secretary at secretary.erietorch@gmail.com.
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<p>Our presenter for this evening will be one of our own members, Rev. Gary Larson, B.A., MDiv, Retired Presbyterian Paster, Erie Pennsylvania. <br> <br> </p> <p> </p> <p> Born in Erie, Pa. and graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1965. Graduated from Thiel College, Greenville, Pa. in 1969 with a BA in psychology. Graduated from Colgate Rochester/Crozer Theological Seminary in Rochester, NY in 1973 <br> <br> </p> <p> </p> <p> Ordained a Presbyterian Pastor in June, 1973</p> <p> Pastored the Linesville, Pa. Presbyterian Church from 1973-1979</p> <p> Pastored the Olean, NY First Presbyterian Church from 1979-2006</p> <p> Married to Sarah in 1969; have 2 sons who are Presbyterian pastors, one married, 3 grandchildren</p> <p> moved back to Erie in 2012. <br> <br> </p> <p> </p> <p> Enjoy: sailing, fishing, racket ball, travel, docent at Maritime Museum, member of VASA swedish lodge, Interfaith/intercultural enrichment <br></p>
Please join us on January 4th, 2023 at 6:00 pm, for our pre-dinner cocktail and chat time and remember to bring your friends and acquaintances. Reservations are required.
Please remember to make your reservation at secretary.erietorch@gmail.com.