LAKEPORT, Calif. – To celebrate Mary Magdalene’s feast day, Saint John’s Episcopal Church will hold a discussion about the woman known as “the apostle to the apostles” on Saturday, July 23.

The discussion will be held from 10 to 11:45 a.m.

The public is invited to explore topics such as what are the differences between New Testament stories about here and those of the Gnostic gospels, what legends have evolved, how her memory may have created tension in early Christianity, and where history and myth might meet. 

After the discussion, an optional Order of Noon Day Service to commemorate her feast day will be observed.

The public is invited.

There is no charge and refreshments will be served.

St. John's Episcopal Church is located at 1190 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.