Gerry and his wife, Jan Bowman, honeymooned at Holden as work campers in 1962. Since then, Holden has been a wellspring of encouragement, challenge, and guidance for both of them. Gerry served at California Lutheran University from 1969 until 1999, 17 years as University Pastor and 13 years directing the Learning Resource Center. Retirement has given him time to grandparent, tutor non-native speakers, and organize a local Fellowship of Reconciliation chapter in Ventura County. He is also an oblate of St. Andrew’s Abbey and is drawn to inter-faith opportunities.
(Bio from summer 2005)
Audio Archive
Swanson, Gerry
Recordings
Seeing is Believing — The Nature Poetry of G.M. Hopkins with Jan Swanson
Presenter: Swanson, Gerry / 1975Vespers June 19, 1975 with Gerry Swanson – Gratitude is the Response of God’s People
Presenter: Swanson, Gerry / 1975Recent Additions
Vespers June 16, 1981 with John Schramm – Sing the Lord’s Song and Hope
Vespers June 15, 1981 with Ellen Gamrath – The Mind of Christ
Vespers June 14, 1981 with Joel Oines – Jesus as Creator
Vespers June 10, 1981 with Neal Ostruske – Give God Time
Vespers June 9, 1981 with Mark Lund – Putting Down the Putdown
Audio Archive Partner
Holden wishes to express appreciation to PLU, Pacific Lutheran University, for their support of the Holden Audio Archive Project.
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