© 2003, Rotary Club of Charleston

P.O. Box 21029
Charleston, SC 29413-1029

Club secretary:
Carroll Schweers
chasrot@comcast.net

Lent spins yarns for Rotarians
Former soldier, lawyer, minister shares life experiences

AUG. 5, 2003 — Morey Lent entertained Rotarians with “Stories of Life and Faith”, invoking both laughter and tears in the audience. After eleven years of parish ministry and fourteen years as Chaplain of Porter-Gaud School, Lent is pursuing his dream of telling stories about life and faith to people of all ages in various settings, both within and outside of the church.

Drawing on his diverse background, which also includes serving a tour of duty in Vietnam, practicing law in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. and teaching at West Point, Lent was able to speak of life experiences that were easily related to by most everyone in attendance.

His shared stories included fond memories about growing up with his spunky sister Gretchen, who is now deceased. He also

recounted an experience that occurred while he was serving in Vietnam, and his group had become desperate for water to drink and in which to bathe. They eventually came across an indigenous village with natural springs. His group’s experience with the villagers at the springs made him realize that we are “all one” regardless of race, national origin or political leanings.

Photo of Morey Lent by Tom Read
Lent says that storytelling fills him with “energy and happiness,” and he seeks opportunities to share his stories about “real life” with clubs, church groups, schools, businesses, and others. He is happy to speak without compensation to those who cannot afford a speaker’s fee. Says Lent, “bringing truth alive through story is my call, my gift and my passion.” He can be reached at 843-795-4308.

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