Dear Reader,

Whether you have subscribed to First Things since our inaugural issue or read your first piece last week, I hope you’ll join us next month in New York City for a two-day Intellectual Retreat on “Death and Mourning.” To register now, please visit www.firstthings.com/retreat. 
 
“Death and mourning” is a serious topic that deserves serious attention. Rest assured, though, we will not let the gravity of our subject matter crowd out the levity, merriment, and joy that has come to define every gathering of First Things readers. 
 
Register today to reserve your place at our Intellectual Retreat in New York City on August 19-20. I look forward to seeing you there.

Yours,

R. R. Reno
Editor

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