On April 4, 1968, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Nearly sixty years later, our society has yet to see his vision of racial justice. Virginia Theological Seminary’s annual observance of Dr. King as one of the saints of the Church will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8th and […]
Yesterday I began the journey to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is a privilege to be invited by our alum, the Rev. David Umphlett, to lead the Triduum in such a significant parish. Moments like this remind me of the deep bonds that connect our common life and ministry. The Triduum […]
Dr. Scott MacDougall, recently appointed as Director for Theological Resources for The Episcopal Church, joined up last night for a deanery evening to discuss his new role. Holding a Ph.D. from Fordham University and an M.A. from the General Theological Seminary, he brings a wealth of knowledge on ecclesiology and Anglican theology to support church […]
To write a great textbook is an extraordinary skill. The text must be accessible, yet retain depth and scholarly accuracy. It must also be engaging for the easily distracted student. Yesterday, I was presented with a copy of Melody D. Knowles’s new book Bible and Film (with one chapter written by Ian Mills). It is […]
As we begin Holy Week, we do so in the midst of the ordinary rhythms of classes and daily responsibilities. Yet even as we navigate the work before us, I invite us to enter deeply into the significance of this week. It calls for attentiveness, for it is not simply another week, but the week […]
It has been a productive time to be in Canterbury. I am grateful. It has been a joy to be in England for the installation of Archbishop Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury. To gather in such a moment, when history is being made, is both humbling and inspiring. It has also provided a valuable […]
Last night we had the editor of The Living Church with us – the Rev. Mark Michael. Sadly, I was not able to be present because I was still in Canterbury. But I do want to take a moment to thank those who keep this organ for the Episcopal Church alive and well. Having the numbers to […]
It is a joy to be in Canterbury today, a place where faith and history intertwine so powerfully. There is something profoundly moving about standing in a moment when history is actively being made. One senses both the weight of the past and the unfolding promise of the future. I have the privilege of representing […]
Today is our Quiet Day. As a seminary community, we pause to embrace the gift of silence, quieting our hearts and minds so that we might hear God speaking to us. It can be tempting to fill this time with more work. Yet this day invites us to resist that urge and instead enter more […]
On Wednesday, March 25, from 5:15–6:00 p.m., we will be joined by Fr. Martin Smith for a special Quiet Prayer session. Fr. Martin will lead participants in a time of group spiritual direction, creating a gentle, reflective space to listen for God together, to hold silence, and to share the questions that arise in our […]