I continue to serve as the Operations Manager for Guest Services, reporting to the Dean and President’s Office. This position has strengthened my connection to both the Virginia Theological Seminary and the wider Episcopal Church community, and I remain deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to our mission in meaningful ways. My responsibilities include […]
In my one year here at VTS, I have met many people that come through as visitors and others that have attended in years past. One thing that resonates with me most is the identical kindness that everyone has. The staff here all share in that same kindness, and it makes coming in to work […]
This week readers of the Dean’s Commentary will hear from the core team that makes up the Dean’s Office staff at Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS). The dean’s office at VTS is more than an administrative hub – it’s a place where hospitality, service, and seamless coordination come together to support our mission. At the forefront […]
The Alumni Association Executive Committee (AAEC) of VTS plays a vital role in the planning and success of the annual Alumni Convocation, held each October. From the initial brainstorming of keynote speakers to encouraging alumni attendance and offering a warm welcome during the event itself, their support is invaluable and deeply appreciated. The 2025 Alumni […]
When one is preparing for their seminary journey, spiritual formation and excelling at one’s academic work are top priorities for the incoming seminarian. They leave the comforts of their homes, their sponsoring parishes, and their dioceses and make a new home at VTS with the commitment to do very well in these endeavors. But during […]
When I started at VTS in my August term, little did I know the continuing ride that I would be on with God and the amazing human beings I would meet during my time at VTS – human beings I still pray for and with, human beings I miss, and human beings I may not […]
As I look back at my time at VTS, I feel grateful for my experience as a seminarian. Now, as an alum, I am grateful for my time serving on the AAEC. It has been quite a journey from postulant to alum. After being made a postulant, I was concerned about finding a seminary that […]
This week’s Commentaries are written by members of the AAEC (Alumni Association Executive Committee). For Commentary readers unfamiliar with AAEC’s work, below is some brief information about their role and activities. The AAEC is the elected executive body of the Alumni Association of Virginia Theological Seminary. As all VTS alumni are members of the Alumni […]
The Seminarians of Color Union (SOCU), a student formed and led organization at VTS, creates a community of support and learning where the gifts and challenges of being People of Color in the United States are known and understood. Often the term People of Color (POC) or Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) is […]
On September 6th VTS will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Reparations Memorial. It is our intention that this memorial will serve as a site of remembrance, contemplation, and healing. The selected site, in Trotter Bowl along Quaker Lane, allows it to be visible and accessible by the surrounding Alexandria community. The artists working on […]