As 2020 disappears into the rearview mirror, we pause and celebrate afresh the new year. 2020 was a year of discovery. We learned that the normal is very precious. Walking around, smiling, shaking hands, exchanging hugs, sitting with friends, having dinner out, going to the movies — these were all things that suddenly became difficult […]
The holidays are upon us. This strange COVID year is slowly coming to an end. Christmas plans are harder to make: large family gatherings have been canceled; for many, Midnight Mass will not be available; instead, we will celebrate in smaller and more intimate gatherings, and many of us will “just stay at home.” The […]
I have lost count of the number of Board members who have said to me, “You will miss Katie Glover!” It is true. Shortly after I arrived in 2007, she joined the Dean’s Office. So for almost my entire time at VTS, Katie has been my conversation partner, my confidant, and counsellor. When the endowment […]
Even as a part-time remote employee, Ellen Johnston has made her mark at VTS. Whenever Ellen came to campus, she made an effort to sit with different staff at lunch and get to know them. Her wonderful smile and hospitable demeanor drew people to her. As Director of Music, Liturgy, and the Arts, Ellen […]
Please allow me a confession. I find recording sermons difficult. My head is always in the wrong position for the camera. The light isn’t quite right. I like to speak without notes direct to the camera, but the flow is less than smooth. In addition, I find myself overwhelmingly tempted to start over. St. Paul’s […]
Fritz Friton has been an integral part of the VTS community. Before joining the staff, Fritz provided painting and wallpapering services as a contractor. His work was of such high quality that VTS made the decision to hire him on full-time. Since then Fritz has remodeled countless kitchens, done amazing carpentry work all over campus, […]
The first possibility of snow in Alexandria comes today and tomorrow. While we will have to wait and see how much snow will accumulate, it is a good time to review the Seminary’s snow policy. A decision will be made regarding closures of offices and The Butterfly House and cancellation of classes by 6:00 […]
Carol Jubinski’s VTS connections are long and deep. Carol’s husband, Chris, is a VTS graduate, and she has been a VTS staff member two different times. Carol first came to VTS as the assistant to Mary Hix, the vice president for finance and administration, serving until her husband accepted a call to California. What greater […]
In the hierarchy of publishing houses, the university presses are near the top. These books will not sell millions, but because of the rigorous peer review system, the quality of the books is always good. Academics in the same field are forced to engage with these books, and research libraries will make sure that they […]
I was intrigued to learn of the Advent Calendar project created by “Amplify Female Composers.” Last Wednesday, the Calendar marked the launch of a beautiful piece by our very own Dr. Marty Burnett. Taking those beautiful words by Charles Wesley, it is a delightful composition for “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus.” Click the play button on […]