Yesterday I was in a meeting when our alum Jean Vinson called my cell phone. The moment I was able to do so, I called her back. The news was disturbing. Fr. Allen Gaye, our alum, had been shot in Liberia. He interrupted a burglary and, even after doctors had operated on him, he still […]
The Seniors and the Middlers will remember Dr. Scott Cowdell and his wife Lisa. Scott was a Dean’s Scholar. He lived with us for three months or so. He was a fun interlocutor for many, ready to discuss this or that question in some detail over lunch or in 1823. The fruits of his time […]
Normally, I wait until we are on the cusp of an event to advertise it. But as someone rather curtly observed: “The day of, Ian, is too late.” I have also appreciated the way that CACS invites us to prepare for forthcoming events and get them in our calendar. So, today I want to invite […]
On the whole I tend to the view that sermons are best heard and appreciated in the context of the liturgy. After all, the sermon is framed around the readings – the written Word is followed by the Eternal Word (the Gospel) and then the preacher shares the Proclaimed Word. In a Eucharist, it is […]
In October, I will write a sustained reflection on the Bicentennial. The Episcopal Church is blessed with many entities and organizations that are old and, therefore, have significant anniversaries. The temptation is to keep it very simple: we are 175 years old, there will be a special service followed by a potluck lunch. But, we […]
From time to time, friends, donors, and board members thank me for the way I handle the various challenges that are part of my responsibilities at this time. I am touched by the care such gratitude shows. But as I reflect on my role, I tend to the view that the really challenging jobs are […]
In our strategic plan, the Board of Trustees committed to a pilgrimage schedule. The goal is to invite friends and alumni on a journey that enables them to grow in their faith and understand afresh the commitment of the Seminary to faith formation. It is my practice to join as many pilgrimages as I am […]
Two exciting things are happening at the Center for Anglican Communion Studies (CACS) this week. First, the team from CACS will be launching their fall programming in Scott Lounge, today September 10 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Do stop by with your lunch to hear about scriptural reasoning with the Rumi Forum, Anglican Communion meetings, […]
It was Labor Day when my wife and I made our way to a pharmacy for the latest COVID vaccination. We take the view that we live in a community; we will sit near people in Chapel and lunch; and we should therefore do what we can to protect ourselves and others. The latest vaccination […]
From time to time, the Seminary sponsors a student proposed activity. It was David Smith who had the idea: how about we have a Neighborhood Art Festival – where different voices and a variety of mediums are present on the campus? I am grateful for his willingness to embark on this pioneering project. The Neighborhood […]