The four days of the Historic Bicentenary depended on the people behind the scenes who planned, prepared, and executed. While we have done due diligence collecting names, please do let us know if we have left anyone off of this list. Grounds and set ups, Facilities: John Erbe, Griffin Warder, Tom Leake, Tim Lawhorn, Mohamed […]
I am very indebted to my predecessor. When one has the gift of leading Virginia Theological Seminary – a strong and well run institution – one is acutely aware of just how much one owes those who have come before. The Very Rev. Martha Horne led VTS with skill and wisdom. She left the place […]
This is an alumni convention to remember. As the different classes return to the campus, they will discover spaces both familiar yet different. They are familiar because, apart from the Chapel and the family housing, we have not built new buildings; they are different because we have worked hard to renovate, enhance, and improve the […]
Telling the story of the past is at the heart of our Historic Bicentenary. We are seeking to tell the whole story – a story that does not simply focus on the dominant culture, but includes the myriad voices and roles of other cultures. Telling the whole story depends on keeping the record, making sure […]
Our four days of marking our Historic Bicentenary begin tomorrow. We have themed each day. We start on Wednesday with a focus on the African American Episcopal Historical Collection (AAEHC). This significant partner seeks to honor the witness and legacy of African Americans in The Episcopal Church. As we reflect on our two hundred years, […]
Normally, I thank people after an event. It is as one looks back, one knows all those who did the hard work to make something possible. And as we start this Bicentennial week, I will indeed use next Monday’s commentary to express gratitude for all those who worked so hard. However, today, I wish to […]
The moment we mark our Historic Bicentenary will finally arrive next week. As an institution, the Historic Bicentenary has shaped our shared life for almost five years. We have been acutely aware of the significance of this moment. 1823 days out from October 15th 2023, we started the journey with a Eucharist using the liturgy […]
Yesterday, I met John Erbe in the Welcome Center. We talked for a while about the stunning state of the campus. We are working hard to make sure VTS is a beautiful place when we welcome 460 guests to the campus next week. Being responsible for the Facilities on the campus is hard work. Every […]
Many volunteers are needed to welcome our guests and help VTS mark the significant moment of our Historic Bicentenary next week. Do please offer a few hours of your time to welcome those who come to worship, learn, and share fellowship with us. There are opportunities to help with golf cart driving, photography, registration, parking, […]
Close readers of the commentary will note that we have had an exciting competition. Many staff, even some faculty, and numerous students all participated in the construction of a St. Nicholas Miter. Each completed miter entitled the person to be entered into a drawing, with the winner receiving some VTS swag, or a bottle of […]