Summer is here and this is the time of year many of us get to pause and break from our daily routine. This summer I have been intentional about connecting with staff to see how everyone is doing, their families and friends. Table fellowship is my preferred way to connect with people, so I have […]
The daily commentary is one small way in which we can express our gratitude for the multiple staff members that contribute to the success of the Dean & President’s Office. Please join me in thanking the following Virginia Theological Seminary staff who contribute more to the Seminary than their titles let on. Mr. Reggie Gravina, […]
In 2023, I took on the role of Operations Manager for Guest Services, reporting to the Dean and President’s Office. It’s a fulfilling position that has brought me closer to the VTS & Episcopal Church community. In this role, I have the privilege of welcoming back alumni to campus, helping my colleagues book meeting spaces, […]
My name is Sharon Longley. I am the new Guest Relations Specialist in the Welcome Center. It has been a pleasure working at Virginia Theological Seminary for the past month. I come to the campus having served as a pastor for seven years in Florida. I traveled in ministry for 25 years singing professionally and […]
As the summer commentary weeklong takeovers continue, this week, you will be hearing more about the Dean & President’s Office. Today we would like to highlight the VTS eStore which is one facet of the Seminary that the Dean’s office oversees. The VTS Shop has had many iterations – from being housed in the former bookstore, the […]
Today is Friday, June 28. We are just two days away from the end of our fiscal year. The Annual Fund closes at midnight on June 30. If you’ve already given to the Annual Fund, thank you! If you’ve not yet given but are planning to, please don’t hesitate. Make your gift now! It’s easy […]
The Apostle Paul spells it out for us: “God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 8:1). If we are cheerful before we give, we will be doubly so afterward because the feel-good effects of giving begin in the brain. Stephen G. Post, director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics at New […]
Alumni Hall, 3620 Bishop Walker Circle, is the home base for all things advancement-related. The gorgeous new “Alumni Hall” sign is firmly planted in front of the building, so you can’t miss us. Some of the Dean’s Advisors, the Union for Black Episcopalians (UBE), and the Chancellor for the Presiding Bishop join Institutional Advancement in […]
Louisville, Kentucky’s 624,000 population has grown by 10,000 plus this week thanks to the 81st General Convention. The General Convention is the governing body of The Episcopal Church and usually meets every three years as a bicameral legislature that includes the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops, composed of deputies and bishops from each diocese. The […]
This week the Dean’s Commentary reflects Institutional Advancement’s (IA) work, mission, and ministry. Stick with us through Friday to read what’s happening, what’s changed, and what is coming. IA includes Alumni and Church Relations and Development. We work closely with the communication team as we develop relationships that, over time, bring financial support to VTS. […]