Tonight offers a truly joyful celebration in song and spirit. We gather at 7:00 p.m. in Immanuel Chapel for Hymn Sing: Celebrating The Hymnal 1982, marking forty years since this remarkable book helped shape the voice of our worship. The Hymnal 1982 is far more than a collection of hymns—it represents a movement of renewal, […]
On Friday evening at The General Theological Seminary, we had the joy of conferring the Dean’s Cross on two remarkable recipients: Stephen Colbert and Evelyn McGee Colbert. The Dean’s Cross honors the well-formed life. It reflects our conviction that theological education is not only about intellectual excellence, but also about formation – shaping lives marked […]
We are deeply grateful to everyone who took part in The Politics of Mercy, whether in person or from across the globe. With more than 200 participants gathered on campus at Virginia Theological Seminary and nearly 1,000 viewers engaging online to date, this evening stands as one of the most successful events we have hosted […]
It was a joy to welcome Dr. Gary Chartier to the Deanery last evening. A true polymath, Dr. Chartier is trained as a philosophical theologian with a Cambridge PhD, holds a JD in law, and serves as a senior administrator in the School of Business at La Sierra University. His scholarship ranges widely across disciplines. […]
Today the Boards of VTS and GTS are meeting. Yesterday, there was a rich and full plenary session, at which I was present for fifteen minutes or so, as the Board formally began the process of searching for my successor in light of my planned retirement in the summer of 2028. It was encouraging to […]
Tonight, Virginia Theological Seminary hosts the Mollegen Forum with Mariann Edgar Budde, offering a thoughtful conversation at the intersection of faith and public life. As Bishop of Washington, she serves congregations and Episcopal schools across the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties. The first woman elected to this role, she also chairs the Protestant […]
We are pleased to announce that Dr. George E. “Tink” Tinker has accepted the Seminary’s invitation to serve as our commencement speaker this May for our graduating seniors. His presence marks a significant moment for our community, and we are honored that our graduates will hear from a theologian whose voice has shaped conversations about […]
We are moving quickly toward a Board meeting, which means this is the season when our Trustees are gathering in their various committees. Over the course of this week, we have met with the Trustees Committee, the Buildings and Grounds Committee, and the Finance Committee. Each of these meetings represents a significant moment in the […]
It was a joy to gather in the Chapel yesterday – the first time we have done so this semester. Our Associate Dean for Chapel, the Rev. Dr. Shawn Strout, presided at the altar, and the Rev. Dr. Ruthanna Hooke offered a thoughtful and challenging reflection, inviting us to live less safely in this moment, […]
It was January 21, 2025 – just over a year ago – when the Bishop of Washington, the Rt. Rev. Bishop Budde, delivered her now-memorable sermon. Her words were carefully chosen. It was not offensive; it was not even “calling someone out” (especially since the administration had not yet begun its work). Rather, it gently […]