In the earlier commentaries this week, we mentioned the importance of relationships with those who claim VTS as their Seminary and those who support VTS’ mission and ministry. Much of this relational work goes beyond the Holy Hill. Ideally, it takes the form of in-person visits, parish and diocesan visits, and presence at ordinations and […]
No advancement office can operate without good data and excellent data management. The VTS Institutional Advancement (IA) office is no exception. We are only as strong as the data in our system and our ability to retrieve it in meaningful and valuable ways. The two people who do extraordinary database work in IA are Wendy […]
Sparrow Hall is home to Institutional Advancement (IA), two Dean’s Advisors (the Ven. Jennifer McKenzie ’04 for new initiatives and the Rev. David Beckmann for policy and economic justice); the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) headed by the Very Rev. Kim Coleman ’01; and Mary Kostel, Chancellor to the Presiding Bishop. IA is honored to […]
The past two years have been difficult with the losses we had in our family. I hope that this year is better for everyone. Thank God we are getting better regarding the pandemic. A very special thank you to the VTS community for all the services that were provided and precautions that were taken during that […]
As the school year comes to an end and summer approaches, I am looking forward to all the family outings we have planned. God-willing, we will take the kids to Myrtle Beach to enjoy Ripley’s Believe It or Not Aquarium and Pavilion Park. I am also excited to take the kids on their first camping […]
As students begin to leave VTS for the summer, the campus can feel empty. During this time of vacant rooms and apartments, the Facilities Department becomes very active. We must prepare for returning students and for new members of the VTS community. As soon as buildings become available, Facilities performs scheduled preventive maintenance, capital projects, […]
The Butterfly House has welcomed many new families and children over the years. This year we enrolled more children than ever, and with an extensive wait list next year, we plan to reach capacity! Our teachers have enjoyed gaining more knowledge of our Reggio Emilia-based approach to learning. The premise of this approach is that […]
Last year my guest post for the Commentary focused on the struggles in the childcare industry during COVID. I have to say although the mask mandates have loosened, not much has changed! COVID appears to be here to stay, and we are all learning to adapt. Adapting to all the change is easier said than […]
When our Bishop first closed all our parishes back in March of 2020 on a Thursday night, our staff and I worked furiously to offer some kind of digital worship by that Sunday. We knew Holy Eucharist did not really make sense, as only the three people who were present would be able to receive, […]
As I watched graduation online last month, I was reminded of my own graduation in 2008. Having been in parish ministry for 14 years, I still value the formation I experienced on our beloved Holy Hill. The voices of professors still ring in my ears, and not just their lectures but also their subtle and […]