Careful readers of the Commentary know that conversations with General Theological Seminary continue. At the end of March, we signed an MOU that creates a potential framework for an agreement that we hope to bring to the Board in May. Now we are starting to think about budget, logistics, and organization. So today, we welcome […]
The Eucharist last night was very moving. The music was powerful; the chance to gather and receive the Eucharist in both kinds was good, and the sermon was vitally important. Our preacher, the Rev. J. Lee Hill D.Min., missioner for racial justice and healing, from the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, weaved together a careful reading […]
Last night the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers, canon to the Presiding Bishop for evangelism, reconciliation, and creation care, explored the theme of kenosis in a riveting talk that combined singing with audience conversation. It was an appropriate challenge to the Seminary: What does it mean for the Seminary to live the values of the Gospel? […]
The February 2022 issue of the Anglican Theological Review arrived in my office on Tuesday. I browsed the contents. This is a fascinating collection of essays brought together by our own Rev. Dr. James Farwell on the theme of “sacramental theology in the wake of the pandemic.” Contributors include Jim Turrell, Juan Oliver, Lizette Larson-Miller, Matthew […]
Dinner with David Booth Beers was always delightful. He was funny, thoughtful, resolute, and sharp. He always had a story, illustration, a pointed question, a wry laugh, that made the conversation rich and memorable. On Sunday, he was received by the saints into glory. He leaves behind a significant legacy of service. David Booth Beers […]
We are really close to the capital of the United States. Within twenty minutes (traffic permitting), you can be at the White House. It is wonderful that we have David Beckmann, who is the Dean’s Advisor for Political and Economic Justice, at the Seminary. Thanks to his hard work, we are honored to welcome Senator […]
The Rev. Dr. Barney Hawkins and I are returning from New York today. We had a donor who expressed a desire to meet with us; we were pleased to do so. Then we had an opportunity to have a conversation with the Dean and President of General Theological Seminary, the Rev. Dr. Michael DeLashmutt. The […]
We all noticed how the President held his “State of the Union” address in a completely unmasked setting. He was following the latest CDC guidelines that state that in those areas where COVID cases are low, the fully vaccinated need not wear masks indoors. As a result, we are now moving to this policy on […]
The readership of First Things is a significant constituency, almost certainly, right of center politically, religiously, and culturally. This is a group of readers who hold degrees and have some significant influence. R.R. Reno has been the Editor since the passing of Richard John Neuhaus (the founder) and has positioned the magazine as a voice […]
It was chilly. The “Ice Cream Cookie” truck wasn’t quite what the weather ordered. However, it was a good and important occasion. Last Saturday, Stephen Cook Ph.D., the Rev. Robert Flanagan ’03, D.Min. ’18 Ms. Michele Causton ’23, Ms. Vannessa McCormick, and Mr. Stephen Pecot ’23 organized the first annual “Out of the Darkness Campus […]