Summer is a great time to explore the Seminary campus. Last week I paid a visit to the lower level of Bohlen Hall, the temporary location of the Virginia Theological Seminary Archives and the African American Episcopal Historical Collection, (AAEHC). The Archives, previously housed in the lower level of the Bishop Payne Library, include campus […]
This is the last entry of a four-part series on “Madame President’s Reflection.” Earlier this week we observed Memorial Day, a day for honor and remembrance. We paused to think about the brave men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. We often think of “remembrance,” as something we do in memory […]
One Thursday morning in my colloquy group, Dr. Kimball was preparing to put us in our discussion groups on Zoom. This particular morning, we were reflecting on our CXM experiences. Dr. Kimball told us we would have 10 minutes in our small groups. Within several seconds we were beamed into our rooms to begin our […]
The American Psychological Association (APA) defines resilience as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress—such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace and financial stressors.” I might even add that as much as resilience involves “bouncing back” from these difficult experiences, […]
The spring semester would mark my fourth semester of Seminary, but it would bring with it new responsibilities and experiences. February 1 would be the first day in my new role as Student Body President. I would be joined by an amazing team of female officers to do the work of serving the Virginia Theological […]
One of the many blessings of working in the Facilities department is the ability to move through campus entering different buildings and interacting with various students, staff, and faculty. Especially fun is taking in the campus when driving one of the Facilities’ golf carts. I am always astonished at the beauty of the buildings and […]
The Facilities Department wants to recognize all the contractors who support our community, buildings, and grounds. Several of these contractors VTS has had relationships with for over twenty years. In a year that was difficult to navigate, these contractors continued to faithfully provide their services. It is a privilege for us to have an association […]
The Facilities Department would like to congratulate 2021’s graduating seniors. We were truly blessed to have a fantastic outdoor ceremony. I can’t mention the Commencement ceremony without thanking the amazing people who helped plan, organize, and put it into action. Commencement is a milestone event that honors students for their academic work. Unfortunately, it is […]
The opportunity to learn and reflect on the experiences of contextual ministry will be ongoing for most students. Especially given the very different experience of Contextual Ministry (CXM) during the COVID-19 pandemic, many students will continue to participate in their ministry sites, to learn from the many decisions and practices that will be part of […]
Deeper wisdom, and sharpened skills come from the experiences of Contextual Ministry, grounded in faith and rooted in knowledge. For some students, the year of formal learning through contextual ministry has just come to an end, and for others, it is just beginning with summer intensives and Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). For all, it is […]