“Christ Moves Now” is a “faith-based holistic wellness practice.” So, the back cover of Dr. Stephen Redmon’s book explains. It is an intriguing book. Using the QR code, you are taken to a video where you can exercise, stretch, and participate in basic Yoga. Then there are a variety of other faith based exercises that […]
Yesterday I was delighted to represent VTS and GTS in the installation of the new Dean and President of the Seminary of the Southwest. Seminary of the Southwest based in Austin, Texas, is an important, strong, and vibrant seminary. Under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Kittredge, the Seminary flourished. And now Dr. Bader-Saye, […]
It is a joy, this week, to welcome to campus instructors and participants for the Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course (ELMC). This weeklong intensive course (Jan. 18 – Jan. 24) is led by Director of Ethnic Ministries and Missioner for Latino/Hispanic Ministries for the Church, The Rev. Canon Anthony Guillén. The class invites students to […]
A busy weekend looms. There is the book launch of my co-written book, with Anne Searle Bent, called Art and the Experience of the Divine. There is some friend-making as we seek to promote the VTS pilgrimages and invite others to learn about the Seminary through a journey to thin spaces around the world. And […]
Last week there was a proposed snowball fight between GTS and VTS. The winner would get to keep the very popular the Rev. Dr. Bob Flanagan. GTS responded to the offer in Latin and offered peace terms. This week, the GTS suggested that the VTS students come over to the Deanery for some sharing. So […]
Opening a renovated 1823 while there is snow on the ground makes perfect sense. After all, one cannot sit on the terrace. So you have to go inside. The new 1823 is a delight. It has moved from olde English style to a contemporary modern one. The art remains the same, but the space has […]
It is my practice to drop a note to alums impacted by disasters. I feel such moments personally. The moment when I watched the VTS Chapel go up in flames in 2010 gave me a sense of empathy with anyone who suffers such loss. Just recently, the need for these notes have come quickly – […]
We use our campus year round. This is good. There is no point having this campus empty; it should be used. Today, I want to lift up the Doctoral Thesis Week intensive, which happened last week. We are incredibly grateful to PJ Hobbs (Acting Director of Doctoral Programs) and to Jenn Baker for all of […]
We gathered as Deans from Sunday through Tuesday this week. I made my way home after two canceled trains late on Tuesday night. Wednesday was my first chance to participate with the GTS students in worship. It was a joy to gather with them in south transept, which was set out collegiate style. The Council […]
On Tuesday, as I joined the Council of Deans talking to the new Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, I was struck afresh with the significance of the Episcopal Church in the United States. Bishop Rowe mentioned, almost in passing, that he will be presiding at the official state funeral which will be held in the Washington […]