Our work in Communications divides into two main parts: internal communications and external communications. Internal communications involves ensuring everyone on campus knows what is happening on any given day, without overwhelming people with emails. As such, we have two core channels for internal communications, namely the daily Dean’s Commentary and the weekly Communique. The Communique […]
Hello all. My name is George Black. I am a Postulant for Holy Orders in The Episcopal Church, a resident of New Haven, Connecticut, and a rising Senior here at Virginia Theological Seminary. I am also President of the Student of Color Union (SOCU). Historically, SOCU has been a force for advocacy here at the […]
In January, I joined the Multicultural Ministries team as an independent contractor. Since then, it has been my pleasure to work with Ebonee Davis and Dean Joseph Thompson on Programming and Historical Research for Reparations. The last six months have been transformative. My time has expanded an already deep appreciation for the field of public […]
On July 19th, the Office of Multicultural Ministries hosted a formal gala honoring descendants in the Reparations Program. The evening included music, dancing, a brief program, and a striking display of the historical research uncovered thus far. In attendance were nearly 250 descendants, and displayed throughout Scott lounge, the Refectory, and an adjacent tent outside […]
The Office of Multicultural Ministries does important work, and I am honored and excited to join the many people that are making it possible for Virginia Theological Seminary to live into its commitment of promoting “an intercultural ethos on campus, which means a community where no one culture or group dominates others” and our aspiration […]
VTS has had a way of surprising me. I came here as a seminarian in 2011, thinking that I would complete my degree and leave in three years. And I am still here! In 2012, I had the privilege to begin working full-time in the Bishop Payne Library on the African American Episcopal Historical Collection. […]
CACS will resume the monthly Scriptural Reasoning series this fall, continuing to partner with the Rumi Forum and featuring a new set of themes provided by the Rose Castle Foundation. Scriptural Reasoning (SR) is a practice where Christians, Jews, and Muslims read and reflect upon short passages from their respective scriptures, all focused on a […]
From October 28 – November 1, VTS will host the provincial lead bishops of the Anglican Communion Science Commission for a three-day consultation on how science can contribute to and be informed by Christian theology and mission. CACS is honored to work with Dean Markham to support the meeting, coordinating especially with the Rev. Canon […]
Connecting with our international D.Min. students in June provides us with wonderful windows into the varied cultural contexts of the Anglican Communion but they are only with us for a short time. This August VTS will be welcoming 5 new international MA or MDiv students, and they will offer similar gifts during their 2 or […]
Once a month during the academic year, CACS shares an Anglican Commentary, reflections on a topic of interest or on a recent event from a guest, student or friend. This summer, the commentary comes from Martin Dickinson, a longtime and active Companion of CACS and active participant and leader in the Washington National Cathedral Sanctuary […]