It has been a productive time to be in Canterbury. I am grateful. It has been a joy to be in England for the installation of Archbishop Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury. To gather in such a moment, when history is being made, is both humbling and inspiring. It has also provided a valuable […]
Last night we had the editor of The Living Church with us – the Rev. Mark Michael. Sadly, I was not able to be present because I was still in Canterbury. But I do want to take a moment to thank those who keep this organ for the Episcopal Church alive and well. Having the numbers to […]
It is a joy to be in Canterbury today, a place where faith and history intertwine so powerfully. There is something profoundly moving about standing in a moment when history is actively being made. One senses both the weight of the past and the unfolding promise of the future. I have the privilege of representing […]
Today is our Quiet Day. As a seminary community, we pause to embrace the gift of silence, quieting our hearts and minds so that we might hear God speaking to us. It can be tempting to fill this time with more work. Yet this day invites us to resist that urge and instead enter more […]
On Wednesday, March 25, from 5:15–6:00 p.m., we will be joined by Fr. Martin Smith for a special Quiet Prayer session. Fr. Martin will lead participants in a time of group spiritual direction, creating a gentle, reflective space to listen for God together, to hold silence, and to share the questions that arise in our […]
The final quarter of the academic year always carries a particular energy on the Holy Hill. It is the run toward Commencement and the summer break, a season when the pace quickens and the community becomes aware that the academic journey is nearing an important milestone. Seniors are preparing for placement in July, while many […]
From today through Thursday, I am in Houston attending the House of Bishops meeting. The bishops of The Episcopal Church are dedicating substantial time to the topic of theological education, and all the deans of the Episcopal seminaries have been invited to participate. I am delighted to be present for this important conversation. The bishops […]
Ms. Nicky Burridge, Senior Vice President for Communications and Institutional Advancement, and I recently had the joy of visiting Christ Church Episcopal Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. This remarkable parish is served by five clergy, all alumni of Virginia Theological Seminary: the Rev. James P. Adams, the Rev. David Frazelle, the Rev. Mary Davila, the […]
Student Government is an act of service to the community. We are grateful to all of those who add this responsibility to their lives. I am looking forward to working with the newly elected leaders to ensure that the Seminary continues to be a place of formation for the Gospel. Student Body Officers President – […]
The AI and Authorship Conference proved to be an important and lively conversation about one of the most pressing issues facing education and scholarship today. Participants explored the many ways artificial intelligence is already shaping academic and professional work, and it became clear that there is no single way people are approaching these tools. The […]