Today, I want to highlight a new book. Edited by Herschel Wade and Christopher Poore, Looking for our God: Voices of Color Speak from Virginia Theological Seminary is a collection of 26 contributions (some sermons, some poetry, some articles). It is a powerful book. Passionate reflection meets hopeful analysis; it is a compelling and thoughtful […]
CTEAC stands for the Commission on Theological Education in the Anglican Communion. And we are delighted to welcome them to Virginia Theological Seminary. They have a rich program planned, which includes some events open to the seminary community. CTEAC is chaired by Archbishop Dr. Howard Gregory, who is the Primate of the Church in the […]
In today’s Commentary we are very fortunate to welcome a renowned Anglican leader and distinguished alum of Virginia Theological Seminary back to Alexandria as a CACS Sabbatical Fellow, the Rt. Rev. Dr. George Okoth, Bishop of the Diocese of Mara in the Anglican Church of Tanzania. Bishop Okoth arrived last week and it was a […]
The four days of the Historic Bicentenary depended on the people behind the scenes who planned, prepared, and executed. While we have done due diligence collecting names, please do let us know if we have left anyone off of this list. Grounds and set ups, Facilities: John Erbe, Griffin Warder, Tom Leake, Tim Lawhorn, Mohamed […]
I am very indebted to my predecessor. When one has the gift of leading Virginia Theological Seminary – a strong and well run institution – one is acutely aware of just how much one owes those who have come before. The Very Rev. Martha Horne led VTS with skill and wisdom. She left the place […]
This is an alumni convention to remember. As the different classes return to the campus, they will discover spaces both familiar yet different. They are familiar because, apart from the Chapel and the family housing, we have not built new buildings; they are different because we have worked hard to renovate, enhance, and improve the […]
Telling the story of the past is at the heart of our Historic Bicentenary. We are seeking to tell the whole story – a story that does not simply focus on the dominant culture, but includes the myriad voices and roles of other cultures. Telling the whole story depends on keeping the record, making sure […]
Our four days of marking our Historic Bicentenary begin tomorrow. We have themed each day. We start on Wednesday with a focus on the African American Episcopal Historical Collection (AAEHC). This significant partner seeks to honor the witness and legacy of African Americans in The Episcopal Church. As we reflect on our two hundred years, […]
Normally, I thank people after an event. It is as one looks back, one knows all those who did the hard work to make something possible. And as we start this Bicentennial week, I will indeed use next Monday’s commentary to express gratitude for all those who worked so hard. However, today, I wish to […]
The moment we mark our Historic Bicentenary will finally arrive next week. As an institution, the Historic Bicentenary has shaped our shared life for almost five years. We have been acutely aware of the significance of this moment. 1823 days out from October 15th 2023, we started the journey with a Eucharist using the liturgy […]