Last night was a memorable evening. On so many levels, the evening was just a delight. Whenever musicians perform in the Chapel, one cannot help but note how impoverish and inadequate other spaces are for music. The chapel does music really well. Then we had this amazing music for the Eucharist. The Rev. Dr. Bill […]
Wellness is a priority at VTS. We offer spiritual wellness through chapel eucharists and prayer services. Mental wellness via seminary courses, trainings and offerings with Lifelong Learning. Emotional wellness through community and sharing meals and stories in the Refectory. Physical wellness with opportunities like the Capital Bikeshare program (VTS now offers annual discounts to students). Holistic […]
Yesterday two committees of the Board of Trustees met. It was the Finance Committee and the Executive Committee. Our practice now is to gather on zoom. This has been one learning from our pandemic season: certain things are good on zoom. We try hard to keep committee meetings to the hour: attendance is excellent (zoom […]
OK I freely admit it. I am using the commentary to highlight the number of events that we are holding in the Deanery. The Deanery is spectacular; it is beautiful. And I want to make sure that the space is used. So since it formally opened, we have held events and dinners galore in the […]
Our TryTank Experimental Lab has produced a short documentary about the future. They have used strategic foresight to determine three plausible scenarios for what the church might be like in 10 years. It is fascinating and sobering. When I first saw the film, I wondered what it would mean for our alumni in ministry and […]
One joy of Virginia Theological Seminary is that some of the most remarkable scholars make their way to the campus to progress a project and learn about the Episcopal Church. These guests really enhance our shared community life. I am delighted today to welcome the Rev. Dr. Emma Percy to the campus. Emma served as […]
It was perhaps inevitable. After all, COVID reduced the number of events to virtually zero – or to be more literal ‘events became virtual which had virtually zero cost’. And as vaccinations became more widely available, in person events became the norm, and travel resumed. Add in the inflationary pressures (especially in respect to travel), […]
With the affiliation with General Theological Seminary slowly taking shape, the Association of Theological Schools is visiting the campus to discuss with the leadership the impact of the affiliation on their degree programs. Vice Presidents Melody Knowles, Jacqui Ballou, and Linda Dienno are joining me in New York to discuss the affiliation with the ATS […]
I think Sunday night was my favorite performance of the play. Many of those participating in our Reparations Programs were present both for the dinner at the Deanery and for the play. Amazingly (providentially dare I say) the weather held: it was dry for the entire performance. The acting was strong (probably the best of […]
We are proud to announce that the VTS Shop has gone virtual. Community members can now purchase VTS swag at anytime and not just when you come to campus. The designs for the merchandise were created with seminarians, alumni, faculty, and friends in mind. We have bestselling shirts, hoodies, hats and more. The shop is […]