Date: October 23, 2026
There is something amazing these beautiful crisp fall days. It is lovely to see the campus looking so beautiful. Fall is a gentle season. The harsh heat of summer has passed when the grass dries out and goes brown. And the cold of winter has not arrived where the ground is treacherous and frozen. This is the moment when everything is just perfect.
I invite everyone to really enjoy these days. Add to your steps by taking a stroll. Love the beauty of the place and these days.
Learning to appreciate a space is an important skill. We notice when the weather is hard and unfriendly; let us enjoy the days when the weather is gracious and kind.
The Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, Ph.D.
Dean and President of Virginia Theological Seminary and the President of The General Theological Seminary.