News & Publications

Sherman’s Support of Sabbatical is Superb

01/21/2021

I remember, when I went on sabbatical in 2016, worrying that perhaps the institution would discover that I am not…

Inauguration: Different and Significant

01/20/2021

One joy of our proximity to the District of Columbia is that we can both attend and enjoy the spectacle…

Vaccine Rollout at VTS

01/19/2021

The Rev. Dr. Katharine Grieb was the first person to be vaccinated. I understand that Dr. Stephen Cook has had…

Building a Better Website

01/15/2021

Welcome to the brand new VTS website. A website is like the traditional shop window. It is the vehicle for…

Discernment takes many forms

01/14/2021

Discernment takes many forms. Sometimes the discernment takes place prior to the journey. Shall I book a summer vacation and…

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

12/23/2020

The holidays are upon us. This strange COVID year is slowly coming to an end. Christmas plans are harder to…

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

12/22/2020

I have lost count of the number of Board members who have said to me, “You will miss Katie Glover!”…

Monday, December 21, 2020

12/21/2020

Even as a part-time remote employee, Ellen Johnston has made her mark at VTS. Whenever Ellen came to campus, she…

Friday, December 18, 2020

12/18/2020

Please allow me a confession. I find recording sermons difficult. My head is always in the wrong position for the…

Thursday, December 17, 2020

12/17/2020

Fritz Friton has been an integral part of the VTS community. Before joining the staff, Fritz provided painting and wallpapering…

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

12/16/2020

The first possibility of snow in Alexandria comes today and tomorrow. While we will have to wait and see how…

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

12/15/2020

Carol Jubinski’s VTS connections are long and deep. Carol’s husband, Chris, is a VTS graduate, and she has been a…