Dean's Commentary 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…
Dean's Commentary 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…
Dean's Commentary 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…
Dean's Commentary 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…
Dean's Commentary 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…
Dean's Commentary 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…
Dean's Commentary 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!”…
Dean's Commentary 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…
Dean's Commentary 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…
Dean's Commentary 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…
Dean's Commentary 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…
Dean's Commentary 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…