Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
HTS will close at 5pm on Thursday, December 20. Our offices will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
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HOOD PARTNERS WITH "RACE, RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND THE POLITICS OF BELONGING" PROGRAM WITH THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM CENTER
Hood Theological Seminary is delighted to be one of the partner institutions collaborating with the “Race, Religious Freedom and the Politics of Belonging” program. On
October 29th
the Religious Freedom Center in partnership with Virginia Union University’s School of Theology hosted the program “Race, Religious Freedom, and the Politics of Belonging.” This public conversation focused on the complex politics of race and religious freedom in this country. This program served as the launch event for the Religious Freedom Center's three-year Luce-funded project with Historically Black Theological Institutions (HBTIs) to develop curriculum on African Americans and Religious Freedom.
Also,
Registration
is now open through December 1, 2018
for the REL 700 course. The course cost for students enrolled with HBTIs or other invited organizations is covered by the grant.
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SAVE THE DATE!
ALL HOOD SYMPOSIUM
The All Hood Alumni and Friends Symposium will be held on
March 14-15, 2019
. The theme will be
Lay Leadership in Ministry: Equipping People for Partnership.
On
Thursday, March 14
there will be a Networking Reception from
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Agency Representatives, Congregational Lay Leaders/Coordinators, and Faculty, Staff, and Student Interns will be present.
On
Friday, March 15
the Symposium will take place form
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
There will be a Continental Breakfast in the morning. The Morning Reflections will be titled "The Role and Impact of Laity in the Church." Presentation one will be titled "Lay Leaders: The Soul of Congregational Life & Ministry." Presentation two will be titled "Best Practices for Empowering Lay Leaders." A Celebration Luncheon will follow the presentations. The
Keynote Speaker will be
Clemmie Palmer, III, MD, M.Div.'16.
Presentation three will be titled "Celebrating and Coaching Lay Leaders." The Symposium will adjourn with a Symposium Review: "Implications for Ministry to the Millennial Generation" followed by a Symposium Wrap-Up/Evaluation.
Registration information is forthcoming.
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BISHOP GEORGE E. BATTLE, JR. MAKES A FAITH STATEMENT
Bishop George E. Battle, Jr., Senior Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
, leads and conducts his ministry with absolute clarity. He recently made an act of faith which extends beyond his deep sense of spirituality and into a theological institution which helped train him to be a bold theological leader. Bishop Battle recently contributed $52,000 toward a future chapel at Hood Theological Seminary. This contribution is both visionary and is a reflection of his firm belief that a chapel should be at the heart of a first-class seminary. This unique contribution is also consistent with Bishop Battle's leadership and loyalty as a distinguished alumni of Hood Theological Seminary.
Hood Theological Seminary is a graduate and professional school where intellectual discourse and ministerial preparation occur in tandem within the framework of a community of faith. Accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, the Seminary is sponsored by the A.M.E. Zion Church and approved by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church. Its student body currently comprises persons from many different denominations. As a theological seminary, it provides for the church an educational community in which Christian maturity and ministerial preparation take place together.
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COCA-COLA ENCOURAGES HOOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Mr. Frank Harrison, III, Chairman & CEO of Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Charlotte, N.C. has honored the request of Bishop George E. Battle, Jr. (HTS Board member and
distinguished alumni) with a commitment of $100,000 toward a chapel at the Seminary. Mr. Harrison leads this global reach company which has a reputation for innovation, public service, and social responsibility. The missional purpose of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company is "To
Honor God in All We Do." The Hood Theological Seminary community deeply appreciates this investment and trust in the merits of theological education.
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THE KINARD FAMILY VISITS HOOD SEMINARY
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Above are scenes from the Kinard Family visit to Dr. Lattimore's Pastoral Care and Counseling class at HTS. Daughter Dr. Joy G. Kinard and wife of HTS Alum John R. Kinard, Majorie Kinard, visited the class on November 14, 2018. The event was titled "Remembering the Legacy of John R. Kinard at Hood Theological Seminary."
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Below are scenes from the
Annual 1885 Society Dinner which took place November 16, 2018.
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1885 Social Banquet Entertainment by
The Livingstone College Gospel Choir
above, under the direction of Rev. Christopher Gray
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Congratulations to the New 1885 Society Founding Members
(Above in Bold)
Left to Right:
Rev. Harold Robinson, Rev. Dr. William Jordan and Rev. William Turner
. Also pictured on Left: Rev. Dr. Lamont Foster, HTSNAA President and on the Right: Dr. Vergel Lattimore, HTS President
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Above Faculty member
Dr. Clay Barrow
sharing a meal and conversation with
incoming student Rev. Andrea Purcell
and
loyal Friend of HTS Rev. Mildred Twitty
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Above
Dr. Lattimore
greets
Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. Grant Harrison, Jr., ’05
creator the of the 1885 Society
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Shown Above is 2018 Alumni Award Recipient
Rev. Harold O. Robinson, ’98
Excellence in Pastoral Leadership
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Above Alumni & Friends of HTS enjoying the 2018 1885 Society Banquet
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Above HTS Student
Rev. Dr. Karen Owens
and her father,
Chester Owens Jr.
,
enjoying the banquet!
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Shown above is 2018 Alumni Award Recipient
Rev. Janet Garner-Mullins, ’15
Excellence in Community Leadership and Social Witness
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Below are scenes from the
Lessons and Carols event which took place on November 30, 2018.
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Below are scenes from the
Holiday Gathering which took place December 6, 2018.
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The Hood Theological Seminary Community of Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Friends of HTS donated over 150 winter hats, gloves, scarves, and socks during the
Annual Holiday Gathering at Hood Seminary.
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ALUMNI NEWS
Alum
Rev. Dr. Otto D. Harris, III
was awarded the United Methodist Men Award.
Read More
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November Events
President Vergel Lattimore
attended the Annual N.A.A.C.P Freedom Dinner at the Salisbury Civic Center, November 3, 2018.
On November 9, President Lattimore represented HTS at the Inauguration of Dr. Lester McCorn as the next President of Clinton College, Rock Hill. SC.
On November 14 President Lattimore participated in the Annual Salisbury Community Foundation Luncheon, Salisbury Country Club.
On November 25 President Lattimore preached at the 33rd Annual Youth Scholarship Sunday at First Baptist Church - West, Charlotte, NC.
On November 29-30 President Lattimore participated in the meeting of the ATS Board of Directors, Pittsburgh, PA.
December Events
President Lattimore
attended the Board meeting of the Salisbury Rotary Club on December 4, 2018.
President Lattimore will attend the welcome program of the 27th Annual National African American Honors Program Conference, Concord, NC on December 14, 2018.
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Please pray for those missing loved ones during this time of year. Also pray for those impacted by natural disasters.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Check myHood and Bulletin Boards on campus for job opportunities.
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SHOW YOUR HOOD PRIDE!
Get your Hood gear
online! Shirts, jackets, hats, etc. available.
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Create Your Legacy with a Planned Gift
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Do you have an IRA?
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Are you at least 70 1/2 years of age?
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Would you like to help HTS in its mission to
prepare women and men for bold and creative leadership for the Christian church for a diverse world
?
If you answered ''Yes" to all three questions, please consider an IRA Charitable Rollover.
In an IRA Charitable Rollover, the distribution of up to $100,000 annually made directly from the IRA custodian to a qualifying public charity, such as HTS, is excluded from gross income and counts toward the required minimum distribution.
For more information, contact John Everett at jeverett@hoodseminary.edu or (704) 636-6545, or visit our
Planned Giving
website for lots of helpful information.
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Hood's Herald - Vol.XVI
If you would like to be on our mailing list, please contact Carol Palmer at cpalmer@hoodseminary.edu.
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It's so easy to
donate securely online
! Or mail your check to the Seminary at 1810 Lutheran Synod Dr., Salisbury, NC 28144. Your gift to the Annual Fund is essential in promoting the mission of the Seminary and in helping keep tuition as low as possible for our students.
Every
gift, small and large, is greatly appreciated and stewarded responsibly.
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PLANNED GIVING
Create your legacy through a planned gift by remembering Hood Theological Seminary in a bequest or will with gifts of stocks and bonds, gifts of real estate or personal property, life insurance, charitable trust, retirement funds/IRA or life income gifts. By making a planned gift, you will become a member of the
Hood Legacy Society.
Visit the new
Planned Giving website for helpful information and valuable resources to help you determine the ideal planned giving option for you. For more information contact John C. Everett, Director, Institutional Advancement, at 704-636-6545.
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Hood Theological Seminary
1810 Lutheran Synod Drive
Salisbury, NC 28144
704-636-7611
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