A Message from the President
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It’s been less than a month for me as President of Bexley Seabury, but I’ve already begun to settle into the rhythm of summer life here in the office. Students come for intensive classes and then go back home to their regular lives and ministries, the faculty and staff work diligently in their offices, and then take well-deserved vacation time. But, of course, this summer has kicked us out of our easy routine in a number of important ways.
News from our Southern border about the treatment of asylum-seekers and others entering the United States—especially children—has moved many in our community to respond in various ways. Our Academic Dean, Terry DeLisio, signed a statement on our behalf along with many more representatives from the Association of Theological Schools. And I have heard from others, including several alumni, of statements endorsed, protests attended, and money donated. Our community has joined with so many to insist that our government respect the dignity of every human being.
Less urgently, but still taking a great deal of our attention, preparations continue for the General Convention of the Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas, next month. Our faculty and staff will be there to participate in the Convention business, witness to the exciting things happening at Bexley Seabury, and celebrate and reconnect with our alumni and friends. If you’ll be there, I hope you’ll stop by the booth, and our reception, to tell us about your life and ministry. Details of how to find us are elsewhere in this newsletter.
Jesus never promised us that the Christian life would be one of regularity or ease. Indeed, one need only look around to see that the so-called interruptions are often the best opportunities to live into and share the Gospel. I pray that as God “troubles the water” of your summer rhythm, that you find in it an invitation to healing and hope.
Micah
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General Convention Activities
Come meet
President Jackson!
We will be hosting a festive reception at General Convention on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the JW Marriott Austin, 110 E. 2nd Street, Austin, TX.
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Stop by and see us at booth #807!
We will also be hosting an
Online Open House
from General Convention
Monday, July 9 from 12 PM-12:45 PM
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Summer Session Classes
Once again, our Summer Session classes were a big success. Sixty students joined faculty members
Jason Fout, John Dally, Bonnie Perry, Barbara Wilson, Scott Stoner and Suzann Holding
for summer intensives.
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Learning from London with Jason Fout
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From left: Gary Erdos, Scott Miller, Jason Fout, Elizabeth Popplewell, Jason Van Borssum, Nathan Erdman, Michelle Dayton, Jim Pashturro, Kierstin Kellermeyer, Luanne Erdos, Becky Watts, Janice Thornburg.
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Nostalgia Versus the Reign of God: Sunday Morning Smack-Down with John Dally
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Front (from left) Virginia Tyler-Smith, Kristofer Lindh Payne, John Dally. Back (from left) Steve Ashby, Suzi Holding, Steve Benitz, Nancy Woodworth-Hill, Dillon Shipman, William Green, Jan Niemeier, Anne Lea Tuohy.
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Reimagining Congregations in Mission with Bonnie Perry
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Front (from left) Kristofer Lindh Payne, Bonnie Perry, Suzi Holding. 2nd row (from left) Milner Seifert, Edie Wakevainen, Brendan Barnicle, Melissa Congleton, Paul Rajan, Lizzie Gillman. Back (from left) Timothy Graham, Christopher Drumond, Steve Benitz, Jan Niemeier, Patrick Bergin, Wesley Snedeker.
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Community Organizing with Barbara Wilson
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Front (from left) Richard Wineland, Dawn Victoria Mitchell, Jihan Murray-Smith. Back (from left) Barbara Wilson, Raul Ernesto Ausa, Suzi Holding, Michael Choquette, Paula Rachal, Anne Smith, Charles Warwick, Andrea Billhardt, Mary Carlin, David Read, David Harrison.
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NonProfit Management at Kellogg with Scott Stoner and Suzann Holding
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1st row (from left) Julianne Buenting, Heidi Johns, JoAnn Lagman, Verna Fair, Jacqueline Soltys. 2nd (from left) William Green, Court Williams, Eileen Stoffan, Anna Doherty, Emlyn Ott, Liz Meade, Aida Wande, Suzi Holding. 3rd (from left) Jonathan Thomas, Patrick Skutch, Tommy Rogers, Patrick Burke.
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Register Now for Fall Classes
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Faculty News
Academic Dean
Therese DeLisio
and Assistant Professor
K.J. Oh
attended the Association for Theological Schools Faculty Development Grant Meeting June 18-19 in Denver, CO.
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Alumni News
DAS’18 graduate
Scott Lybrand Zaucha
was ordained by Bishop Jeff Lee to the sacred order of priests on Saturday, June 16 at St. James Cathedral in Chicago.
Br. Ron Fox
served as one of his presenters.
Heather VanDeventer
SWTS ('98) has been called to be the new Dean of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Spokane, WA.
The Rev. Heather VanDeventer
served as associate rector at historic Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia beginning in July 2011. During her tenure, she was a steady pastoral presence, preacher, and leader among staff and the congregation in a time of change. Previously she taught and served as chaplain at an Episcopal boarding school. Mtr. Heather began her ordained ministry serving as associate rector at St. Augustine's in Wilmette, Illinois. Her husband,
David T. Gortner
(SWTS '97), currently Associate Dean of Church and Community Engagement at Virginia Theological Seminary, was a lecturer in Practical Theology and Christian Ministries at Seabury-Western from 2000 to 2004.
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