We are at a tipping point in history that can become a kairos moment filled with divine purpose and change. In light of the global pandemic and the growing cries for racial justice filling U.S. streets, I find myself turning more and more to prayers that imparts the humility of faith and the courage of working with others for deep justice…
MoreThe Council of Deans of the Washington Theological Consortium will hold a Faculties’ Convocation this fall on “Toward Anti Racist Theology and Practice: Transforming our Teaching.” More recently, almost all of the Consortium schools and members have made statements and pledged to work on these issues during this turning point in race-relations and justice work….
MoreFaith groups around the nation are gathering to demonstrate for racial justice in our criminal justice system, and for a nation-wide action to fight systemic racism on every front. Today, as I went to the Consortium office at Theological College in D.C. I met a group of Catholic demonstrators, including many from the Maryknoll office, who were planning to protest…
MoreThe sight of our Spring Friends’ event, St. John’s Episcopal Church at Lafayette Square in Washington DC, became a battleground this week. Damaged June 1 by a small group of vandals who hi-jacked an otherwise peaceful protest in DC, the church survived without major damage to the historic sanctuary. The next day, the Square was cleared of peaceful protesters by…
MoreConsortium Certificates require twelve full credits (four full time courses) in an area of specialization that credentials students in that field. Congratulations to these graduates!…
MoreAdjustments will be made for events in the fall to honor social distancing and use of masks, as recommended by public health officials….
MoreOne positive response during this time is ability of WTC schools to adapted brilliantly to online education en masse. …
MoreAn updated prayer resource from last year seems even more fitting for today’s pandemic crisis….
MoreFor those sick and afraid, may your word “fear not” reach their hearts….
MoreThe coronovirus brings a kind of “judgment” by exposing weaknesses in society and our lives….
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