Another Denomination Owns up to Sexual Misconduct
These are important first steps for Baptists, ones that all churches must take….
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Healing our Frayed Republic: Pete Wehner June 18
Join people of faith to hear from Peter Wehner on Healing our Political Life with a return to Civility and open Discourse. Tuesday, June 18, 6:45-9:00 at National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW in D.C. Sponsored by our educational partners at the Reformed Institute. RSVP at:
Info and RSVP for June 18 event
Peter Wehner is a Senior Fellow at the Ethics…
MoreMuslim Ramadan begins today, May 6
Share a greeting this month to your Muslim friends: “Blessed Ramadan” or “Ramadan Mubarak.” DO attend an Iftar, breaking fast meal, if you are invited!
Ramadan explained by a Muslim colleague:
The time has come for this years Ramadan; May 6 to June 4, 2019.
Muslims start fasting before dawn (SEHR) and break the fast at sunset (IFTAR) and dinner is served after…
Hate Strikes Mosque, Church, and Synagogue in High Holy Days
Anti-Religious Hate strikes Mosque, Church, and Synagogue during these Holy Seasons.
Mosque mass Shootings last month in Christchurch, New Zealand with a hundred casualties (including 50 deaths).
Easter mass Bombings of Churches (Catholic and Protestant) in Sri Lanka, with hundreds of casualties (including 75 deaths).
Passover Shooting in southern California at Chabad Synagogue of Poway with four casualties (including 1…
DMV Interfaith Summit is Here!
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MoreMLK Celebration with Council of Churches DC Jan 20
STVU recognized as seminary that Changes the World
Today, I am at the Samuel D. Proctor School of Theology visiting with the Advisory Council and Dean Walker. Such a joy to see this recently honored seminary community at work! See the recognition from the Center for Faith and Service.
https://www.vuu.edu/news/samuel-dewitt-proctor-school-of-theology-recognized-a-seminary-that-changes-the-world-for-2018-2019…
MoreFood(waste) Recovery and Faith for Churches Oct. 16
RSVP Food and Faith RecoveryRSVP Food and Faith Recovery…
MoreRemarkable backgrounds in New Student Bodies
I have visited 7 of our schools for orientations of new students, and what amazing students they are! People are discovering theological education from all backgrounds–law, business, nursing, religious work, teaching… They come to deepen their present vocations in public life, or to pursue new directions and depth in service to the Church. Congratulations and Prayers for everyone on this…
MoreShalem’s Seminar features Renowned Expert on Mysticism
Thirteenth Gerald G. May Seminar—with Bernard McGinn
“The Compassion of the Mystics”
November 9 & 10, 2018
Bernard McGinn, PhD, is a Roman Catholic theologian and scholar of spirituality who has written extensively on various aspects of mysticism. He currently is Naomi Shenstone Donnelley Professor Emeritus of Historical Theology and of the History of Christianity in the Divinity School and the Committees on…
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