Via the Office of Public AffairsThe Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop has released the following statement with an update of progress following its recent meeting:The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) met January 12-14. After nearly two years of conducting its work electronically, the … [Read more...] about Passion, Difficulty, Grace
Archives for January 22, 2015
$500,000 Lilly Grant to VTS
Adapted from a VTS announcementLilly Endowment Inc. has awarded $500,000 to Virginia Theological Seminary for “Deep Calls to Deep: A Program to Strengthen Episcopal Preaching.”“The task of preaching is central to the work of formation,” said the Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, dean and president of VTS. “This four-year program will create options for our graduates to grow, develop … [Read more...] about $500,000 Lilly Grant to VTS
VTS Chapel Opens Soon
The Very Rev. Ian S. Markham of Virginia Theological Seminary writes on his Dean’s Commentary weblog:The opening liturgy in the Chapel (God willing and yes the Occupancy Certificate from the City permitting) will be February 12 at 7 p.m. You are all invited. Bishop Shand is the celebrant; Rev. Alexander from Immanuel Church on the Hill is the preacher; and I will be the … [Read more...] about VTS Chapel Opens Soon