Alumni E-News Archive
Andover Newton E-News - November 20, 2007 - Fall Edition
NEWS
Dear Alums!
Autumn has showered its gold and fiery oranges over the lawns and buildings
of the campus, and while many still marvel at the silhouette of the
new Wilson Chapel against the blue sky, really everywhere you look on
the Hill, you see God’s bounty. Before we are catapulted into the
holiday season which will take us, careening, into the start of winter,
I want to stop for a moment to give thanks for all the work you do to
serve a troubled world. You are our reason for being, and we are proud
of your dedication, your service and your endurance. Please know that
the School is here for you as a resource in a variety of ways and we
will do our best to serve you.
There is much to celebrate here.
Davis now has three “smart” classrooms, with fully integrated
IT systems which allow easy projection of PowerPoint, DVDs, and even
images directly from books. But perhaps even more wonderful than the
technological updates, Davis now has windows on the rear wall, allowing
daylight to flow in over the new desks and new carpet! All this
thanks to the generosity of a former student who figured a classroom
without any windows was perhaps NOT the most enjoyable learning environment!
The bookstore has relocated in part of Noyes Hall, but Joyce
Simon still presides over it. She is anxious to meet your needs and
desires, so if there are special materials you are seeking, let her
know and she will do her best to get them for you. There is already
a wide array of clerical garb and materials for communion as well as
the usual displays of books. It’s a wonderful resource!
The other half of Noyes is now a
beautiful student lounge and we have a food cart which sells sandwiches,
salads, coffee and fruit all day, so students (and staff!) can get a
snack or a meal at any time, and not just when the refectory is open.
And, mercifully, Appleton Chase now has all new beds and bed frames! We also have several beautifully appointed guest rooms available at way below the going rate for a hotel room. These changes were made possible through the generosity of our alums and friends, and we invite you to try them out!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you head into the demanding but wonderful Advent season! Please make one of your New Year’s Resolutions to come back to Andover Newton to share with us your experiences , to take in a concert (March 31, Spectrum Singers, 8 pm, free), to attend one (or all) of the Great Preaching series, to attend our Gala (April 24), Convocation (May 15) or Graduation (May 17). In addition, please watch the website for an entirely new look and for updates about a Mission Ingathering scheduled for May 10th!
Yours sincerely,
Priscilla Deck
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Andover Newton offers Bicentennial
Preaching Program
As part of our 200th anniversary celebrations, Andover Newton is offering
a major program on great preaching in America. While some of the most
widely recognized names in American preaching will participate, this
series will also highlight some new and emerging voices we believe represent
the future of the art.
In January Andover Newton will offer a special two part program entitled:
“Is preaching still relevant? A dying art or voice of hope for the
future?” Each of the two programs will feature a nationally recognized
preacher followed by a special panel to engage the preachers on their
craft and the relevancy of preaching in the 21st century.
EVENTS
January 8, 2008 - Great Preaching
Series
Dr. Will Willimon
Methodist Bishop, Alabama,
Former Dean of the Chapel at Duke University
1:00 p.m. Wilson Chapel
January 15, 2008 - Great Preaching
Series
Rev. Dr. Martin Copenhaver
Senior Minister of Wellesley Congregational Church
1:00 p.m. Wilson Chapel
January 26, 2007 - The Sacred Journey,
Lenten Planning Workshop
Rev. Dr. Rochelle Stackhouse
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
More Information contact Jennifer Shaw at 617-964-1100 ext. 228, or
February 7-8, 2008 – Woodbury Management Workshop 2008
Building a New Matrix for Leadership with Diana Butler Bass, author of Christianity for the Rest of Us
After years of people talking about
the decline of the mainline church, at last someone has something to
say about how its faith and experience are leading to renewed and revitalized
congregations. At the workshop you will:
- learn ways in which the rediscovery of the ancient practices of the
church is a key to renewed vitality;
- explore key dimensions of the leadership that enhances renewal;
- discover ways in which you can foster your own growth as a renewed
and renewing leader.
For further information and to receive a brochure and registration form, please contact Jen Walker at 617-964-1100 ext. 316, or .
SAVE THE DATE
February 13, 2008 - Great Preaching Series - Rev. Liz Meyer Boulton
February 22-23, 2008
– Conference on Ministry
February 22, 2008 - Conference on
Ministry Evening Concert
Bluegrass Gospel Project - Wilson Chapel 8:00 p.m.
April 21, 2008 - Jonathan Edwards
Lecture
Barbara R. Rossing, Professor of New
Testament, Lutheran School of Theology
April 24, 2008 - Bicentennial Gala
Fairmont Copley Plaza - Gala Evening
with Silent and Live Auction - Watch for more information!
May 10, 2008 - Majority Speaks: Global
Perspectives on Mission
Ingathering. A day long conference for Pastors and Mission Committees.
May 15, 2008 - Convocation and Alumni/ae Day - Celebration of Andover Newton’s Mission History
May 17, 2008 – Commencement - Bicentennial Celebration Finale
FACULTY NEWS
Mark S. Burrows, Professor of the History of Christianity, is the current recipient of the Luce Fellowship in Theology and is on sabbatical this year serving as Theologian–in-Residence at Old South Church, Boston. He recently published: “Vigils and the Rest,” in WEAVINGS (Nov/Dec 2007). His recent lecture at Boston University, “Prayers to a Dark God: Rainer Maria Rilke among the Mystics” is currently being prepared for publication.
Valerie Dixon, Assistant Professor of Christian Ethics, expects an excerpt from her lecture given this summer at the pre ABC Biennial Meeting to be published this November in The Christian Citizen, a publication of National Ministries, American Baptist Church USA. For more of Dixon’s lectures and essays, visit her website: http://www.JustPeaceTheory.com.
Carole R. Fontaine, Professor
of Biblical Theology and History, has joined the Board of Directors
of The International Federation of Women Against Fundamentalism and
for Equality (WAFE). She presented a speech on "Religious Tolerance:
A Scriptural Message for Peoples of the Book" at the April 19,
2007 meeting of WAFE at the House of Lords, Parliament, London.
Mark S. Heim, Professor of Christian Theology, was invited by
the Faculty of Theology of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven to be
the inaugural lecturer in a series titled "Religions and the Response
to Human Suffering." This lecture series marks the establishment
of a new research group at the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium,
one of the oldest and most distinguished universities in Europe. This
research group, made up of professors and post-doctoral fellows, is
dedicated to the theme of Christian Identity and Interreligious Dialogue.
Daniel Jeyaraj, Professor of
World Christianity, was recently honored by the International Bulletin
of Missionary Research ( Vol. 31, No. 1, January 2007). His book,
Bartholomäus Ziegenbalg: The Father of Modern Protestant Missions;
An Indian Assessment, was selected as one of the Fifteen Outstanding
Books of 2006 for Mission Studies.
Daniel Jeyaraj, Professor of World Christianity, and Robert
Pazmino, Professor of Christian Education, collaborated with Rodney
Peterson, Executive Director of the Boston Theological Institute, to
co-edit Antioch Agenda: Essays on the Restorative Church, in honor
of Orlando E. Costas. This work, dedicated to Rose Costas,
explores the continuing legacy of Orlando Costas for Christian mission
in the third millennium. It can be purchased on Amazon.com and at the
new Andover Newton Bookstore.
Robert Pazmino, Professor of Christian Education, was selected by the American Baptist Churches USA - National Ministries to receive the 2007 Luther Wesley Smith award, which honors distinguished service in strengthening educational programs at an American Baptist-related college or seminary.
Adjunct Faculty member, Leanne Tigert, recently co-authored the book: Caring for Ourselves While for our Elders (Pilgrim Press) with Maren and Maria Tirabassi. She also contributed two articles to The Encyclopedia of Homosexulaity and Religion, published last spring (Greenwood Press).
RESOURCES
LEARN Continuing Education Seminars
Take advantage of a great and convenient way to increase your pastoral
leadership skills. An exciting array of on-line seminars led by noted
authors and consultants in congregational renewal and transformation
are being offered in the coming months.
“Asset Mapping in Depth” with Luther Snow, Author of The Power of Asset Mapping, January 21-February 1, and February 25-March 7.
“Servant Empowering Organization: Building a Church of Small Groups” with Tom Bandy. February 4-29.
“Never let them call you Jerks: Healthy leadership Responses to Difficult Behavior” with Paul Boers. April 21-May 16
“Becoming the Disciple – Forming Community” with Jeffrey Jones, author of Traveling Together: Guide for Disciple-forming Congregations. April 21-May 16.
For further information and to register go to www.ants.edu/learn or contact Jeff Jones, Director of Distance Learning, .
ANTS Faculty Share Gracenotes
Gracenotes, biweekly blog from the Andover Newton faculty, consists
of poetry, prayers, liturgical pieces, and theological potpourri. View
this blog and learn more about blogging at Andover Newton.
View Gracenotes: http://www.ants.edu/blogs
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Learn more about ATLAS at the Alumni & Friends section of our web
The Volunteer Initiative Program
Are you looking for a way to give back to the Andover Newton Community?
Consider helping Andover Newton model the role, and importance, of volunteers
in ministry.
We are looking for persons who have the following skills; computer, organizational, filing, research, mechanical, painting, plumbing, office procedures, secretarial, public relations and communication to name but a few. The list is not exhaustive. Whatever your interest and skill may be we can put them to use.
In addition we are eager to have volunteers whose interest is in gardening assume responsibility for one or more of the flower beds that are around the campus (a great project for a local church!).
More Information: http://www.ants.edu/whats-happening/vip/
TRANSFORMING MINISTRIES
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site at
http://www.ants.edu/blogs/jobs
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