Theo Weekly(2)

PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION

 Sunday, November 15

7:00 PM

An interdenominational, casual, interactive worship experience.  Come and sing, pray, celebrate, meditate, and care for each other.  All are welcome!  For more information contact Tanya Bennett at x3718 or Mark Miller at x3844.

 Tuesday, November 17

 11:20 AM

Jayda Jacques, founder of 9 Strong Women, will offer her witness and testimony of faith in action. 9 Strong Women is a non-profit organization located in Newark (and connected with Drew's Shalom program) which offers young women alternatives to gang participation and violence.

 12:00 PM

Want to fulfill your supervised ministry in a community setting in other States or Africa?  Would like to have a cross-cultural emersion in a rural or urban setting?  Want to join an exciting ministry that seeks community wholeness and healing through coalition building with local churches, community organizations and local leaders to address issues of poverty, homelessness, drug addiction, gang violence, education, health care, economic development, environmental healing, and a wide rage of local issues?  Interns work the summer of 2010, can receive between 3 & 6 credits, and receive stipends between $2,000 - $4,000.  Come and hear about Internships for Summer 2010.  Dr. Michael Christensen will talk about the opportunities for students to do a summer internship.  Join us in bringing health, healing and wholeness in the spirit of God's Shalom (Peace).

 12:00 - 1:15 PM

 9:30 PM

 A late evening traditional service of communion led by Dr. James Pain.

 Wednesday, November 18

 11:20 AM

Rev. Jeff Markay, Drew United Methodist liaison, will preach on John 18:33-40, the primary text for Christ the King Sunday.

12:15 PM

The Spiritual Forum, initiated by Dean Beach, offers the unique opportunity for faculty to speak to students about their personal spiritual lives and for students and faculty to engage together in a discussion on personal and corporate spiritual life here at Drew.  All are welcome as we explore this topic together.  Lunch will be provided.  Speakers for today's forum are Dean Virginia Samuel Cetuk and Rev. Dr. Rebecca Laird.

 12:15 PM

 Drew students who have been on the pilgrimage to the ecumenical Community of Taizé, France will be sharing some of their experiences during a lunch in Seminary Hall 101.  We will share pictures, videos, images and stories that may be glimpses into the life, spirituality, justice, work, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi-lingual, multi-faceted community that is Taizé.  It is also an opportunity to hear about details of the 2010 Cross Cultural Course: Pilgrimage to Taizé.  All are welcome for lunch and conversation.

 4:00 PM

 Want to fulfill your supervised ministry in a community setting in other States or Africa?  Would like to have a cross-cultural emersion in a rural or urban setting?  Want to join an exciting ministry that seeks community wholeness and healing through coalition building with local churches, community organizations and local leaders to address issues of poverty, homelessness, drug addiction, gang violence, education, health care, economic development, environmental healing, and a wide rage of local issues?  Interns work the summer of 2010, can receive between 3 & 6 credits, and receive stipends between $2,000 - $4,000.  Come and hear about Internships for Summer 2010.  Dr. Michael Christensen will talk about the opportunities for students to do a summer internship.  Join us in bringing health, healing and wholeness in the spirit of God's Shalom (Peace).

 6:30 PM

Come join us for an Evening of Taizé Prayer.  All are welcome.  Brought to you by the students of the Cross Cultural Trips to Taizé 2008 & 2009 and your Evening Student Coordinator.

 Thursday, November 19

 11:20 AM

Rev. Tanya Linn Bennett, Mark Miller and the chapel staff will lead this service of "Thanks-giving and Love-giving." A love feast will be part of the liturgy; please bring a food offering to share!

 6:00 - 7:00 PM

A time of praise and worship between afternoon and evening classes sponsored by the Black Ministerial Caucus.

 10:00 PM

 Friday,  November 20

 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Lecturers: Rev. Johnnie McCann, Pastor, St. Luke Baptist Church, New York; Adjunct Faculty, Drew Theological School and Rev. Carole McCallum, Retired UM Elder, Greater NJ Annual Conference; Adjunct Faculty, Drew Theological School

With churches relying on volunteers to lead programs, serve on committees, and help grow and nurture their congregations, it is vital to have the tools needed to encourage involvement and develop leadership.  This seminar will be an interactive dialogue that examines the theological reasons for people to respond to volunteerism.  What motivates people to volunteer and how can the church support them in their endeavors?  What kind of rewards do volunteers receive and need to expect before becoming involved?  Bring your experience and questions as we discuss a range of ideas and approaches.

Theo School students may attend at no cost, but registration is required.  To register, contact Nancy Vander Veen at nvanderveen@drew.edu .

Announcements 

Art Exhibition: The Art of the Question: Paintings by Samuel Bak
 October 9 - November 24, 2009
 The Korn Gallery, Dorothy Young Center for the Arts and the Unviersity Library Atrium
 For a preview of the paintings, program schedule, and exhibition catalogue,  please visit: http://www.drew.edu/theo-content.aspx?id=66638#

 To view the Theo School calendar, go to this link:
http://calendar.yahoo.com/drewseminary
 

Upcoming Events

December 3
 Theo School's Community Dinner
&
 Lessons and Carols

December 5 -  9:00 AM
"Ministry of Presence"
Cynthia Bailey-Manns, Certified Spiritual Director, Campus Ministries, Seton Hall University

"Observing Christmas: Cross-Cultural Challenges for Religious Pluralism"
 Jesse Terry Todd, Associate Professor of American Religious Studies

To add an event to the Theo Weekly, please contact:

Alma L. Matos:  amatos@drew.edu 
Events must be received by the Wednesday of the preceding week.