February 9 – 16
Saturday, February 9 & Sunday, February 10
NOTE: The TTC events will proceed despite the winter storm!
Twelfth Transdisciplinary Theological Colloquium: Economy, Ecology, Political Theology: Common Good(s) – Seminary Hall
During the scholars colloquium on Saturday and Sunday, we take up the current concern with the public voice of religion which may legitimatize conservative or transformative social forces and the political tensions between difference and the common good. Colloquium sessions are primarily intended for graduate students and academics. Participants in the paper sessions are expected to read presenter papers (provided in advance to registered participants) prior to the colloquium. For more details and to register, select the following link: http://depts.drew.edu/tsfac/colloquium/12/colloquium.html
Tuesday, February 12
11:20 AM: Service of Word and Music – Associate Professor J. Terry Todd – Craig Chapel, Seminary Hall
All are invited to attend this service of word and music. Associate Professor of American Religious Studies, J. Terry Todd, will offer the lecture, The Sacred Heart of Jesus, for reflection.
7:30 PM: Wallace Chappell Lecture Series Lunchtime Talk: The Life and Ministry of E. Stanley Jones: Reflections of a Granddaughter – Craig Chapel, Seminary Hall
Join Dr. Anne Mathews-Younes, granddaughter of E. Stanley Jones and President of the E. Stanley Jones Foundation, as she shares reflections on the life and legacy of her evangelist grandfather. Each generation yields a few Christian leaders whose life commitment to Christ and spiritual gifts continue inspiring faith beyond their lifetimes. Dr. E. Stanley Jones (1884-1973) was such a person. As a widely known and universally admired Christian missionary and evangelist of the 20th century, Dr. Jones spent 70 years traveling throughout the world. As an ecumenical leader and spokesperson for peace, racial brotherhood and social justice, Jones was a constant witness for Jesus Christ. A confident of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Mahatma Gandhi, an inspiration to Martin Luther King, Jr., and numerous other world leaders, he was nominated twice for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Wednesday, February 13
11:20 AM: Ash Wednesday Observance – Craig Chapel, Seminary Hall
The entire community is invited to the conference of ashes as we begin the Lenten season.
12:00 – 1:00 PM: Wallace Chappell Lecture Series: In the Past, Hope for the Future: The Relationship Among Gandhi, E. Stanley Jones and Martin Luther King, Jr. – Room 101, Seminary Hall
Join Dr. Anne Mathews-Younes, granddaughter of E. Stanley Jones and President of the E. Stanley Jones Foundation, for an informative discussion about her grandfather’s relationship with two of history’s greatest peace activists. Sometimes it helps to look back a few generations to discover a reason for hope in the future and when we do so, we discover that we are blessed to stand on the shoulders of others. Across the generations, God is at work and his means of grace and hope is often the faithfulness of human agency. In this talk we will learn about E. Stanley Jones who answered a call to India, disciplined himself in immersion into the culture, opened himself up to a wonderful friendship with Gandhi, wrote about his experience and impacted a young divinity student at Boston University and through him millions of people today who hold great hope for the future. God is always at work giving insight, ingenuity, and inspiration to act heroically on behalf of those who cannot.
8:30 PM: Java and Justice – Second Floor (outside the Chapel), Seminary Hall
All are invited to come together to drink FREE fair trade coffee and discuss justice issues in our world. This evening discussion is sponsored by Drew OnFire, a United Methodist Student Organization.
Thursday, February 14
11:20 AM: Service of Word and Table – Theo Hispanic Caucus – Craig Chapel, Seminary Hall
This Valentine’s Day, join the Hispanic Caucus in Chapel for a service entitled, “Amor.” A community luncheon in the Atrium will follow the Chapel service.
7:00 PM: Episcopal Student Worship –Craig Chapel, Seminary Hall
Are you interested in finding a moment of peace and an opportunity for relaxing conversation in the midst of your busy campus life? Join us for an Episcopal evening of prayer and fellowship. All are welcome!
Friday, February 15
11:00 AM: Catholic Mass, Craig Chapel, Seminary Hall
The Catholic Campus Ministry would like to invite the campus community to attend the weekly Mass. Free pizza will follow!
Upcoming Events
Friday, February 22: 9:30 – 12:00 PM: Classes Without Quizzes
Developing Leadership within the Church http://www.drew.edu/theological/lifelong-learning/classes-without-quizzes/classes-without-quizzes-february-22-2013
Thursday, February 28: 7:30 PM: Nelle Morton Lecture
Dedicated to Drew’s early feminist educator and theologian Nelle K. Morton, the lecture highlights women’s issues in society, theology, and religious communities. The 2013 Nelle Morton Lecture will feature Guest Lecturer, Rev. Dr. Sharon Betcher who will speak on, “Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop: From “Disability” to a Theology of Social Flesh in a World of Becoming.” The lecture will be held in Craig Chapel, Seminary Hall.
http://www.drew.edu/theological/lifelong-learning/lectures/2013-nelle-morton-lecture
Saturday, March 2: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Seminary Saturdays
The Seminary Saturdays program at Drew offers churches and individuals the opportunity to gain perspectives beyond the local church. Each Saturday morning session will offer one workshop on a theological topic and one workshop on a spiritual topic. Dr. Althea Spencer-Miller, Assistant Professor of New Testament, will deliver a the Theological Workshop entitled, “Contrary Ancestress from Antiquity? More Than One!” Dr. Laurel Kearns, Associate Professor of the Sociology of Religion and Environmental Studies will deliver the Spirituality Workshop entitled, “Eco-Spirituality.” Classes will be held in Seminary Hall, Rooms 101 and 109. For more information and to register, follow this link:
http://www.drew.edu/theological/lifelong-learning/seminary-saturdays/seminary-saturdays-march-2-2013
Friday, March 15: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Classes without Quizzes:
Learning Forgiveness http://www.drew.edu/theological/lifelong-learning/classes-without-quizzes/classes-without-quizzes-march-15-2013
Flyers
Reminder: No flyers are allowed to be posted on the glass doors in Seminary Hall, either the main entrance or the entrances to the Atrium. Since not everything needs to be posted, any flyer for announcements or information must be approved by either Michelle Campbell or Alma Tuitt and posted on the bulletin boards in Seminary Hall. Please remember to remove flyers after the event has ended.
Craig Chapel Information
Did you miss a chapel service? Now you can see video recordings of Drew Worship on Facebook.
Calendar
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