Theo Weekly
May 6 – 12: Commencement Edition
Monday, May 7
6:00 PM: Korean Caucus Closing Worship Service – Craig Chapel, Seminary Hall
The Korean Caucus invites everyone to gather in fellowship and celebrate our accomplishments of the semester. Rev. Daniel Chang, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Flushing, NY, will be preaching about his pastoral philosophy and experiences. To mark the 200th anniversary of the founding of the church, Rev. Chang’s congregation offered scholarships to twenty Korean students. As an expression of our appreciation, SOOM and Drew’s Korean Men’s Choir will perform in honor of this special occasion.
Tuesday, May 8
12:00 PM: Lecture: Spirits of Protestantism: Medicine, Healing, and Liberal Christianity – Room 101, Seminary Hall
Interested faculty and students are invited to attend a lecture by former Religion and Society student, Pamela Klassen. Dr. Klassen, Professor in the Department for the Study of Religion at the University of Toronto, will be discussing her new book, Spirits of Protestantism: Medicine, Healing, and Liberal Christianity. Dr. Morrey Davis, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of the History of Christianity and Wesleyan/Methodist Studies and Dr. Allan Dawson, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, will be offering brief responses to the book before Dr. Klassen presents. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Alma Tuitt at atuitt@drew.edu.
Thursday, May 10
6:00 PM: Senior Sendoff/Banquet – University Commons
Graduating seniors and guests are invited to attend the Senior Sendoff/Banquet. Dr. Chris Boesel, Associate Professor of Christian Theology, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for this event. Please RSVP using the following link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QHRFHHH no later than Monday, May 7. This event is free to graduating seniors plus one guest, as well as faculty and staff. For non-graduating seniors and additional guests, the cost is $15 per person.
Friday, May 11
11:00 AM: GDR Hooding Ceremony – Craig Chapel, Seminary Hall
GDR graduates, family, and friends are invited to a Hooding Ceremony. This event will be followed by a graduation luncheon in the Atrium (RSVP to gdrinfo3@drew.edu).
5:00 PM: Interfaith Baccalaureate Service – Baldwin Gym
Graduates, friends, and families are invited to attend a service of blessing for our graduates.
7:00 PM: D.Min. Hooding Ceremony and Banquet – Hamilton Park Hotel
D.Min. candidates, family, and friends are invited to a Hooding Ceremony and banquet at the Hamilton Park Hotel, Florham Park, NJ.
Saturday, May 12
8:00 AM: Chapel – Rev. Dr. Heather Murray Elkins, Preacher and Celebrant – Service of Word & Table – Craig Chapel, Seminary Hall
Graduating seniors, doctoral candidates and their friends and families are invited to attend a graduation communion service. Rev. Dr. Heather Murray Elkins, Professor of Worship, Preaching, and the Arts, will be presiding and preaching. Members of the Performance Arts and Preaching class will assist with the service. A continental breakfast will be served after service in Seminary Hall to celebrate the occasion!
10:30 AM: Commencement – Mead Hall rear lawn (if severe weather, the Simon Forum)
For more information about the commencement, please visit http://www.drew.edu/commencement/.
Announcements:
Safe Space Night:
SPECTRUM, the Theological School LGBTQQI caucus, is pleased to announce a new program called “Safe Space Night.” One night, approximately every other week during the semester, SPECTRUM members from both the Theological School and the CLA will make themselves available in a confidential space to listen to or speak with any student that wishes to discuss any issues relating to sexuality and/or faith. Privacy and confidentiality will be respected. For the location of this safe space, and for any other questions related to SPECTRUM or Safe Space Night, please contact either Ron Verblaauw (rverblaauw@drew.edu) or Linzi Guy (lguy@drew.edu).
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:
The Theo School calendar. To add an event to the Theo Weekly, please send an email to tsfacsec@drew.edu. Events must be received by the Wednesday of the preceding week.