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The School of Theology Annual Lectures & Homecoming event is just days away. We are looking forward to having you with us Sept. 26-28 for two days of reunion, learning, and rejuvenation. The annual lecture series, to be given by the Rev. Canon Dr. Lizette Larson-Miller, is the cornerstone of a two-day long homecoming event, which also includes a semi-formal cocktail reception and banquet dinner, continuing education workshops, EfM gatherings with the new executive director, the Rev. Kevin M. Goodman, communal worship, guided hikes, and other organized activities.

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About the Annual Lectures

On Sept. 27 the Rev. Canon Dr. Lizette Larson-Miller will give a three-lecture series entitled “Essential Baptism.” The lecture series will explore fundamental questions surrounding baptism, sacramental initiation, and eschatological belonging. All lectures will be held in Guerry Auditorium on the campus of the University of the South. The lecture series is free and open to the public. A Continuing Education Attestation will be available at the lectures for attendees interested in receiving continuing theological education hours.  Read more.

Continuing Education Workshops

On the morning of Sept. 28 the School of Theology will offer a choice of workshops for continuing education hours. Workshops will be offered in two time slots during the morning, making it possible for participants to select two different workshops from the following offerings:

  • "Big, Holy Questions: Spiritual Accompaniment for Children and Ourselves,"  presented by the Rev. Claire Brown, Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Athens, TN
  • "Education for Ministry: From Seminars to Streets," presented by the Rev. Kevin Goodman, Executive Director of Education for Ministry (EfM)
  • "Boundaries, Identity, and Belonging: Observations of Christian Practice on a College Campus," presented by the Rev. Marcus George Halley, D.Min., T’15, T’22, Chaplain to the College and Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life, Trinity College, Hartford, CT
  • "Using the Catechumenate as Baptismal Formation," presented by the Very Rev. James Turrell, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Theology, and the Rev. Melissa M. Hartley, Ph.D., C’93 Senior Associate University Chaplain

Workshop attendance is free to those registered for the Homecoming Event, which includes a festive banquet and other organized activities. Those who do not wish to register for the Homecoming Event, may register for up to two workshops for a flat fee of $40. Advanced workshop registration is required.

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Lodging

St. Mary’s Sewanee: A block of rooms has been reserved for the nights of Sept. 26-27, 2023. To reserve call 1.800.728.1659 and mention that you are attending the School of Theology Annual Lecture series.

 

Smokehouse Lodge (Monteagle, TN): A block of rooms has been reserved for the nights of Sept. 26-27, 2023. To reserve call 931.924.2268 and ask to book a room with the School of Theology's homecoming block.

 

Quality Inn (Monteagle, TN): A block of rooms has been reserved for the nights of Sept. 26-27, 2023. To reserve a room at a discounted rate, call 931.924.8880 book your room before August 23, 2023. When booking please provide the following information: Group Name: School of Theology Alumni Homecoming. Group Number: JX39B8

 

Sewanee Inn: Though the School of Theology does not have a block of rooms reserved for this event, you may make a reservation at www.sewanee-inn.com or by calling 931-598-3568. Availability may be limited.

List of registered Attendees
J. Neil Alexander
Paul Anderson
Thomas Becker
Justin Briggle
Claire Brown
Elizabeth Camp
Suz Cate
Lisa Corry
Lucas Crossland
Joel Cunningham
Trudy Cunningham
Marti Dalby
Tom DuMontier
James E. Elliott, Jr.
Nathan Erdman
David Goodpaster
Marcus Halley
Sister Hannah, CSM  
Mike Harber
Shari Harrison
Phebe Hethcock
Joyce Holmes
Caroline Howard
Paul Jacobson
Murdock Jones
Lizette Larson-Miller
Cortney Locke-Smith
Diane Lynch
Jane Major
Nikki Panton Mathis
Charles McClain
Mia  McDowell 
Sara Milford
Mark Richard
Reynold Richaud
Tom Rutherford
Nina Salmon
Diana Scheide
Anne Schnaare
Molly Short
Michele Simmons
John Simpson
Katie Sorey
Stephen Spicer
Nathan Stewart
James Stutler
Ken Taylor
Lynn Taylor
Thomas Ward
Peggy Ward
Hal Weidman
Andrew Wright
Andy Anderson
Marian Fortner
Nancy Foster
Harry  Jenkins
Cynthia  Taylor
Rev. Kathy Thomas
Mark Waldo
Randolph West
Walker Adams
Mary Catherine Alexander
Bobbie Ashley
Hilary Bogert-Winkler
Joshua Booher
Vicki Borchers
Cynthia Crysdale
Hilary  Dow Ward
Julia Gatta
Kevin Goodman
Giulianna Gray
Cindy Hargis
Melissa Hartley
Michele Heusohn
Paul Holloway
Deborah Jackson
Donna Layne
Sarah Limbaugh
Robert MacSwain
Hannah Matis
Meghan Mazur
Mary Cay McKelvey
Kenneth Miller
Connie Patton
Robert Pearigen
Casey Perkins
Leigh Preston
Deborah Russell
Zac Settle
Christopher Smith
David Stark
James Tengatenga
Andrew Thompson
James Turrell
George Amimo
Adam Ballintoy
Eric Bash
AJ Boots
Brenda Brunston
Adam Conley
Myra Ryneheart Corcorran
Michael  Crandall
Adelle Dennis
Michael  Farnell 
Anatol Ferguson 
Gary Fetter
Sam Haisten
Kristina  Hodge
Wendy Howard
Tyler Jeffrey 
Jonah Kogo
Ryan Lockwood
Derek Lofing
Katherine  Mansfield 
Charles Martin
Shelley Martin
Dan Mazimbo
Christopher McAbee
Nolan McBride
Sean McEwen
Bahley Minor
Kelly Moody
Baird Mponda
Louis-Patrick Mua
Bernard Nduwayo
Liam Nieman
Benjamin Nyamweru
Alane Osborne
Allison Pace
Rebecca  Paluzzi 
Madeleine Parks
Kristen Paul
Samuel Ponniah
Erin Richardson Severin
Kelton Riley
McKenzi  Roberson 
Matthew Roney
Audra Ryes
Sara Schulte
William  Simerly 
Edward Smith II
Jocelyn Snider
Roger Speer
Michael Sturdy
Michael Thompson
Jordan  Trendelman
John Wakefield
Damien White
Timothy Wier
Pressley Wilson