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The 2024 St. Luke's Lectures & Homecoming event will showcase the School of Theology's newly renovated Hamilton Hall. Join us for two days of reunion, learning, and rejuvenation. The St. Luke’s lecture series, to be given by Donyelle McCray associate professor of homiletics at Yale Divinity School is the cornerstone of a two-day long homecoming event, which also includes a semi-formal cocktail reception and banquet dinner, continuing education workshops, communal worship, guided hikes, and other organized activities.

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About the Lectures

On Wednesday, Oct. 2 Dr. Donyelle McCray, associate professor of homiletics at Yale Divinity School, will deliver a three-lecture series centered on the life and work of Pauli Murray—path-breaking poet, activist, attorney, professor, and Episcopal priest whose legacy of human rights work continues to reverberate. 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.

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Continuing Education Workshops

On the morning of Thursday, Oct. 3 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:

  • "A Cultural Historian Preaches Paul," presented by Paul Holloway, Ph.D., Professor of Classics and Ancient Christianity, University of the South
  • "Exploring your Neighborhood with Data," presented by the Rev. Molly James, Ph.D., Deputy Executive Officer for General Convention
  • "Postcards from the Edge: The Possibility and Challenge for Beloved Community through Church Planting,” " presented by the Rev. Katie Nakamura Rengers, Staff Officer for, Church Planting for The Episcopal Church
  • “The Context of Queer: Preaching in an Anglican Sacramental Tradition,” presented by the Rev. Warren Thomas Swenson, T’18, T’20, associate director, SUMMA Theological Debate Society, Ph.D. Candidate in Practical and Contextual Theology, University of Chester, Chester, UK

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.

 
Lodging
  • Quality Inn (509 West Main Street, Monteagle, TN 37356). The School of Theology has reserved a block of 10 rooms for the nights of Oct. 1 and 2. The block room rate is $82.30 per night plus tax. Call 931.924.8880 by Sept. 26 and ask to book from the School of Theology’s room block. 
  • Rivendell Spiritual Center (254 Rivendell Lane, #3334, Sewanee, TN 37375). Rivendell has up to 15 bedrooms available for booking on Oct. 1 and 2. Contact Trish Mantooth at 931-308-6255 (cell); 931-598-5555 (Rivendell main number); or trish.rivendellspiritualcenter@gmail.com.
  • SmokeHouse Lodge (844 West Main Street, Monteagle, TN 37356)The School of Theology has reserved a block of 20 rooms for the nights of Oct. 1 and 2. The block room rate is $71.99 per night plus tax. Call 800.489.2091 by Aug. 31 and ask to book from the School of Theology’s room block. 
Registered Attendees
Marti Dalby, T'06, T'19 Michael McCain, T'16 Chuck Treadwell, T'89, T'14 Michelle Fritch, T'12
Ted Clarkson, T'21 Andrew Wright, T'95 Richard Ahlquist, T'23 Jamie Stutler, C'79, T'99, T'20
Ashley Simpson, T'22 Nick Funk, C'87, T'05 Tammy Breitbarth Wells Warren, T'05
Scott Lee, C'73, T'92 Nancee Martin, T'00, T'08 Becky McDaniel, T'16 Peter Hawes, T'78
Joyce Holmes, T'91 Erica Rozolsky, T'23 Charles Foss, T'78 Melisa Derseweh, T'04
Doris Westfall, T'05 Mark Richard, T'14 Allen Breckenridge, T'78 BJ Heyboer, T'16
Suz Southern, T'23 Chris Bridges, T'18 Christopher Schwenk, T'22 Sara Milford, T'15
Sarah Gaede, T'94 Adam Dawkins, T'22 Tommy Drake, T'22 Rob Travis, T'06
John Wakefield, T'25 Tom Purdy, T'05, T'27 Sean McEwen, T'24 Jane-Allison Wiggin, T'15
Lucas Crossland, C'18, T'23 Robert Keirsey, T'78 Kris Paul, T'24 Ken Saunders, T'07
Neil Raman, T'16 Eric Bash, T'24 Nina Salmon, T'17 Peter Wong, T'12
Andrew McLarty, C'05, T'20 Meghan Mazur, T'22 Katie Knoll Lenon, T'17 Liz Ember-Beazley, T'17
Molly Short, T'14 Rufus Van Horn, T'23 Elliot Conrad, T'23 Diana Scheide, T'14
Stephen Spicer, T'14 Shelley Martin, T'24 Tyler Proctor, T'23 Craig Dolack, T'06
Robert Lamborn, T'94 John Simpson, T'20 Katherine Mansfield, T'24 Sister Hannah, CSM, T'21
Izak McKenzie, T'23 Jo Ann Barker, T'94 AJ Boots, T'24 Cherian Pulimootil, T'78
Michele Simmons, T'20 Alane Osborne, T'24 Claire Makins, C'01, T'17 Robert Beazley, T'16
Bishop Brian Cole, H'19 Suzanne Wolfenbarger, T'11 Rob Wood, C'89 Tray Light, T'23
Andy Anderson, T'94, T'06, P'07, P'16 William (Dean Emeritus) & Barbara Stafford Harrison West, T'90 Robert Skirving (Chancellor Emeritus)
Dr. Linda Bright Lankewicz (Provost Emeritus) & Mr. Frank Lankewicz Elizabeth (T'14) & Jimmy Ivell Ben George-Thoms, T'23 Dr. Joel (Vice-Chancellor Emeritus) & Mrs. Trudy Cunningham
Shelby Bowles, T'21 Jake (T'97, H'13) & Joy Owensby Joseph Woodfin, T'15 Lisa Corry, T'17
Audrey Jordan, T'23 Ted (T'06) & Allison Clarkson Polly (T'19) & Robert Robb Ryan Currie, C'13, T'18
Bishop Peter Eaton, Trustee, Diocese of Southeast Florida Sam Haisten, T'24 Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley, Trustee, Diocese of South Carolina Kat Chappell, T'23
Charles Youngson, T'03 Lathrop Mosley, T'21 Bishop Daniel Richards, Trustee, Diocese of Upper South Carolina