Greetings from Virginia Theological Seminary
Yesterday began the second "phase" of my professional development leave as I drove down to Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia. Upon my arrival last evening, I had dinner with Lesley and Luke Markham (Ian returned later after yet another evening Lenten presentation at a local congregation). They all look great and send their love to all at Trinity. Please keep Lesley in your prayers as she sets off for England to visit her parents, and for healing for Luke who is really struggling with his allergies. Please also keep Ian in your prayers as he faces the difficult task today of informing six cherished members of the VTS community that they are being laid off from their positions due to the economic crisis. Please also keep those six -- and all who are losing their jobs in this present environment, especially those from our parish -- and those who depend upon them in your prayers that this closing door is only temporary and may lead promptly to new opportunities.
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Today I begin in earnest my exploration of missionary theology and the works of Lesley Newbigin, English 20th Century theologian. My plan is to develop a proposal to the faculty at Hartford Seminary for an independent study as a part of my Doctor of Ministry studies. Ultimately, I intend to apply this study to our ministry at Trinity as we continue to come to new understandings of God's mission for our congregation. It is a joy to begin this process amidst the campus life of Virginia Seminary, where the Daily Office is offered publicly in the morning and evening, and the Holy Eucharist celebrated at noon. I share with you one of the collects from this morning's service -- I think it speaks powerfully of our need to look to God for our care, protection and guidance, not just in these troubled times but always:
O God, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. AMEN.
Have a blessed day! Your brother in Christ, Don+
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Today I begin in earnest my exploration of missionary theology and the works of Lesley Newbigin, English 20th Century theologian. My plan is to develop a proposal to the faculty at Hartford Seminary for an independent study as a part of my Doctor of Ministry studies. Ultimately, I intend to apply this study to our ministry at Trinity as we continue to come to new understandings of God's mission for our congregation. It is a joy to begin this process amidst the campus life of Virginia Seminary, where the Daily Office is offered publicly in the morning and evening, and the Holy Eucharist celebrated at noon. I share with you one of the collects from this morning's service -- I think it speaks powerfully of our need to look to God for our care, protection and guidance, not just in these troubled times but always:
O God, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. AMEN.
Have a blessed day! Your brother in Christ, Don+
posted by Don+ @ 9:11 AM
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