Christmas Party

Faculty and staff of Garrett-Evangelical celebrated the holiday season with an afternoon party.

The Pastoral Care and Counseling faculty performed a spirited (and humorous) musical medley.

President Amerson recognized Cheryl Larsen's 20 years of service to Garrett-Evangelical.

Black Wednesday!

Wednesday, students and faculty lined up in hopes to snag one of the few refurbished computers being sold by the IT guys.

Sabbatical Lecture

Dr. Reggie Blount, Assistant Professor of Formation, Youth, and Culture at Garrett-Evangelical, gave a sabbatical lecture titled, "Toward Whole-Making: The Power of Voices in the Faith Formation of Black Youth."

Dr. Blount's lecture was well attended by the Garrett-Evangelical community.

Coffee Lab Soft Opening

The Coffee Lab, a relational ministry coffee house staffed by Garrett-Evangelical students, held a soft opening today for Garrett-Evangelical students, faculty, and staff. The two baristas are hard at work preparing coffee!

A view of some of the seating, where people can sit and enjoy some coffee with chatting, reading, or studying.

The bathroom is decorated with some lovely photos of persons from early Methodism. You can always find John Wesley in the most unexpected places.

Philosophy, Theology, and Interfaith Dialogue

Dr. Kenneth Seeskin, Dr. Ken Vaux, Dr. David Burrell, and Dr. Marcia Hermansen listen to questions at the Philosophical-Theological Conference on Interfaith Foundations co-sponsored by Project Interfaith of Garrett-Evangelical and the Sheil Catholic Center of Northwestern University.

Conversation with Cipriana Jurado

Cipriana Jurado (right), a human rights defender for labor rights for women in Mexico, was invited by WomenIMAGES and Hispanic Latino/a Latin-American Centers at Garrett-Evangelical to share her story.

Tis the Season.... To Get Your Flu Shot

Dr. David Hogue, professor of pastoral care and counseling at Garrett-Evangelical, gives us a smile as he gets his flu shot in Garrett's main building, thanks to Dominick's Pharmacy.

Video Shoot: Behind the Scenes

A behind the scenes look at a video shoot with Dr. Mark Fowler, associate professor of church leadership at Garrett-Evangelical and executive director of the Institute for Transformative Leaders and Community.

Prayer Labyrinth

Garrett-Evangelical is incredibly blessed to have a portable prayer labyrinth! It was set up this morning for students to use today and tomorrow for a time of meditation and prayer.

Please Keep Your Cell Phones On During Worship

Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey, Dean of Students at Garrett-Evangelical, encouraged everyone in the Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful to use Twitter and Facebook via laptops, cell phones, etc. during Thursday morning's worship.

The congregation could follow the tweets regarding worship on the overhead screen.

"When Jesus Came to Korea"

Dr. Paul Junggap Huh, Assistant Professor of Worship and Director of Korean American Ministries at Columbia Theological Seminary, doing a lecture at Garrett-Evangelical titled, "When Jesus Came to Korea"

Who Says Seminary Students Can't Knit?

For the month of November, student, faculty, and staff are invited to put use their knitting skills to help create a prayer shawl for a current Garrett-Evangelical student who is getting ready for deployment.

For those who think their knitting skills may not be up to par, they can add the purple fringes.

Expressing the Sacred

The latest art exhibit to grace Garrett-Evangelical's walls is Expressing the Sacred, a collection of Asian artwork.

All Saints Day

Students light candles in memory of those they have lost in the past year at Thursday's All Saints Day service in Garrett-Evangelical's Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful.

It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's Something in a Tree!

Can you spot something that doesn't usually belong in a tree?

There's a man in that tree! Garrett-Evangelical's trees are getting a little fall grooming today.

American Academy of Religion Conference

Eric Weed, PhD student at Garrett-Evangelical, presents a paper at the American Academy of Religion conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Arrival of Fall

Fall has arrived to Evanston and Garrett-Evangelical!

MDiv Plus: Developing Personal Leadership Program

 

2010 Master of Divinity Graduates and current Doctor of Ministry students went to the Kellogg School of Management in Chicago this week for the first of six sessions studying leadership.  This joint program between Garrett-Evangelical and Kellogg has been over three years in the making and provides executive education taught by world-class faculty. 

Board of Trustees

Trustee Ted Grossnickel addresses his colleagues on the role of the trustee in fundraising.

Garrett-Evangelical president Phil Amerson addresses the Board of Trustees.

CBE and NOBLE Discuss Violence, Youth, and Gangs

Center for the Church and the Black Experience (CBE) Director Dr. Drew Smith and renowned theologian Dr. Linda E. Thomas participated in meeting between CBE faculty members and the National Organization for Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) to discuss the issue of youth, gangs, and violence in urban settings.

Members of NOBLE and CBE faculty in discussion.

A Grain of Truth Conference

Dr. Lallene Rector introduces the panel members, and Garrett-Evangelical faculty members, Dr. Osvaldo Vena, Dr. Nancy Bedford, and Dr. Drew Smith at the A Grain of Truth Conference held at Garrett-Evangelical.Students enjoying the panel discussion at the A Grain of Truth Conference held at Garrett-Evangelical.

New Art Installation

Garrett-Evangelical's Artist in Resident, Karla Kincannon (G-ETS, '81) showcases her latest art installation on the 2nd floor of Garrett's main building.

Community Meal

Garrett-Evangelical students, faculty, and staff gathers on the patio
in the beautiful September weather for Thursday's Community Meal.

Thursday's Community Meal was a huge success! Look at all those people!

Stead Center for Ethics and Values Lecture

Dr. Noreen Herzfeld, the Nicholas and Bernice Reuter Professor of Science and Religion at St. John’s University, speaks on "Who is my Neighbor? Religion and Technology in a Global World” at the Stead Center for Ethics and Values Lecture at Garrett-Evangelical.

Audience members listen intently to Dr. Noreen Herzfeld's lecture at Garrett-Evangelical.

Seminary Photo Shoot

 

 The annual "Faces of the Seminary" photo shoot was held today.  Each year we capture as many students as possible to use for a variety of publicity needs throughout the academic year.  This year we broke our record and captured over 80 students in an hour and a half.

 

Bill Burlingham of Burlingham Productions has served as the seminary's photographer for over 10 years now.  We felt it was time we turned the camera on him for once.  Bill's traveling studio was set up in room 205 and we're not sure what that is on chalkboard either.

Prayer at the Peace Poll

 

Students and Staff of Garrett-Evangelical and Northwestern University gathered at the seminary's peace poll this morning to offer prayers of peace for our global community.  "May Peace Prevail on Earth" appears in eight languages, including sign language, and these polls can be found throughout the city of Evanston.

Welcoming Northwestern Students

Garrett students provide lemonade, granola bars, and information on Garrett, the United Library, and the University Christian Ministry to Northwestern University students on NU's first day of class.

Employees of Garrett-Evangelical

A snapshot of Friday's Admin Council Meeting at Garrett-Evangelical.

Jonathan Dodrill, administrative assistant to Alum Relations and Communications, celebrating his birthday today! Happy Birthday, Jonathan!

Academic Convocation 2010

Dr. James Hal Cone giving the 2010 Academic Convocation Lecture, "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen: The Cross and the Lynching Tree in the Black Experience," in the Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful.

Garrett-Evangelical President Philip Amerson speaking at the Center for the Church and the Black Experience Awards Luncheon.

Panel Discussion on "The Impact and Future of Black Theology" in the Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful.

Dr. Cone listening to a question from an audience member during the panel discussion.