Promotion Lecture for Dr. Cheryl Anderson

On March 21, we celebrated the promotion of Dr. Cheryl Anderson to Professor of Old Testament.  Pictured here, Dr. Anderson delivered her promotion lecture titled, "Standing at the Edge of the Mississippi:  Reflections on a Different Paradigm for Theological Education." 

St. Patrick's Day in Chicago

A St. Patrick's Day tradition, the dyeing of the Chicago River.  Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Photo Credit:  Jessica McNeil.

2012 Deacon Week

Moderated by Dr. Virginia Lee (right), a live webcast was held on Tuesday, March 13th discussing proposed legislation for the 2012 General Conference of The United Methodist Church that would have a direct impact on deacons.  Dr. Margaret Ann Crain (left) and Rev. Anita Wood (center), both deacons and experts on matters pertaining to the Order of Deacons, served as panelist.  You can watch this webcast at www.Garrett.edu/live in the On Demand tab.  This webcast was held in conjunction with Deacon Week at Garrett-Evangelical. 

Training Monitors for 2012 General Conference

The Assistant General Secretary for Education and Advocacy at the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women, Elaine Moy, lead Garrett-Evangelical students in monitor training for the upcoming General Conference of the United Methodist Church.  Pictured here, students practiced monitoring a session from the 2008 General Conference.

Promotional Lecture for Dr. Ron Anderson

In his promotion lecture, Dr. Ron Anderson, Professor of Worship, explored the implications of the recovery of the apotaxis and syntaxis in the baptismal liturgies of many mainline protestant churches in the USA.  To watch this lecture go to www.garrett.edu/videos.

Garrett-Evangelical's Dean of the Chapel

Tbe delightful and witty Rev. Anne Ferguson, Dean of the Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful.  Dean Ferguson and her staff oversee three worship services a week.  Learn more about Garrett-Evangelical's chapel at http://garrett.edu/index.php/chapel.