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Soul in the City Happy Hour Concert

Soul in the City Happy Hour Concert Friday, February 24 5:30–7:00 p.m. Courtyard by the Cross   Join us music, fellowship, and refreshments as singer-songwriter Danny Schmidt plays for us and chats with Old Testament professor Steve Bishop.This family-friendly event will be held on the Seminary of the Southwest campus from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Drinks and […]

Southwest Showdown barbecue competition

The annual Southwest Showdown charity barbecue competition hosted by students at Seminary of the Southwest will take place on Saturday, March 4, 2017 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) which partners with churches around the globe to save and transform lives alleviating hunger, creating economic opportunities that strengthen communities, promoting health […]

$4 – $10

United in Prayer Day

The Heart of Texas Chapter of Contemplative Outreach invites you to join us and others around the world for the 25th annual day of prayer. The day will feature: Centering Prayer Periods DVD of Father Thomas Keating Lectio Divina Catered Lunch Discussion Date: Saturday March 18, 2017 Time: 9:00am - Registration 9:30am - United in […]

2017 Harvey Lecture – Rev. Kim Jackson

The 2017 Harvey Lecture will be presented by the Rev. Kim Jackson, Associate Rector for Adult Formation and Christian Social Action Ministries at All Saints Church in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a public theologian and a fierce community activist. Kim works to end the death penalty, advocates for women and children’s issues, and is passionate about […]

Finances for Personal Wellness & Church Management

Fridays  April 7th, April 21st, April 28th & May 5th 12:30pm -1:40pm McDonald 210 Lunch provided by the Seminary of the Southwest Topics and Presenters: April 7 Financial Statements: An Introduction to Presentation and Interpretation of the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows Frederick L. Clement Executive Vice President April 21 Clergy […]

Triduum

The community of Seminary of the Southwest invites you to join us for Triduum, the three days of preparation for Easter, that are the concluding days of Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. All services are held in Christ Chapel on the Campus of Seminary of the Southwest. Maundy Thursday: April 13th […]

Free Backstory Preaching Seminar: “Six Tips to Preach in a Divided Culture”

You are invited to participate in Backstory Preaching’s interactive seminar "Six Tips to Preach in a Divided Culture” on Thursday, May 4th. The first-ever online preaching formation community for Mainline Protestant and Roman Catholic clergy, Backstory Preaching offers online courses as well as a year-long mentorship program to help seminarians and lay ministers with their […]

Soul by Southwest Release Party

Soul by Southwest Release Party May 5, 7:00 p.m. Courtyard by the Cross Join us on Friday, May 5, at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the release of this year's issue of Soul by Southwest, the literary and visual arts journal published by the Center for Writing and Creative Expression at SSW. The event will feature […]

2017 Commencement

Seminary of the Southwest will hold its sixty-sixth commencement on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 8134 Mesa Drive in Austin. The preacher at the Holy Eucharist will be Dr. Ellen F. Davis, interim dean and Amos Ragan Kearns Distinguished Professor of Bible and Practical Theology at Duke Divinity […]

Practicing Forgiveness in Challenging Times

Practicing Forgiveness in Challenging Times June 5-9, 2017 In these challenging times of political, social, religious, and interpersonal conflict, practicing forgiveness helps individuals, families, and communities restore broken relationships. This unique five-day, multi-disciplinary study will explore the practice of forgiveness from a variety of Christian theological and psychological perspectives. Our instructors include members of Southwest’s […]

Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course

Seminary of the Southwest, in partnership with the Episcopal Church Office of Latino/Hispanic Ministries, will offer this summer a 9-day course to educate on cultural competency and ministry to our Latino/Hispanic populations. The course will be offered June 18 – 27, 2017, at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas, and will be taught by […]

Nuevos Horizontes Conference: Latino Ministry for the Next Generation

Latino Ministry for the Next Generation July  31 – August 3, 2017 Camp Allen Conference Center Navasota, Tx Juana Bordas, nationally known author and speaker on Latino leadership dynamics, will keynote the Conference, focusing on how U.S Latino millennials and their multi-cultural leadership patterns impact the church’s ministry to multi-generational Latinos. Through plenaries and “how-to” […]

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