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SUMMARY:Triduum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll services are held in Christ Chapel on the Campus of Seminary of the Southwest. \nMaundy Thursday: April 13th at 5:30pm \nGood Friday: April 14th at 11:45am \nHoly Saturday: April 15th at 11:45am \nThe Great Vigil of Easter: April 15th at 8:00pm
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/triduum/
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SUMMARY:Free Backstory Preaching Seminar: "Six Tips to Preach in a Divided Culture”
DESCRIPTION: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 ongoing education in how to preach more effectively. \nIn this free\, one-hour seminar\, the Rev. Lisa Cressman\, Founder and Steward of Backstory Preaching and Adjunct Professor of Preaching at Seminary of the Southwest\, will lead a session on how to preach to congregations in today’s divisive political climate. Using the six points of prayer\, empathy\, scripture as mirror\, stories\, the Way of the Cross\, and authenticity\, attendees will gain knowledge of how to approach their preaching with courage and creativity. Seminary of the Southwest is honored to offer this to our alumni for their continued growth as ministers who are faithful\, imaginative\, and skilled. \nFree to the first 24 individuals to sign up\, this webinar will be held twice to accommodate for full time as well as bivocational priests. Times and links to sign up are as follows: \nMay 4th\, 10:30 AM CST\nhttps://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/195095?v=6 \nMay 4th\, 7:00 PM CST\nhttps://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/195104?v=6 \nFor more information on the services provided by Backstory Preaching\, please visit their website at www.backstorypreaching.com. \n 
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/free-backstory-preaching-seminar-six-tips-preach-divided-culture/
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SUMMARY:Soul by Southwest Release Party
DESCRIPTION:Soul by Southwest Release Party\n\nMay 5\, 7:00 p.m.\nCourtyard by the Cross\n\n\nJoin 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 live music\, readings by our authors\, and an art gallery showcasing the works of our artists. You\, too\, can share your talent by bringing an original work to read during the open mic period or display in the gallery. To learn more\, email us at soulbysouthwest@ssw.edu.
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/15517/
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SUMMARY:2017 Commencement
DESCRIPTION: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 School. \nThe seminary will award master’s degrees in divinity\, religion\, counseling\, chaplaincy and pastoral care and spiritual formation and diplomas in Anglican studies and in theological studies. \nSouthwest celebrates men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the church through their leadership and example. This year\, honorary degree recipients will be Dr. Ellen Davis;  The Rev. Dr. William Seth Adams; and Canon Mary M. MacGregor. \nMonday evening\, May 22\, family and friends of the graduates will gather for Evensong in Christ Chapel on the seminary campus at 6:00 p.m. A reception honoring the graduates follows the service.
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/2017-commencement/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170609T063000
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SUMMARY:Practicing Forgiveness in Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:Practicing Forgiveness in Challenging Times \nJune 5-9\, 2017\n \nIn 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 talented academic faculty\, as well as highly qualified\, experienced educators from outside the Southwest community\, including Dr. Douglas Snyder\, Professor of Psychology at Texas A&M University. The unique modular construction of the program\, with special pricing for particular sessions\, encourages participation from those who cannot devote the entire week to a continuing education course. At the conclusion of the week\, all registrants will receive a certificate from Seminary of the Southwest confirming the extent of their participation in the course for purposes of seeking credit for continuing education from their respective governing bodies. \nClick Here to Register for Practicing Forgiveness in Challenging Times \nThe Schedule:  \nMonday\, June 5\, 2:00-3:00 p.m. \nIntroductions\nRebecca Hall\, MSF; Director of Adult Education and Formation\, St. David’s Episcopal Church\, Austin and Facilitator\, St. Benedict’s Workshop\, Austin/San Antonio\, Texas \n \nMonday\, June 5\, 3:00-5:00 p.m.\nTheological Dimensions of Forgiveness\nAnthony Baker\, PhD; Clinton S. Quin Professor of Systematic Theology\, Seminary of the Southwest \nTuesday\, June 6\, 9:30-11:30 a.m. \nBiblical Perspectives on Forgiveness\nSteve Bishop\, PhD; Associate Professor of Old Testament\, Seminary of the Southwest \nTuesday\, June 6\, 2:00-4:15 p.m.\nLiturgical Practices of Forgiveness\nThe Rev. Nathan Jennings\, PhD; Milton Richardson Associate Professor of Liturgics and Anglican Studies\, Seminary of the Southwest \nWednesday\, June 7\, 9:30-11:30 a.m.\nPracticing Forgiveness Through Pastoral Counseling*\nThe Rev. Dave Scheider\, DMin; Director\, Loise Henderson Wessendorff Center for Christian Ministry and Vocation \nThursday\, June 8\, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-4:15 p.m.\nForgiveness in Intimate Relationships: The Challenge of Infidelity**\nDouglas Snyder\, PhD; Professor of Psychology\, Texas A&M University \nFriday\, June 9\, 9:30-11:30 a.m.\nPreaching Forgiveness\nThe Rev. Micah Jackson\, PhD; Bishop John Elbridge Hines Associate Professor of Preaching and Director of Comprehensive Wellness\, Seminary of the Southwest \nor \nThe Ethics and Spirituality of Forgiveness\nDouglas Harrison\, Ethicist and Spiritual Director\, Austin\, Texas\n \nFriday\, 11:45-12:30 Closing Eucharist \nThe Rev. Dave Scheider\, DMin\, Presiding \nThree (3) attendance options are available: \n\nFull five day course (cost: $450)\nWednesday and Thursday sessions (cost: $200)\nThursday session only (cost: $150)\n\nClick Here to Register for Practicing Forgiveness in Challenging Times \n*This offering provides two hours of CEU credit for counselors \n**This offering provides four hours of CEU credit for counselors \nOnline registration will be available in soon. \n\n\nPlease contact laurel.schlueder@ssw.edu with questions about the workshop.
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/practicing-forgiveness-challenging-times/
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SUMMARY:Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course
DESCRIPTION: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 seminary faculty\, lay church leaders and clergy with extensive experience in Latino and intercultural ministry. \nThe early bird registration deadline is April 7\, 2017. Click here to register. \n“The purpose of Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency course is to provide a hands-on\, cultural competency of the history\, culture\, socio-demographic\, and religious aspects of the Latinos/Hispanics in the United States\,” said the Rev. Canon Anthony Guillén\, Episcopal Church Missioner for Latino/Hispanic Ministries\, “and to provide the foundational tools necessary for church leaders to discern and explore the type of Latino/Hispanic ministry that best fits a congregational setting and its context.” \nGuillén added\, “This multi-faceted\, intensive course also exposes students to the general profiles and ministry distinctions between the immigrant/first generation Latinos and the U.S born\, multi-generational Latinos which require more of a bicultural\, bilingual or English-dominant ministry and evangelization.” \nEnabled by General Convention 2015 Resolution AO86:  Create a Network of Partners on Latino/Hispanic Congregational Ministry Development\, the course will combine academic learning with hands-on experience to provide foundational tools for church leaders to gain a deep understanding of ways of welcoming and serving Latino families\, and sharing spiritual\, sacramental and community life together. \n“This course is exactly what the church needs right now\,” observed Scott Bader-Saye\, Academic Dean at Seminary of the Southwest. “The missional future of the Episcopal Church must include creative and culturally competent ministry in Latino/Hispanic contexts.” \nThe course will be conducted in English; bilingual faculty will interpret as needed\, from Spanish to English. \nRead the full press release here.
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/episcopal-latino-ministry-competency-course/
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SUMMARY:Nuevos Horizontes Conference: Latino Ministry for the Next Generation
DESCRIPTION:Latino Ministry for the Next Generation\nJuly  31 – August 3\, 2017\nCamp Allen Conference Center\nNavasota\, Tx\nJuana 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” workshops\, the Nuevos Horizontes Conference explores how the church can continue ministering to the Spanish-speaking\, first-generation Latinos\, while adjusting to the cultural and linguistic realities of the second\, third-plus Latino generations. \nTo review agenda\, summary of costs and scholarship eligibility and application information\, click here.\nTo register click here\nFor more information contact: \nThe Rev. Al Rodriguez\nal.rodriguez@ssw.edu \n512.695.6696 \nSponsored by Seminary of the Southwest\, in collaboration with The Episcopal Church’s Office of Latino/Hispanic Ministries. \nPresented in association with Nuevo Amanecer Conference—Kanuga\, N.C.. \n\nEl Ministerio Latino Para La Próxima Generación\n31 de Julio – 3 de Agosto 2017\nCentro de Conferencia Camp Allen\nNavasota\, Tx\nJuana Bordas\, autora conocida sobre temas de liderazgo Latino y específicamente sobre el estilo de liderazgo de los “millennials\,” explorará el patrón multicultural que ellos demuestran como dirigentes. Se enfocará particularmente como ese estilo impacta a la iglesia en su ministerio dirigido a las diferentes generaciones Latinas. Además\, a través de plenarias y talleres\, el participante de la conferencia explorará como continuar ministrando al Latino Hispano-parlante de primer generación\, mientras ajustándose a las realidades culturales y lingüísticas de los Latinos de segunda y tercera generación\, y su manera como Latinos aculturados que son inglés parlantes o bilingües. \nInscríbase en aqui\nContacte:\nAl Rvdo. Al Rodriguez\nal.rodriguez@ssw.edu\n512.695.6696 \nPatrocinado por el Seminario del Suroeste\, en colaboración con Los Ministerios Latinos/Hispanos de la Iglesia Episcopal.  \nNuevos Horizontes en asociada con Nuevo Amanecer en Kanuga\, Carolina del Norte.
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/nuevos_horizontes_2017/
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SUMMARY:2017 Fall Matriculation - postponed
DESCRIPTION:Please see this note from Dean Kittredge involving the postponement of Matriculation due to Hurricane Harvey \n********************* \nThe annual Matriculation service of Evensong will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday\, August 27\, 2017\, in Christ Chapel on the seminary campus. \nThis fall\, we will welcome the new students entering Seminary of the Southwest for their leadership formation for lay and ordained ministry.  The Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge\, Dean and President\, will serve as officiant\, and The Rev. Daniel Joslyn-Siemiatkoski\, Acting Academic Dean\, will preach at the service of Evensong. \nAdditionally\, the Charlie Cook Servant Leadership Award will be presented to Mr. Walter Moreau\, Executive Director of Foundation Communities. (Read more about Moreau and the Cook Award here.) \nFollowing the service\, a reception will be held in the Weeks Center. All are welcome. \nTo RSVP\, please click here.
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/2017-fall-matriculation/
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SUMMARY:Visit from The Right Reverend Carl Wright
DESCRIPTION:Please join our community as we welcome The Right Reverend Carl Wright\, Bishop Suffragan for Armed Services and Federal Ministries\, and celebrate the launch of Seminary of the Southwest’s new Master of Divinity degree with a Military Chaplaincy concentration. \nThe Right Reverend Carl Walter Wright is the Bishop Suffragan for the Armed Forces and Federal Ministries of The Episcopal Church. Prior to being elected Bishop\, Wright served as Rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church\, Pasadena\, Maryland and as Archdeacon for Deployment and Pastoral Care in the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland. Wright enlisted in the US Air Force in 1978.  Following his initial enlistment\, Wright graduated from US Army ROTC and was commissioned as an Infantry Officer in the Maryland Army National Guard\, and US Army Reserve.  In 1993\, Wright was commissioned a Chaplain\, US Air Force until his retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2011.  He has authored several articles on Church History and has lectured on the challenges of ministry as a military chaplain in combat.\nThe \nLunch will be served and RSVP is required. Additional guests are welcome. \nRSVP here. \n 
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/visit-right-reverend-carl-wright/
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SUMMARY:2017 Blandy Lectures and Alumni Convocation
DESCRIPTION:Seminary of the Southwest and the Southwest Alumni Association are honored to welcome The Right Rev. Robert “Rob” C. Wright as the featured speaker at the 2017 Blandy Lectures and Alumni Convocation. This year will mark the 50th anniversary of this annual gathering created to honor The Very Rev. Gray M. Blandy for his ministry and work as the first dean of the Seminary of the Southwest. \nThe announced dates for the convocation are Tuesday\, September 26\, 2017\, and Wednesday\, September 27\, 2017. \nContinuing education topics this year are centered on the Christian Perspective on Money and Spiritual Health and Well-Being. Sessions will be taught by current seminary faculty\, including a session by Dean Kittredge. \nTopics include: \nSpiritual Health and Well Being \n\nClergy Role in Parishioner’s Mental Health Crises (panel) – The Rev. Dave Scheider\, Vanessa Nering\, M.A. LPC Intern\, The Rev. Danielle Tumminio\nSpiritual Assessment of Self and Other – The Rev. Sarah Knoll Sweeney\nWriting Ex Materia – Dr. Claire Colombo\n\nChristian Perspective on Money \n\nTheology of Money – Dr. Steven Tomlinson\nJesus and Money in the Gospels – The Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge\n\n Ministry and Money: An interactive discussion of financial leadership in the practice of parish ministry – The Rev. Dr. William M. Bennett\n\n\n2017 Alumni Convocation Schedule \nCEU Participation Certificates \nWe hope that you will join us the two-day convocation of continuing education\, fellowship\, tacos and coffee\, and renewal.\n[raw] \n\n\n[/raw] \nFor more information\, please contact Kelly Rowley\, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations\, at kelly.rowley@ssw.edu or 512-472-4133 ext. 333.
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/2017-blandy-lectures-alumni-convocation-2/
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SUMMARY:2017 Blandy Lectures and Alumni Convocation
DESCRIPTION:Seminary of the Southwest and the Southwest Alumni Association are honored to welcome The Right Rev. Robert “Rob” C. Wright as the featured speaker at the 2017 Blandy Lectures and Alumni Convocation. This year will mark the 50th anniversary of this annual gathering created to honor The Very Rev. Gray M. Blandy for his ministry and work as the first dean of the Seminary of the Southwest. \nThe announced dates for the convocation are Tuesday\, September 26\, 2017\, and Wednesday\, September 27\, 2017. \nContinuing education topics this year are centered on the Christian Perspective on Money and Spiritual Health and Well-Being. Sessions will be taught by current seminary faculty\, including a session by Dean Kittredge. \nTopics include: \nSpiritual Health and Well Being \n\nClergy Role in Parishioner’s Mental Health Crises (panel) – The Rev. Dave Scheider\, Vanessa Nering\, M.A. LPC Intern\, The Rev. Danielle Hansen\nSpiritual Assessment of Self and Other – The Rev. Sarah Knoll Sweeney\nWriting Ex Materia – Dr. Claire Colombo\n\nChristian Perspective on Money \n\nTheology of Money – Dr. Steven Tomlinson\nJesus and Money in the Gospels – The Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge\n\n Ministry and Money: An interactive discussion of financial leadership in the practice of parish ministry – The Rev. Dr. William M. Bennett\n\n\n2017 Alumni Convocation Schedule \nCEU Participation Certificates \nWe hope that you will join us the two-day convocation of continuing education\, fellowship\, tacos and coffee\, and renewal.\n[raw] \n\n\n[/raw] \nFor more information\, please contact Kelly Rowley\, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations\, at kelly.rowley@ssw.edu or 512-472-4133 ext. 333.
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/2017-blandy-lectures-alumni-convocation-2-2/
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SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Join the community of Seminary of the Southwest as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage throughout October.\nEvents include: \nOctober 16 – November 2\, 2017: Latino Art Display in the Weeks Center \nOctober 25\, 2017: Miguelina Howell\, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral\, Hartford\, CT\, will be the featured Lecturer for Hispanic Heritage Month at 7 pm\, preceded by a 6 pm reception. She will also preside for morning chapel at 11:45am. \nPrior to her appointment as the Tenth Dean\, Miguelina served as Vicar of the Cathedral.    Miguelina is originally from the Dominican Republic where she holds a license in clinical psychology.   She was ordained in 2002 in the Episcopal Diocese of the Dominican Republic. She is a member of the Episcopal Church Latino/Hispanic Ministries Council of Advice\, member of the Board of the Society for the Increase of Ministry and was appointed to serve on the General Convention 2015  Task Force on Sustentability and Development of Latino/Hispanic Ministries. \nMiguelina serves as a faculty member of CREDO\, a wellness program of the Church Pension Group. She was the seventh Rector of the Church of the Epiphany\, Diocese of Newark\, and served as a member of the Task Force for Re-imagining the Episcopal Church. \nIn the Episcopal Diocese of the Dominican Republic she was Priest-in-Charge of three congregations\, executive director and administrator of the Diocesan Camp & Conference Center\, and coordinator of Young Adult Ministries. Miguelina has also served as a member of the Presiding Bishop’s Staff at the Episcopal Church Center\, as a member of the Council of Advice of the President of the House of Deputies\, and as a member of Executive Council of the Episcopal Church. \nNovember 2\, 2017: Bishop Hector Monterroso at All Souls Day Evening Eucharist \nA native of Guatemala\, the Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso served as bishop of Costa Rica for 14 years before becoming bishop assistant in the Diocese of Texas\, July 1\, 2017. \nHis father’s professional soccer career proved to be an opener for him in gathering people to a new worshiping community. “My training in the seminary did not include how to [plant] new churches\,” he said\, but with his inherited soccer skills\, he soon made headway. “People couldn’t believe that a priest could play soccer. I visited many small towns where the people came to learn that I was the priest of the new church. Many young people came to the church to meet and to play on my soccer team. Eventually\, we had our own soccer team sponsored by the Episcopal Church. It was good advertising\,” he laughed. \nIn addition to his experience as a missionary\, and as Bishop of Costa Rica\, Bishop Monterroso also served as Secretary General of Province IX (1986-2000); as editor of the Revista Anglicanos for 16 years\, a magazine that served the Hispanic diaspora in the Anglican Communion; and as Secretary General of the Anglican Church of the Central Region of America. During his tenure in Costa Rica\, he secured its financial stability\, increased the number of clergy from seven to 29\, assured that most congregations were self-sustaining\, and gained governmental recognition and support for many of the Diocese’s programs. \nIn Texas\, Bishop Monterroso will continue to strengthen the growth in both Hispanic congregations as well as new missional communities and church plants. He will visit 45 congregations during the year; primarily in the southern region of the Diocese of Texas; chair the board of St. Vincent’s House\, a social service agency in Galveston; support growth of multicultural presence in all congregations and help to create a strategy for new ethnic church plants and missional communities. Additionally\, Assistant Bishop Monterroso will work to identify vocational leaders within the Hispanic congregations. \nBishop Monterroso earned an engineering degree and attended seminary at night while working for a rum company. He was ordained as a deacon in 1986\, a priest in 1987 in the Diocese of Guatemala and consecrated as the Bishop of Costa Rica on June 7\, 2003. He and his wife\, Sandra Cardona\, have two grown children: María Beatriz\, a medical doctor in Costa Rica\, and Héctor Ramón\, a civil engineer. \nNovember 2\, 2017: Migrant: A Tribute through the Arts — Multi-media Presentation
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/hispanic-heritage-month/
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SUMMARY:John Hines Day
DESCRIPTION:The Community of Seminary of the Southwest invites you to \nJohn Hines Day \nA celebration of the ministry of our founder\n \nThursday\, October 5\, 2017 \nRSVP by September 25\, 2017\, to Wally Moore\, Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving at wally.moore@ssw.edu or 512.439.0326 \nJohn Hines Day Schedule   \n11:45 a.m. ~ Christ Chapel  \nFestal Eucharist celebrating Bishop John Elbridge Hines \nInstallation of new trustees \nThanksgiving for the completion of the Campaign for Leadership \nPreacher:  The Rev. Jane Lancaster Patterson\, Associate Professor of New Testament and Director of Community Care \nPresider:  The Rt. Rev. Dena Harrison  Bishop Suffragan\, Diocese of Texas  \n12:45 p.m. ~ Weeks Center   \nCelebratory luncheon honoring John Hines Legacy Society members \nIntroductions & welcome by  \nThe Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge\, ThD  Dean and President\, Seminary of the Southwest
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/john-hines-day-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171027T123000
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SUMMARY:Soul in the City
DESCRIPTION:Soul in the City\nIt’s time for the fall 2017 edition of Soul in the City! Our special guest for this outdoor happy hour concert will be world musician and Texas native Leti Garza. \nWidely praised for presenting retro-vogue Latin classics\, Leti’s 2012 album La Americana was featured on Public Radio International’s The World and was on the ballot for Best Tropical Latin Album in the 55th Grammy Awards. \nHer new album\, El Unica Para Mi\, spans three languages and the rhythmic borders of son\, danzon\, cha cha cha\, cumbia\, salsa\, merengue\, and heartfelt bolero. Full of vitality and movement\, the album aims to forge connections and inspire action. \nLeti’s music celebrates the power and beauty of human unity. If you could use a dose of that\, please join us. The event is free\, family friendly\, and open to the public. Bring a friend! \nFriday\, October 27 from 5:30 PM – 7 PM\n 
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/soul-in-the-city-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171111T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171111T070000
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SUMMARY:2017 Polity Bowl
DESCRIPTION:Every year in November\, students from Seminary of the Southwest face students from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in a friendly game of flag football known as the Polity Bowl. \nJoin us at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School (1112 West 31st Street) this year as the Mighty ThuriBulls of Southwest hope to win one against Presby. Kickoff is at 11am! Come and cheer on Southwest! \nGo ThuriBulls!!
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/2017-polity-bowl/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180122T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180122T070000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20171110T022841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T022841Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Connection
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URL:https://ssw.edu/event/monday-connection/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20171110T023006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T023006Z
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SUMMARY:Payne Lecture - The Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Trustees of Seminary of the Southwest is proud to announce that the 2018 Payne Lecture will feature The Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney. \nGafney is Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth\, Texas. She is the author of Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to Women of the Torah and of the Throne\, a commentary on Nahum\, Habakkuk\, and Zephaniah\, Daughters of Miriam: Women Prophets in Ancient Israel and co-editor of The Peoples’ Bible and The Peoples’ Companion to the Bible. She is an Episcopal priest canonically resident in the Diocese of Pennsylvania and licensed in the Diocese of Fort Worth\, and a former Army Chaplain. A former member of the Dorshei Derekh Reconstructionist Minyan of the Germantown Jewish Center in Philadelphia\, she has co-taught courses with and for the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Seminary in Wyncote\, PA.  \nRead Wil’s full Bio \nHosted by the seminary’s board of trustees\, this annual event honors the Rt. Rev. Claude E. Payne\, former chair of the seminary’s board of trustees and bishop of the Diocese of Texas retired. \nThe lecture is open to the public and will be followed by a reception in the Weeks Center. \nAttendees can download a certificate for CEU here: \n\n	February-8-2018-Payne-Lecture-Participation-Certificate_Rev.-Dr.-Wil-Gafney.pdf
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/payne-lecture/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20171110T022919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T022919Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month 2018 - Keynote by Dr. Willie Jennings
DESCRIPTION:Black History Month 2018: Where do we go from here?\nEach February\, Seminary of the Southwest pauses to reflect on the history and celebrate the culture of African-Americans in our society and abroad. Through a series of lectures\, guest preachers\, art displays and moderated conversations\, Black History Month at Seminary of the Southwest hopes to be place where people from various backgrounds and perspectives can gather to learn and celebrate fellowship. \nEvents include: \nWednesday\, February 21st\, 2018: Dr. Willie Jennings\n7:00pm\, Knapp Auditorium\nKeynote Address: \nDr. Willie Jennings\nAssociate Professor of Systematic Theology and Africana Studies\n Yale Divinity School \n8:00pm\, Howell Dining Hall\nBook signing and Dessert Reception \n w/live music from Duane Carter Band \nClick here to RSVP to this Keynote address and reception – free and open to the public \n\n\n\nWillie Jennings’ book The Christian Imagination: Theology and the Origins of Race (Yale 2010) won the American Academy of Religion Award of Excellence in the Study of Religion in the Constructive-Reflective category the year after it appeared and\, in 2015\, the Grawemeyer Award in Religion\, the largest prize for a theological work in North America. Englewood Review of Books called the work a “theological masterpiece.” \nJennings recently completed commentary on the Book of Acts\, titled Acts: A Commentary\, The Revolution of the Intimate (for the Belief Series\, Westminster/John Knox). In addition\, he is working on a major monograph provisionally entitled Unfolding the World: Recasting a Christian Doctrine of Creation. \nDr. Jennings will host a book signing of Acts: A Commentary\, The Revolution of the Intimate following his lecture. \nWriting in the areas of liberation theologies\, cultural identities\, and anthropology\, Jennings has authored more than 40 scholarly essays and nearly two-dozen reviews\, as well as essays on academic administration and blog posts for Religion Dispatches. \nJennings is an ordained Baptist minister and has served as interim pastor for several North Carolina churches. He is in high demand as a speaker and is widely recognized as a major figure in theological education across North America. \nA Calvin College graduate\, Jennings received his M.Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. in religion and ethics from Duke. \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 1\, 2018: Kyle James Howard\n1:00pm\, Howell Dining Hall\nCommunity Discussion w/ Kyle James Howard: “Racial & Cultural Awareness in Soul Care” \n5:30pm\, Christ Chapel\nCelebration Eucharist w/ Kyle James Howard as guest preacher\, & music by Gateway Church \n6:30pm\, Howell Dining Hall\nFull Dinner Reception & music performance by Gateway Church \nFrom a gang-member and professional rapper to a preacher and theologian\, Kyle J. Howard has experienced Sovereign Grace and has dedicated his life to proclaiming it to others.  At 18\, and shortly before signing a hip-hop recording contract\, Kyle was radically converted to Christianity. Since then\, Kyle has devoted his life to serving the church through the various gifts God has given him. Kyle primarily serves the church as a Christian counselor and writer. Kyle provides a broad range of counseling services\, but has begun focusing on providing soul care for Christians who are experiencing racial trauma. In his writing\, Kyle has largely focused on issues concerning ethnic and racial reconciliation in the church. Along with counseling Christians struggling with trauma\, Kyle has also begun coming alongside other counselors and majority culture churches and helping them cultivate ethnic and cultural sensitivity within their own counseling ministries. Kyle serves faithfully in his local church and has been married to his high school sweat heart (Vy) for ten years. They currently have three children. Kyle can be heard on his weekly podcast which is called the Coram Deo Podcast\, read through his many articles at www.kylejhoward.com\, or followed on Twitter @kylejameshoward. \n\n\n\n\n  \nThroughout the month of February\nA photo essay in the Weeks Center\, From Civil Rights to Justice Fights: Where Do We Go From Here?\nRemembering and Reorganizing the Courage\, Strength and Resourcefulness of Fearless Alliances \n\nSeminary of the Southwest is grateful for the work of the Black History Month 2018 Planning Committee: \nBrittany James-Vito\, Staff Chair \nGlenice Robinson-Como\, Alumna \nLynwood Randolph\, Trustee \nDuane Carter\, Staff \nConstance Fletcher\, Student \nRenee Greene\, Student \nLauren Kay\, Student \nMike Matkin\, Student \nAlex Ogunmuyiwa\, UBE President \nScott Madison\, UBE Secretary
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/black-history-month/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180304
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20171110T023039Z
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SUMMARY:Southwest Showdown BBQ
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URL:https://ssw.edu/event/southwest-showdown-bbq/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20180228T212841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180228T212841Z
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SUMMARY:Soul in the City
DESCRIPTION:Soul in the City Welcomes Rabbi Neil Blumofe\nMonday\, March 19 \n4:00–6:00 p.m. \nChrist Chapel and Weeks Center \n  \nFor this special musical happy hour\, Neil Blumofe\, Senior Rabbi at Congregation Agudas Achim\, will join us on campus for a two-part event. \n\nAt 4:00\, we will gather in Christ Chapel\, where Rabbi Neil will lead us in a liturgical chanting experience.\nAt 5:00\, we will progress to Weeks Center for refreshments and dialogue with Rabbi Neil. Church History Professor Dan Joslyn-Siemiatkoski will serve as the rabbi’s conversation partner.
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/soul-in-the-city-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180329T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20180228T213803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180228T213803Z
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SUMMARY:Triduum 2018
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll services are held in Christ Chapel on the Campus of Seminary of the Southwest. \nMaundy Thursday: March 29th at 5:30pm \nGood Friday: March 30th at 11:45am \nHoly Saturday: March 31st at 11:45am \nThe Great Vigil of Easter: March 31st at 8:00pm \nAll are welcome- please join our community for this blessed time. \nFor Christ Chapel’s regular schedule\, please click here.
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/triduum-2018/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180404T064500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180404T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20180322T234629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T234629Z
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SUMMARY:Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of Martin Luther King\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:In commemoration of Martin Luther King\, Jr.’s life and work on the 50th anniversary of his assassination\, Seminary of the Southwest will be honoring and remembering Dr. King in our midday chapel service and will be offering a lunch-time discussion of King’s writings and influence. \nThe chapel service will begin at 11:45am in Christ Chapel on the campus of Seminary of the Southwest. Senior seminarian The Rev. Greg Warren will preach. \nDr. Scott Bader-Saye\, Academic Dean and Helen and Everett H. Jones Professor of Christian Ethics and Moral Theology\, noted\, “As we face ongoing racial tension and violence in our country\, we have to acknowledge that the work Dr. King began has not been completed.  It is up to us\, people of all colors\, to carry forward the legacy of Dr. King’s witness.  Here at the seminary we want to mark this anniversary as an opportunity to remember\, to reflect\, and to renew our commitment to peace.” \nFollowing the service\, Dr. Anthony Baker will lead a lunch time discussion on the influence of the writings of Dr. King. The discussion will be over two of Dr. King’s sermons\, ‘Remaining Awake through a Great Revolution’ (transcript and audio) and ‘Paul’s Letter to American Christians’ (transcript and audio). \nThe Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge\, Dean and President\, added\, “By observing the fiftieth anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King\, Jr.  our community will remember his life and death in the light of our worship in Easter week. May we bring closer the dream that MLK and the prophets have dreamed.” \nAs with all services at Christ Chapel\, all are welcome to attend.
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/commemoration-50th-anniversary-assassination-martin-luther-king-jr/
CATEGORIES:Not Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180409T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20180327T012102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T012102Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Harvey Lecture - Dr. Kristin Leslie
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Harvey lecturer will be Dr. Kristin Leslie\, Professor of Pastoral Theology  and Care at Eden Theological Seminary. She will be delivering a talk titled: ‘Noisy Lament\, Noisy Believing: Sexual Assault in the time of #s’. \nThe lecture will be in the Weeks Campus Center beginning at 6:30pm on Monday\, April 9th. A desert reception and book signing will follow. \nDr. Leslie’s research has focused on intercultural pastoral theology; womanist and feminist pastoral counseling; pastoral theological implications of sexualized violence\, particularly on pastoral counseling issues for survivors of acquaintance rape; and ministry in higher education with young adults. She has taught many specialized courses on pastoral care and has led international travel seminars to Bosnia\, Croatia\, and Australia.  She has worked with chaplains in the U. S. Military on issues of sexualized and religious violence and religious intolerance. In 2005\, Dr. Leslie co-authored the report that brought to light the problem of Christian proselytizing at the Air Force Academy. In 2013\, she was awarded a Navy contract to train Navy\, Marines\, and Coast Guard chaplains on matters related to military sexual assault. \nDr. Leslie is the author of numerous essays\, including “Three Decades of Women Writing for their Lives” in Feminist and Womanist Pastoral Theology (Abington 1999)\, “Sexual Abuse” in The Dictionary of Scripture and Ethics (Baker\, 2011)\, “Spectrum of Pastoral Counseling” in the Encyclopedia of Religion and Psychology  (2013)\, as well as the book\, When Violence is No Stronger: Pastoral Counseling with Survivors of Acquaintance Rape (Fortress\, 2003).  She has prepared and presented journal articles and public lectures on pastoral care\, chaplaincy\, and spiritual care after rape. She occasionally is called on as a consultant for matters related to clergy misconduct\, religious intolerance\, and sexualized violence. \nAn ordained elder in the United Methodist Church\, she serves on the board of Care and Counseling\, a St. Louis-based pastoral counseling center and has served on several different governing boards for the denomination. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Harvey Lectures were conceived at Seminary of the Southwest as a way of honoring the late Dean Harvey\, who died unexpectedly in 1972\, after serving as the seminary’s Dean for just 5 years.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring Dean Harvey’s tenure\, following some institutional turbulence during the 1960’s\,  the seminary had begun rebuilding in terms of enrollment\, financial strength\, and earning back the trust of many dioceses through the church. \nThe seminary community established the Harvey Lectures\, an annual series that would be overseen by student leaders\, and that would address the relationship between pastoral leadership and contemporary issues confronting the church. \nOver the years\, these Lectures have become a lasting and vital resource for the seminary\, bringing important and diverse theological voices to our seminary campus.
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/2018-harvey-lecture-dr-kristin-leslie/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T070000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20180405T234922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T234922Z
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Discipleship in a World Turned Upside Down
DESCRIPTION:Strategies for Discipleship in a World Turned Upside Down\nDates: Saturday\, April 21\, 9 am – noon\n Location: Seminary of the Southwest\n Teacher: The Rev. John Lewis\, DPhil \nNo one today can doubt that we live in unsettled and unsettling times. No matter what your political\, social\, or workplace affiliations and commitments\, each day presents new and challenging opportunities for imaginative discipleship for the followers of Jesus. This morning session will invite participants to reflect on their lives through the lens of scripture and consider new ways to navigate faithfully the turbulence of our times. \nCost: Free \nCEU’s may be available for this event. Please check with your diocese or certifying board. \nFor more information or to enroll\, contact rebecca.hall@iona.ssw.edu  \nTo learn more about Continuing Education offerings and the Iona Center\, visit us here.
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/strategies-discipleship-world-turned-upside/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180504T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20180228T215755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180228T215755Z
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SUMMARY:Spring 2018 Soul by Southwest Release Party
DESCRIPTION:Soul by Southwest Release Party\nMay 4\, 6:30 p.m. \nCourtyard by the Cross \nJoin us for the release of our spring 2018 issue of Soul by Southwest\, the literary and visual arts journal of Seminary of the Southwest. Browse the gallery of contributors’ artworks\, enjoy readings of contributors’ written pieces\, and share your own works during open mic. Email us at soulbysouthwest@ssw.edu if you would like to participate. Free and open to the public.
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/spring-2018-soul-southwest-release-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180522T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180522T070000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20180228T220845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180228T220845Z
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SUMMARY:Sixty-seventh Commencement of Seminary of the Southwest
DESCRIPTION:Seminary of the Southwest will hold its sixty-seventh commencement on Tuesday\, May 22\, 2018\, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church\, 8134 Mesa Drive in Austin. \nThe preacher at the Holy Eucharist will be The Rev. Becca Stevens\, founder of Thistle Farms\, Episcopal Priest\, Author\, Speaker\, 2016 CNN Hero. \nThe seminary will award master’s degrees in divinity\, religion\, counseling\, chaplaincy and pastoral care and spiritual formation and diplomas in Anglican studies and in theological studies. \nSouthwest celebrates men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the church through their leadership and example. This year\, honorary degree recipients will be The Rev. Becca Stevens;  The Rev. Sam Lloyd; and The Rt. Rev. Patrick Bell. \nMonday evening\, May 21\, family and friends of the graduates will gather for Evensong in Christ Chapel on the seminary campus at 6:00 p.m. A reception honoring the graduates follows the service.
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/sixty-seventh-commencement-seminary-southwest/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180609
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20180426T010418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T010418Z
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SUMMARY:Continuing Education and Renewal Week: Five Day Summer Intensive
DESCRIPTION:From Political Polarization to Vestry Infighting:\n Engaging Faithful Dialogue During Troubled Times*\n*and they’re all troubled times! \nJune 4-8\, 2018\nCampus of Seminary of the Southwest \nTeachers: \n\nDr. Steven Tomlinson\nThe Rev. Jane Patterson\, PhD\nThe Rev. John Lewis\, DPhil\nRebecca Hall\, MSF\n\nDifficult conversations\, making tough choices\, bridging political divides\, disarming conflict: as church leaders we face these issues every day. The Gospel offers spiritual perspective and practical guidance to help us constructively and charitably engage difficult conversations. \nThis week-long continuing education retreat includes both theological teaching and practical training in Gospel-based dialogue techniques. You will acquire tools to make your job as rector\, priest\, or lay leader easier\, and develop friendships with others who are navigating similar waters. \n\nCost: $475\, including daily breakfast and lunch on Tuesday and Thursday \nCEU’s may be available for this event. Please check with your diocese or certifying board \nTo enroll\, click here. \nFor more information\, please contact Laurel Schlueder at laurel.schlueder@ssw.edu or 512.439.0356
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/continuing-education-renewal-week-five-day-summer-intensive/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180704T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20180601T012943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180601T012943Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth of July Fireworks Viewing Party
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 4th from 7:30pm – 9:45pm\nGood Shepherd on the Hill\n1700 Woodland Ave\, Austin\, TX 78741 \nThe Fourth of July is the day before the first official day of General Convention\, so please join us at Good Shepherd on the Hill\, who have generously invited us to co-host their fireworks viewing party from their perfectly situated campus not far from the convention center. Enjoy food from Abundant Harvest\, a ministry run by alumnus The Rev. Sean Steele\, live music and other surprises. \nA reception with food and beverages will begin at 7:30pm\, and then we’ll head out to enjoy the fireworks at sundown with the Good Shepherd on the Hill and Seminary of the Southwest communities. \nPlease join us and start your General Convention with a bang! \n \n\n  \n\nInterested in all the events and activities Southwest is hosting during General Convention? Click here!
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/fourth-july-fireworks-viewing-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20180601T013252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180601T013252Z
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SUMMARY:Holy Eucharist and Brunch Open House at Seminary of the Southwest
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 8th \nEucharist at 10:00am in Christ Chapel\n Brunch from 11:00pm – 1:00pm in Weeks Center\n \nCampus of Seminary of the Southwest\n501 East 32nd Street\, Austin\, TX 78705 \nOn Sunday\, July 8th\, Southwest will host a 10am Holy Eucharist in Christ Chapel\, followed by a Brunch and Open House\, to allow convention attendees an opportunity to experience our serene and beautiful campus. The Holy Eucharist will have The Rt. Rev. Todd Ousley presiding\, and The Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge preaching. Please join us on campus for either the Holy Eucharist or the Brunch\, or both. The brunch will be an open ended buffet\, so if you decide to visit another of the wonderful parishes in Austin\, please drop by afterwards for a delicious meal and fellowship\, and the chance to unwind from the activity downtown. \nJust 3 miles from the convention center\, a visit to Southwest may just be the break you need on this Sunday morning midway through General Convention. The perfect chance to learn or share about Seminary of the Southwest. All are welcome! \n\n\n \n\n  \n\nInterested in all the events and activities Southwest is hosting during General Convention? Click here!
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/holy-eucharist-brunch-open-house-seminary-southwest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180710T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180710T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20180601T013802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180601T013802Z
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SUMMARY:Alumni Reception Downtown
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 10th at 6:30pm – 8:30pm\nJW Marriott\n110 E 2nd St\, Austin\, TX 78701 \nOn Tuesday\, July 10th\, Southwest will host a reception for alumni/ae and other friends one block from the Convention Center at the beautiful JW Marriott for a chance to reunite with students\, faculty and fellow alums. Join us for drinks and dinner-by-the-bite. The Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge\, Dean and President\, will speak about the state of the seminary and share the exciting vision for the future. \nJoin us immediately following evening worship and unwind with old friends. \n \n  \n\nInterested in all the events and activities Southwest is hosting during General Convention? Click here!
URL:https://ssw.edu/event/alumni-reception-downtown/
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