The school that "changes lives to change the world" is changing--dramatically. And we want everyone to know it. We'll be making announcements at General Assembly that will knock your socks off ... if, in fact, you are wearing any in the Floridian heat.
Meadville Lombard is making changes to its programs, to its faculty, to the very marrow of theological education, and we invite you to come and hear about these changes. Join us, as you can:
Partners in Ministry, Partners in Change
Fundraising Reception
Thursday, June 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Time Change! 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
(so you can get to the Service of the Living Tradition on time!)
Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel
Hear from current students, alumni/ae, trustees, and President Lee Barker about how the Board of Trustees has moved beyond envisioning a school that changes lives to change the world, and begun building that very learning environment. Learn about our planned move to the 20th Ward in the City of Chicago and how that move has inspired a first-year community partnership program that will change the face of UU theological education then hear how that program, itself, has effected change on our entire educational model. We’ll also have some exciting news about new faculty appointments at the school. If you are interested in the future of theological education, this is the place to be. Request an invitation.
Love & Death: My Journey through the Valley of the Shadow
The Rev. Dr. Forrest Church and the Rev. Dr. Lee Barker
Friday, June 27, 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Convention Center, Floridian A, B, C
All Souls (NYC) Minister of Public Theology, the Rev. Dr. Forrest Church, speaks personally and theologically about his life. The presentation is based on his latest book, also titled, "Love and Death: My Journey through the Valley of the Shadow."
Meet Meadville Lombard
Friday, June 27, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel
Send your friends to this one--especially those who don't know about Meadville Lombard but are interested in the future of UU ministry and theological education. With the help of current students and alumni/ae, President Lee Barker will share the good news of the school--including all those changes in programming and faculty and location mentioned above. A light lunch will be served, so an RSVP is requested. (This is a great event for prospective students, so please be sure to share this information with anyone you know who may be considering UU ministry or pursuing a Masters Degree in (Liberal) Religion.)
Theology of Peacemaking
The Rev. Dr. William Schulz, Dr. Sharon Welch, Dr. Charles Clements (respondent)
Friday, June 27, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.
Convention Center, Floridian D
Between the last resort of just war and the principled renunciation of violence in all its forms lies a vast expanse of constructive and preventive peacemaking work. Dr. Sharon Welch and the Rev. Dr. William Schulz explore the theological implications of the "in-between" strategies aimed at fostering enduring security and sustainable peace.
Alumni/ae Dinner
Friday, June 27, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel
Meadville Alum: this is not a dinner to miss. As alumni/ae, you may be the greatest stakeholders in the changes being made at your alma mater. We'll present the exciting news, as well as the Distinguished Alumni/ae and the Alumni/ae Service Awards. Believe us, you'll want to hear about the next chapter in your school's long history of change and challenge. Join us. Request an invitation.
Prospective Student Brunch
Saturday, June 28, 10:00 a.m.
Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel
If you cannot attend the Meet Meadville Lombard information session, or if attending the session galvanizes you to learn more about Meadville Lombard, inspires you to reengage in your discernment process, or merely sparks your intellectual curiosity, then please join us at this event. Prospective students will be presented with the opportunity to engage our faculty, staff, current students, and alumni/ae in conversation. Since space is limited, a RSVP is required.
Stop by our booth in the convention center for more up-to-the-minute information about these events and more.
