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SUMMARY:Center for Asian/Asian American Ministry Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Asian/Asian American Ministry will host a Christmas Party on December 6th from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. in Main 205 and online. Lunch will be served along with mini-Christmas gifts. All Asian-decent students are invited to attend!   \nContact: dong.jeong@garrett.edu
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/center-for-asian-asian-american-ministry-christmas-party/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Centers and Institutes Event,Student Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20Asian%2FAsian%20American%20Ministry":MAILTO:dong.jeong@garrett.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T140000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20230214T160840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T192404Z
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SUMMARY:"James Cone and the Eschatological Critique of Mass Incarceration" with Guest Lecturer Dr. Christophe Ringer
DESCRIPTION:In-person | Main 205 \nJoin the Center for the Church and the Black Experience and Northwestern Religious Studies Department in welcoming guest lecturer Dr. Christophe Ringer as we explore “James Cone and the Eschatological Critique of Mass Incarceration.” \nChristophe D. Ringer is an Associate Professor of Theological Ethics and Society at Chicago Theological Seminary. He is the author of Necropolitics and the Religious Crisis of U.S. Mass Incarceration and co-editor of the forthcoming Moved by the Spirit: Religion and the Movement for Black Lives. He received his Ph.D. in Religion\, Ethics\, and Society from Vanderbilt University. His research interests include Black religion and cultural studies\, social\, theological and philosophical ethics\, public political theology\, and political philosophy. Ringer has taught courses at American Baptist College; New Brunswick Theological Seminary\, Christian Brothers College\, Christian Theological Seminary\, and the Illinois Humanities Council. Ringer is a member of the American Academy of Religion\, serving on the steering of the Religion and Human Rights Unit and the Teaching & Learning Committee. \nRinger’s professional experience includes serving as pastor of Howard Congregational (UCC) from 2005 until 2015. Under his leadership\, the over century-old church experienced renewal through community-oriented and social justice ministries. In addition\, Ringer’s experience includes a background in community development\, having worked at American National Bank (ANB) and the Chicago Community Loan Fund (CCLF). Further\, Ringer completed an internship at Riverbend Maximum Security Prison (R.M.S.I.) and served as a counselor with Behavioral Treatment Providers (BTP). More recently\, he’s been active in the campaign to abolish wealth-based pre-trial incarceration in Illinois. \nRinger is a Public Religion Research Institute Fellow\, a New Leaders Council Fellow\, a member of the Workers Center for Racial Justice\, and serves on the board of the Chicago Renewal Society and A Just Harvest. Ringer is also the owner of Soul Craft Coaching\, offering 1:1 spiritual coaching as well as mindfulness meditation classes. Ringer is married to the wonderful Minister Kimberly Peeler-Ringer
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/lecture-from-dr-christophe-ringer/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Academic Events,Centers and Institutes Event,Community Event,Institutional Event,Student Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20the%20Church%20and%20the%20Black%20Experience":MAILTO:cbe@garrett.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230503
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CREATED:20230209T231915Z
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SUMMARY:CAAM Graduation/End of the Year Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Asian/Asian American Ministry to celebrate the closing out the 2022-2023 school year in Main 205 or online.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/caam-graduation-end-of-the-year-party/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Centers and Institutes Event,Student Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20Asian%2FAsian%20American%20Ministry":MAILTO:dong.jeong@garrett.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T130000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20230525T144227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T234712Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome (Back) to Garrett! Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:In-Person | Online \nThe Center for Asian/Asian American Ministry invites all to join us in sharing a meal and welcome (back) our new Asian descent students\, faculty\, and staff members!  \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/welcome-back-to-garrett-luncheon/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Centers and Institutes Event,Institutional Event,Student Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20Asian%2FAsian%20American%20Ministry":MAILTO:dong.jeong@garrett.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T190000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20231001T232749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T232802Z
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SUMMARY:Faith in Place Green Team Summit Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Ecological Regeneration is co-sponsoring a local watch party for the keynote address of the Faith in Place Green Team Summit by Leah Thomas\, founder of Intersectional Environmentalist. \nThis event will take place on Oct. 8 from 4:30–7 PM in room 205. Food will be provided.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/faith-in-place-green-team-summit-watch-party/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Centers and Institutes Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20Ecological%20Regeneration":MAILTO:timothy.eberhart@garrett.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T123000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20230920T144540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T191438Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation and Connection: A DEIJ Event
DESCRIPTION:The Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Justice Committee is hosting an event called “Conversation and Connection\,” which aims to bring together the student body and the Board of Trustees through three centers on October 17 in Room 205 from 11–12:30 p.m. This event will be held in-person and online. \nPlease RSVP by October 10\, 2023. \nJoin Online through Teams here!
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/conversation-and-connection-a-deij-event/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T130000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20231030T190643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T191114Z
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SUMMARY:International Students Wellness Check-in
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, November 15 (12-1 pm) international students are invited to a wellness check-in. Physical\, financial\, spiritual\, and emotional wellness will be discussed. This will also be a time and space for international students to ask questions and provide feedback on how we can improve the international student experience at Garrett. This will be a hybrid event.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/international-students-wellness-check-in/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Student Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Admissions":MAILTO:getadmitted@garrett.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T130000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20230525T144531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T161127Z
UID:19379-1701777600-1701781200@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:Asian/Asian American Ministry Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Asian/Asian American Ministry would like to invite Garrett students\, faculty\, and staff to join us for a winter break/Christmas party! We’ll have food\, festivities\, and fun!
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/winter-break-christmas-party/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Centers and Institutes Event,Institutional Event,Student Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20Asian%2FAsian%20American%20Ministry":MAILTO:dong.jeong@garrett.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T130000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20240209T150609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T122643Z
UID:22780-1712228400-1712235600@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:Images of Just Faith: Dr. James He Qi's Journey of the Arts and Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for conversation with the world-renowned Christian artist\, Dr. James He Qi. His work has been featured in print publication\, on television\, and in exhibitions in China\, the U.S.\, Europe\, and Australia. He will share how his art impacts theological and social awareness as well as diversity in Christian contexts. This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Asian/Asian American Ministry and the Art of Ethics Initiative of the Stead Center for Ethics and Values. For more on Dr. Qi’s art\, https://www.heqiart.com/about-he-qi.html \n\nThis event is co-sponosored by Center for Asian/Asian American Ministry and Stead Center for Ethics and Values. Register to join online.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/a-time-of-reflection-and-inspiration-with-dr-james-he-qi/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Alumni Relations Event,Centers and Institutes Event,Community Event,Featured Event,Student Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20Asian%2FAsian%20American%20Ministry":MAILTO:dong.jeong@garrett.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T130000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20231201T193225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T145430Z
UID:22382-1715083200-1715086800@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:CAAM’s Graduation and End of the Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Asian/Asian American Ministry (CAAM) would like to cordially invite the Garrett community to join us in celebrating our graduates and for the end of an academic year. We will celebrate our graduates with the rope celebration and the awarding of Rev. Sophia Hyon scholarship. \nThe event will be blended synchronous (in-person and online).
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/caams-graduation-and-end-of-the-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Centers and Institutes Event,Student Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20Asian%2FAsian%20American%20Ministry":MAILTO:dong.jeong@garrett.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T130000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20240404T151320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T181152Z
UID:23054-1715254200-1715259600@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:International Students Feedback Session & End-of-Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Office of International Student Services invites all international students to participate in a feedback session and end-of-year celebration. Join us to reflect on and celebrate the achievements of our international students. This will be a hybrid event. Both online and in-person international students are welcome to participate. Lunch will be provided to in-person participants.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/international-students-feedback-session-end-of-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T180000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20240726T143000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T181551Z
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SUMMARY:ART\, EARTH & ETHICS
DESCRIPTION:We’re living at a time when it’s hard to feel our connections to each other and the planet. Hotter temperatures\, fiercer storms\, disrupted communities. How can we work together to recognize and build upon our radical interconnectedness\, ethically\, ecologically\, faithfully?  \nJoin the Garrett community and collaborators for an artist talk and workshop with Dr. Cara Judea Alhadeff\, a Mother\, Artist\, Author\, Professor\, Action-Philosopher\, Environmental-Justice Organizer.  \nSEPTEMBER 5\, 4-6pm: Welcome the Stranger: Interreligious Lessons from Zazu Dreams: Artist Talk   \nSEPTEMBER 6\, 4-6pm: Collective Spiritual Intelligence: An Intimate Guide to Living Our Eco-Ethics: Workshop  \nMore about the artist talk: Welcome the Stranger: Interreligious Lessons from Zazu Dreams: Artist Talk   \nBy illuminating the intersections of history\, geography\, ethics\, and symbiosis between biodiversity\, religious\, and ethnic diversity\, the book (and accompanying art for) Zazu Dreams explores how we can transform our petroleum-addicted convenience culture to individual and collective ancient technologies and biophilia (or the love of life).  \nMore about the workshop: Collective Spiritual Intelligence: An Intimate Guide to Living Our Eco-Ethics  \nThis workshop will offer participants opportunities to recognize the value of re-“discovering” our innate capacities to think beyond the habitual\, thus expanding the possibilities of living our spiritual intelligence\, our radical interconnectedness. We will ask how specific biblical ethics of co-implication (empathy and somatic attunement) can develop a profound sense of individual agency and how that empowerment can lead to creative response-ability through collective/collaborative eco-social\, spiritual justice.  \nBoth events will happen at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Room 205 at 2121 Sheridan Rd.\, Evanston\, IL . Co-sponsored by the Center for Ecological Regeneration\, the Stead Center\, Garrett Art Committee\, GreenFaith\, Faith in Place\, and the Garrett Collective  \nMore about the artist: Dr. Cara Judea Alhadeff’s photographs and performance videos have been exhibited across the globe from Seoul to Lyon to Hamburg and are in collections including SFMoMA\, MoMA Salzburg\, Austria\, and the Kinsey Institute. Alongside Vandana Shiva and Archbishop Desmond Tutu\, Alhadeff received the Random Kindness Community Resilience Leadership Award. Her work has been the subject of documentaries for international public television/ radio. A former professor at UC Santa Cruz\, Alhadeff and her family live and perform creative zero-waste in their eco-art installation repurposed school bus. More at www.carajudeaalhadeff.com
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/art-earth-ethics/2024-09-05/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Alumni Relations Event,Featured Event,Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T130000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20240909T170101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T133211Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Globally - Sept 17
DESCRIPTION:Dalit Christianity in South India: Dialogues on Caste and Faith \nJoin us for a meal and conversation facilitated by Hannah Injamuri\, PhD student in Christian Education and Congregational Studies\, as we explore the intersection of caste and religion within the context of South Indian Christianity. This dialogue will center on the lived experiences of Dalit Christians and address topics of caste structure\, challenges of caste oppression\, religious marginalization\, and the pursuit of social justice. The narratives shared will also highlight the transformative role of faith and education in empowering Dalit communities. This conversation aims to encourage critical discussions on caste\, faith\, and social justice and to urge Indian churches to address social stratification through Religious Education toward liberation.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/lets-talk-globally-sept-17/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Student Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Office%20of%20Student%20Life":MAILTO:student.life@garrett.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T130000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20241004T174255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T155007Z
UID:24841-1729598400-1729602000@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:Let's Talk Globally - Oct 22
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person or online for a conversation with Yongjiang Zhou\, a second-year PhD student and former professor at East China Theological Seminary in Shanghai\, China\, and Yichen Liang\, a fifth-year PhD candidate originally from Beijing\, China. They will discuss “Christianity in Mainland China\,” offering a brief history and overview of the current state of Christian churches in mainland China. The conversation will also address the challenges these churches face in the context of government censorship and persecution\, as well as the hopes for the churches in the future.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/lets-talk-globally-oct-22/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Student Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office%20of%20Student%20Life":MAILTO:student.life@garrett.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T160000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20250210T201629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T035511Z
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SUMMARY:Religion and Global Health Forum Launch Event: “Bridging the Health Divide. Building Health Equity. Healing Whole Persons
DESCRIPTION:Explore the intersections of Science\, Spirituality\, Theological Education\, Ministry in Health and Quality at Garrett’s inaugural Religion and Global Health Forum (RGHF) on February 26 from 9:00am-7:00pm. Formed in 2020\, RGHF seeks to build a world where peoples of all backgrounds\, especially historically marginalized persons and communities\, have access to consistent\, quality healthcare and dignity. Guest speakers include Professor Kenneth Ngwa\, Rev. Dr. Evelyn Parker\, Kathleen Griffin\, Professor Esther Acolatse\, Professor Arthur Pressley and Dr. Wilfred Ngwa. Please register here. If you have any questios or difficulties with the form\, please contact Professor Ngwa at kenneth.ngwa@garrett.edu. \n  \nYou can join us virtually here! \n  \nProgram Outline  \n8:30 am – Registration and Breakfast (continental)  \n9:30 a.m. – Opening Remarks  \nRGHF director (Kenneth Ngwa) \nDean Harvey \nPresident Viera  \nSession 1 (10:00 – 11:00 a.m.): Bridging the Health Divide: What Science and Spirituality Can Do  \nSpeaker 1: Dr. Wilfred Ngwa\, Oncologist and director of the Global Health Catalyst \nSpeaker 2: Rev Dr. Evelyn Parker\, Trained Biologist and Professor of Practical Theology  \nSession 2 (11:15 – 12:15 p.m.): Building Health Equity: What Theological Institutions Can Do  \nSpeakers: Directors of Centers at GETS  \nLunch: 12:30 – 1:30pm (on your own)  \nSession 2 Continued: (1:40 – 2:40 p.m.) \nSpeakers: Directors of Centers at GETS  \nSession 3 (2:45 – 3:45 p.m.): Healing Whole Persons: What Churches and Psychologists Can Do  \nSpeakers: Kathleen Griffith\, UMC Global Health Ministries Director (or representative)\,  \nSpeakers: Esther Acolatse\, Professor of Pastoral Theology and world Christianity\, GETS  \nSpeakers: Arthur Pressley\, Professor of Psychology and Religion at Drew and Garrett Alum
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/religion-and-global-health-forum-launch/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Centers and Institutes Event,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T130000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20250220T182640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T160353Z
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SUMMARY:Sex Matters: Black Churches & the Fight for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Black churches in the United States – as well as the churches of people of African descent globally – are facing new sociopolitical challenges as the geopolitical earth quakes.  Specifically\, the democratic commitments of these churches are being challenged in critical ways; these churches are being forced to (re)consider\, discern\, and assert the value of democracy in secular and sacred contexts.  While Black churches – like other ecclesial communities – have perennially struggled with faithful navigation of questions of gender\, sex\, and sexuality (i.e.\, “sex”) diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (often opting for avoidance and silence)\, the contemporary assaults on democracy and its most commendable foundations (i.e.\, self-determination\, human dignity\, and equality\, freedom from discrimination and persecution) are forcing a different approach.  The choice is simple: Black churches can fight for democracy and dismantle its internal injustices with respect to sex or Black churches can continue to avoid matters of sex in silence and cede the fight for democracy within and outside of its sanctuaries.  Building on the thesis of her book\, Black\, Quare & Then to Where: Theories of Justice and Black Sexual Ethics\, through “Sex Matters: Black Churches & the Fight for Democracy\,” Rev. jennifer susanne leath\, Ph.D. will explain how this dilemma evolved\, why it is essential that Black churches choose to fight for democracy and dismantle its internal injustices in the present sociopolitical context\, and how Black churches might begin (and continue) to do this. \nAbout the guest lecturer \n  \nRev. jennifer susanne leath\, Ph.D. is the Queen’s National Scholar and Associate Professor in Black Religions at Queen’s University (Kingston\, Ontario\, Canada); she is also the pastor of Tanner-Price AME Church (Windsor\, Ontario\, Canada). Prior to Queen’s\, Dr. Leath served on the faculty of Iliff School of Theology (Denver\, CO) as the Assistant Professor of Religion and Social Justice and Director of the Master of Arts in Social Justice and Ethics degree program after completing her A.B. at Harvard University\, her M.Div. at Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York\, and her Ph.D. at Yale University. Dr. leath also helped establish the Center on African American Religion\, Sexual Politics\, and Social Justice (CARSS) at Columbia University\, serving as its first Director of Research.  Dr. leath was a fellow in the Women’s Studies in Religion Program at Harvard Divinity School (2014-2015). Rev. leath is an Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church and\, prior to Tanner-Price\, she pastored Campbell AME Church (Media\, PA)\, Allen AME Church (White Plains\, NY)\, Campbell Chapel AME Church (Denver\, CO).  Pastor leath expresses her love for all people through her passion for justice and dismantling all forms of oppression.  She especially demonstrates her unequivocal commitments to equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and indigeneity through her sexual justice work within the AME Church and Black religious traditions more broadly as well as through her research and writing.  Beyond her numerous articles\, Dr. leath’s first monograph\, Black\, Quare\, and Then to Where: Theories of Justice and Black Sexual Ethics\, was published in Fall 2023 (Duke University Press).  Through this book\, leath introduces and develops “quare” possibilities for flourishing Black futures. Also passionate about the ways diverse Christian traditions can pursue and promote justice together through ecumenical engagement\, Dr. leath serves as a Co-Moderator of the Joint Consultative Group between the World Council of Churches (WCC) and Pentecostal Churches and a member of the Central Committee of the WCC.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/sex-matters-black-churches-the-fight-for-democracy/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Centers and Institutes Event,Featured Event,Institutional Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T133000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20250304T194906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T194906Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk Globally: Women’s History Month
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person or online for a Let’s Talk Globally lunch and conversation in honor of Women’s History Month on Tuesday\, March 18 (12-1 pm CT) in Main 205. Dr. Kate Ott\, who is the co-editor of the Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion (JFSR)\, will facilitate a panel discussion with international board members of JFSR as they highlight the breadth and range of global feminisms in religion and the ways regional feminist movements have impacted their work. Co-sponsored with the Stead Center for Ethics and Values and the Office of Student Life.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/lets-talk-globally-womens-history-month/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Featured Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T130000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20250425T192915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T192920Z
UID:28817-1746014400-1746018000@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Pursuing a Dual Degree
DESCRIPTION:Do your vocational goals require further theological education? Do you find yourself contemplating on if a second degree is the next faithful step forward? If you find yourself saying yes to these questions\, please join the Office of Admissions on Wednesday\, April 30 for a Lunch and Learn on pursuing a dual degree at Garrett! Take advantage of this opportunity to intentionally reflect on and discern what continuing theological education can look like and if it supports your call. Location of the Lunch & Learn: Main 205
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/lunch-learn-pursuing-a-dual-degree/
LOCATION:Main 205
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T130000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20250811T145537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T151215Z
UID:30034-1757419200-1757422800@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:CAAM's Welcome (Back) Lunch Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Asian/Asian American Ministry (CAAM) would like to welcome (back) our Asian descent community to another wonderful academic year. Please join us as celebrate the beginning of the academic year with food and fellowship. All are welcome to join.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/caams-welcome-back-lunch-fellowship/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Centers and Institutes Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T130000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20250905T213504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T214655Z
UID:30272-1758108600-1758114000@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:Jimmy’s Faith Book Talk with Dr. Christopher Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Hunt\, a Garrett PhD alum\, will discuss his newest book\, Jimmy’s Faith: James Baldwin\, Disidentification\, and the Queer Possibilities of Black Religion. The book seeks to answer the question—What is James Baldwin doing with and through his literary deployment of religious language and symbols? The book demonstrates that Baldwin continued to engage the symbols and theology of Christianity\, queering and shifting their meaning toward building his own unique religious vision. Dr. Hunt is Associate Professor of Religion\, Culture\, and Power at Colorado College \nWednesday\, September 17 11:30am-1:00pm\nHybrid event – Registration required\, https://forms.office.com/r/KzV402sANX\nLunch will be served\, Room 205 \nCo-Sponsored: Stead Center and Center for the Church and the Black Experience
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/jimmys-faith-book-talk-with-dr-christopher-hunt/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Centers and Institutes Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20250902T145913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T141259Z
UID:30230-1759795200-1760054399@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:Faithful Preaching for our Times
DESCRIPTION:Styberg Preaching Institute 20th Anniversary Event\nOctober 7 – 9\, 2025 at Garrett Seminary\n  \nIn a world increasingly shaped by authoritarianism\, nationalism\, and historical revisionism\, the call to preach with steadfastness\, mutual accountability\, courage\, and clarity has never been more urgent. Faithful Preaching for Our Times is a homiletics conference that gathers pastors\, theologians\, scholars\, and activists to explore just and liberative approaches to proclaiming the gospel. Together\, we will examine how preaching can confront the forces that distort truth\, suppress justice\, and silence the vulnerable—while embodying a faith that resists\, liberates\, and restores in sustained ways. Through workshops\, plenaries\, and worship\, this gathering invites preachers to engage their prophetic vocation with theological depth and bold imagination for the challenges of our time. \n  \nVisit garrett.edu/styberg2025 to learn more.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/faithful-preaching-for-our-times/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Alumni Relations Event,Centers and Institutes Event,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20251014T052146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T191218Z
UID:31333-1761386400-1761408000@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:Building an Abolitionist Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to build an abolitionist in the face of authoritarianism? How do Black-serving churches\, civic organizations and communities cultivate spaces of safety\, flourishing and liberation? \nThere is a critical connection among religion\, education\, and democracy. The Black church has historically created educational sanctuaries to teach their community what dominant society disallows. Education that transgresses hegemonic boundaries is a tool of resistance and liberation. From hush harbors and backwood classrooms to freedom schools\, seminaries\, and Historically Black Colleges\, and Universities\, the Black religious experience has (re)educated the miseducated to uplift the Black community and empower social action.  \nIn this course\, learn how to build an Abolitionist Sanctuary in your congregation and community. Participants will use Abolition Academy’s social learning platform and receive a verified certificate in Abolition as Social Change. To learn more about our facilitator Rev. Dr. Nikia Smith Robert\, click here.  \nSpace is limited\, so registration is required.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/building-an-abolitionist-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Centers and Institutes Event,Featured Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20the%20Church%20and%20the%20Black%20Experience":MAILTO:cbe@garrett.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T170000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20251117T060954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T061117Z
UID:31912-1763280000-1763312400@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:Student Workers Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:All Garrett student workers are invited to participate in a Student Workers Christmas party. Join us for a Christmas lunch\, games\, and merrymaking!
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/student-workers-christmas-party/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Office%20of%20Student%20Life":MAILTO:student.life@garrett.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T130000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20251111T161440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T161541Z
UID:31837-1763640000-1763643600@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:Let's Talk Careers: Landing a job during and after Seminary
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person or online on Thursday\, November 20 (12-1 pm) for a new series called Let’s Talk Careers which will provide tools and practical tips for discerning vocational pathways and career guidance resources. For our inaugural session\, join us for Let’s Talk Careers: Landing a Job during and after Seminary. We will discuss how to create a competitive resume and cover letter\, how applications are screened and what it takes to get noticed\, and how to prepare for interviews and interview well.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/lets-talk-careers/
LOCATION:Main 205
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T130000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20251117T210210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T211029Z
UID:31960-1764849600-1764853200@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:Student Workers Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:All Garrett student workers are invited to participate in a Student Workers Christmas party. Join us for a Christmas lunch\, games\, and merrymaking!
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/student-workers-christmas-party-2025/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Featured Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Garrett-Evangelical%20Theological%20Seminary":MAILTO:mary.arents@garrett.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T170000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20260213T193529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T193529Z
UID:33712-1772539200-1772557200@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:International Students Tax Filing Support Workshop
DESCRIPTION:International students are invited to join a tax filing support workshop facilitated by Garrett Trustee Tom Scott and his colleague Bev Thurber. The session will begin with a general presentation on tax topics plus Q&A (12-1 pm)\, followed by facilitated time to complete state and federal tax returns (1-2 pm). International students are also welcome to drop-in between 2-5 pm for tax related individual questions or situations needing detailed discussion. Please RSVP if you plan to be present for lunch from 12-1 pm.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/international-students-tax-filing-support-workshop-2026/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T180000
DTSTAMP:20261023T115349
CREATED:20260424T210400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T210400Z
UID:34935-1777626000-1777658400@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:Away From Home: A Pastoral Counseling & Pastoral Theology Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:All MAPCC and Pastoral Theology\, Personality\, and Culture PhD Students\, please join us on Friday\, May 1st for a one-day conference with the theme of “Away From Home.” \nOur sense of home is impacted by\, and impacts\, how we show up in a space\, and for you\, our counseling and pastoral theology students\, this is particularly of critical importance because one of the spaces we are called to is the clinical and therapeutic. During this gathering\, we hope you will explore and consider what it means to care for and as those who often feel away from home as we celebrate and learn from one another. \nWhile the event is free and available to MAPCC and PTPC PhD students\, please be sure to register in advance so that we can account for the number of meals and dietary restrictions. Thank you!
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/away-from-home-gathering/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Academic Events,Student Events
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