Graduation on the Mountain: Cheers to T'23!
On Friday, May 12, the School of Theology held a Commencement Eucharist, conferring degrees on 34 students. The Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, former president of the Episcopal Church’s House of Deputies, delivered the sermon and received an honorary doctorate of divinity. In her advice to graduates, Gay shared 2 Timothy 1:6: “Fan into flame the gift of God that is in you from the laying on of hands.” Noting that the journey of ministry can be difficult, she also quoted General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army: “The tendency of fire is to go out. Watch the fire on the altar of your heart.” If you missed the service, you can watch a recording at this link. Then, click here to make a gift in honor of a graduate!
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Registration Open for Annual Lectures and Homecoming 2023
Summer might not be here yet, but we’re one step ahead—already preparing for the fall! Registration is now open for the School of Theology’s Annual Lectures and Homecoming, to be held Sept. 26-28. Join us if you’re craving social, spiritual, and intellectual refreshment! This year’s presenter is the Rev. Canon Dr. Lizette Larson-Miller, who will deliver a three-lecture series titled “Essential Baptism.” Our two-day event will include a special Reunion reception for alumni who graduated in years ending in 3 and 8. View more details and register at this link.
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Education for Ministry Welcomes New Leadership
Education for Ministry (EfM), the life-changing Christian formation program founded at Sewanee in 1975, has appointed a new Executive Director. Following the retirement of current leader Karen Meridith on June 30, the Rev. Kevin M. Goodman will step into her role. Kevin brings a deep commitment to the program, having served as an EfM mentor and trainer for more than thirty years. Speaking about EfM on Tiger Tuesday in 2021, Kevin shared, “I cannot imagine my life without Education for Ministry as a major part of it . . . This incredible program changes lives by helping us hear the word of God, connect it with our culture and experiences, and then do something to change the world in God’s name.” Learn more about Kevin here.
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Celebrating Bishop Anne B. Jolly, T'13
We are cheering the good news that the Rt. Rev. Anne B. Jolly, T’13, was recently ordained and consecrated as Bishop Coadjutor of the Diocese of Ohio. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry served as chief consecrator at the ceremony, which was attended by more than 1,000 congregants, including Dean Jim Turrell and several School of Theology alumni. Bishop Jolly is the first woman to be ordained bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio. In case you missed it, follow this link to read our March 2022 Alumni Spotlight about her ministry.
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Meet Mary Catherine!
Starting on June 1, you’ll hear from a new voice at the School of Theology—Mary Catherine Alexander is transitioning from Administrative Assistant for Advancement Special Projects on Sewanee’s undergraduate side to Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at the seminary. (You may recognize her as the spouse of the Rev. Murdock Jones, T'20, and former president of Companions in Ministry!) Jesse Bornemann will move in the other direction, leaving the School of Theology to work in development and alumni relations at the college. It’s a short walk between campus office buildings, so neither Mary Catherine nor Jesse is traveling far! You can say hello to Mary Catherine at mcalexan@sewanee.edu.
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Upcoming Events
- SUMMA Applications Due May 31: Know a high school student who's interested in exploring life's biggest questions through theological debate? Just a few days remain to register for SUMMA Theological Debate Summer Camp, which will be held July 18-26 in Sewanee. Learn more and find an application at this link.
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Job Opportunities
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- Priest-in-Charge, Christ Church, Guilford, CT
- Rector, The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, Blue Springs, MO
- Rector, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Edenton, NC
- Priest-in-Charge, The Adirondack Mission, Brant Lake, NY
- Director of Youth Ministry, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA
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Notable
- The Rev. Dr. Sharon Lynn Lewis, T'93, has published her third book, Going Through the Journey of Healing: Second Edition. She currently serves as president of the International Order of St. Luke (OSL) board, and she is founder and Executive Director of Amazing Love Healing Ministry, a nonprofit, interdenominational healing ministry. Follow this link to find Sharon's new book on Amazon.
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Transitions
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|  | The Rev. Bart Segu, T'16, is now Director of St. Philip's Health Center in the Anglican Diocese of Tabora, Tanzania.
| |  | The Rev. Sinclair Ender, T'18, has accepted a call to serve as Priest-in-Charge of Christ Episcopal Church in North Conway, NH.
| |  | The Rev. Dr. Brandt Montgomery, T'22, recently began serving as Vicar of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Boonsboro, MD. He continues his ministry as Chaplain of Saint James School in Hagerstown, MD.
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