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vts.edu > deans-commentary > quiet-prayer-with-the-rev-professor-sarah-coakley

Quiet Prayer with the Rev. Professor Sarah Coakley

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (249+ words) Virginia Theological Seminary Quiet Prayer with the Rev. Professor Sarah Coakley Date: September 10, 2026 One of the great privileges of life at VTS is the presence among us of the Rev’d Professor Sarah Coakley—an exceptional theological pioneer, a remarkable scholar,…...

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vts.edu > deans-commentary > clarifying-my-sermon

Clarifying my sermon

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (246+ words) Virginia Theological Seminary Date: September 9, 2026 Yesterday, I preached at the Start of the Semester Service. It is always a special moment. Unfortunately, the sound system was not functionary, so some could not hear what I had to say. So, without…...

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vts.edu > deans-commentary > dr-delashmutt-and-his-trip-to-quezon-city

Dr. DeLashmutt and his trip to Quezon City

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (154+ words) Date: August 12, 2026 Yet one of the week’s most meaningful lessons came during Morning Prayer at St. Andrew’s Theological Seminary. Arriving late, I slipped into the Mary Chapel and found beside me a marker for the final resting place of the…...

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vts.edu > deans-commentary > supporting-the-first-years-of-spiritual-leadership

Supporting the First Years of Spiritual Leadership

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (146+ words) Date: August 4, 2026 Lifelong Learning’s Launching into Ministry (LiM) program supports Virginia Theological Seminary students in the first years of spiritual leadership following graduation. It’s a time defined by facing new challenges and new joys as graduates move (quickly!) from the…...

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vts.edu > deans-commentary > new-beginnings-shared-purpose

New Beginnings, Shared Purpose

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (192+ words) Date: July 16, 2026 This time of year always feels full of new beginnings. Across the Church, many of our newest graduates are settling into their first calls. Some are preaching their first sermons in new settings. Others are meeting parishioners and…...

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vts.edu > deans-commentary > remember-well-as-a-spiritual-practice

Remember Well as a Spiritual Practice

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (136+ words) Date: May 22, 2026 This summer, I have the privilege of participating in a curatorial fellowship exploring the life and legacy of Ralph Ellison. As I find myself headed into this adventure into archives, museums, and cultural institutions alongside undergraduate students, I…...

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vts.edu > deans-commentary > a-busy-and-exciting-week-ahead

A busy and exciting week ahead

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (217+ words) Date: May 4, 2026 This week at Virginia Theological Seminary carries a deep sense of transition, gratitude, and hope. Today, we gather at the Deanery for the Senior BBQ, a moment to say goodbye to our Seniors and their families. I have…...

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vts.edu > deans-commentary > prayer-and-gratitude

Prayer and Gratitude

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (243+ words) vts.edu Date: April 8, 2026 Yesterday’s Faculty meeting was briefly interrupted by a solemn request – to pause and pray for peace in the Middle East. The moment reminded us how fragile the world feels just now, as headlines carry news of…...

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vts.edu > deans-commentary > theology-matters

Theology matters

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (131+ words) Date: April 1, 2026 Dr. Scott MacDougall, recently appointed as Director for Theological Resources for The Episcopal Church, joined up last night for a deanery evening to discuss his new role. Holding a Ph.D. from Fordham University and an M.A. from the General…...

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vts.edu > deans-commentary > the-start-of-holy-week

The start of Holy Week

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (233+ words) Date: March 30, 2026 As we begin Holy Week, we do so in the midst of the ordinary rhythms of classes and daily responsibilities. Yet even as we navigate the work before us, I invite us to enter deeply into the significance…...