Responding in Solidarity
The Executive Board of the Covenant Ministerium has offered some great resources and helpful articles as we, leaders in the church, seek to respond in solidarity. Find the letter here:
https://mailchi.mp/6e9ac37b1772/responding-to-recent-events-4040861?e=355331a99e
The Revolution Will Not Be Videoed
Associate Professor of New Testament, Dr. Dennis Edwards, wrote a powerful and important piece for Christianity Today. Thank you Dr. Edwards!
Student Support Virtual Drop-In Hours
As we head into a month filled with intensive courses happening online, Seminary staff are offering a couple of virtual drop-in hours for student support. So if you have a question about how to access library materials, what goes in your portfolio, how to begin an internship, or anything in between…drop in! Even if you just want to say “hi,” we would love to see your faces. Staff will be available by Zoom today, June 1 and next Monday, June 8 from 1-2pm (CST).
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87246732961?pwd=am5HbFJ6bnE0VXUxSW9zMVF1Vk9idz09
Meeting ID: 872 4673 2961 Password: 496200
If these times do not work for you, all students are always welcome to set up individual appointments as well. Please send us an email.
Fall Registration is Open
Please know that NPTS, in partnership with NPU, is diligently planning for the fall semester and keeping safety as a priority. Fall registration is open and the current schedule in available on the website. We will keep you updated and informed if any changes occur and as decisions are made regarding campus reopening.
NPU Counseling Center Summer Availability
Counseling Support Services is available between June 1st and July 31st to provide mental health consultations for students who are taking summer classes and/or are registered for the fall. Students can submit a request by visiting the website at: www.northpark.edu/counseling and clicking on the “Request an Appointment” button.
Requests submitted during the week are generally answered within 24 hours (for urgent requests) and 48 hours (for non-urgent requests). Requests submitted on a Friday or over the weekend will be answered on the next business day.
If you do not wish to request an appointment, but have a question related to mental health, email MaLinda Lee at mklee@northpark.edu.
Interactive Virtual Fundraising Conference
Please join the Academy of Church Leadership this summer for our Interactive Virtual Fundraising Conference starting in June. Conference will include presentations on clergy compensation, tax law, financial controls, and much more. Session one, Creating a Culture of Generosity, will convene June 17, 2020 with guest speaker Rev. Dr. Thad Austin from Duke Divinity School. Session two, Best Practices in Church Fundraising Campaigns, will convene July 22, 2020, with North Park University’s very own, Dr. Wesley E. Lindhahl Ph.D. Session three will convene August 19, 2020 with James W. Murphy, M.A. from the Episcopal Church Foundation. These seminars are free, but registration is required.
Please click here to RSVP.
CPE Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine continues to provide pastoral education through existing and new CPE programs. They are composing a group for Fall 2020, this will be an extended program. They are currently accepting and reviewing applications materials. If you are interested, please contact Deborah Penny for more information and application materials.