- February 23: Covenant Connect: Day of Hope and Healing
- February 26: On Campus S’mores Night
- February 28: Winter Seed Planting
- March 8-12: Reading Week
- March 15: VSFL materials/portfolios due
- March 29-April 9: VSFL (Degree Candidacy and Mid-Program Review) Interviews
- April 10: Last day to withdraw from a course with permission
- April 22: Fall Registration Opens
Summer Registration is Open!
Please see the featured post from last week with summer course information and schedule. If you need help figuring out what class(es) to take, please feel free to reach out to your academic advisor. Registration will take place through Self-Service.
Winter Seed Planting, Seminary Community Garden
Spring is coming! This means preparing what we will grow in the seminary community garden. In February? you ask! Yes! Using a method known as winter seed sowing we can start many of the plants now and set them out when the warm weather arrives.
Join us as we safely distance with our masks on in Professor Paul de Neui’s garage at 5523 N Christiana Avenue from 1:30 to 3:30 pm on Sunday afternoon Feb 28th for a winter seed-planting session. All materials and instruction provided. Wear warm clothing! RSVP to pdeneui@northpark.edu so we know how much hot chocolate to make.
S’mores Campfire Night
We are going to gather as a seminary community around the newly installed fire pit this Friday night, Feb 19. The firepit is next to Anderson Hall. Stop by at 6 pm and make a s’more, greet some friends, and grab a sandwich to go. Anyone is welcome to stop by, but if you plan to come and take a sandwich, please let us know with this form so we can make sure to have enough food:
FOOD DRIVE
Want to involve yourself in an opportunity to serve the North Park and Albany Park community?
North Park University Ministries is collecting food items to donate to those in need at the Friendship Center, a local food pantry, by March 3rd!
We are collecting items as follows…
- Peanut butter
- Black beans
- White rice
- Bars of soap
- Cooking Oil (quart or smaller)
- Shopping bags (preferably paper)
- Other non-perishable food items
If you would like to participate please turn in any items to the University Ministries office in the Johnson Center or place in pink bins around campus. If you or your family are in need of food contact Urban Outreach Coordinator, Pastor Laura lgkraybill@northpark.edu.
Lent Devotional Reflections
A wonderful group of women (some are NPTS students or Alum!) have to created a Lenten reflection for each day of Lent!
Here is the link to the PDF download:
https://752f1a9a-3a53-427c-bf12-d041035225f5.filesusr.com/ugd/9a88a8_95d33afd98b0460aa21e31cc87fc12a6.pdf
Correctional Ministries and Chaplains Association 2021 Virtual Summit on May 20-22, 2021
CMCA invites individuals and organizations engaged in all areas of correctional ministry to this unique event combining informative workshops, inspiring plenary sessions, and networking opportunities designed to equip and encourage you in your work and ministry.
Registration is now open! Students may attend the CMCA 2021 Summit for $10 each. Contact info@cmcainternational.org if you are interested in a student ticket.
Covenant Connect: A Day of Hope and Healing
A Day of Hope and Healing | February 23
Join pastors and ministry leaders for a day of connection and renewal during Covenant Connect: A Day of Hope and Healing, a virtual conference that will take place on Tuesday, February 23. The conference is free of charge and open to pastors, chaplains, missionaries, seminary students, and lay leaders.
Click HERE for more information and HERE to register.
Complicated Joy: A Conversation on Black Joy in the Movement for Black Lives
When: Tuesday, February 23 • 7- 8:15 p.m. (CST)
Event details
“There are those who believe Black people possess the secret of joy and that it is this that will sustain them through any spiritual or moral or physical devastation.” – Alice Walker, Possessing the Secret of Joy.
Join us for a conversation with Rev. Dr. Waltrina Middleton, Executive Director of Community Renewal Society to talk about the nuances of Black Joy and how it shows up in community.
Who should attend? This event is open to all
Event cost: Free
RSVP required? Yes. Register at bit.ly/BlackJoy_CommLdrshp
Location: Zoom link emailed the day of the event
Questions?
Email Sharei Green, seminarian, [sharei.green@lstc.edu]sharei.green@lstc.edu
Jan Boden, public relations manager, jboden@lstc.edu
HELWIG RECREATION CENTER
Facility Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00am-7:00pm, Saturday 11am-5:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm-8:00pm,
Spring Group Fitness: Group Fitness classes are now offered in person and virtual every day throughout the week to keep you moving and healthy. A variety of classes are offered weekly including Yoga, High Intensity Interval Training, Zumba and Strength and Abs. Sign up on imleagues.com to be emailed the Zoom links.
2021 Spring Small Groups
Please see the attached flyer detailing spring counseling groups being offered by the Counseling Support Services office. We are excited to offer a variety of groups this year and hope that you will join us in sharing this opportunity with our seminary students. Students who wish to sign up for a group or have questions can contact Adrian Battle, abattle@northpark.edu for more information.