- March 8-12: Reading Week
- March 15: VSFL materials/portfolios due
- March 24: Traditioned Innovation
- March 25: Mind the Gap Meeting, 4pm CST
- 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
Traditioned Innovation: A public theology series by North Park Theological Seminary
“Community Vaccination: Remembering the Past to Heal for the Future”
March 24th, 12:00-1:30pmCST
In less than a year since COVID-19 was declared a
global pandemic, we have witnessed the remarkably
rapid development of not one but multiple effective
vaccinations.
While these vaccines have proven highly
effective in clinical trials, their efficacy for ameliorating
our current crisis depends upon broad public receptivity.
Challenges to this receptivity emerge in part from a history
of abuse within medical research, particularly among
communities of color who have suffered the effects of
the virus disproportionately. Our March public theology
panel will contextualize these particular fears and discuss
constructive ways Christian leaders and communities
can contribute to receptivity of this critical intervention.
We hope this panel will inspire both understanding and
trust. Our panel of community experts and practitioners
includes Dr. Kara Davis, Rev. Tomás Sanabria, Tribal Leader
Darnella Melancon, and Dr. Michelle Clifton-Soderstrom.
Feather Bricks, The Newsletter of NPTS’s School of Restorative Arts, is now out and ready for all of you to read! Here’s the link: https://npu-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/20210223104608/Feather-Bricks-Feb-and-Mar-2021-Vol-4.pdf
Mind the Gap Meeting
Mind the Gap is meeting on Thursday, March 25 at 4PM (CST) via Teams (link to meeting). Please join us! All are welcome. If you have any questions, email Armida Belmonte-Stephens or Paul DeNeui
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.
Scholarship opportunity!
CM Cares is a foundation that is offering 25 scholarships for religious leaders/scholars in training totaling $62,500 for the 2021.22 academic year. Application deadline is April 6. Go to the website below for more information.
https://www.churchmutual.com/13484/Religious-Scholars-Program
Black Barn Lenten Quiet Day
If you are interested in getting away without going anywhere, consider this one day online Lenten retreat developed by current student Amy Knorr and colleagues. If you need financial assistance, please contact Dean Deb at dauger@northpark.edu.
Vocation Symposium
The Academy of Church Leadership’s March Workshop Series
The Academy of Church Leadership, along with The Proctor Conference, presents two virtual workshops:
On March 18th we will hear from Rev. Kathryn (Kat) Banakis, Rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Evanston, Il,
On March 25th we will hear from Rev. Dr. James Victor, Jr. who serves at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Arlington, VA and as president of the Baptist General Convention of Virginia.
Join these sessions to learn about how pastors continue to address the impact of COVID. Topics include: Budgetary and Staffing Implications in 2020 and anticipated for 2021, Physical Plant Considerations, Losses and Gains of Virtual Worship, How Theology and Justice Commitments Changed
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.