8/15/2008
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is seeking comments from the public about the Seminary in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The Seminary will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit September 22-24, 2008, by a team representing The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools and The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary has been accredited by HLC since 1974 and by ATS since 1938. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet the Commission’s Criteria for Accreditation. The public is invited to submit comments regarding the Seminary:
Public Comment on Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
The Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602
Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing and signed; comments cannot be treated as confidential. All comments must be received by August 15, 2008.
7/17/2008
Dear Friends,
How is going on your summer? I hope that you all have great time for this summer. I am ShinHyung Seong, the new student director of Asian Center for the next academic year. I would like to ask you to do a favor for the newly coming international students. About 20 students will come from Asia to Garrett for the next academic year. This is great! But, they are going to have very tough time for their first new academic year. So, I am thinking how Garrett community can support them effectively and warmly. Well, I would like to ask if you can donate your stuffs which you are not using anymore. These students will need all types of household goods: sofas, chairs, beds and bedding, other furnishings, kitchen gear, and so forth. (Please, no clothing at this time.) Basically, they don't have anything, so your donation will be greatly helpful. If you have something to donate, please, let me know what you have and I will make a plan how you can give your stuffs to international students. My phone is 917-751-1701, and email seongshil@yahoo.co.kr. or shinhyung.seong@garrett.edu.
Thank you. Again, have a great summer!
in peace
07/17/08
Rev. ShinHyung Seong
Student Director of Asian Center 7/9/2008The Mayfair Presbyterian Church is searching for a Praise Leader for their 11:30 a.m. Sunday Contemporary Service. The position opend sometime this August (TBA) when our current Praise Leader leaves to pursue a master's degree in music. The person chosen for this position will: (1) feel called to comtemporary worship music ministry; (2) feel called to servie this particular challenge:a small congregation in a small church, all working hard to discern God's plan for its future in the Mayfair neighborhood (Chicago); (3) have a working knowledge of contemporary Christian music suitable for (small) congregational singing; (4) be confortable and adept at leading an entire informal service (except for sermon), including all music and occasional informal prayerr; (5) devote approx. 3-5 hours per week to this ministry, not counting travel, including: reherarsal with praise team, Sunday service, and selection of music plus any needed preparation for the following Sunday. (6) be confortable ministering to, and with, a diverse group of persons of both genders, varying ages, diverse backgrounds and gifts all struggling to help renew the church. For more information, and to apply, please have applicant call Rev. Steve Durham, The Mayfair Presbyterian Church, 4358 W. Ainslie, Chicago, IL 60630, 773-685-0104, Fax 773-685-0105, mayfairpres@sbcglobal.net or bro-steven@sbcglobal.net as soon as possible. The First United Methodist Church of Fairfield, Illinois is seeking a full-time Youth Director. The Church is over 400 members and located in a county seat town of Southern Illinois with a Community College. Duties incldue leading and organizing your programs, connecting with worship services, and working in cooperation with pastor and staff. Complete job description available upon request. Competitive salary and support package commensurate with education and experience. Minimum educatio of Associate Degree with some background in religious sutdies and preferred previous experience with youth work. Please direct questions, applications and resumes to Staff-Parish Relations Committee, 109 South First Street, Fairfield, IL 62837. The pastor, C. Douglas Rorex, may also be contacted via email at: jdrorex@yahoo.com7/8/2008
Church Seeks Minister of Music/Pianist:
Inclusive, growing, urban Protestant church on NW side of Chicago seeks passionate Minister of Music/Pianist to begin September 2008. Primary responsibilities include play the piano (ability to play other instruments a plus) and lead congregational singing. Also work with individuals and small groups to offer special or seasonal music. Person should have spiritual gifts of leadership and creative communication, be a team player and a Spirit-filled Christian. Come grow with us.
Salary is negotiable based on experience. Position will start at 6-8 hours per week. Send your résumé via email to irvingparkumc@sbcglobal.net or fax (773) 283-6243 by August 15. 7/7/2008Start Time: 6:30 PM
End Time: 8:15 PM
Description: Two young chefs compete in an Iron Chef-style cooking contest to determine the true heir to the last Korean Royal Chef of the Chosun Dynasty. The prize is a legendary cooking knife once used by the prestigious chef. Based on the popular comic book series, this romantic, action-packed comedy is sure to make some taste buds tingle. It received a standing ovation at the 2007 Pusan International Film Festival. Released 2007 - 113 minutes - not rated In Korean with English subtitles Location: Petty Auditorium, Skokie Public Library Other Information: Presented by th e Korean Cultural Center of Chicago. Reception to follow.
Link to the Skokie Library for more info: http://www.skokie.lib.il.us/ 7/1/2008Hey All,
Are you passionate about reversing global climate change? Would you like to get paid to help local congregations become better stewards of creation?
Faith In Place, a Chicago based nonprofit, is developing a paid speakers bureau of seminarians to help spread its message to interested congregations.
We will be holding an info session on Tuesday July 8th from 6-8pm for those interested in joining the speakers bureau. It will take place in Room 107 at Garrett. The training will provide background on Faith in Place and information on the speakers bureau. Dinner will be provided.
God's Peace,
Brit
6/20/2008Dr. Lightsey,
I'm in the process of moving for my new appointment. It is four days before I move and the company with whom I am working has just left me without a mover. I send this to you because my hope is that other graduate will not be put in the same position with this company. I don't know how you would want to share this information; but this company is not willing to work with the United Methodist process of payment, although they didn't communicate this until now. The company is Northland moving company. Thanks, Jenifer
Jenifer L. Stuelpe Gibbs
jstuelp@yahoo.com <mailto:jstuelp@yahoo.com>
A single event can awaken within us a stranger totally unknown to us. To live is to be slowly born. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery <http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/a/antoinedes386686.html
January Travel Course - Christianity in Rome, Italy
Hi, my name is Jim Papandrea, and I'm a new faculty member at Garrett. Many of you may know me already since I have been teaching at Garrett as an Adjunct for a while. This coming January, I am planning to take a group to Rome as a J-term class, and I'm sending this e-mail to see what kind of interest there is. Note that this course WILL fulfill the cross-cultural requirement! After you read the details below, please send me an e-mail and let me know if you're interested. This is not a commitment, only an indication of interest. I won't hold you to it, but if you think you want to go, and you might be able to go, then please let me know. E-mail me at:
Here are the details:
Dates: January 10 - 24, 2009
Cost:
$2,945, based on a minimum of 25 participants (25 is our maximum - as you can see, we need to fill the class to keep it under $3K).
$3,025, based on a minimum of 20 participants.
$3,200, based on a minimum of 15 participants.
$3,435, based on a minimum of 10 participants (this is our minimum).
Costs include:
Air fare, hotel room (double occupancy) with breakfast each day, bus & train travel, entrance tickets to sites and museums, tour guides where necessary, travel emergency insurance (medical evacuation and repatriation), gratuities.
Costs do not include:
Travel cancellation insurance (it is recommended that you get this on your own if you have a medical condition or family situation that may require you to cancel at the last minute), lunches and dinners most days (plan for additional meal expenses of about $35 per day), course tuition.
What we will see?
Everything you'd expect - all the ruins, the oldest churches, some archeological sites, catacombs, the Vatican (yes, the Sistine Chapel, too), the most important museums, etc. We will also take day trips to Pompeii and Ostia Antica (remember Augustine's Confessions?). I addition, we will have the chance to meet with the Methodists in Rome, engage in ecumenical dialogue, and possibly even meet the Methodist liaison to the Vatican. Our cross-cultural component will include learning about the contemporary church situation in Italy, including what it means to be a protestant minority in a Catholic country. At this timet, we are also planning for two free days for your own exploration.
A deposit of $500 per person would be due October 8th. The balance will be due November 10th. As you can see from the costs chart above, the more people that go, the less it costs for each, so please spread the word and talk it up. I have already been asked if non-students (spouses/partners, etc.) can go. As I understand it, the answer is a qualified yes, however they would have to register for the class and pay tuition as auditors, and I'm not sure what the rules are for that - but the bottom line is that anyone who can take the class can come on the trip. It will not be possible to come on the trip without taking the course.
Our travel agency is Seminars International. They have a great reputation, and come highly recommended by people I trust. If you would like to see the documentation from the travel agency, just let me know. If you think you might be going on this trip, start now to make sure your passport is in order. The travel agency will need appropriate documentation about two months before the trip, and your passport must be valid through six months after the trip (so, through July of 2009). Of course I'm happy to answer any questions you might have, so feel free to e-mail me with any concerns.
I'm looking forward to going back to Rome. It's been a couple years for me, and I'm getting "Romesick." Please let me know ASAP if you think there is a reasonable chance you might be coming along. Thanks!
Jim L. Papandrea, M.Div., Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Early Church History
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
6/13/2008 Over half of my homestate of Iowa is currently classified as disaster area. Devastation is still continuing and we are in desperate need of assistance. Every single person I know has been affected by storms and floods. I am currently finding any way I can to help, including going back in a few weeks to volunteer.
When I return to Iowa in two weeks my goal is that I will have raised $1,000 to be donated to the Red Cross for disaster relief. With $1,000, the Red Cross can help 56 families with flood and storm clean up kits. In my city alone, well over 3,000 homes will be affected by the recent storms.
I will also be personally delivering any food or clothing donations to local temporary shelters set up for the evacuation and storm victims.
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