Blandy Lectures 2009 pre-event publicity
Sep 22, 2009
Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 22-23
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Blandy Lecturer
The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew "Andy" Doyle
Bishop of the Diocese of Texas
Bishop Doyle will be concluding the fourth month of his episcopacy in the Diocese of Texas when he presents the Blandy Lectures. The second youngest member of the House of Bishops, he held town hall meetings in 14 churches (2 conducted in Spanish) in the geographically largest diocese in the Episcopal Church this spring and early summer. The purpose of the meetings was to go directly to diocesan parishioners and ask what their mission priorities are.
A gifted and experienced teacher and preacher, Bishop Doyle has a particular interest in reaching younger generations in order to partner with older and experienced church members to share wisdom across generations, invigorating growth and membership. He has training and expertise in mediation as well as multicultural ministry and served the diocese as canon to the ordinary and priest in two parishes before he was elected bishop coadjutor in May 2008.
The August 2009 issue of Texas Monthly magazine featured an interview with him. Read it at texasmonthly.com.
About the Lectures
We are aware that as Dan Kimball reflects in his book They Like Jesus But Not The Church, "The problem isn't that they stumble over the cross. The problem is that they stumble on the attitudes of some Christians and on the Christian Subculture that we have put in their way before they can even get to the cross." (233)
You are a missionary and you realize just how questionable the whole system maybe to others. Yet you believe in Christianity. You believe that Christianity has something to say to the world, and that your church, The Episcopal Church in particular, can make the world a better place. You believe your Church could take an active role in Jesus Christ's salvation of the world. So, what will you do?
We might start at the beginning. Look to the past for stories which teach us about our future. We might look at the present stories of transformation. We might even reclaim our voice. We might take our belief that the Episcopal Church's particular Christian tradition is of value and act upon that value for the transformation of the world. We might be successful.
Recent conversations and books have been about listening and engaging in a conversation of "generous orthodoxy," "off road disciplines," and the "renewing of our heart."
I believe we are gaining an understanding of the language needed to engage emerging generations but we don't yet have the tools for practical application of this knowledge. I'll take this opportunity to share stories from both our ancient and postmodern context, seeking to rediscover the art of discipleship and mission.
2009 Hal Brook Perry Award Recipients
The Very Rev. Johnny W. Cook '84
Dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Mobile, Alabama
The Rev. Douglas Earle '84
Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in San Antonio, Texas
The Rev. Lacy Largent '90
Chaplain of The Seafarer's Center in Houston, Texas
and
Spiritual Director of Camp Allen in Navasota, Texas
2009 Durstan R McDonald Teaching Award
Molly Bennett, retired director of the Certificate Programs in Youth Ministry and Christian Education
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Event Schedule
Tuesday, September 22
11:15 am - Holy Eucharist in Christ Chapel
12:15 pm- Lunch in Howell Dining Hall
1:00 - 5:00 pm - Registration in the Rotunda of Weeks Center
1:00 pm - Alumni/ae Steering Committee Meeting in Classroom 211/212
2:00 - 3:15 pm - Continuing Education Session 1 in Knapp Auditorium
Dr. Jana Strukova, Assistant Professor of the Chair in Christian Education and Formation - Walking on the Sea with Jesus: Looking for the Moorings
3:15 - 4:00 - Booher Library Alumni Info Session & Refreshments
The library currently is displaying several works by seminary community artists, Delda Skinner and Eloise Cotugno, some of which will be for sale. Proceeds from the purchases of selected works will benefit the library.
The library staff will be available for walk-throughs of the latest version of the ATLA / EBSCO database which is a service offered free to all Southwest alumni.
4:00 - 5:30 pm - Continuing Education Session 2 in Knapp Auditorium
From Learning to Leading
A panel of Southwest alumni will discuss how they use and apply their theological education on a daily basis. The panel will take questions from fellow alums and current students to foster an open discussion about the ministerial applications of what students learn at seminary.
Panel Members - The Rev. Kathryn Ryan '92, Southwest Board of Trustees Member from Church of the Ascension in Dallas - The Rev. Canon Cara Spaccarelli '06 from St. Mark's Cathedral in Minneapolis - The Rev. Morgan Allen '03 from the Church of the Good Shepherd in Austin.
Moderators - The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, Professor of the Ernest J. Villavaso, Jr., Chair in New Testament & The Rev. Micah Jackson, Assistant Professor of the Bishop John Hines Chair in Preaching
5:30 - 6:45 pm - Reception with light refreshments in Bailey Center Alumni/ae Lobby
7:00 pm - Hal Perry Awards presented
First Blandy Lecture by Bishop Doyle in Knapp Auditorium
Jesus Talk: Having Testamints in your Pocket or Rediscovering the Art of Discipleship
8:15 - 9:15 pm - Dessert Reception in Howell Dining Hall
Wednesday, September 23
7:30 am - Morning Prayer in Christ Chapel
8:00 am - Continental breakfast & conversation in Howell Dining Hall
with Dean Douglas Travis and Faculty
9:00 am - Alumni/ae Association Meeting in Knapp Auditorium
Report on State of the Seminary from Dean Travis
11:15 am - Alumni/ae Convocation Eucharist in Christ Chapel
12:15 pm - Lunch in Howell Dining Hall
2:00 p.m. -- Durstan R. McDonald Teaching Award presented
Second Blandy Lecture by Bishop Doyle in Knapp Auditorium
Joining the Jesus Auto Club or A Method for the Message
Reunion Years
2009, 2004, 1999, 1994, 1989, 1984, 1979, 1974, 1969, 1964 and 1959
Alumni/ae Association
Steering Committee Members
(by state)
COLORADO
The Rev. Torey Lightcap '04
MISSISSIPPI
The Rev. William Livingston '99
NORTH CAROLINA
The Rev. Rosemary Jackson '01
OKLAHOMA
The Rev. Susanne Methven '07
TENNESSEE
The Rev. Bonnie Malone '03
TEXAS
The Rev. James Abbott '03 (LSPS)
The Rev. Faith Bledsoe '02
The Rev. Cathy Boyd '06
The Rev. Lex Breckinridge '96
The Rev. Dr. Sean Cox '96
The Rev. Mary Glover '01
The Rev. Daryl Hay '03
Ms. Heather Kohout '00
The Rev. Patrick Miller '00
Ms. Anne Province '01
VIRGINIA
The Rev. Charles Robinson '04
The Rev. Barkley Thompson '03
WASHINGTON
The Rev. Hunt Priest '05
