Dr. Crainshaw is keeping everyone in suspense for her first official post - look for it next week! This week, she has some brief announcements regarding double checking your course schedule, a change to the course schedule, and a reminder for first year students. Read more.

 

Pathways in Ministry: Nurturing the Spiritual Life in Ministry - Wednesday, September 11, 11:00am - Wingate 201 | The demands of time, energy, and focus in theological education and ministry are great. How do we nurture our spiritual lives to keep us grounded in the love of God and help us continue to listen for where we are being called in life and ministry?  These are questions we will explore together through conversation and spiritual practices at our first Pathways in Ministry workshop of the year. Our leader will be Joanna Walsh, a member of the Faithful Companions of Jesus order. Sister Joanna has served as a campus minister at Duke University, the co-leader of the  "Pastor as Spiritual Guide" program, and the founder of a spiritual direction formation program in Durham, NC. Snacks will be provided and all are welcome! Please RSVP to Chris Copeland by Monday, September 9 so we have plenty of food. >>Add to your calendar.

Third Year Student Meetings | As difficult as it is to believe, the time has come for third year students to think more intentionally about and prepare for life and work after divinity school. In that vain, all third year students are asked to set up an appointment with Chris Copeland, Director of Leadership Development, by the end of October. Chris will help students think about vocational possibilities, strategize to find a good job, and make plans to transition into professional employment. In preparation for the meeting, students are also asked to email their current resumes to Chris so he can offer constructive feedback and so he can provide them to potential employers when they inquire about candidates for positions. Schedule a meeting with Chris, and email him your resume.

Are you interested in supporting the conversation and action centered around religious leadership and food justice? This job is for you! Fred Bahnson, director of the initiative, needs a student to assist him with various tasks, like coordinating registration for continuing education events, doing creative research, and other administrative tasks. What are the benefits? Learn how to manage a program from the inside, gaining valuable skills that can be applied in a pastoral or non-profit setting. 5 hours per week. Interested? Contact Fred Bahnson.

Online Photo Directory Has Been Updated | Don't forget that we have an online photo directory of everyone in the School of Divinity Community. To access, click the link above and log in with your WFU username and password. You can use the search functions on the home screen or the right-hand menu navigation. 

"My Faith, My World, My Voice" Video Contest | The United Church of Christ invites young adults to submit videos answering this question, "How does your faith transform, connect, or touch the world?", for their contest. The winning prize is $5,000. All videos must be made by young adults (18-35) and must be 60 seconds or less. The last day to submit videos online is October 31, 2013. For more information visit the contest page.

Community Lunch will be served on Tuesdays and Thursdays following chapel services. On Thursdays, there will be an effort to support locally grown produce and locally based vendors. During the Thursday community lunch, each participant is asked to provide a contribution of $5 to support our efforts to offer a meal twice per week.

Fall Convocation with Melissa Rogers, Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and Special Assistant to the President

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Did you know that the Admissions Office keeps a list of external scholarship resources to assist you with finding scholarship and grants to support the cost of your education? There are a variety of awards available, some with certain eligibility requirements (i.e., location, denomination, etc.). 

Office of Sustainability Student Involvement Fair - Tuesday, September 3, 3:30pm - Manchester Plaza | Learn how to get involved in the campus garden, EcoReps, and other Office of Sustainability programs when you stop by their table at the involvement fair. Delectable samples from the campus garden will be available.

NC Campus Fighting Against Hunger - Friday-Saturday, September 6-7 - Benson University Center | The goal of this conference is to engage campuses in North Carolina to end hunger by uniting students, faculty, staff, and professionals in an intellectual, action-focused environment that develops a greater understanding of hunger issues and works towards collaborative, systemic solutions. Fred Bahnson, director of the School of Divinity's Food, Faith, and Religious Leadership Initiative, is one of the presenters. Visit the Conference Website for more information on Presenters, Schedule, and Registration.

Reynolda Village Farmers Market - Friday, August 30, 8:00am - 12:00noon | The Reynolda Village Farmers Market will be held each Friday at 8:00 a.m. (weather permitting). Come shop on the Reynolda Village lawn for fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, meats, and more. 

Reynolda Village Tour - Saturday, September 7, 10:00am - Reynolda House Museum of American Art | In 1917, Reynolda was seen as the experimental farm to which students of agriculture, dairy production, and animal husbandry in this region would look for the newest and best farming methods. Join us for a two-hour walking tour of the barns, dairy, and staff quarters, and listen to oral histories of the people who lived and worked on the estate. The tour begins at the Museum.

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