2025 VTS Alumni Convocation

Led by the Holy Spirit, Virginia Theological Seminary forms and educates leaders who proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and helps others participate in God’s mission throughout the world. We are a racially and culturally diverse residential community of The Episcopal Church, devoted to worship & prayer; teaching & learning; and research & service to the wider church.

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Join us for Alumni Convocation featuring  David French, Bishop Mariann Budde and Professor Ruthanna Hooke, Ph.D.

2025 Alumni ConvocationPlease join us in person or online for the 2025 Alumni Convocation featuring The New York Times columnist David French, speaking on Faith in an Age of President Trump, Bishop of Washington the Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, on Courage is Contagious, and VTS faculty the Rev. Ruthanna Hooke on Taking, Blessing, Breaking, Giving: Sacramental Preaching in Difficult Times.Additional Convocation highlights include Convocation Evensong with sermon, followed by a festive reception. Registration is $40.00 per person for those attending on campus, which includes the keynote address and other sessions, lunch, and the reception following Evensong.Registration is $10.00 per person for those who are attending online only.NOTE: The Alumni Reunion Dinner requires a separate registration by clicking <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-class-reunions-dinner-tickets-1582589149749?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-class-reunions-dinner-tickets-1582589149749?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.HOTEL Reservations: The Courtyard Marriott at Pentagon South still has availability at regular hotel prices. Hotel phone : 703-751-4510 or https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/wasps-courtyard-alexandria-pentagon-south/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0.

<h3>Convocation 2025 Schedule</h3>Monday, October 132:00 pm – Registration opens4:00 pm – Faith in an Age of President TrumpDavid French, New York Times columnist5:15 pm - Evening Prayer6:00-9:00 pm - Class Reunion Reception and Dinner(Register here for the Class Reunion Reception and Dinner)

<h3>Tuesday, October 14</h3>8:00am - Registration Opens8:15am - Morning Eucharist9:30am - Report and Update on Seminary Life: The Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, Ph.D., Dean and President, Virginia Theological Seminary and President, The General Theological Seminary10:45am - Courage is Contagious: Bishop Mariann E. Budde, Bishop of the Diocese of Washington12:15 - pm Lunch served

1:45 pm - Taking, Blessing, Breaking, Giving: Sacramental Preaching in Difficult Times," by Dr. Ruthanna Hooke3:30 pm - Faculty Panel: "Reflections on Preaching the Gospel in these Times."Panelists: The Rev. Ross Kane, Ph.D., VTS Associate Professor of Theology, Ethics, and Culture and Director of Doctoral ProgramsThe Rev. April Stace, Ph.D. VTS Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Director of Contextual Ministry, The General Theological Seminary of The Episcopal ChurchThe Rev. Kevin Vandiver, Ph.D., Martha Horne Visiting Professor, HomileticsModerator: Kyle Lambelet, Ph.D., VTS Associate Professor of Ethics and Director of the Saint Nicholas Center for Faith and Justice4:30 pm Informal discussion time/Free time5:15 pm Convocation Evensong The Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, Ph.D. - OfficiantThe Rev. Canon Kathy Walker ’18, President, Alumni Association Executive Committee and Canon Missioner for Black Ministries, Diocese of North Carolina - Preacher6:30 pm Festive Reception

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