BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary - ECPv5.15.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary X-ORIGINAL-URL: X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T100000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153641 CREATED:20230915T164703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T160931Z UID:20609-1696410000-1696413600@www.garrett.edu SUMMARY:Global Theological Education: Studying at Garrett as an International Student DESCRIPTION:Join us a virtual event on how to pursue theological studies in the US. Learn about 91PORN\, a seminary accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and situated in Evanston\, IL (near Chicago). Topics we will go over include our master’s level and doctoral degrees\, F-1 student visas to study in the US\, tuition and fees\, and scholarships. All Garrett students receive scholarships! Join the Admissions team for this hour-long conversation to learn about how Garrett supports different calls and learn about which degrees might better support your call to ministry. \nFeatured staff and faculty include: Ms. Thehil Russelliah Singh (DSO)\, Director of International Student Recruitment and Engagement\, and Dr. Hendrik Pieterse\, Associate Professor of Global Christianity and Intercultural Theology URL:/event/global-theological-education-studying-at-garrett-as-an-international-student/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Admissions Event ORGANIZER;CN="Admissions":MAILTO:getadmitted@garrett.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153641 CREATED:20230925T184458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T195047Z UID:20843-1696435200-1696438800@www.garrett.edu SUMMARY:Chapel DESCRIPTION:Today’s chapel preacher and communion presider will be Rev. Dr. Mark Teasdale. \nChapel services are live streamed every week from our YouTube channel. URL:/event/chapel-10042923/ LOCATION:Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful CATEGORIES:Chapel Service ORGANIZER;CN="Office%20of%20Student%20Life":MAILTO:student.life@garrett.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153641 CREATED:20230925T191119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T195530Z UID:20861-1696438800-1696442400@www.garrett.edu SUMMARY:Community Meal DESCRIPTION:Every week\, immediately after the Chapel service\, Garrett community members are invited to participate in a free community meal at the Loder Dining Room. URL:/event/community-meal-10042023/ LOCATION:Loder Dining Room CATEGORIES:Institutional Event ORGANIZER;CN="Office%20of%20Student%20Life":MAILTO:student.life@garrett.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153641 CREATED:20231001T232749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T232802Z UID:20949-1696782600-1696791600@www.garrett.edu SUMMARY:Faith in Place Green Team Summit Watch Party DESCRIPTION:The Center for Ecological Regeneration is co-sponsoring a local watch party for the keynote address of the Faith in Place Green Team Summit by Leah Thomas\, founder of Intersectional Environmentalist. \nThis event will take place on Oct. 8 from 4:30–7 PM in room 205. Food will be provided. URL:/event/faith-in-place-green-team-summit-watch-party/ LOCATION:Main 205 CATEGORIES:Centers and Institutes Event ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20Ecological%20Regeneration":MAILTO:timothy.eberhart@garrett.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153641 CREATED:20230525T144420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T153741Z UID:19377-1696935600-1696942800@www.garrett.edu SUMMARY:Book Talk with Dr. Rolf Nolasco DESCRIPTION:In-person | Webinar \nJoin the Center for Asian/Asian American Ministry in celebrating of the amazing work and publication Hearts Ablaze: Parables for the Queer Soul by Dr. Rolf Nolasco. Please join us as we explore and set our hearts ablaze with Dr. Nolasco’s book. \nLunch will follow. URL:/event/book-talk-with-dr-rolf-nolasco/ LOCATION:Loder Hall CATEGORIES:Academic Events,Centers and Institutes Event,Institutional Event,Student Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rolf-Nolasco-and-Hearts-Ablaze-Book-Cover-e1689347572253.png ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20Asian%2FAsian%20American%20Ministry":MAILTO:dong.jeong@garrett.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153641 CREATED:20230915T165437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T161021Z UID:20612-1696939200-1696942800@www.garrett.edu SUMMARY:For the Thriving of the Church and the Healing of the World: The MDiv @ Garrett DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Master of Divinity program at Garrett. \nFeatured guests: Dr. Kate Ott\, Jerre and Mary Joy Stead Professor of Christian Social Ethics and Director of the Stead Center for Ethics and Values \nVISIT WEBSITE URL:/event/for-the-thriving-of-the-church-and-the-healing-of-the-world-the-mdiv-garrett/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Admissions Event ORGANIZER;CN="Admissions":MAILTO:getadmitted@garrett.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153641 CREATED:20230925T184817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T195558Z UID:20845-1697040000-1697043600@www.garrett.edu SUMMARY:Chapel DESCRIPTION:Today’s chapel preacher and communion presider will be Rev. Dr. Eddie Journey\, Garrett Alum\, and Executive Minister at Second Baptist Church of Evanston. \nChapel services are live streamed every week from our YouTube channel. URL:/event/chapel-10112023/ LOCATION:Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful CATEGORIES:Chapel Service ORGANIZER;CN="Office%20of%20Student%20Life":MAILTO:student.life@garrett.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231014 DTSTAMP:20260421T153641 CREATED:20230803T194722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T204954Z UID:20189-1697068800-1697241599@www.garrett.edu SUMMARY:Reading Days DESCRIPTION:Reading Days provide students with time to review\, study\, and prepare for exams. URL:/event/reading-days-fall-2023/ LOCATION:91PORN\, 2121 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States CATEGORIES:Institutional Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231015 DTSTAMP:20260421T153641 CREATED:20230713T192134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T022007Z UID:20093-1697155200-1697327999@www.garrett.edu SUMMARY:Incarnate Word: Transforming Our World through Preaching DESCRIPTION:91PORN is thrilled to be in partnership with the Association for Hispanic Theological Education! Together\, we’re bringing you the 2023 Justo and Catherine González Lecture Series\, “Incarnate Word: Preaching to Create New Realities” on Garrett’s campus\, October 13–14\, 2023. $30 per day\, or $50 for both. \nThis lecture series will be an inspiring event bringing together leaders of all levels in theological education\, from local churches to universities and educational organizations\, to open conversations. It will be a call to action—an invitation to congregate in search of a common purpose and a space where we can find inspiration and strength to carry the message of God’s love\, understanding\, and justice to every corner of our society. \nUPDATE! Justo and Catherine Gonzalez will be in attendance on Friday\, Oct. 13\, from 2–4 p.m. and will also be available for signing books. A conversation between President Javier Viera and Justo and Catherine Gonzalez along with the Garrett Community is set to take place in Room 207 in the Main Building on Friday\, Oct. 13\, from 2–2:45 p.m.\nCheck out all the details on the conference website. \n\nDurante este encuentro de dos días\, tendrás la oportunidad de escuchar a destacados conferencistas\, participar en talleres y paneles enriquecedores y conectarte con personas que\, al igual que tú\, buscan crear nuevas realidades a través de la predicación. Juntos\, podremos entablar un diálogo constructivo que nos permita analizar y entender las necesidades de nuestras iglesias y comunidades\, con el fin de formar líderes que puedan guiar a la sociedad hacia un futuro más promisorio. URL:/event/incarnate-word-transforming-our-world-through-preaching/ LOCATION:91PORN\, 2121 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States CATEGORIES:Institutional Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/LECTURE_WEB-e1689349285563.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association%20for%20Hispanic%20Theological%20Education":MAILTO:info@aeth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153641 CREATED:20230920T144540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T191438Z UID:20725-1697540400-1697545800@www.garrett.edu SUMMARY:Conversation and Connection: A DEIJ Event DESCRIPTION:The Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Justice Committee is hosting an event called “Conversation and Connection\,” which aims to bring together the student body and the Board of Trustees through three centers on October 17 in Room 205 from 11–12:30 p.m. This event will be held in-person and online. \nPlease RSVP by October 10\, 2023. \nJoin Online through Teams here! URL:/event/conversation-and-connection-a-deij-event/ LOCATION:Main 205 CATEGORIES:Student Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153641 CREATED:20230925T185010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T223614Z UID:20847-1697644800-1697648400@www.garrett.edu SUMMARY:Chapel DESCRIPTION:Today’s chapel preacher and communion presider will be Garrett’s Dean of Student Life\, Rev. Dr. Karen Mosby. \nChapel services are live streamed every week from our YouTube channel. URL:/event/chapel-10182023/ LOCATION:Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful CATEGORIES:Chapel Service ORGANIZER;CN="Office%20of%20Student%20Life":MAILTO:student.life@garrett.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153641 CREATED:20231013T161520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T212221Z UID:21130-1697648400-1697652000@www.garrett.edu SUMMARY:Community Meal DESCRIPTION:Every week\, immediately after the Chapel service\, Garrett community members are invited to participate in a free community meal at the Loder Dining Room. URL:/event/community-meal10182023/ LOCATION:Loder Dining Room ORGANIZER;CN="Office%20of%20Student%20Life":MAILTO:student.life@garrett.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231023T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231023T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153641 CREATED:20230922T175813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T183548Z UID:20771-1698062400-1698067800@www.garrett.edu SUMMARY:Right Here\, Right Now: The Practice of Christian Mindfulness DESCRIPTION:The Rueben P. Job Institute for Spiritual Formation is inviting you to this 6-week online synchronous course: Right Here\, Right Now: The Practice of Christian Mindfulness. \nJesus invites us to inhabit the actual lives we are in\, finding abundant life right here in the messiness. This course will explore Christian mindfulness as an embodied practice that can help us have “eyes to see and ears to hear” the present moment where we encounter the sacred. We will examine theological distinctive\, and discover the ways mindfulness can empower lives of faith and justice in the world. \nLeader: Dr. Amy Oden\nDates: October 23\, 30 & November 6\, 13\, 20\, 27.\nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 PM Online Synchronous \n\nRegistration Fee: $75\nRegistration Deadline: October 16 \n*Participants need to attend all 6 sessions to receive a Certificate of Attendance and (1.0) Continuing Education Unit. There is a processing fee of $25.00\, a Certification of Attendance will be issued once the course has been completed. \nPlease direct questions related to the content of this workshop to Rueben P. Job Institute for Spiritual Formation Director – Dr. Rolf Nolasco rodolfo.nolasco@garrett.edu URL:/event/right-here-right-now-the-practice-of-christian-mindfulness/2023-10-23/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Centers and Institutes Event ORGANIZER;CN="Rueben%20P.%20Job%20Institute":MAILTO:rolf.nolasco@garrett.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153641 CREATED:20231004T134601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T022305Z UID:20979-1698148800-1698152400@www.garrett.edu SUMMARY:Let’s Talk Globally DESCRIPTION:Join us for pizza and conversation on Queerness\, Religion\, and Politics in Post-Independence Zimbabwe. \nRev. Dr. John Chawarika\, MAPCC second-year student\, will facilitate the discussion and examine judgmental and negative attitudes towards LGBTQ+ communities influenced by both religious and political circles. This presentation and conversation will show how pastoral care can play an important role in healing relationships and promoting integration of queer communities into the mainstream society of post-independence Zimbabwe. \nThe point of these conversations is to inform\, educate\, and discuss international issues that do not always get media attention in the US. The entire Garrett community is welcome to participate! This event will be held both in-person and online. \n  URL:/event/lets-talk-globally-10242023/ LOCATION:91PORN\, 2121 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions Event ORGANIZER;CN="Admissions":MAILTO:getadmitted@garrett.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153641 CREATED:20230925T185156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T195637Z UID:20849-1698249600-1698253200@www.garrett.edu SUMMARY:Chapel DESCRIPTION:Today’s chapel will be hosted by Sacred Worth\, Garrett’s LGBTQ+ student group. \nChapel services are live streamed every week from our YouTube channel. URL:/event/chapel-10252023/ LOCATION:Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful CATEGORIES:Chapel Service ORGANIZER;CN="Office%20of%20Student%20Life":MAILTO:student.life@garrett.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T193000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153641 CREATED:20230915T184205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T165947Z UID:20625-1698310800-1698348600@www.garrett.edu SUMMARY:Campus Visit Day DESCRIPTION:Visit us on campus and participate in a class\, have lunch with current students\, and meet with staff who can assist in your discernment journey. You can choose from morning\, afternoon and evening class options. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Garrett! \n\n9 am – Participate in a Class: “Global Christianity in an Interfaith World” with Dr. Hendrik Pieterse\n10 am – Meet with Rev. Katie Fahey\, Director of Admissions and Recruitment\n11 am – Campus Tour\n12:00 pm – Lunch with a current student\n1:30 pm – Meet with Rev. Dr. Lisl Paul\, Director of Contextual Education\n2:00 pm – Meet with Rev. Katye Chambers\, Director of Innovation and Lifelong Learning (virtual)\n2:30 pm – Campus Tour\n3:00 pm – Participate in a Class: “Worship in an Ecumenical Perspective” with Dr. Andrew Wymer \n4:00 pm – Meet with Rev. Katie Fahey\, Director of Admissions & Recruitment\n5:00 pm – Dinner with a current student\n6:30-7:30 pm – Participate in a Class: “Introduction to Christian Ethics” with Dr. Kate Ott \nVISIT WEBSITE URL:/event/campus-visit-day-09262023-2/ LOCATION:91PORN\, 2121 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions Event ORGANIZER;CN="Admissions":MAILTO:getadmitted@garrett.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153641 CREATED:20220607T190234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T135324Z UID:15122-1698485400-1698507000@www.garrett.edu SUMMARY:Change Management Seminar DESCRIPTION:Supported by a grant from the Lilly Endowment\, Inc.\, this free\, in-person seminar led by Rev. Dr. Reginald Blount\, will teach congregational leaders how to: \n\n\n\nUnderstand key issues that arise during organizational transformation\nDevelop tools for managing challenges\, mitigating risk\, and balancing priorities\nLearn new methods for motivating others\, engaging teams\, and leveraging resources and networks\nThink through a potential change initiative in your ministry setting and consider the necessary steps for successful implementation\n\n\n\nIn addition to a full day of instruction on change management\, $3\,000 mini-grants will be awarded to congregations who meet at least one of the criteria below and who attend the seminar to help implement the desired change initiative in their congregation. Congregations eligible for the $3\,000 mini-grant are: \n\n\n\nCongregations pastored by persons of color\nCongregations located in majority communities of color\nSmall congregations (average worship attendance of fewer than 50 people)\nRural congregations (communities with fewer than 2\,500 residents)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCongregations can register as a team of up to 4 persons – one pastor and up to three lay leaders. For more information\, contact Rev. Katye Chambers\, Program Coordinator\, at katye.chambers@garrett.edu. \nSeminar Leader: Rev. Dr. Reginald Blount\nRev. Dr. Reginald Blount is the Murray H. Leiffer Associate Professor of Formation\, Leadership\, and Culture and Director of the Center for the Church and the Black Experience at 91PORN. He also serves as the pastor at Arnett Chapel AME in Chicago. Blount has spoken nationally and internationally at numerous conferences and workshops helping faith communities envision new and creative ways to minister to\, with\, and on behalf of young people. Blount earned his Ph.D. from Garrett-Evangelical and Northwestern University’s joint program in religious and theological studies\, focusing on the areas of Christian education and youth ministry. He received his M.Div. from Candler School of Theology. URL:/event/change-management-seminar/ LOCATION:91PORN\, 2121 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Institutional Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/change-blocks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lifelong%20Formation":MAILTO:lifelong.formation@garrett.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR