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SUMMARY:Who am I… As a leader in the church?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our fall discernment series as we explore our roles in ministry and how we live them out. Our second event will focus on understanding who we are called to be as leaders in the church. In this hour-long session\, we’ll explore what it means to lead in the church as a lay person and as a clergy person. Our team will walk you through resources that might help you in your discernment and help you to learn about educational opportunities that could support your work as a leader in the church.
URL:/event/who-am-i-as-a-leader-in-the-church/
LOCATION:Online | Zoom
CATEGORIES:Admissions Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
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SUMMARY:Faithful Preaching for our Times
DESCRIPTION:Styberg Preaching Institute 20th Anniversary Event\nOctober 7 – 9\, 2025 at Garrett Seminary\n  \nIn a world increasingly shaped by authoritarianism\, nationalism\, and historical revisionism\, the call to preach with steadfastness\, mutual accountability\, courage\, and clarity has never been more urgent. Faithful Preaching for Our Times is a homiletics conference that gathers pastors\, theologians\, scholars\, and activists to explore just and liberative approaches to proclaiming the gospel. Together\, we will examine how preaching can confront the forces that distort truth\, suppress justice\, and silence the vulnerable—while embodying a faith that resists\, liberates\, and restores in sustained ways. Through workshops\, plenaries\, and worship\, this gathering invites preachers to engage their prophetic vocation with theological depth and bold imagination for the challenges of our time. \n  \nVisit garrett.edu/styberg2025 to learn more.
URL:/event/faithful-preaching-for-our-times/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Alum Relations Event,Centers and Institutes Event,Featured Event
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SUMMARY:Creating Your Legacy: Exploring Planned Giving Options and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:You can’t take it with you\, so what do you do with it? An online webinar exploring planned giving options and opportunities to create your legacy. \n\nJoin us for an engaging and practical conversation on planned giving and legacy planning\, hosted by Shane A. Nichols\, Assistant Vice President for Development at 91PORN\, and featuring Rev. Dr. David L. Heetland\, Senior Vice President for Planned Giving. \nThis webinar will provide a high-level overview of planned giving options\, offering ways you can both care for your loved ones and make a lasting impact through charitable giving that reflects your values. Together\, we’ll explore creative strategies for supporting the people and causes you cherish most. Participants will also receive a philanthropic questionnaire\, a helpful tool designed to guide reflection on personal goals and priorities in planning for the future. \nAs a special thank-you\, all attendees will receive a free copy of Garrett-Evangelical’s Estate Planning Guide—a practical resource to help you take the next steps in stewarding your legacy. \nWe hope you’ll join us for this opportunity to learn\, reflect\, and explore how thoughtful planning can bless both your family and the ministries and organizations you care about most. \n \n  \n\n  \nRev. Dr. David L. Heetland\nSenior Vice President for Planned Giving \nReverend Dr. David L. Heetland has served 91PORN in Evanston\, Illinois\, for more than 40 years\, where he has been the guiding force behind the seminary’s planned giving program. During his tenure\, Dr. Heetland significantly expanded the seminary’s planned giving efforts\, assisting alums and friends create a lasting legacy while ensuring long-term financial stability and growth for the seminary. \nAn ordained pastor and a certified financial planner\, Dr. Heetland is widely recognized for blending financial expertise with pastoral care. His ability to help donors align their values with their resources has transformed planned giving into a ministry of faithful stewardship. \nDr. Heetland is the author of Creating Generous Congregations: A Step-by-Step Guide and Happy Surprises: Help Others Discover the Joy of Giving\, both of which offer practical tools for pastors\, leaders\, and laypersons to grow generosity in their communities. His deep knowledge of financial planning\, combined with decades of experience in cultivating donor relationships\, has made him a trusted voice in theological education and the wider church. \n  \nShane A. Nichols (G-ETS 2002)\nAssistant Vice President for Development \nShane A. Nichols has dedicated more than two decades to advancing the mission of 91PORN through fundraising\, alumni relations\, donor engagement\, and marketing and communications. Currently serving as Assistant Vice President for Development\, he oversees the seminary’s planned giving program\, while also shaping strategies for annual and major giving and strengthening relationships with alumni and friends of the seminary. \nThroughout his tenure\, Shane has played a key role in cultivating lifelong connections with alumni and friends\, leading successful annual fund and giving initiatives\, and partnering with donors to ensure their gifts reflect both their values and Garrett’s mission. His work reflects a commitment to seeing fundraising as ministry—building trust\, inspiring generosity\, and helping secure the seminary’s future. \nShane holds degrees from Oklahoma City University (B.A. in Religion) and 91PORN (M.T.S.)\, along with a certificate in nonprofit management from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He is an active member of several professional associations\, including the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the American Council on Gift Annuities.
URL:/event/legacyplanning/
LOCATION:Online | Zoom
CATEGORIES:Alum Relations Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T080000
DTSTAMP:20260419T192846
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SUMMARY:Global Theological Education: Studying with Garrett as an International Student
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual event on how to pursue theological studies in the US. Learn about Garrett Seminary\, 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\, online study through Garrett\, 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. This event will feature our Dean of Students\, Ms. Thehil Russelliah Singh (PDSO)\, and members of the admissions and recruitment team.
URL:/event/global-theological-education-studying-with-garrett-as-an-international-student/
LOCATION:Online | Zoom
CATEGORIES:Admissions Event,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T192846
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Ministry in the United Methodist Church
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 8th for a lunchtime discussion about pathways to ministry in the United Methodist Church\, and learn how Garrett can support United Methodist students in whatever pathway they feel led! Learn from alums\, staff\, and students about the ministry of: Elders – those who are called to ministries of “Word\, Service\, Order\, and Sacrament\,” Deacons – those who are called to ministries of “Word\, Service\, Compassion\, and Justice\,” Licensed Local Pastors – ministers called to a local congregation and community\, and Lay ministers – those called to live out their baptismal vows in non-ordained ministry. Join us for this hour-long conversation to learn how Garrett supports different calls and learn about which degrees might better support general or specialized types of ministry.
URL:/event/pathways-to-ministry-in-the-united-methodist-church/
LOCATION:Online | Zoom
CATEGORIES:Admissions Event,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T192846
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SUMMARY:The Styberg Preaching Institute’s 20th Anniversary Chapel Service
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to join us in person and online for our community worship service in honor of the Styberg Preaching Institute’s 20th Anniversary. This Wednesday\, October 8 (4-5pm )\, Bishop Dwight S. Riddick Sr. will be our guest preacher.  He is the pastor of Gethsemane Baptist Church\, Newport News\, Virginia. He received a BA from Norfolk State University\, MDiv from Virginia Union University\, DMin from Regent University\, a second DMin from Chicago Theological Seminary\, an Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising from Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy\, and completed the 2024 Collaboration Tract of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. He has authored three books\, Does Preaching Have a Future?  A Call to Join the Conversation\, Reflections: Life Lessons I Learned from My Dad and Good Success:  Practical Principles for Achieving Your Life Goals from the book of Joshua. Following the worship service\, there will be a community meal at Loder Hall from 5-6pm\, which we invite you to join in fellowship and celebration.
URL:/event/the-styberg-preaching-institutes-20th-anniversary-chapel-service/
LOCATION:Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful
CATEGORIES:Centers and Institutes Event,Chapel Service,Community Event,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T130000
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Globally: To Care for the Asian self is to care for the nonhumans
DESCRIPTION:“To care for the Asian self is to care for the nonhumans.” Curious about what this might mean? Join us in person or online for a meal and conversation with Dr. Dong Hyeon Jeong\, whose book Embracing the Nonhuman in the Gospel of Mark has sparked interest among both biblical scholars and those who care deeply about “creation and creatures great and small.” Together we’ll consider the following: What ecological and nonhuman roots ground our diasporic belonging? How does the ecological lens accentuate Asian identities? This salon-style gathering invites fresh ways of narrating identity and belonging as intimately connected to the nonhuman elements of creation. We will reflect on how animals\, plants\, and ecosystems shape our sense of self and community\, and what this means for cultivating belonging in a complex\, diasporic world. Co-sponsored by the Job Institute for Spiritual Formation and the Office of Student Affairs.
URL:/event/lets-talk-globally-to-care-for-the-asian-self-is-to-care-for-the-nonhumans/
LOCATION:Room 205 or Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTSTAMP:20260419T192846
CREATED:20250723T195357Z
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SUMMARY:Reading days
DESCRIPTION:Reading Days provide students with time to review\, study\, and prepare for exams.
URL:/event/reading-days-2/
LOCATION:91PORN\, 2121 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T192846
CREATED:20250903T212404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T184429Z
UID:30241-1761134400-1761138000@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:PATHWAYS TO SEMINARY FOR AETH BIBLE INSTITUTE STUDENTS
DESCRIPTION:Since 2022\, the Asociación para La Educación Teológica Hispana (AETH) and 91PORN have partnered to expand theological education opportunities in Latiné communities in North America and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. \nJoin us for this hour-long event to explore how AETH Bible Institute students can pursue a master degree program at Garrett and the benefits of further theological education as a Latiné student. \n  \n\nPROGRAMAS DE FORMACION MINISTERIAL Y TEOLOGICA \nDirigido a estudiantes de Institutos Bíblicos certificados por AETH \n  \n  \nDesde el año 2022\, la Asociación para La Educación Teológica Hispana (AETH) y el Seminario Teológico Garrett-Evangelical mantienen una alianza estratégica orientada a ampliar y fortalecer  las oportunidades de formación teológica y ministerial en las comunidades Latine de los Estados Unidos\, América Latina y el Caribe. \n  \n  \nLes invitamos a participar en una conversación de una hora\, en la que se explorarán diversas vías de acceso para que les estudiantes de los Institutos Bíblicos certificados por AETH puedan continuar estudios de maestría en el Seminario Garrett. Asimismo\, exploraremos los beneficios de continuar con una formación teológica desde una perspectiva del estudiantado Latine. \n  \n  \nMiercoles\, 22 de octubre \n12:00 p.m. a 1:00 p.m. (Hora del Centro)
URL:/event/pathways-to-seminary-as-an-aeth-scholar/
LOCATION:Online | Zoom
CATEGORIES:Admissions Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T192846
CREATED:20251017T185248Z
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SUMMARY:Community Worship in Partnership with the Center for Asian/Asian American Ministry
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to join us in person and online for this week’s Community Worship. The service was created in partnership with Reverend Dr. Dong Jeong and the Center for Asian/Asian American Ministry. Our guest preacher will be Reverend Victor Melad Jr.\, District Superintendent of the Lake North District\, Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church. Reverend Melad grew up in the Philippines. He is a graduate of the Far East Bible Institute and Seminary in Valenzuela\, Philippines\, and received his MDiv degree at the Union Theological Seminary in Dasmarinas\, Cavite\, Philippines. He served several churches in the Philippines and was named a District Superintendent of the Southwest Metro Manila District prior to coming to the Northern Illinois Conference in 2012. He pastored Edison Park UMC in Chicago\, IL until being named District Superintendent in 2024.
URL:/event/community-worship-in-partnership-with-the-center-for-asian-asian-american-ministry/
LOCATION:Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful
CATEGORIES:Centers and Institutes Event,Chapel Service,Community Event,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T192846
CREATED:20251014T052146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T191218Z
UID:31333-1761386400-1761408000@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:Building an Abolitionist Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to build an abolitionist in the face of authoritarianism? How do Black-serving churches\, civic organizations and communities cultivate spaces of safety\, flourishing and liberation? \nThere is a critical connection among religion\, education\, and democracy. The Black church has historically created educational sanctuaries to teach their community what dominant society disallows. Education that transgresses hegemonic boundaries is a tool of resistance and liberation. From hush harbors and backwood classrooms to freedom schools\, seminaries\, and Historically Black Colleges\, and Universities\, the Black religious experience has (re)educated the miseducated to uplift the Black community and empower social action.  \nIn this course\, learn how to build an Abolitionist Sanctuary in your congregation and community. Participants will use Abolition Academy’s social learning platform and receive a verified certificate in Abolition as Social Change. To learn more about our facilitator Rev. Dr. Nikia Smith Robert\, click here.  \nSpace is limited\, so registration is required.
URL:/event/building-an-abolitionist-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Centers and Institutes Event,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T192846
CREATED:20250926T195326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T190950Z
UID:30805-1761647400-1761663600@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:Embodied Crossings: Migration\, Power\, and Sacred Imagination
DESCRIPTION:We hope to listen\, reflect\, and imagine together the intersections of theology\, migration\, and diaspora especially in these troubling times. As minoritized communities/persons living in the US\, we are experiencing traumatic events and exposures that not only trouble our bodies and minds but also our souls as we ask God “why is this happening to us/me?” We seek to foster communal strength\, bridge-building\, and sacred spaces for our tired and weary communities.
URL:/event/embodied-crossings-migration-power-and-sacred-imagination/
LOCATION:Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful
CATEGORIES:Centers and Institutes Event,Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T192846
CREATED:20250820T183118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T131722Z
UID:30092-1761739200-1761742800@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:Who am I… As a theologian?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our fall discernment series as we explore our roles in ministry and how we live them out. Our fourth and final event this fall will focus on understanding who we are called to be as theologians. In this hour-long session\, we’ll explore what it means to be a theological thinker\, both in the church and in the academy. We’ll explore the important ways theological thinkers influence our world and begin to understand how we think and reflect theologically. Finally\, we will consider ways in which we can be further resourced for this work.
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LOCATION:Online | Zoom
CATEGORIES:Admissions Event,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T192846
CREATED:20251007T193937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T142916Z
UID:31261-1761849000-1761854400@www.garrett.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual Forum on the Indigenous Study Report
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a virtual forum on the Indigenous Study Report. \nWhen: Thursday\, October 30\, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm CST. \nWhere: A link will be emailed on October 29 to those who register \nCost: FREE but registration is required \nRegistration Deadline: October 28\, 2025 \nThis will be an opportunity for our community to listen to and reflect on the salient experiences/perceptions of those who participated in last year’s Indigenous reading circles as we continue our engagement with the Indigenous Study Report  and begin to identify some of the commitments we might responsibly make. \nFor anyone who has engaged with the Indigenous Study Report and would like to share their experiences/perceptions in a written format prior to the forum\, please email them by \nOctober 23\, 2025\, to indigenous@garrett.edu
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LOCATION:IL
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