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May 21 Speaker: Joseph Thompson Topic:
Reparations at Virginia Theological SeminaryDescription: VTS became one of the first educational institutions in the US to commit money specifically for the cause of reparations. Their program was reported in the New York Times.Bio: The Rev. Joseph Thompson, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Race and Ethnicity Studies and Associate Dean of Multicultural Ministries. Dr. Thompson’s particular area of expertise is African American Studies. He works to ensure that seminarians engage with issues of race and ethnicity, justice, and intercultural awareness as part of their theological education. Prior to coming to VTS, Dr. Thompson taught for ten years at Washington University in St. Louis.He joined the VTS faculty in 2016.

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May 21 | The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
Wait. Stay Here.A Sermon Preached by the Rev. Ledlie I. Laughlin
May 14 | The Rev. David Griswold
With Whom Can I Share the Good News?
May 7 | The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
The Way, the Truth, and the Life A Sermon Preached by the Rev. Ledlie I. Laughlin
Apr 30 | The Rev. Dr. Joshua Daniel
Sunday Sermon with The Rev. Dr. Joshua Daniel
Apr 23 | Mitchell Felton
"Are not our hearts burning within us" with Mitchell Felton

Formation Series

May 21 |
Rev. Joseph Thompson, Ph.D " Exploration of the Virginia Theological Seminary Reparations Program
Apr 30 |
Can We Still Hope? with Robert Musil
Apr 23 | The Rev. Adelyn Tyler-Williams
Meet The New Associate Rector with The Rev. Adelyn Tyler -Williams
Apr 16 | The Rev. Dr. Joshua Daniel
Sunday Forum with The Rev. Dr. Joshua Daniel
Mar 19 | Mitchell Felton
Witnessing Repentance & Racial Justice with Children

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