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Washington Theological Union
Newsletter Issue, 2/12/2012
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Reflections for February 12th - February 19th
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 12th
Mark 1:40-45: "...The leper says to Jesus, “If you want to....” Jesus replies, “Of course I want to!” What do you want from Jesus? To be made clean? Whole? Jesus wants to do what for you? Give what to you? Ask him ..."  To read more, please CLICK HERE.
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 19th
Mark 2:1-12: "...This gift of faith is intended to do far more than merely help us accept the words of the creed. Its real purpose is to enable us to trust the goodness that comes to us from God, but also from loving persons and from the beauty of God's creation. Thus, faith enables us to see the often hidden goodness in life--a goodness that is sometimes hard to discern but which is always available to those who are looking for it ..." To read more, please CLICK HERE.
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Feature Story: WTU to Release Publication Commemorating 44 Years of Service to the Church
For over 44 years, WTU has been home to a world-class faculty  and a resource for spiritual nourishment and transformation for students of every vocation. To commemorate our years of service to the Church, Washington Theological Union will publish a book entitled: Our Gift to the Future: Washington Theological Union's Contribution to Theology & Ministry.
Our Gift to the Future will include information about the founding of WTU, its rich theological history and the contributions of its many alumni to the Church. This publication will be available through WTU to those interested in purchasing a copy. We will also include a section for friends, supporters, and alums of WTU to include special messages of appreciation.
Would you like to submit a printed message of appreciation to the WTU community? This message should reflect your charism or affiliation with Washington Theological Union. Messages can be full page, half page or one quarter page in size. CLICK HERE to learn more.
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The New Economy: Moving Toward a Sustainable Future
See the world anew through the lens of the New Economy Movement. We invite you to join in the celebration of the Center of Concern's 40th anniversary with a look into the future through a lecture entitled “The New Economy: Moving Toward a Sustainable Future.” This event is co-sponsored by the Center of Concern and Washingon Theological Union.
Speakers:
Gar Alperovitz -- author of America Beyond Capitalism
E.J. Dionne -- noted editorial writer from the Washington Post
Laurie Cassidy -- Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Marywood University, Scranton, PA
Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Time: Reception: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Panel: 7:00 pm
Location: Washington Theological Union
6896 Laurel Street, NW
Washington, DC 20012
(Takoma Metro)
This event is free and open to the public. No tickets required but a free-will offering appreciated. RSVP / REGISTER HERE.
For more information, contact Ann Finch.
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Attending to the Spiritual Landscape of the Millennial Generation
Join the Spiritual Direction Studies Program at the Washington  Theological Union on Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10:00 am - 11:30 am for a free presentation entitled “Attending to the Spiritual Landscape of the Millennial Generation,” presented by spiritual director Patience Robbins and Franciscan friar and author, Daniel P. Horan, OFM.
 Patience Robbins, an experienced spiritual director of 25 years, will offer her observations around working with young adults of the Millennial Generation in spiritual direction.
 Daniel P. Horan, OFM, a Franciscan Friar and author, will present some of the latest research about the spiritual and sociological characteristics of the Millennial Generation, those young people born between/around 1982 and 2002, with an eye toward how spiritual directors might better understand and engage today’s young adults.
Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
RSVP.
Date and Time: Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10:00 AM
Location: Washington Theological Union
6896 Laurel Street, NW
Washington, DC 20012
(Takoma Metro)
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Upcoming Community Events
Check out the following upcoming events in the Washington, DC area:
The Washington Theological Consortium presents “Good Work and Good Works” lectures by Dr. Waleed El-Ansary Professor of Religious Studies, Xavier University and
Dr. Richard J. Jones Al-Alwani Chair in Muslim-Christian Studies, Washington Theological Consortium on February 13, 2012, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m at El Hibri Charitable Foundation, 1420 16th Street NW, Washington, DC. All are welcome. For more information contact the Consortium office at 202-832-2675 or wtc@washtheocon.org.
Fr. Thomas Ryan, CSP, a certified yoga instructor and author of Prayer of Heart and Body: Meditation and Yoga as Christian Spiritual Practice, and the DVD Yoga Prayer, will host a 6 week Prayer of Heart and Body Lenten series at St Paul's College in Washington, DC. February 23 - March 29, 6:30-8:15pm. Location: St. Paul’s College, 3015 4th St NE, Washington, DC. Cost: $72 (students $35) Due: February 17. CLICK HERE to learn more.
The Mid-East Working Group of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Capitol Hill, invites you to JUST WATER, a presentation by Gidon Bromberg, Israeli Co-director of Friends of the Earth Middle East (FoEME) on Tuesday, February 21, 7-9 PM at St. Mark’s Parish Hall, 3rd and A Streets, SE, Washington, DC. All are welcome. Light refreshments. Voluntary good-will offering for FoEME. CLICK HERE to learn more.
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 WTU continues to host closing events celebrating our 44 years of service to the Church. We invite you to attend these "don't miss it" events!:
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 5:00PM
Sophia Award and Lecture honoring Rev. Jan Michael Joncas
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 5:30PM
Co-hosted Lecture
Themed - The New Economy: Moving Toward a Sustainable Future
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10:00AM
Spiritual Direction Presentation
Themed - Attending to the Spiritual Landscape of the Millennial Generation
Saturday, March 17, 2012, 9:00AM
Carmelite Lecture
Themed - Spirituality for the Second Half of Life: Wisdom from the Carmelite Tradition
LEARN MORE.
Friday - Saturday, March 23-24, 2012
15th Franciscan Symposium
Themed - Celebrating Clare of Assisi and the Poor Sisters - 800 Years of Witness
LEARN MORE.
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The Institute for Women’s Policy Research is seeking an Administration & Development Assistant to provide assistance for its fundraising, finance, and administrative activities.
Skills and Qualifications:
Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, an interest in women’s issues, previous office work experience and excellent computer skills. Experience using Quickbooks, Excel, and Salesforce.com are a plus. To apply for this position, please mail or email a cover letter, resume, two writing samples (2-5 pages each), and contact information for three references to: jobs@iwpr.org or Administration & Development Assistant Search, Institute for Women’s Policy Research, 1200 18th Street NW, Suite 301, Washington, DC 20036. No phone calls please.
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ILLUMINATING MINDS...
TRANSFORMING LIVES
 We continue to need your help to provide tomorrow's priests, pastoral ministers, and church leaders with the excellent theological and spiritual formation the Union provides. CLICK HERE to view our 2011 brochure.
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