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Grateful for What is to Come
As the next 125 years begin, we give thanks for DDH's remarkable legacy and for the individuals, churches, and organizations who have made its legacy possible. And in that spirit, we are grateful for what is yet to come.
DEDICATION. A stunning courtyard redesign honors James E. Stockdale. Symbolizing welcome and providing barrier-free access to this historic building, it was dedicated on October 24. View the videocast.
A sculpture by Richard Hunt will remember Thomas V. Stockdale, who was Senior Minister Emeritus of Union Avenue Christian Church in St. Louis. Hunt, one of the most important sculptors of our time, has some roots on East 57th Street.
A MAGNIFICENT GIFT from University Christian Church in Seattle pays tribute to their esteemed and beloved former minister at DDH by funding accessibility. It honors James E. Stockdale, a DDH alumnus who was a longtime trustee.
MARTIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP. Jerry & Donna Martin and Chad & Crista Martin have generously endowed a new scholarship to support leadership in congregational ministry or scholarship and teaching. Joel Brown is the inaugural recipient.
ACCOMPLISHMENT. Scholarship funds allow Disciples Divinity House Scholars to immerse themselves in learning without incurring significant debt. Achievement and promise have been recognized with several special awards. Alexa Dava and Ainsley Grey are the Weaver and Scott Entering Scholars.
LIVING JUSTICE: An Anti-Racist Practicum, directed by Yvonne Gilmore and Sandhya Jha, has received support from the Oreon E. Scott Foundation. The project will equip leaders and communities to move a step beyond echoing the call to justice to active learning in relation that charts a course of action. Register for the first session: Nov. 10 - Dec. 8.
