Allie Lundblad (2012) was ordained into the ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) on October 17 in Chicago. The service was held at First Baptist Church, where Allie completed her field education. She is currently a CPE intern at Northwestern Hospitals in Chicago. Dennis Lundblad, Allie's father, preached. Associate Dean Yvonne Gilmore (2001), Cynthia Lindner (1979), Dean Kris Culp (1982), Laura Jennison Reed (2009), Kathryn Ray (former resident) and current scholars Rachel Abdoler, Danielle Cox, and Andrew Packman, were among the participants in the service.

William Wright (1995) has been called as Minister and Theologian-in-Residence of the Church of Christ Congregational, UCC, in Grandby, Massachusetts. Located near Amherst, MA, the congregation was founded in 1762. Bill, spouse Jessica Barr, and their son, Silas, moved to Amherst this summer from Eureka, Illinois. Jessica is now a member of the faculty in Comparative Literature at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Alex McCauslin (2011) was installed as Minister of Journey of Faith Christian Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Saturday, August 29. She is pictured here with Regional Minister Eugene James, her home church pastor Dr. Robert Cornwall, Brenda Etheridge and Shirley Martinson. On September 13, Associate Dean Yvonne Gilmore (2001) traveled to Ann Arbor to preach and to lead a workshop.

In September, Bethany Watkins Lowery (2006) became Director of Development of Disciples Church Extension and Hope Partnership of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She is based in Indianapolis.

Jeremy Fuzy (2012) and Hyein Park (2013; entering PhD student) received MDiv degrees on August 28. jeremyJeremy is moving to the Washington DC area. Hyein has been admitted to the PhD program in Theology at the Divinity School beginning this fall. Jeremy is pictured here with fellow graduate and Monday dinner regular Ryan Fordice and Divinity School colleague John Siangho.

Aaron Smith (2007) received his MDiv degree from the University of Chicago at the 524th Convocation on August 28, 2015. He is currently the Director of Employer Services for the Pension Fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and also leads the Evangelism ministry at Light of the World Christian Church in Indianapolis. He is pictured here at the Divinity School graduation celebration with his mother.

After teaching children in urban schools in Chicago for several years, Jordan Berry (2005) is returning to the University of Chicago this fall to study social work (MA in Social Service Administration). She and Current House Scholar Keri Anderson will be classmates in the degree program; Keri is pursuing the joint MDiv/MA in SSA degree program.

Congratulations to Matt Rosen (2003) and Della Hoffman on the birth of their son, Everett John William Rosen. He was born on August 24th at 9:32am, weighed 6 lbs 14 oz, and was 20 inches long. Everyone is happy, healthy and well.

Katy McFall (1988) became Director of Annual Giving Programs at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota in August 2015.

Former resident Wallace Bubar has been called as senior minister of Central Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, Iowa. He previously served Overbrook Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. Congratulations and best wishes to Wallace, Gabrielle, and their daughters.