A charge for the sowers
Whatever is next, you have critical work ahead: to make stony ground viable, to tend land constantly so it isn't swallowed by thorns, and to spread the news of love, opportunity, inclusion, and the possibility of joy for everyone, to worry less about where it is spread than that it is spread.
Sandhya Jha, 2025 Convocation Address
In memoriam. Dolores Highbaugh was a lifelong voice for transformation and engagement. DDH is different because she participated in its life and in its students' lives. The church is different because she helped to transform and lead it. She died Friday, February 27. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, April 18, at Park Manor Christian Church in Chicago.
Founder's Day. Kris Culp was the speaker for the 186th Founder's Day at Bethany College on March 5. She spoke on "Three Forms of Freedom." The college also marked the 160th anniversary of the death of Alexander Campbell, who founded the college in 1840.
Consolation is not a very popular word, Lilia Ellis observed in her chapel sermon on March 2. "Think of all our daily phrases—if it’s any consolation means, it’s not a consolation." Translating 2 Corinthians 1 from the Greek, she offered another perspective.
Chaos or community? W. Clark Gilpin, Margaret E. Burton Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus, led two Disciples History and Thought seminars this quarter, discussing the potential futures of Disciples theology, biblical interpretation, ministry, and mission. In the words of Martin Luther King Jr, “where do we go from here, chaos or community?”
Moderator's eye view. Cinthia Kim-Hengst led a Monday Forum on January 26 to offer perspectives from her leadership as Moderator of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Re-imagining residence. See how the major renovation to the student residence floors wrapped up in the fall. Follow the timeline from the beginning of construction.
