Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

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For more information e-mail 150th@lpts.edu.

2002

Sept. 12	Fall Convocation The opening convocation of the 150th academic year will include an address by F. Morgan Roberts and recognition of the Seminary’s historical commitment to field education. Caldwell Chapel, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 22	Theological Education Sunday in congregations around the world To order bulletin inserts contact Alumni/ae Relations, 800.264.1839, ext. 461, or e-mail: lkolb@lpts.edu
Sept.-Nov.	Brother Saul – Selected Texts of Paul the Apostle – Fall Bible Study 24th annual Bible study led by James O. Chatham, retiring pastor of Highland Presbyterian Church, Louisville. Laws Lodge, Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Oct. 9	Workshop: Way to Live: Christian Practices for Teens Featuring youth expert Don Richter, hosted by Center for Congregations and Family Ministries
Oct. 11	Seminar: Prepare and Enrich Training to use the nationally recognized model for pre-marital and marital counseling. Space is limited. $125 each.
Oct. 25	Music Event: We Believe in God: A Hymn Festival Featuring the newly commissioned hymn for the 150th anniversary and program led by renowned organist Bruce Neswick. Caldwell Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Free tickets are required and can be requested by e-mail at 150th@lpts.edu
Nov. 20	Conference: Leadership in an Emotional System: A Bowenian Approach Led by renowned congregational consultant Peter Steinke. Laws Lodge.
Nov. 15	Worship: Pulpit Exchange (and Jan 26) Rev. Tom Farmer will preach at Louisville Seminary on November 15, 2002; President John M. Mulder will preach at First Presbyterian Church in Danville on January 26, 2003.
Nov. 15	Martin Marty Lunch and Lecture Part of the 2002 Festival of Faiths – Sacred Texts, sponsored by the Cathedral Heritage Foundation. Louisville Seminary, Gardencourt, Hundley Hall.
Dec. 6	Music Event: Service of Lessons & Carols followed by an Apples for Advent reception. Caldwell Chapel, 10 a.m.
Dec. 6	Booksigning to celebrate Many Lamps, One Light: A 150th History of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, written by Rick Nutt Winn Center, 11 a.m., held immediately following the Service of Lessons & Carols.
2003
Dec. 27-Jan. 5	The Journeys of Paul International study tour of Greece, Turkey and Italy with New Testament scholar and professor Marion L. Soards. For information e-mail mscarlott@lpts.edu
Feb. 9	Music Event: The Stillman College Choir Enjoy this concert by the Stillman College Choir, as they make this stop on their way to Carnegie Hall. Caldwell Chapel, 7:00 p.m., Free.
Feb. 10	Edwards Lecture: The Power of Music in the African American Church Endowed event will be led by William Wiggins, Indiana University Director of African American Studies and Folklore. Caldwell Chapel, Free.
Feb. 13	Spring Convocation Judy O’Bannon, First Lady of Indiana and first woman student at LPTS, will deliver the address for the opening convocation of the spring semester.
Feb. 24	Workshop: Sharing a Devotional Life with Children Louisville Seminary Professors Amy Plantinga Pauw and Susan R. Garrett will draw upon their book, Making Time for God (Baker Book House), and their own parenting and guiding experiences as they discuss ways to help children lead a richer life by developing the habit of daily scripture reading and prayer. Sponsored by the Center for Congregations and Family Ministries.
Mar. 2-5	2003 Festival of Theology & Alumni/ae Reunion 150 years of nurturing the mind and soul Caldwell Lectures The Pastoral Imagination and the Future of the Ministry Craig Dykstra, Vice President for Religion at Lilly Endowment Inc. Many Lamps, One Light: Educating Men and Women to Preach an Ancient Gospel in a Modern World and Building Bridges: Spanning Divisions in a Fragmented World Rick Nutt, Professor of Religion, Muskingum College Greenhoe Lectures What Shall We Tell the Children? Katherine Paterson, practical theologian and children’s author Festival Sermons Jeremiah Wright, pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago Reunion Sermon The Day the Lord Came to Town (1 John 1:1-10) Henry P. Mobley, Louisville Seminary alumnus and pastor emeritus of Highland Presbyterian Church, Louisville, Ky. For a more detailed schedule and to register visit the Alumni/ae Reunion pages
Mar. 9	Seminar: Art & Soul Faith through artistic expression comes alive in the images and symbols at Louisville Seminary, sponsored by The Speed Art Museum
Mar. 18-23	Conference: Encircling Care: Caregiving for Older Adults A conference for clergy, special ministers, parish nurses, pastoral counselors, church leaders, seminarians, and caregivers, co-hosted by Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Center for Congregations and Family Ministries. Louisville Seminary
Apr. 2	Lecture: Grawemeyer Award in Religion The 2003 recipient, announced in November 2002, will present a lecture on the awarding ideas that received the $200,000 prize. Caldwell Chapel, 7 p.m. Free. www.grawemeyer.org
Apr. 25	Worship Service: Many Lamps, One Light Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary will culminate its year-long celebration of 150 years of building up the body of Christ with a special worship service and the official 150th anniversary address, “Many Lamps, One Light - And an Extra Flask of Oil,” by Acting President Milton J Coalter. Caldwell Chapel, 10 a.m.
Apr. 25	Music Event: LPTS hosts The Louisville Orchestra The Louisville Orchestra will perform a concert at Louisville Seminary that will include music by Grieg, Barber, and Mozart. The event is free; however seating is limited. Tickets for reserved seats will be required and may be requested after March 1, 2003, by calling 502.895.3411, ext. 460, toll-free 800.264.1839, or by e-mail:150th@lpts.edu.
Apr.-May	Spring Bible Study: Five Common Questions that Christians Ask Janice Catron and Lynn Williamson will lead this Spring Bible Study and explore the topics that both puzzle and inspire readers of the Bible. Wednesdays at 10 a.m., beginning April 23, 2003. Louisville Seminary. Free.
May 14-15	Conference: Faith, Families & Congregations This national event will strengthen leadership in the area of Christian formation in congregations and families. Outstanding scholars, practitioners, and church leaders will present practical, how-to workshops in a variety of areas related to family ministry. Co-hosted by the Center for Congregations and Family Ministries at Louisville Seminary and the Center for Family and Community Ministries at Baylor University, the conference will feature Andrew Billingsley and Wendy Wright. For more information register on-line
May 18	150th Baccalaureate & Commencement Louisville Seminary will confer degrees upon its 150th graduating class at Commencement exercises on May 18, 2003. Baccalaureate Service – 10:30 a.m. – Frank H. and Fannie W. Caldwell Chapel, Louisville Seminary. Speaker: Dianne Reistroffer, Dean of the Seminary Commencement – 3:30 p.m. – Harvey Browne Memorial Presbyterian Church, Louisville, Ky. Address: Barbara Wheeler, President of Auburn Theological Seminary

For additional information, e-mail 150th@lpts.edu. Register on-line for some events. For personal assistance, call 800-264-1839, ext. 460.