Author: Kimberly Macdonald
Reverend Jan Selby (STH ’58 & STH ’63)
Jan F. Selby 1933-2019 A Gentle Soul Who Helped Thousands The eldest of twelve children and born during the Great Depression in Lima, Ohio, Jan’s first job was delivering newspapers before and after grade school. His pay went largely to helping his parents make ends meet. He was able to go to college only because […]
Rev. James W. Jim McChesney (STH ’63)
The Reverend James W. “Jim” McChesney (STH ’63), 86, of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of Kearney, died Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the CountryHouse Residence for Memory Care in Lincoln. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Christ United Methodist Church in Lincoln. Read Rev. Jim’s full obituary here.
Michele Perigard MacEachern (STH ’76)
Michele Perigard MacEachern, 71, of North Miami Beach, Florida, passed from this life at her home on Wednesday, May 22 after a short illness. Michele graduated STH in 1976 with a Masters focusing on Systematic Theology. In her last few weeks, she was surrounded by family, friends and hospice caregivers. She is celebrated by her […]
Soulen and Soulen Podcast from Alumni and Son
Richard N. Soulen (STH, ’57; PhD. GRS, ’64) has joined with his son, Kendall (MDiv, Candler, 1986; PhD, Yale, 1992) in hosting the podcast: Soulen and Soulen: Letters to the Inquiring Mind on Theology and Scripture at soulenandsoulen.com.
Rev. Canon Ted Karpf (STH ’74) Publishes New Book
Rev. Canon Ted Karpf (STH ’74) recently published a new book entitled Acts of Forgiveness: Faith Journeys of a Gay Priest. This book has been named a Top New Release in Episcopalian Christianity and is available for pre-sale on Amazon. In 1980s America, coming out as gay as a father and husband was a significant journey for […]
David Michel (STM ’02) graduates with PhD from Chicago Seminary
David Michel, STM (2002) graduated with a PhD in Theology, Ethics, and the Human Sciences, awarded by Chicago Theological Seminary on May 17, 2019.
Rev. Dr. Herman O. Kelly, Jr. (STH ’83) is headed to National Senior Games to Compete in Swimming
Rev. Dr. Herman O. Kelly, Jr. (STH ’83) recently won three Gold Medals in Swimming at the Louisiana Senior Olympics. Rev. Dr. Kelly will be representing Louisiana this June as he goes to compete in the National Senior Games in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Click here to read the full article about Rev. Dr. Kelly in […]
Rev. Vernon Walker (STH ’16) new Public Policy Director of the Young Democrats of Massachusetts
Rev. Vernon Walker (STH ’16) was elected as the new Public Policy Director of the Young Democrats of Massachusetts. Click here to learn more about the Young Democrats of Massachusetts and their Leadership. Rev. Vernon Walker was also recently featured on BNN News with the President of the Boston Teacher’s Union, Jessica Tang, discussing the Rally […]
Rev. Carrington George Moore (STH ’14) is named as Program Director of Lydia Fellows
Rev. Carrington George Moore (STH ’14) was just named as the Program Director for the Lydia Fellows Program for Thriving in Part-time Ministry through the Massachusetts Council of Churches. Funded by a grant from the Lily Endowment, the Lydia Fellows Program for Thriving in Part-time Ministry will support part-time (or bi-vocational) clergy in New England by […]
Dr. Gene Reeves (STH ’59) died Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Dr. Gene Reeves (STH ’59) Buddhist scholar, teacher, and translator of the Lotus Sutra, died Wednesday, May 8, at his home in Chicago. Read the Obituary of Dr. Reeves here.