Maori Scholar & Theologian Named Everding Distinguished Lecturer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MAORI SCHOLAR & THEOLOGIAN NAMED EVERDING DISTINGUISHED LECTURER

DENVER – Jenny Plane-Te Paa, Maori scholar and theologian of the worldwide Anglican communion, will serve as the 2008 Everding Distinguished Lecturer.

“The Everding Lectureship is a gift to the community from Professor H. Edward and Lee Palmer Everding through a cooperative partnership between Saint John’s Cathedral, The Iliff School of Theology and The Denver Foundation,” said Gregory Movesian, canon steward at Saint John’s. “This year’s lectureship offers an excellent opportunity for the public to learn more about indigenous struggles, reconciliation and minority empowerment with a renowned theologian.”

As the Everding Lecturer, Plane-Te Paa will present a number of lectures and classes for the public, including:

• Sept. 12-14 and Sept. 26-28, “Making Peace with Justice: Reconciling Indigenous Struggles in Post-Colonial Nations,” a two-weekend course at The Iliff School of Theology, 2201 S. University Blvd., for academic credit or community audit. Contact Stephanie Yuhas 303-765-3105 or syuhas@iliff.edu for fees and registration information.

• Sept. 20, Noon-2 p.m., Topic: Lambeth Conference and Proposed Anglican Covenant, Bishop O’Neill and members of the Richard Hooker Forum (progressive liberal advocacy group) Contact Canon Greg Movesian, 303-577-7711 or greg@sjcathedral.org for registration informaiton.

• Sept. 21, 9 a.m., Eucharist, Saint John’s Cathedral

• Sept. 21, 10:15 a.m., Dean’s Forum at the Cathedral (Adult Forum) Future of the Anglican Communion, Saint John’s Cathedral

• Sept. 21, 11:15 a.m., Eucharist, Saint John’s Cathedral

• Sept. 21, 2:30-4 p.m., “Women and Minorities – Leadership Roles in Church and Society,” Abrahamic Initiative interreligious dialogue, Saint John’s Cathedral

Jenny Plane-Te Paa is the principal of the College of St. John the Evangelist in Auckland, New Zealand – the first indigenous woman dean of an Anglican seminary. She completed her Ph.D. at Graduate Theological Union in 2001, writing on Race, Politics and Theological Education. Plane-Te Paa serves on the Lambeth Commission, which has been charged by the Archbishop of Canterbury to help the communion come to agreement regarding the nature of its polity.

For additional information, please contact: Stephanie Yuhas, Iliff School of Theology, 303-765-3105 or Canon Gregory Movesian, Saint John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 303-577-7711

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The Iliff School of Theology is a graduate theological school of the United Methodist Church, serving more than 38 different faith traditions. Founded in 1892, the seminary provides several degree programs, including a joint Ph.D. program with the University of Denver.