BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Iliff School of Theology - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Iliff School of Theology X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.iliff.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Iliff School of Theology REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20260326T154031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T222317Z UID:50286-1776384000-1776556799@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:The Romance of Colorado Statehood: Conversations on the Indian Trauma and Tragedy of Colorado DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE: The Romance of Colorado Statehood: Conversations on the Indian Trauma and Tragedy of Colorado 150  \nApril 17-18\, 2026 | Free for Attendees \nIliff School of Theology | Shattuck Hall | In Person Only \nTwo days of conversations and consultations.  \nREGISTER NOW\nSponsored by: Iliff (sponsoring host)\, America 250 Colorado 150 Commission\, Chinook Fund \nAugust 1\, 2026\, marks the 150th anniversary of Colorado’s statehood. This anniversary offers us a chance to reflect upon the land\, the territory\, and the creation of the State of Colorado\, reminding us of the varied experiences of all who today call Colorado home.  \nIn what ways have we romanticized Colorado’s statehood? The impact of statehood on Indigenous communities is far from glorious. This land was cleared to become a “safe” home for settlers amidst gold rush and the Civil War. With fears of Confederate expansion and Union protection\, Indian lives became meaningless. As a part of Iliff’s Indigenous commitments\, we are hosting “The Romance of Colorado Statehood: The Indian Trauma and Tragedy of Colorado 150” on April 17-18\, 2026\, in Shattuck Hall. \nThis free event will feature a panel of Indigenous voices\, including community organizers\, lawyers\, and educators. We will engage in some social activism training and organizing during both days. Conversations will take place around food\, with meals being provided for attendees.  \nSpeakers – The Colorado Romance and American Indian Tragedy: Colorado 150/250\n\nRick Williams (Cheyenne/Lakota)\, People of the Sacred Land\, President; retired Exec. Dir. of American Indian College Fund.\nNita Gonzales (Chicana)\, Former Head of Escuela Tlatelolco\, community activist\, and daughter of the Chicano Movement\, continuing the legacy of the Crusade for Justice while guiding environmental and historical justice through the River Sisters Congreso. \n\nSky Roosevelt Morris (Apache/Shawnee)\, Colorado AIM\, Four Winds American Indian Council\n\n\nTink tinker (wazhazhe)\, facilitator\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\nSponsors: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission Logo URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/colorado-150/ LOCATION:Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 East Iliff Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/26093906/kait-herzog-6vWD_xnzPuU-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20260331T142304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T150415Z UID:50299-1775692800-1775779199@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:2026 Vincent Harding Memorial Scholar Public Lecture DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\nOverview\nThursday April 9th Public Lecture from 5pm to 6:30pm in Iliff’s Shattuck Hall. This event is the 2026 Vincent Harding Memorial Lecture. \nDr. Miguel Diaz is this year’s Harding Memorial Visiting Scholar. The title of his Public Lecture is: “Queering Diplomacy: Affirming Differences\, Rejecting Division\, and Empowering the Catholicity of Humanity.” \nDr. Albert Hernandez will moderate the Q-&-A session with the on-site and YouTube livestream audience. \nDetails\nDate/Time: Thursday April 9\, 2026 from 5pm to 6:30pm\nLocation: Shattuck Hall at Iliff School of Theology\nTitle: Queering Diplomacy: Affirming Differences\, Rejecting Division\, and Empowering the Catholicity of Humanity \n“The fact that the fear of the other is pathologically inherent in our existence results in the fear not only of the other but of all otherness…When the fear of others is shown to be the fear of otherness we come to the point of identifying difference with division.”\n–John Zizioulas \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Miguel H. Díaz is the John Courtney Murray\, S.J. University Chair in Public Service at Loyola University Chicago. He served under President Barack Obama as the 9th U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See. He is co-editor of the series from Fordham University Press titled Disruptive Cartographers: Doing Theology Latinamente. He is the editor of the multi-authored first volume\, The Word Became Culture (2024) and is the author of the third volume\, Queer God de Amor (2022). As a public theologian\, he engages print\, radio\, and television media. He participates in several diplomatic initiatives in Washington\, D.C.\, including being a member of the Board and Senior Fellow for Religion and Peacebuilding for the Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP). \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/2026-vincent-harding-memorial-scholar-public-lecture/ LOCATION:Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 East Iliff Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/31080842/Dr-Miguel-Diaz_IMG_0051-Albert-Hernandez-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20260109T170329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T170329Z UID:50147-1775692800-1775779199@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Inside Iliff\, an online Admissions informational meeting DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 9\, 2025\, at 6:00 pm MT – ONLINE\nREGISTER\nThe Iliff School of Theology invites you “Imagine Iliff” by exploring our graduate education offerings! Engage with our Associate Dean of Students\, our Admissions Team\, Leadership and current students/staff. \nThis FREE event will be informative\, relational (not “salesy”)\, and include a Q&A session. A Zoom link will be sent a day or two before the event to all those who register. \nREGISTER URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/inside-iliff-an-online-admissions-informational-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 East Iliff Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/05132636/iliff-school-of-theology.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260325T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260325T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20260217T203132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T212737Z UID:50199-1774459800-1774468800@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Ecowomanism: Resilience\, Eco-Theology\, and Justice DESCRIPTION:Ecowomanism: Resilience\, Eco-Theology\, and Justice\n \n \n \n \n \n March 25 | 5:30 Reception | 6:30 Presentation MDT | $5\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Climate change isn’t just a policy issue—it’s a spiritual one. \nOverview \nJoin us for an evening with Dr. Melanie Harris and Dr. Amy Erickson as they move from sacred theory to local action. The voices we’ve been missing are the ones we need most. Through a powerful blend of sacred song\, contemplative practice\, and intellectual deep-dives\, we’re moving beyond “sustainability” and toward sacred connection.  \nFollowing her lecture\, Dr. Melanie Harris will sit down with Dr. Amy Erickson for a dynamic conversation about what these ideas look like in everyday practice. Together\, they will explore how eco-womanist spirituality and relational ways of understanding the world can foster healthier food systems and stronger communities. \nThis dialogue will bridge the gap between theology and action\, highlighting the concrete implications for food justice initiatives within our own Colorado communities.  \nThe Details \n\nWednesday\, March 25 2026\n5:30 PM: Reception | 6:30 PM: Conversation\nIliff School of Theology| 2323 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, Colorado 80210\nRefreshments provided with RSVP\nCost: $5\n\nWhy Attend?  \n\nCenter the Voices: Prioritize the voices of women of color in the climate justice movement. \nRestore the Sacred: Rediscover the ancestral and spiritual bond between humans and the Earth. \nExplore Local Impact: Learn how relational justice can transform food systems and land stewardship in Colorado. \nFind Resilience: Reconnect with the beauty in yourself and your community to sustain long-term activism. \n\n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKERS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Melanie L. Harris: Rooted in Faith\, Justice\, and the Earth\nDr. Melanie L. Harris is a scholar-activist\, poet\, and minister who lives at the intersection of Black feminist wisdom and environmental justice. As a Professor and the Director of Food\, Health\, and Ecological Well Being at Wake Forest University\, her work isn’t just about theory—it’s about the sacred connection between our bodies\, our plates\, and the planet. \nA leading voice in Ecowomanism\, Dr. Harris champions the idea that honoring the Earth is inseparable from the fight for racial and gender liberation. She centers the voices of Black women who have long been the stewards of the land\, weaving together her background as an AME minister with her artistry as a singer and writer to call for a more just and soulful world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Melanie L. Harris’ Work in Motion \n\nThe Ecowomanist Center: As the founding director\, she leads this non-profit in celebrating the activism and brilliance of environmental writers of color\, bridging the gap between climate justice and community leadership.\nVoice for the People: A former broadcast journalist for ABC\, CBS\, and NBC\, she knows how to tell the stories that matter. She uses those skills today to consult for organizations like the Ford Foundation\, ensuring that social justice remains at the heart of education.\nAuthored Wisdom: She has penned transformative books including Ecowomanism: Earth Honoring Faiths and Gifts of Virtue\, which explore how we can live ethically and sustainably in a broken world.\n\nFrom the halls of Spelman and Harvard to the pulpits of the AME church\, Dr. Harris remains a community leader dedicated to the idea that liberation is ecological. Whether she is teaching\, preaching\, or mothering\, her life’s work is a testament to the power of faith-led activism. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Amy Erickson: Professor of Hebrew Bible at the Iliff School of Theology\nErickson teaches a range of courses in biblical interpretation\, including The Body and Sexuality in the Hebrew Bible\, The Hebrew Bible and Ecology\, and Jonah and Its Afterlives. Her research interests include Hebrew poetry\, poetic and mythological texts in ancient West Asian literature\, and the Hebrew Bible’s history of interpretation. \nShe has a BA from Bates College\, an MDiv from Columbia Theological Seminary\, and a PhD from Princeton Theological Seminary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n She has completed a commentary on the book of Jonah and its history of interpretation entitled Jonah: Introduction and Commentary (Illuminations; Eerdmans\, 2021)\, and has written articles on Job\, Jonah\, the Psalms\, Zechariah\, and Amos for academic journals and edited volumes. Erickson is also a regular contributor to workingpreacher.org\, the Huffington Post ON Scripture\, The Christian Century\, and The Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception (de Gruyter). She is currently working on a book on the Hebrew Bible and ecology. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ecowomanism: Resilience\, Eco-Theology\, and Justice\n \n Join us on March 25 for a transformative dinner event centering the voices of African\, Indigenous\, and Black women to reclaim our relationship with the planet and move beyond “sustainability” toward sacred connection.\nTraditional climate justice activism often leaves people of color out. Ecowomanism changes that.\n Register Now URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/ecowomanism-resilience-eco-theology-and-justice/ LOCATION:Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 East Iliff Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/17142646/Ecowomanism-graphic-1200-x-600-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260326 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20260302T220107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T220129Z UID:50231-1774396800-1774483199@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:March Renewal Session DESCRIPTION:March Renewal Session\nClergy Activists: A Panel Discussion\nWednesday\, March 25 from noon to 1:30 pm MT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen we consider the role of a faith leader\, many of us may imagine someone standing in front of a congregation or teaching from an ancient text. But what does it look like to minister out in the community? How are faith leaders standing up\, speaking out\, and providing support outside the pulpit? \nFor our March Renewal session\, we will be joined by a panel of three Iliff alumni/ae who are doing the work of leading inside and outside traditional religious spaces to live out their call when they aren’t standing in the pulpit. This session will provide an opportunity to hear about the work a minister can do outside of their congregation to give our community a better understanding of how activism and action outside the church walls are part of a pastor’s role\, and an idea of how we can support religious leaders in their work in organizing\, mutual aid and social change.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for March Renewal Here URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/march-renewal-session/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/23143126/Renewal26withTitel-Kat-Harrell-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260305 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20260122T182106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T140408Z UID:50171-1772582400-1772668799@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Miguel De La Torre 50th Book Celebration! DESCRIPTION:Miguel De La Torre 50th Book Celebration!\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 4\, 2026 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm MST\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\nJoin us for an extraordinary evening honoring Iliff faculty member Miguel De La Torre\, one of only five scholars in history to have published over 50 books within the American Academy of Religion. This milestone speaks to a lifetime of groundbreaking scholarship\, public engagement\, and transformative impact. \nThis in-person and live-streamed celebration brings together leading voices\, vibrant conversation\, and a joyful community in honor of Dr De Le Torres achievements. \nEvent Highlights\n4:30 PM – Celebration Kickoff \nThe party starts early! Gather with colleagues and friends to celebrate Miguel’s remarkable achievement. (Yes! There will be food!) \n5:00 PM – Panel Discussion: Inerogating Hope \nA dynamic panel reflecting on Miguel De La Torre’s scholarly legacy\, ethical vision\, and influence on the field. \nFeaturing Iliff School of Theology leaders and voices\, including: \n\nRev. Dr. Lee Butler\, President\, Iliff School of Theology\nDr. April Mack\nMore speaker bios will be available to registrants.\n\n6:15–7:30 PM – Music and salsa dancing \nWe close the evening with rhythm\, movement\, and joy with music and salsa dancing to celebrate a career that has always connected scholarship to life\, culture\, and community. \nCelebrate a once-in-a-generation scholarly achievement. Come for the scholarship. Stay for the music. Celebrate a legacy. \nRegister now and be part of this historic moment honoring Miguel De La Torre’s 50-book journey. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/miguel-de-la-torre-50th-book-celebration/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/22111950/MIGUEL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260225T133000 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20260122T201446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T203551Z UID:50178-1772020800-1772026200@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:February Renewal Session DESCRIPTION:A History of Belief and Action in the United Methodist Church \nWednesday\, February 25 | 12:00 to 1:30 pm MDT \nVia Zoom – REGISTER NOW \nSpeaker: Rev. Tom Barlow\, Iliff Term Assistant Professor in Methodist Studies \nFebruary Renewal Session Grace in Motion: Wesley and Social Witness Wednesday\, February 25 from noon to 1:30 pm MT via Zoom Methodists have linked grace\, holiness\, and social action from John Wesley to the present. Rather than debating outcomes\, this talk offers historical and theological perspective on why disagreement keeps emerging – and what the tradition offers for faithful public witness. For our February Renewal session\, Iliff’s Term Assistant Professor in Methodist Studies\, Rev. Dr. Tom Barlow\, will share about the history of belief and action in the United Methodist Church. \n$5 | Free for all students and Iliff faculty and staff. An additional donation is welcome. \nIf the registration fee is a barrier to your attendance at the event\, please reach out to alumni@iliff.edu. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/feb-renewal-session/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/23143126/Renewal26withTitel-Kat-Harrell-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20251202T182917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T165556Z UID:50125-1770854400-1770940799@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Inside Iliff\, an online Admissions informational meeting DESCRIPTION:Conversations on Vocation: What can I do with a theological degree?\nThursday\, February 12\, 2025\, at 6:00 pm MT – ONLINE\nREGISTER\nJoin the Admissions team as the topic of vocation is explored\, particularly answering the question\, “What can I do with a theological degree?” We will have a distinguished panel of alums and friends that are doing impactful ministry/service with their degree. They will share pathways\, strategies\, important “aha moments” along the way\, and pearls of wisdom for the journey. You don’t have to do what is considered traditional. The Divine is creative so there are many ways to live out your call and put the degree and learning to good use so that all creation may flourish. \nAll are invited! Current students\, discerning and inquiring students\, church and community members\, alums and friends we welcome you  Inside Ilff. \nREGISTER URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/inside-iliff-an-online-admissions-informational-meeting/ LOCATION:Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 East Iliff Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/14124335/Image-from-Iliff-School-of-Theology-Mail-WEB.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T133000 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20251204T202844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T202854Z UID:50136-1768996800-1769002200@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:January Renewal Session DESCRIPTION:January Renewal Session\nBelief at Iliff: A Student Panel\nWednesday\, January 21 from noon to 1:30 pm MT via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt Iliff\, our students are constantly being asked to reconsider their beliefs–about themselves\, about theology\, about the world\, and about their place in the world. Students come to Iliff with a myriad of traditions and backgrounds\, but they all gather in this unique place to learn and grow together. \nFor our January Renewal Session\, four of our current students will share about their beliefs and views of the world\, the story of how they got to Iliff\, and their plans for after graduation. Join us to go inside the Iliff classroom with these students and hear what they have discovered about their own beliefs during their time here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for January Renewal Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLex Dunbar\, (he/they) MDiv ’25\, Joint PhD Student \nLex Dunbar (He/They)\, a proud Norf-Philly native and recent transplant to Denver\, CO\, is a Black Non-Binary Transman\, educator\, activist\, and community leader. His unwavering commitment to justice and change is a source of inspiration\, as Lex draws on personal narrative and diverse theoretical frameworks\, including Womanism\, Black liberation theology\, Transhumanist Deism\, Afro-Futurism\, and more. Currently a Ph.D. student in the Joint Doctoral Program in the Study of Religion at the University of Denver and Iliff School of Theology\, Lex recently earned their second Master’s degree and became a certified Death and Grief Doula. A dynamic workshop facilitator and indecent preacher\, Lex has also taught as an adjunct professor\, developed educational programs\, and contributed to numerous conferences and panels on issues of race\, justice\, and religious liberation. With a passion for community service\, Lex amplifies marginalized voices\, advocates for liberation\, and fosters a more just world.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJosh Perez\, (he/him) MTS ’25\, Joint PhD Student \nJosh Perez is a creative and academic based in Denver\, CO\, where he explores the intersection of storytelling\, lived religion\, and the human experience. With a multidisciplinary approach that spans filmmaking\, audio\, writing\, and photography\, Josh focuses on the spaces where artistry and daily life meet. Currently serving as the Creative Lead for the Institute of Religion\, Culture\, & Politics at the Iliff School of Theology\, Josh holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of New Mexico and a Master’s in Theological Studies from Iliff. His recent thesis\, “Laundry and Taxes: Cinema as Portals from Domination Into Worlds of Liberation\,” highlights his research into film reception and the ways cinema orients us in the world. He is currently in his second year in the Joint Doctoral Program at the University of Denver and Iliff School of Theology. Beyond his academic work\, Josh collaborates on Sweet & Condensed\, a multimedia project and newsletter created by people who love people\, movies\, and the magic that emerges when they intersect.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaralyn Ware\, (she/her) Current MDiv Student \nCara Ware is in her final year of the M.Div program at Iliff & has served as the 2024-2025 & 2025-2026 Student Senate co-chair. She is a candidate for ordination as an elder and the leadership development representative for the Mountain Sky United Methodist Conference\, and currently appointed as licensed local pastor at Brentwood UMC in Denver. While at Iliff\, Cara’s work has focused on practical & pastoral theology\, presenting at multiple international conferences on topics such as moral injury and postcolonial theory. Beyond studying at Iliff\, Cara has a background in neuroscience and works as a clinical research analyst for the CU Anschutz Medical Campus.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiz Wolfert\, (she/her) Current MDiv Student \nLiz Wolfert (she/her) is a third year MDiv student\, a postulant for the priesthood in the Episcopal Church\, and a long-time interfaith practitioner. She brings a wide variety of professional and vocational experiences to her community and person-to-person work. She is currently part of community building around Iliff student life; community gardening; Circle of Trust; international\, interfaith\, and intercultural solidarity; mental health and recovery; and more. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/50136/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/23143126/Renewal26withTitel-Kat-Harrell-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T133000 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20251027T220230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T195855Z UID:50035-1763553600-1763559000@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:November Renewal Session: A New Kind of Church DESCRIPTION:November Renewal Session: A New Kind of Church\nWednesday\, November 19 at 12:00 pm MT via Zoom\nRegister Here\nWhen we think about what shapes our beliefs\, for many of us\, religious communities are a big influence. But how do our beliefs shape our religious communities? How do our beliefs about community\, identity and belonging guide our spaces of worship? Do we need to rethink what we believe about church? \nFor our November 19 Renewal session\, Rev. Dr. Jenny Whitcher (PhD ’12) will share about her work at the Juniper Formation\, a Denver faith community that is trying to reimagine church. Join us for conversation about religion\, belief\, and community in action. Wednesday\, November 19 via Zoom from 12:00 to 1:30 pm MT. \nPresenters\nRev. Dr. Jenny Whitcher (she/her) is the Minister of Prophetic Formation and Co-Founder of Juniper Formation. Jenny is an entrepreneurial minister\, community organizer\, and theologian committed to social justice. She has over 20 years of experience coaching and mentoring leaders\, teaching\, and developing community partnerships. Her work spans nonprofit\, congregations\, and higher education. Her areas of expertise include: change management; entrepreneurial and prophetic ministry formation; democratic culture\, leadership\, and pedagogy; and social change theory and practice. \nShe is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ (UCC) and was the recipient of the Peacemaker Award from the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Church of Christ in 2006. She has a B.A. from New York University\, an M.A. in International Human Rights from the University of Denver\, and a Ph.D. in Religion and Theological Studies from Iliff School of Theology & University of Denver. \nBry Brannan (they/them)\, Iliff MDiv Student\, Minister of Land Discernment\, accompanies congregations discerning ways to utilize their Land and buildings for community flourishing and intergenerational resilience. In 2026 they are launching a new ministry\, the Root & Reckon Community of Practice for Rocky Mountain congregations who are reckoning with racism and colonization through Land stories. Reach out if you are interested in learning more! \nBry is finishing their MDiv at Iliff School of Theology where they focused on ecotheology and decolonizing congregational leadership. They were formed as a faith community organizer while working with the Church Council of Greater Seattle\, the Southwest WA Synod of the ELCA and collaborating with the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network\, and Farmworker Ministry Northwest. Their B.A. is from Pacific Lutheran University where they studied Global Studies\, Political Science\, and Spanish. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/november-renewal-session-a-new-idea-of-church/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/23143126/Renewal26withTitel-Kat-Harrell-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20251010T180222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T203621Z UID:50014-1763056800-1763064000@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Interfaith Alliance of Colorado 2025 Force for Good Reception & Awards! DESCRIPTION:Democracy\, Theocracy\, and Autocracy\n\nThursday\, November 13\, 6:00pm – 8:00pm\nIliff School of Theology\, Shattuck Hall\nREGISTER NOW\nThe Interfaith Alliance of Colorado invites you to join us for our 2025 Force for Good Reception & Awards! \nHOSTED BY COMEDIAN COREY MANNING!\nThis event will celebrate the faith communities\, elected officials\, community leaders\, and advocates who go above and beyond to make Colorado a place where all feel at home. It will also serve as the backdrop for a critical discussion on faith and the state of our democracy. \n\n\n\n\nKeynote \nWe are thrilled to welcome Rev. Dr. Lee Butler\, President of the Iliff School of Theology\, as our keynote speaker! \nA trailblazer in bringing intercultural community building and racial justice to many of the educational institutions he has served\, the Rev. Dr. Lee H. Butler Jr. is currently the President and CEO of the Iliff School of Theology in Denver\, CO. He is an active publishing scholar\, most recently serving as the co-editor of The Edward Wimberly Reader: A Black Pastoral Theology (Baylor University Press\, 2020). \nWe are thrilled to welcome Rev. Dr. Butler as our Keynote speaker to share his perspective on “Faith and the American-cracy.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFaith and the American -cracy: A Reflection on American Democracy\, Theocracy\, and Autocracy \nThe United States of America has long been described as being founded on the principle of religious freedom. The colonials and revolutionaries of American history lived according to the idea that they were escaping the tyranny of an unjust ruler and communities of persecution. Religion has still influenced how we understand humanity\, dominance\, and freedom in terms of the language of life\, liberty\, and property. This evolved into the declaration that we are “One nation\, under God\, indivisible\, with liberty and justice for all” who met the qualifications for citizenship. This keynote address will reflect on our history as a nation and how influences of theocracy\, autocracy\, and democracy have shaped the United States as we know it today. \n\n\n\n\nWith faith and conscience as our compass\, we will celebrate the incredible work happening in our state to protect democracy\, true religioius freedom\, and promote our shared values. \nJoin us for this important celebration and discussion. Get your tickets today! \nDress for a Cocktail Reception! \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/50014/ LOCATION:Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 East Iliff Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/10120153/2025-FFG-Awards.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251024T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20250918T190558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T190558Z UID:49956-1761310800-1761318000@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Ground Blessing Ceremony DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/ground-blessing-ceremony/ LOCATION:Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 East Iliff Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/12100616/drone-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251023T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20251010T134645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T134645Z UID:50010-1761242400-1761249600@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Holding Relationships: A Gathering to Remember DESCRIPTION:HOLDING RELATIONSHIPS: A GATHERING TO REMEMBER\nStudent & Alumni Led Community Service \n\nShattuck Hall In-Person and Zoom Livestream\nThursday\, October 23\, 2025\n6:00pm-8:00pm \nREGISTER\nWe invite all Iliff students\, alumni\, and community members to join us on the evening of October 23rd in-person at Iliff and online at this hybrid gathering. We will hear reflections from several people who have been part of this institutional reckoning over the decades and engage in ceremony that centers the Land and the Lenape ancestor. From 7:30-8:00 pm there will be dessert and conversation. \nThe focus of the student and alumni-led gathering is to engage in historical remembering and honoring the relationships that have gotten us to this significant moment that we will mark on Friday\, October 24th with the Lenape Elders Council at the Memorial Site Ground Blessing Ceremony on-campus at 1pm. \nMore information can be found here including a letter from President Lee Butler: https://www.iliff.edu/ground-blessing-ceremony/. You can also learn more and find links to the Rocky Mountain PBS documentaries about this multi-generational institutional reckoning and conciliation process here: https://www.iliff.edu/lenape/  \nWe invite you to participate as you are moved and able:  \n\nMemorial Site Ground Blessing Ceremony with the Lenape Elders Council | October 24 at 1pm in-person at Iliff. Please RSVP by October 17.\nA hybrid Gathering to Remember with students and alumni | October 23 at 6pm in-person at Iliff or on Zoom. Please RSVP by October 22 to receive the link.\nShare your stories and photos reflecting on the significance of this moment by filling out this form.\nOffer your financial generosity to support the Tinker Native Studies Professorship Endowment\n\nWe look forward to seeing you and hearing from you.\n\nQuestions? Please contact: Iliff Student & Alumni Organization: iliffreckoning@gmail.com URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/holding-relationships-a-gathering-to-remember/ LOCATION:Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 East Iliff Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/10074637/Memorial-Site-Event-1200-x-600-px-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20250902T202652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T202828Z UID:49923-1759017600-1763942399@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Iliff Death Care Collective - Fall Course DESCRIPTION:Foundations of Death Care\nEnd-of-Life Doula Class\nFall 2025 – Now open to register!\nExplore our unique approach to building skills and connections for end-of-life care:\nGrounded in Justice and Intercultural CompetencyOur approach\, informed by Iliff School of Theology’s longstanding commitment to justice\, means that intercultural competencies are at the center of our approach. We honor the unique and diverse experiences of our participants and clients. \nPractice Foundational Somatic Training for Real Self-CareEmbodied awareness matters in end-of-life work. We emphasize the importance of somatic awareness and Polyvagal Theory as crucial for a sustainable end-of-life doula practice\, both in helping those we serve and for ourselves. \nFocus on Interpersonal CommunicationEnd-of-life care includes not just the dying\, but their communities of care and all those who love them. We focus on healthy communication patterns as well as understanding non-verbal cues\, as well as family systems dynamics. \nConnect with a Diverse CommunityThis course will connect you with leading scholars\, practitioners\, spiritual leaders\, and thinkers from various backgrounds and perspectives in end-of-life care. Join us to change the narrative around end-of-life care. \nDetails \n\nNew course material opens every Sunday for 8 weeks starting September 28.\nWeekly live Zoom sessions on Sundays 4:00-6:00 .\nSmall group limited to 15 students per cohort.\n\nTotal Course Investment$1600-$2600 for online course; based on sliding scale\, see details. \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Instructor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your teacher\, Beth Patterson\n\nBeth Patterson is a palliative care chaplain\, presently serving at University of Colorado Health Anschutz\, working both inpatient and outpatient (ambulatory clinic) palliative care.  She has 35+ years of hospice related experience (bereavement\, children’s programs\, philanthropy\, program design and management). \nShe completed her palliative care chaplaincy fellowship through the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program at UCH in 2020. She has been a clinical chaplain for 12+ years and has board certification pending. Beth is also a palliative care/end of life doula\, having trained with the Conscious Dying Institute and INELDA and is a member in good standing with NEDA. She is also affiliated with The Peaceful Presence Project located in Bend\, OR. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beth graduated from Iliff School of Theology in 1995 with a MA in Religious Studies/emphasis on Pastoral Care. She is an endorsed chaplain by the American Humanist Association. Beth is currently learning to be a facilitator with a CU Anschutz phase 2b\, randomized\, double-blind\, placebo-controlled\, multi-center study of the effects of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy on existential distress in patients with advanced cancer. Beth loves her work and often considers it “play.” As such\, her playgrounds are the fields of existential questions\, struggle\, and exploration of/opening to the unknown. \n \n REGISTER NOW URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/iliff-death-care-collective-fall-course/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/24155117/Death-Care-Collective-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250918T133000 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20250822T195753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T195753Z UID:49914-1758196800-1758202200@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:September Renewal Session - Beyond Words: A Somatic Approach to Growing with Our Grief DESCRIPTION:September Renewal Session Beyond Words: A Somatic Approach to Growing with Our Grief\nThurs\, Sept 18 at 12:00 pm MT via Zoom\nRegister Here\nGrief lives in the body as much as it does in the heart and mind. Beyond Words: A Somatic Approach to Growing with Our Grief explores how we can move through loss by engaging the body\, the nervous system\, and the innate wisdom within us. This 60-minute session introduces participants to the science and practice of somatic healing\, with accessible tools that support integration\, resilience\, and meaning-making. For this Renewal session\, Iliff is partnering with the LIGHT Movement (Love In Grief\, Held Together)\, a somatic-based organization dedicated to supporting individuals and communities through grief\, loss\, and healing. Their mission is to provide accessible\, evidence-informed practices that honor the body’s innate wisdom\, with a vision of creating peaceful communities where no one grieves alone. LIGHT believes healing happens in connection. Learn more at lightmovement.org. \nPresenter: Amy Pickett-Williams\, LCSW\, RYT\nAmy is a psychotherapist\, yoga teacher\, and the founder of LIGHT Movement (Love In Grief\, Held Together)\, an organization dedicated to bringing somatic tools for grief and loss to individuals and communities worldwide. For over 25 years\, Amy has supported families navigating the death of a child and other profound losses\, including infertility\, cancer\, illness\, injury\, and identity shifts. Her work bridges evidence-informed psychotherapy and embodied practices\, integrating polyvagal theory\, yoga\, breath\, sound\, and ritual. Amy presents nationally at conferences and trainings\, including the American Psychological Association (APA)\, the National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG)\, the National Association of Professional Chaplains (APC)\, TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)\, and NOVA (National Organization for Victim Assistance). She\, along with other LIGHT volunteers have also developed innovative trainings\, retreats\, and trauma and grief-informed yoga teacher programs. Amy believes healing happens in connection and that through somatic practices\, people can move beyond words\, working with grief in ways that foster integration\, resilience\, and growth. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/september-renewal-session-beyond-words-a-somatic-approach-to-growing-with-our-grief/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/22135740/Screenshot-2025-08-22-at-1.56.15-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250916T130000 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20250812T190349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T190349Z UID:49883-1758024000-1758027600@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Colorado Black Equity Study "Lunch 'n' Learn" Webinar DESCRIPTION:Colorado Council of Churches Lunch ‘n’ Learn\nTuesday\, September 16th\, noon MDT\nVia Zoom (provided the day before the webinar)\nJoin us as the team of the Colorado Black Equity Study shares what they are doing to give deeper meaning to Colorado history. \nIn 2024\, the Colorado General Assembly passed\, and Governor Polis signed\, SB24-53 requiring “History Colorado to study the ongoing effects of slavery and subsequent systemic racism on Black Coloradans that may be attributed to practices\, systems\, and policies of the state\, and establishes a commission to assist this effort and to contract for an economic impact study.” \nThe commission’s team has been engaged in that work for months\, and they’d like to update the faith community. \nThis virtual event is co-sponsored by Iliff School of Theology\, the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado\, and Together Colorado. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE TO GET THE EVENT LINK. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/colorado-black-equity-study-lunch-n-learn-webinar/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/12130239/CCC-CBES-Graphic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250903T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250903T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20250815T174234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T174448Z UID:49898-1756915200-1756918800@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Iliff School of Theology Opening Convocation DESCRIPTION:Opening Convocation is an academic ceremony that begins each year with a celebration. Iliff is excited to welcome the esteemed Rev. Dr. Weems!\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 3 · 4 – 5 pm MDT\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n  \n\nShattuck Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur speaker is the Rev. Dr. Renita J. Weems\, the academic dean of Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta\, Georgia – a sister school to Iliff School of Theology.The title of her address is: “This Fine Place So Far From Home: I Kings 10:1-13.” \nDr. Weems is a trusted voice in the church and academy\, a nationally recognized womanist biblical scholar\, and the first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in Old Testament from Princeton Theological Seminary. She has taught at Spelman College\, Howard University\, and Vanderbilt University Divinity School. Her leadership at Gammon represents tradition and transformation\, nurturing future theologians through academic excellence and spiritual formation. \n“Opening Convocation is an academic ceremony that begins each year with a celebration. Iliff is excited to welcome the esteemed Dr. Weems to Denver as our speaker! \nHer work has inspired and challenged me for decades. In a year in which “home” seems very far away\, I am eager to take in all that she will offer us on September 3rd. \nWe will also welcome our entering class of masters and doctoral students and share some of what we anticipate in the new academic year – including stepping into our new curriculum.” \n—Dean Kelsey \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/iliff-school-of-theology-opening-convocation/ LOCATION:Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 East Iliff Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/15114204/Opening-Convocation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20250714T171331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T171331Z UID:49627-1755820800-1756079999@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Foundational Singing Training DESCRIPTION:The School of Uncovering the Voice\nFoundational Singing Training\nTaught by Shayndel Adler\nAug. 22\, 2025: “Exercises for Natural Breathing”\nAug. 23-24\, 2025: “Musical Sound & Sounds of Speech: Two Distinct Worlds” \nLocation: Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO 80210\nTime: 10:00am-4:30pm each day (with a break for lunch) \nThis class is open to everyone; no prior singing experience necessary. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced singer\, you will benefit from this work! \nIn this engaging group class you will be gently invited to move with joy and confidence in discovering and opening your authentic singing voice. UTV is at times playful\, sacred\, healing and profound. Connect with pure musical tones and the universal sound stream while balancing your physical\, emotional and social well-being. \nUncovering the Voice (UTV) is an artistic\, pedagogical\, therapeutic impulse first developed by Mrs. Valborg Svardstrom with guidance from Rudolf Steiner. \nFor more information and registration\, please visit https://www.werbecksinging.org/ URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/foundational-singing-training/ LOCATION:Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 East Iliff Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250818 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250821 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20250724T201406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T201427Z UID:49669-1755475200-1755734399@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Annual Book Sale DESCRIPTION:Annual Book Sale – August 18–20\, 2025Hosted by the Iliff Disability Coalition\, the Student Senate\, and the Ira J. Taylor Library\nMark your calendars and join us for the Annual Book Sale\, taking place from Monday\, August 18\, through Wednesday\, August 20\, 2025\, in the Iliff School of Theology Library. The sale will run daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM\, and everyone is welcome to stop by\, browse\, and find a new favorite book! \nThis beloved event is more than just a great opportunity to stock up on new reading material at affordable prices — it’s also a meaningful way to support student-led advocacy. All proceeds from the sale will go directly to benefit the Disability Coalition ISO\, funding initiatives that promote accessibility\, inclusion\, and equity within the Iliff community and beyond. \nWhether you’re a student\, alum\, faculty member\, or part of a local faith or civic community\, the Book Sale is a chance to come together in support of an important cause. In years past\, the sale has become a vibrant space for community connection\, resource sharing\, and collective support\, reinforcing Iliff’s commitment to justice and hospitality. \nWe invite you to stop by\, pick up a few books\, and help make a difference! \nDates: August 18–20\, 2025Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM dailyLocation: Ira J. Taylor Library\, Iliff School of Theology \n? For more information or to donate books in advance\, please contact library@iliff.edu. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/49669/ LOCATION:Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 East Iliff Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/24141352/Book-Sale-Promotion-Instagram-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20250602T183706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T164626Z UID:49479-1751760000-1756079999@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Iliff Death Care Collective - Summer Course DESCRIPTION:Foundations of Death Care\nEnd-of-Life Doula Class\nSummer 2025 – Now open to register!\nExplore our unique approach to building skills and connections for end-of-life care:\nGrounded in Justice and Intercultural Competency\nOur approach\, informed by Iliff School of Theology’s longstanding commitment to justice\, means that intercultural competencies are at the center of our approach. We honor the unique and diverse experiences of our participants and clients. \nPractice Foundational Somatic Training for Real Self-Care\nEmbodied awareness matters in end-of-life work. We emphasize the importance of somatic awareness and Polyvagal Theory as crucial for a sustainable end-of-life doula practice\, both in helping those we serve and for ourselves. \nFocus on Interpersonal Communication\nEnd-of-life care includes not just the dying\, but their communities of care and all those who love them. We focus on healthy communication patterns as well as understanding non-verbal cues\, as well as family systems dynamics. \nConnect with a Diverse Community\nThis course will connect you with leading scholars\, practitioners\, spiritual leaders\, and thinkers from various backgrounds and perspectives in end-of-life care. Join us to change the narrative around end-of-life care. \nDetails \n\nNew course material opens every Sunday for 8 weeks starting July 6.\nWeekly live Zoom sessions on Thursdays 5:30-7:30 (starting July 10) OR Sundays 4:00-6:00 (starting July 13) – choose the day that works best for you.\nSmall group limited to 15 students per cohort.\n\nTotal Course Investment\n$1600-$2600 for online course; based on sliding scale\, see details.\n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Instructor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Beverly Wallace will be joining us this summer in teaching “The Foundation of Death Care” in Iliff’s Death Care Collective. An ordained Lutheran clergywoman\, Dr. Wallace\, a recent board member of the Society for Pastoral Theology and former Associate Professor of Pastoral/Spiritual Care is one the premier experts in African American Grief. Her dissertation entitled\, “Religions and Spirituality as Resources for African American Family in End-of-Life Care” has led her down the path of research\, teaching\, and the praxis of End-of-Life Care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Wallace was introduced to the world of Death Doulas by two colleagues: one a former attorney and Director for Disability Services now a Death Doula herself and the other\, the founder of “Quality of Life now “Care Doula Education” who was also the Vice President of the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance. For more than seven years\, Dr. Wallace functioned herself as an end-of-life doula. She is currently\, the Director of Lifelong Learning at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary of Lenoir-Rhyne University. \n \n REGISTER NOW URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/iliff-death-care-collective-summer-course/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02122829/Summer-Deathcare-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20250605T162407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T161804Z UID:49482-1751241600-1754092799@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Summer Courses for Audit DESCRIPTION:Non-Degree Courses for Audit: Graduate Theological Education for Lifelong Learners\n*Please note that registration has closed. Stay tuned for Fall audit courses!  \nIliff School of Theology has offered graduate-level education for more than 125 years through a range of degree programs. Now\, through course auditing\, Iliff is bringing its unique approach to theological education to a broader community. \nExplore Iliff’s world-class teaching outside of a traditional degree program. Auditing a course allows you to view lectures\, participate in discussions\, and access course materials\, all while focusing on personal growth and intellectual curiosity. Audited courses do not contribute towards Iliff degree requirements or transfer academic credit. \n2025 Summer Courses:\n\nBlue Minister\, Red Culture\, Purple Congregation – with Rev. Dr. Eric C. Smith\nPastoral Responses to Moral Injury in Times of Crisis – with Rev. Dr. Jeff Zust\nCongregational Renewal: A Wesleyan Approach to Church Revitalization – with Rev. Stephanie Moffitt\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\nJune 30-August 1\, 2025\n9 hours of student work per week\nOnline asynchronous\, optional weekly synchronous sessions\n$332 per course\n\nRegistration has closed. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/summer-courses-for-audit/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/05102116/Summer-Audit-_-Meta-1200-x-600-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250619 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20250210T184927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T194041Z UID:49287-1750032000-1750291199@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:The Institute on Theology and Disability DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nInstitute on Theology and Disability\nJune 16-18\, 2025\nIliff School of Theology  \nREGISTER HERE \nThe Institute on Theology and Disability (ITD) is an accessible and inclusive three-day fully hybrid gathering of leading scholars\, writers\, faith leaders\, disabled advocates\, lay leaders\, and others committed to advancing inclusive ministries and faith supports. Each year ITD fosters diverse and authentic interfaith conversations at the intersection of theology and disability. Practically\, this looks like collectively engaging in plenary sessions\, workshops\, and networking; offering a PhD seminar for current doctoral students; and providing a community day to connect more deeply with organizations within the host city. The Institute celebrates\, explores\, and investigates the ways that:\n \n\nDisability impacts all major theological disciplines and the many dimensions of religious life and faith community practices.\nTheology and practice mutually inform and support one another.\nDiverse perspectives enrich and inform theological formation and religious practice.\n\n\nWe are excited that this year’s Institute on Theology and Disability will be held at Iliff School of Theology June 16-18\, 2025. \nWe are looking forward to a dynamic group of plenary speakers this year\, including Miriam Spies\, Robert Monson\, Isaac Soon\, Louise Gosbell\, Josh Hanan\, emerging scholar Callie Micale\, and an interfaith panel. \nOur program includes various afternoon workshops as well\, including presentations by several Iliff students. Check out the schedule here: http://bit.ly/ITDSchedule25. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/the-institute-on-theology-and-disability/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/10113439/Institue-of-Theology-and-Disability.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250610T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250610T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20250506T163521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T200853Z UID:49444-1749562200-1749582000@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:A Day at Iliff - A Pre-Conference Retreat for Your Spirit DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 10\, 2025\n1:30 PM – Evening Dinner Keynote\nIliff School of Theology\, Denver\, CO\nJoin Iliff and the Mountain Sky Conference of The UMC for an afternoon of transformation\, learning\, connection\, and inspiration at “Day at Iliff\,” a special pre-conference gathering hosted by the Compelling Preaching Initiative in partnership with Iliff School of Theology\, ahead of the 2025 Mountain Sky Annual Conference. In this dynamic gathering\, preaching and pastoral leaders will explore the intersections of creativity\, care\, and communication through three rich workshop experiences—all designed to inspire more compelling and life-giving proclamation. \nWORKSHOP SESSIONS\n1:30 PM – “Fostering Creativity in Preaching”\nRev. Dr. Lee Butler\nThis session will discuss creativity as a playful approach to biblical interpretation.  Focusing on biblical narratives as the foundation for considering human transformation\, the sermonic communications of God’s love will be grounded in psychological theories to help engage the text as a living Divine and human document. \n3:15 p.m. – “Resilient Leadership – Lessons from Grief\, Crisis\, and Connection” \nMeredith Parfet\, MA Pastoral and Spiritual Care\, MBA\nThis workshop challenges ministers and leaders to rethink how we approach crisis—not as a disruption to manage\, but as a transformative opportunity.  We will explore how grief manifests in many forms and offers practical frameworks for holding necessary but often stigmatized conversations\, particularly around death and loss. Grounded in real self care practices from the Iliff Death Care Collective\, this session empowers faith leaders to guide their communities with greater compassion and clarity\, even in difficult times. \n5:00 PM – “Storytelling in New Social Spaces” (Keynote & Dinner)\nRev. Dr. Amanda Henderson\nWe all know that stories are the key to reaching people and catalyzing personal and social transformation. But how do we reach people in a media context of soundbites and doom scrolling? In this interactive\, multi-media session\, we will explore the power of storytelling utilizing multiple media platforms and take away tips for both tech-savvy and tech-wary storytellers. \nDinner will be provided during this final session—come hungry for both food and insight! \nClick here to register. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/a-day-at-iliff-a-pre-conference-retreat-for-your-spirit/ LOCATION:Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 East Iliff Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/06101556/mountain-sky-conference-color.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250606T120000 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20250422T210304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T210948Z UID:49401-1749204000-1749211200@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Commencement 2025 DESCRIPTION: Join us for Commencement 2025!\nFriday\, June 6\, 2025 | 10:00 AM MT\nSt. Andrew United Methodist Church9203 S University Blvd.Highlands Ranch 80126\n  \nWATCH THE LIVESTREAM\n \nEvent Details:\nJoin Iliff School of Theology as we celebrate the 120th graduating class with Commencement speaker\, Keith David. Commencement will be held at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch. The program will begin at 10:00 AM and last until approximately 12:00 PM.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Keith David:\nKeith David\, born and raised in New York City\, is a classically trained graduate of the New York High School of the Performing Arts and The Juilliard School. His work has earned him Screen Actors Guild and Tony Award nominations\, an NAACP Image Award\, and three Emmy Awards. A frequent collaborator with documentarian Ken Burns\, David has won three Emmys for his voice-over performances in Jackie Robinson\, A Necessary War\, and Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson. \nDavid has also enthralled viewers with his vocal talents in animated works such as The Princess and the Frog\, Rick and Morty\, Gargoyles\, and the Prime Video hit series\, Hazbin Hotel. David recently appeared in Cord Jefferson’s Oscar-winning film\, American Fiction\, Jordan Peele’s Nope\, and is also known for his prolific work in films such as 21 Bridges\, Crash\, There’s Something About Mary\, and many more. \nOn the small screen\, David recently finished Duster\, a new series from JJ Abrams\, and The Gray House\, produced by Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman; completed five seasons starring as Bishop James Greenleaf in Greenleaf on the OWN Network; and has been featured on series such as Blackish and Community. True to his reputation as a star of stage and screen\, David starred as Floyd Barton in Seven Guitars\, was nominated for a Tony for his role as Chimney Man in Jelly’s Last Jam\, and has toured with Too Marvelous for Words\, playing the legendary Nat King Cole. \nAbout the Iliff School of Theology:\nIliff is a theological graduate school founded in 1893 that nurtures passion\, cultivates compassion\, and encourages social and ecological justice around the world. \nAt Iliff\, we honor spiritual traditions that recognize the inherent dignity of all people. The diverse identities of our students\, faculty and staff enrich the classroom and broaden the scope of our scholarship. Students from a range of religious\, spiritual\, and secular backgrounds thrive at Iliff\, working across lines of difference to advocate freedom. \nLearn more about Iliff’s purpose\, vision\, and commitment. \n  \nRSVP NOW!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Commencement Countdown\n \n \n Day(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Hour(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Minute(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Second(s) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For media inquiries\, please contact Director of Marketing and PR\, Daryl Schreiber\, at dschreiber@iliff.edu or 303-765-3113. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/commencement-2025/ LOCATION:St. Andrew United Methodist Church\, 9203 S. University Blvd.\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, CO\, 80126\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/09100608/Keith-David-Headshot-Mid-Photo-Credit-c-Jonny-Marlow-CPi-syndication.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250519T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20250411T165258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T220444Z UID:49387-1747675800-1747684800@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Threads of Freedom: A Celebration of Music\, History\, and Heroes DESCRIPTION:Register Today!\nEvent Details:\nJoin us for our annual Vincent G. Harding Day at Iliff\, where we celebrate the life and work of Vincent G. and Rosemarie Freeney Harding and their commitment to education\, justice\, and peace toward building a multiethnic\, multiracial\, multigenerational\, and multi-faith democracy.  \nWe invite you for an evening celebration\, where we’ll kick things off with hors d’oeuvres and an African-American quilt display. Join us for a performance by the Spirituals Project\, followed by our keynote speaker\, Dr. Cheryl LaRoche\, historian\, and underground railroad scholar\, who will share more about her work on Paul Quinn\, an African Methodist Episcopal Bishop who guided enslaved people to freedom through the underground railroad. \nAbout the Speaker:\nHistorical Archaeologist Dr. Cheryl Janifer LaRoche began her career as an archaeological conservator\, preserving the grave goods from the African Burial Ground archaeological site in New York City. Dr. LaRoche’s expertise includes archaeology\, African American history\, and material culture. Her work on the Underground Railroad\, free Black communities\, and the AME Church is unparalleled – this work is what brought William Paul Quinn to her attention. She has contributed to numerous scholarly works\, museums\, documentaries\, and archaeological projects and is a dynamic and compelling speaker. Most recently she has been working as an ethnohistorian\, collecting family stories from the descendants of the those who were once held in slavery on National Park Service sites. She has worked for numerous cultural and historical institutions\, including the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture\, where she was the project historian for the “Cultural Expressions” inaugural exhibition. She is an associate research professor in Historic Preservation in the School of Architecture at the University of Maryland\, College Park. She is grateful for the numerous awards she has received across her career. Dr. LaRoche is the author of Free Black Communities and the Underground Railroad: the Geography of Resistance. Her latest book\, Apostle of Liberation: AME Bishop Paul Quinn and the Underground Railroad was published by Rowman & Littlefield earlier this year.  \nAbout the Spirituals Project:\nIn 1998\, The Spirituals Project was founded by Arthur C. Jones to preserve and revitalize the music and teachings of the sacred folk songs called “spirituals\,” created and first sung by African Americans in slavery. The Spirituals Project is a past recipient of the Denver Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. The Project has presented a wide variety of high-profile musical and educational programs over the years\, including a national conference on spirituals in 2013 featuring poet Nikki Giovanni as keynote speaker\, and a historic concert in 2009 at Denver’s Ellie Caulkins Opera House in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.’s 80th birthday\, featuring the renowned mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves as a guest artist. In September 2018\, The Spirituals Project Choir performed with renowned opera soprano Kathleen Battle as she presented her concert\, “Underground Railroad: A Spiritual Journey” at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House\, Denver. \nWith the official transition of The Spirituals Project to the University of Denver\, the multi-ethnic Spirituals Project Choir will present concerts in a variety of venues and will continue to present educational programs regionally and nationally. \nRegister Today!\nSupport this work through the “There is a River Freedom Endowment”:\nDr. Vincent and Rosemarie Harding’s scholarly activities have not only enriched our academic landscape but also championed the cause for freedom and made significant contributions to the wider community. The “There is a River Freedom Endowment” supports teaching\, research\, and public programs that align with their legacy. Please donate today by selecting “There is a River Freedom Fund” from the Fund dropdown menu. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/threads-of-freedom-a-celebration-of-music-history-and-heroes/ LOCATION:Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 East Iliff Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/11105111/FB-Event-Harding-Day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250501T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250501T193000 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20250321T171935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T174316Z UID:49365-1746122400-1746127800@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ Denver \nA Celebration of Denver’s 2SLGBTQIA+ History with author Phil Nash \nThursday\, May 1st\n6:00 pm MT at the Iliff School of Theology\n\nRegister now\nJoin Iliff School of Theology for an insightful and engaging event exploring the rich tapestry of LGBTQ history right here in Denver! We are honored to host author Phil Nash\, whose acclaimed work\, “ LGBTQ Denver’”\, offers a vital look at the individuals\, movements\, and milestones that have shaped our city’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community. \nThis special event will feature: \n\nA compelling presentation by Phil Nash\, bringing to life the stories and experiences documented in his book\, illuminating the struggles\, triumphs\, and resilience of LGBTQ+ Denverites.\nAn open and engaging discussion following the presentation\, bringing together Iliff students\, faculty\, allies\, and community supporters. This will be a crucial opportunity to connect with the past\, understand the present\, and consider the future of LGBTQ+ inclusion and justice in our city and beyond.\n\nAs a theological school committed to justice\, equity\, and advocating freedom\, Iliff recognizes the profound importance of understanding the histories of marginalized communities. This event offers a unique chance to learn directly from a leading voice on LGBTQ+ Denver history and to engage in meaningful dialogue about its relevance to our present and future. \nWhether you are a student\, an ally\, a member of the LGBTQ+ community\, or simply interested in learning more about Denver’s diverse history\, we warmly invite you to attend. \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: May 1\, 2025\nTime: 6:00 pm\nLocation: IIliff School of Theology\, Shattuck Hall\nFeaturing: Author Phil Nash\, LGBTQ Denver\nFollowed by: Discussion with students\, allies\, and supporters\n\nThis is a free event and open to the public. Iliff students will receive a signed\, free copy of the book.  \nJoin us as we explore our local history and strengthen our commitment to a more inclusive and just Denver. Space is limited\, reserve your spot today! \nReserve Your Space Now\n  \nAbout LGBTQ Denver by Phil Nash\, Foreword by Dr. Tom Noel \nDenver is the Mile High City\, the Queen City of the Plains\, and the Gateway to the West. Today\, the city attracts thousands of new residents each year\, including the LGBTQ people from the rural West and digital nomads from around the nations seeking a welcoming community where they can thrive. In LGBTQ Denver Nash showcases how the city evolved from its pre-1970s history of rebuking gay people to a magnet for LGBTQ residents and the capital of the first state to elect and reelect the nation’s first openly gay governor. \nAbout Phil Nash \nA Michigan native\, Phil Nash made Denver his home in 1976 and launched a career in LGBTQ activism\, journalism\, and organizational leadership. He helped found\, and was the first staff member of the Gay Community Center of Colorado (today known as The Center on Colfax). He later became editor of Out Front\, Colorado’s leading LGBTQ publication in the early 1980s. He also wrote for The Advocate\, Westword\, and other local and national news outlets. He helped found and served as first board chair of the Colorado AIDS Project. As an out gay professional\, Nash later worked in a series of senior communications roles in civic and philanthropic organizations\, including as an advisor to Denver Mayor Federico Peña. In LGBTQ Denver\, Nash documents more than five decades of Denver’s LGBTQ history\, much of which he witnessed firsthand\, reported\, and photographed. “I wrote LGBTQ Denver as yet another way to help build a stronger community\,” says Nash\, “especially at a time when darker forces in our society want to turn back the clock and erase the evidence of our existence.” URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/49365/ LOCATION:Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 East Iliff Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/10150107/LBTQ-Event-_-Insta.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250430T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250430T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20250314T175858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T154710Z UID:49343-1746034200-1746039600@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Challenges in Real World Leadership: Domestic Violence DESCRIPTION:Challenges in Real World Leadership: Domestic Violence\nApril 30th\, 2025 | Iliff School of Theology\, Shattuck Hall\nDinner served at 5:00 PM | Event 5:30–7:00 PM\nRegister Now\nJoin us as we bring the complex and often painful realities of real-world leadership into the heart of our community. This interactive seminar invites both faith leaders and community members into a thoughtful conversation about the role faith communities play in addressing intimate partner violence (IPV). \nParticipants will explore the foundations of domestic violence awareness\, key theological concepts\, and immediate steps to support survivors. This event is open to all. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/challenges-in-real-world-leadership-domestic-violence/ LOCATION:Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 East Iliff Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/14122846/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250429T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20250319T175801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T175911Z UID:49357-1745953200-1745958600@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:The First 100 Days: A Reflection DESCRIPTION:April 29th\, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm\nIliff School of Theology\, Shattuck Hall\nRegister Now\nDon’t miss the opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking panel discussion reflecting on the first 100 days of the current administration\, co-sponsored by the Institute for Religion\, Politics & Culture and the Colorado Council of Churches. Join us on Tuesday\, April 29th\, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Iliff School of Theology\, Shattuck Hall\, for a deep dive into the political and social shifts we’ve experienced so far. \nModerated by Institute Director Amanda Henderson\, this insightful conversation will feature a distinguished panel of experts\, including Caran Ware Joseph\, Miguel De La Torre\, and more. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.\, with light refreshments provided\, allowing you to mingle and connect before the discussion begins. \nThis is a unique opportunity to reflect on the emotional and political landscape of the past few months\, with experts offering valuable perspectives on the administration’s actions and decisions. Attendees will gain crucial insights into what has transpired\, how it impacts communities of faith and society\, and what possible paths of action might lie ahead. \nThis event promises to be a rich\, reflective space for dialogue\, and we encourage you to register early to secure your spot. Whether you’re passionate about politics\, religion\, or simply want to stay informed\, this event is one you won’t want to miss! \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/the-first-100-days-a-reflection/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/19114702/First-100-Days-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250428T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250428T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20250304T214600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T221758Z UID:49329-1745859600-1745866800@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:April Pulpit+ Exchange "Grieving the Loss of the World We Knew or Imagined" with Rev. Dr. Jamie Eaddy DESCRIPTION:April Pulpit+ Exchange\n“Grieving the Loss of the World We Knew or Imagined” with Rev. Dr. Jamie Eaddy\nApril 28\, 2025\nRegister Now\n\nAbout the Event\nIn a time of deep uncertainty\, political upheaval\, and global crisis\, many are grieving not just personal losses but the world they once knew or thought possible. Grief is more than a fleeting emotion; it is an ongoing process of navigating loss\, change\, and transition. Led by Rev. Dr. Jamie Eaddy\, a thanatologist and grief doula\, this program explores the collective sorrow of a shifting world and invites participants to engage grief as a pathway to transformation\, resilience\, and prophetic action. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\nRev. Dr. Jamie Eaddy is a public theologian\, thanatologist\, play\, grief counselor\, and administrator with over 20 years of experience in transformative education\, ministry\, and community service. As a thanatologist and grief doula\, Dr. Eaddy is dedicated to guiding individuals and communities through life’s most challenging transitions\, including grief\, trauma\, and loss. \n\n\nAbout Pulpit+ Exchange\nIliff’s Pulpit+ Exchange Series (supported by the Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative from Lilly Endowment Inc.) provides space for a diverse array of ordained clergy and lay leaders to gather for a meal and grapple with challenging issues. One of the main goals of the Pulpit+ Exchange is to build congregations of people who will authentically study\, worship\, walk\, and act together across differences to create a just and equitable world. \nAbout the Evening’s Agenda\nIn-person & online\nLight meal: 5:00 – 5:45 PM (MST)\nLecture: 5:45 PM\nQ&A and discussions with Dr. Black & colleagues to follow \nUnable to attend in person?\nRegister to receive the event live stream link. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/49329/ LOCATION:Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 East Iliff Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04151658/April-Pulpit_Insta-Story-800-x-800-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427 DTSTAMP:20260427T214451 CREATED:20241021T211522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T195202Z UID:48761-1745452800-1745711999@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Academy of Religious Leadership Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Join the Academy of Religious Leadership as we explore the timely topic of Leadership as Justice.\n \n \n \n \n \n Dates: April 24-26\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe 2025 ARL Annual Meeting is a hybrid event with both in-person and online options. See below for registration details. The theme of our 2025 annual meeting will be “Leadership as Justice.”  \nExploring leadership as justice invites a reconsideration of the what\, who\, why\, when\, where\, and how of justice for leaders and religious communities alike. What does justice look\, sound\, smell\, taste\, and feel like for leaders and communities? What new forms and structures might/does just leadership take within communities? Who determines what justice is or should be\, and for whom? Why is—or is not—justice a core concern for some leaders and not others\, and thus some communities and not others?  \nThe ARL Annual Meeting invites scholars and practitioners into thoughtful conversation about the (r)evolutionary vocation of leadership. Our methods: discussing provocative\, original papers/presentations\, networking\, and imagining an emerging future in the theological education\, formation\, and ongoing development of religious leaders in a fast-paced\, challenging world. \nIt will be held in Denver\, CO\, April 24-26\, 2025. The conference begins Thursday evening and ends Saturday at Noon. Schedule forthcoming. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 E. Iliff Ave\, Denver\, CO 80210\, USA & Online \nHotel: Hilton Garden Inn Denver/Cherry Creek\, 600 S. Colorado Blvd.\, Denver\, CO 80246\, 303-754-9800 \nHotel reservation link for Iliff School of Theology: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=DENCKGI&corporateCode=3370007 \nHousing alternatives that might be closer to Iliff: Airbnb and Vrbo \nMeals: Meals are included with registration fee\, except for Friday lunch. (Note any dietary restrictions here.) \nParking: Please park in the west lot (to the left when you drive in) in front of Iliff. The parking kiosk is as you walk into Iliff’s main doors. It is $2.00/hour or $10 for the day. You enter your license plate # and can get a receipt texted to you. \nPreliminary Agenda: Please view/download the agenda here. (PDF) \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration for the 2025 Conference\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPricing by membership status\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ARL Member $195\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Member $245\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Student Member $100\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Student Non-Member $125\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online Only $85 URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/academy-of-religious-leadership-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 East Iliff Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/21151330/326d8bd4-5c76-740c-b319-98f51350da68.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR