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:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250519T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215305 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:20260427T215305 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:20260427T215305 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:20260427T215305 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:20260427T215305 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:20260427T215305 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250423T133000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215305 CREATED:20241021T213942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T174136Z UID:48771-1745409600-1745415000@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:April Renewal: Looking into The Future DESCRIPTION:April Renewal Session: The Future of EcoJusticeApril 23 at 12:00 pm MT via Zoom\nRegister here\nAmidst all the change happening in our nation\, we are also seeing less care being taken when it comes to our world. Policy changes and priority shifts are threatening an Earth already facing a climate crisis. What can we hope for as the world seems to move closer and closer to a point of no return? What can we do to further environmental justice in the face of so many unjust forces? \nJoin our final session of the 2024-2025 Looking to the Future Renewal season on April 23rd\, when we will hear from Dr. Amy Erickson and Dr. Heidi Steltzer about how they think the landscape of ecojustice will change and what we can do to fight for the future of the planet. \nPresenters \nDr. Amy Erickson\, Professor of Hebrew Bible\, Iliff School of TheologyAmy Erickson is Professor of Hebrew Bible at the Iliff School of Theology and Assistant Director of the DU/Iliff Joint Doctoral Program in the Study of Religion. She teaches courses and lectures widely on creation\, nature\, place\, and ecologies in the Bible and is the author of Jonah: Introduction and Commentary (Illuminations; Eerdmans\, 2021). She is currently working on a book on the ecology of the Priestly narrative. \nDr. Heidi Steltzer\, Founder of the Center for Earth TheologyDr. Heidi Steltzer is an environmental scientist\, theologian and mystic. She was a lead author on the High Mountains chapter of a 2019 IPCC Special Report on the Oceans and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate and testified before the U.S. Congress on the climate crisis in 2020. In 2023\, Heidi began a masters degree at the Iliff School of Theology to explore how the Earth guides us into relationship with one another and with All. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/april-renewal-2025/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/21153254/RenewalFuture25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250408T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250408T183000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215305 CREATED:20250213T232706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T183703Z UID:49295-1744131600-1744137000@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Solimar Otero: 2024-2025 Vincent G. Harding Scholar Lecturer DESCRIPTION:  \n“Defiant Presences: The Inspired Seascapes of Afro-Cuban Divinities\, Saints\, and Ancestors”With Solimar Otero\nTuesday\, April 8\, 2025  – 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.Iliff School of Theology | Shattuck Hall\nRegister Here\nWe are pleased to announce Solimar Otero as the 2024-2025 Vincent G. Harding Scholar Lecturer.\nThe sea serves as an epistemological orientation for understanding Afro-Cuban religious traditions that access divinities and the dead to reinforce group solidarity and produce healing. \nThis lecture will explore how spirit mediums and entities create historical\, cultural\, and ritual intersections that elucidate an ongoing worlding that carries potent political strategies for sustenance through an enactment of the waters\, especially the ocean. In particular\, this presentation looks at synergies between bodily acts like the singing of the song “Mamá Francisca\,” the drawing of Palo signatures for kalunga (the sea of the dead)\, and altar creation in honor of Yemayá. \nThe result is a complex and fluid understanding of spiritual practices and relationships that resist flattening and slip through taxonomic rendering. Further\, by continually accessing afterlives that are porous and action-oriented\, communities create spatial and temporal conduits between the living and the dead that are full of a radical social purpose. \nAbout the Speaker\nSolimar Otero is the Director of the Latino Studies Program\, and Professor of Folklore and Gender Studies at Indiana University\, Bloomington. She is also the editor of the Journal of Folklore Research. Her research centers on how gender and race shape Afro-Caribbean spirituality and Yoruba traditional religion in folklore\, performance\, literature\, and ethnography. \nOtero is a Folklore Fellow of the American Folklore Society\, and an elected member of the American Antiquarian Society. She has also received a Ruth Landes Memorial Research Fund grant\, a fellowship at the Harvard Divinity School’s Women’s Studies in Religion Program\, and a Fulbright award. \nShe is the author of Archives of Conjure: Stories of the Dead in Afrolatinx Cultures (Columbia University Press 2020)\, which won the 2021 Albert J. Raboteau Prize for the Best Book in Africana Religions. She is also the author of Afro-Cuban Diasporas in the Atlantic World\, (University of Rochester Press\, 2010); co-editor of Yemoja: Gender\, Sexuality\, and Creativity in Latina/o and Afro-Atlantic Diasporas (SUNY Press 2013); Theorizing Folklore from the Margins: Critical and Ethical Approaches (Indiana University Press\, 2021); Eshu Elegba’s Crossroads: Transcultural Creativity in the Works of Femi Euba (Routledge 2025); and Emerging Perspectives in the Study of Folklore and Performance (Indiana University Press 2025). URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/solimar-otero-2024-2025-vincent-g-harding-scholar-lecturer/ 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/2025/02/13161745/Otero-Headshot-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250331T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250331T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215305 CREATED:20250305T221828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T221915Z UID:49332-1743440400-1743447600@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Pulpit+ Exchange "Religion in Diaspora: Africa-Inspired Religious Traditions in Cuba" with Dr. Shanti Zaid DESCRIPTION:March 31\, 2025\n5:00 pm-7:00 pm\nShattuck Hall and Online\nRegister Here\n\n\nAbout the Event\nJoin us for a conversation on “Religion in Diaspora: Africa-Inspired Religious Traditions in Cuba.” Dr. Shanti explores religion produced in diaspora and offers an overview of two Africa-inspired religious traditions of Cuba\, how they developed as part of a larger African Diaspora\, and some dynamic attributes of their practice that support Cuban communities of African descent. \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Shanti Zaid works at Denver’s Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library\, producing public historical programming on the Black experience in the Rocky Mountain West. He has a background in university teaching and international research on African Diaspora religions\, and earned doctorate degrees in African American & African Studies and Cultural Anthropology from Michigan State University. \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/pulpit-exchange-religion-in-diaspora-africa-inspired-religious-traditions-in-cuba-with-dr-shanti-zaid/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/05151630/March-31-Pulpit_Insta-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250319T133000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215305 CREATED:20241021T213854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T193015Z UID:48770-1742385600-1742391000@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:March Renewal: Looking into The Future DESCRIPTION:  \nMarch Renewal Session: The Future of Loving our Immigrant Neighbors with Mekela GoehringWed. March 19 at 12:00 pm MT via Zoom\nRegister Now \nAs the world around us shifts and new policies attack the most vulnerable members of our communities\, how can we love and support our immigrant and migrant neighbors? What steps can we take to protect the rights of our community while pushing for a safer future? \nJoin us for our March Renewal Session as Mekela Goehring\, Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network\, shares about her work and the ways you can support immigrant populations in your community. \nAbout the Speaker: Mekela Goehring\, Esq.\, Executive Director\, Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network\nMekela Goehring has served as RMIAN’s Executive Director since 2005. She began working at RMIAN in 2003 as the organization’s first detention staff attorney\, representing detained clients before the Executive Office for Immigration Review\, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services\, and the Board of Immigration Appeals. She is a frequent speaker on issues involving immigration law and policy\, and works with numerous committees and groups to expand access to justice for individuals in immigration proceedings in Colorado and beyond. Mekela has served as an adjunct professor for externships at the University of Colorado Law School. \nPrior to working at RMIAN\, Mekela clerked for Judge Casebolt at the Colorado Court of Appeals. Mekela’s passion for working for social justice through the legal system began during fellowships at Community Legal Services in Yuma\, Arizona\, and Colorado Legal Services in Denver\, Colorado. Mekela graduated summa cum laude from the University of Colorado at Boulder and earned her J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School. She was admitted to the Colorado bar in 2002. Mekela has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association since 2003. \nIn 2013\, the American Immigration Lawyers Association awarded Mekela the Arthur C. Helton Human Rights Award for her outstanding service in advancing the cause of human rights. In 2018\, the University of Colorado Law School awarded Mekela the Dean’s Choice—Dean Edward C. King Making a Difference Award. In her free time\, Mekela enjoys spending time with her husband\, two children\, and all their animals in the Colorado outdoors. \nAbout Renewal\nThe Renewal Conference is Iliff’s annual community gathering to share our work\, hear timely messages from a variety of experts\, and spend time in fellowship. \nThis year\, our Renewal sessions focus on Looking to the Future.We are always considering the future. As individuals\, as members of groups\, as citizens\, we are often asking\, What will tomorrow bring? How will our world\, our country\, our institutions look in the coming years? And how can we shape that future to make it better?  \nIn the midst of so many uncertainties\, this Renewal season will focus on the question of what is coming next and how we can work for a better future. We will discuss topics ranging from artificial intelligence to religious institutions to politics and government. What can we expect as we watch these spaces change over the weeks\, months and years\, and what can we do? Join us for the 2024-2025 Renewal season as we learn about what tomorrow may hold and what we can do to enact justice today. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/march-renewal-2025/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/21153254/RenewalFuture25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250310T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250310T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215305 CREATED:20250109T205127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T214337Z UID:49247-1741626000-1741633200@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Pulpit+ Exchange: What's a Theologian For? DESCRIPTION:March 2024 // “What’s a Theologian For?” \nwith\nDr. Daniel Black\nProfessor of African American Studies\nat Clark Atlanta University\nAbout the Evening’s Lecture\nWhat is the role of a theologian in today’s world? Join us for an unforgettable evening with Dr. Daniel Black—award-winning novelist\, professor\, activist\, mentor\, and public speaker—as he explores this provocative question and offers his unique perspective on the intersections of theology\, culture\, and the human experience. \nDr. Black’s literary works\, including Perfect Peace\, The Coming\, and Don’t Cry for Me\, have garnered critical acclaim for their poetic brilliance and unflinching exploration of identity\, resilience\, and community. His most recent work\, Black on Black\, is a passionate collection of essays described as “a tour de force” by renowned scholar Dr. Eddie Glaude. Whether through his novels\, essays\, or public speaking\, Dr. Black invites audiences into deep reflection on love\, justice\, and the possibility of transformation in our collective lives. \nAbout Dr. Daniel Black: \nDr. Daniel Black is a celebrated author and scholar whose body of work has been heralded as both visionary and deeply rooted in the traditions of African American storytelling. His novels\, including Perfect Peace (hailed as an American literary classic by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker) and The Coming (praised as “brilliant” and “powerful” by National Book Award winner Charles Johnson)\, delve into themes of human dignity\, identity\, and the enduring spirit of community. \nIn addition to his prolific writing career\, Dr. Black is a professor of African American Studies at Clark Atlanta University and the founder of the Ndugu-Nzinga Rites of Passage Nation\, a mentoring society for people of African descent. His thought leadership extends beyond academia\, with diversity consulting work for companies like Google\, AT&T\, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. \nBorn in Kansas City\, Kansas\, and raised in Blackwell\, Arkansas\, Dr. Black’s academic journey took him to Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University)\, where he earned the prestigious Oxford Modern British Studies fellowship\, and Temple University\, where he studied under Black Arts Movement poet laureate Sonia Sanchez \nRegister HERE.\nLivestream Link\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 URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/pulpit-exchange-whats-a-theologian-for/ 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/2025/01/09134452/Jan-2025-PulpitExchange-Socials.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250219T133000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215305 CREATED:20241021T213806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T214634Z UID:48769-1739966400-1739971800@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:February Renewal: Looking into the Future DESCRIPTION:February Renewal Session | Embracing the Future: Crisis\, Loss\, and the Path Forward with Meredith Wilson Parfet\nWednesday\, Feb. 19th\n12 Noon to 1:30 pm MST\nRegister Here\nRegistration Fee:  $5 | Free for all students and Iliff faculty and staff\nAn additional donation is welcome.\nIf the registration fee is a barrier to your attendance at the event\, please reach out to alumni@iliff.edu. \nSession Description \nAs we look to the future\, the inevitability of uncertainty invites us to confront not only external crises but also the deeply personal challenges of loss and mortality. In this session\, Meredith Parfet—hospice chaplain\, crisis management expert\, founder of Ravenyard Group\, Iliff Graduate and BOT Vice-Chair—guides us through the profound intersections of death\, grief\, and organizational resilience.Drawing on a rich tapestry of experience in crisis response and end-of-life care\, Meredith will explore how understanding mortality offers transformative insights for navigating organizational and personal crises. Attendees will leave with practical tools for embracing uncertainty and fostering a culture of courage\, compassion\, and preparedness.Join us for a thought-provoking dialogue on how the lessons of grief can illuminate the path forward in an unpredictable world. \nSeries Description \nWe are always considering the future. As individuals\, as members of groups\, as citizens\, we are often asking\, What will tomorrow bring? How will our world\, our country\, our institutions look in the coming years? And how can we shape that future to make it better? In the midst of so many uncertainties\, this Renewal season will focus on the question of what is coming next and how we can work for a better future. We will discuss topics ranging from artificial intelligence to religious institutions to politics and government. What can we expect as we watch these spaces change over the weeks\, months and years\, and what can we do? Join us for the 2024-2025 Renewal season as we learn about what tomorrow may hold and what we can do to enact justice today. \nMeredith Wilson Parfet \nMeredith’s day job is CEO of Ravenyard Group\, a boutique crisis management firm. And in what might be described as the weirdest side hustle ever\, she works a few shifts a month as a humanist hospice chaplain. She’s also an investor\, entrepreneur\, board member\, and philanthropist. All while perpetually wrestling with the spiritual and the material. She completed her Master of Arts in Pastoral and Spiritual care at Iliff in 2021 and serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Iliff Board of Trustees. A fifth generation Colorado native\, in her free time you can find Meredith driving her pickup on rural\, mountain roads headed with her family to go fishing\, hiking\, or skiing. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/february-renewal-2025/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/21153254/RenewalFuture25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250217T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250217T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215305 CREATED:20250122T144449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T214040Z UID:49269-1739811600-1739818800@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Pulpit+ Exchange: Finding Hope DESCRIPTION:February 2025 // “Finding Hope”\nwith\nDr. April MackAssistant Professor of Religion and Social Justice and the Director of the Master of Social Justice and Ethics Program\, Iliff School of Theology\nAbout the Evening’s Lecture\nIn this lecture\, Dr. Mack will discuss historical and contemporary markers in the complex experience of African-American life in America and grapple with strategies for collective flourishing and social justice. \nThis engaging event invites participants to reflect on how these realities shape our shared experiences and explore ways to foster hope\, resilience\, and meaningful change in their communities. Rooted in her interdisciplinary expertise\, Dr. Mack offers insights and practical tools for addressing structural inequalities and envisioning a more just and equitable future. Whether you are a scholar\, activist\, or someone seeking fresh perspectives\, this lecture will inspire thoughtful dialogue and personal growth. \nAbout Dr. April Mack\nApril Mack is the Assistant Professor of Religion and Social Justice and the Director of the Master of Social Justice and Ethics Program at Iliff School of Theology. \nDr. Mack describes herself as a Black feminist decolonial scholar and theo-ethicist concerned with ethics related to complex social issues\, structural inequality\, and wholistic justice and flourishing for Black Americans. Her research focuses on the development of postcolonial womanist theo-ethical discourse within Womanist Ethics. Dr. Mack’s other research interests include African Americans and Public Policy\, Christian Social Ethics\, and religious violence.Her signature course on religious violence is called God\, Religion\, and Violence. \nRegister Here\nLivestream Link\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 & onlineLight meal: 5:00 – 5:45 PM (MST)Lecture: 5:45 PMQ&A and discussions with Dr. Mack & colleagues to follow URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/pulpit-exchange-finding-hope/ 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/2025/01/22074614/2.17.25-Square-social.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250213T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215305 CREATED:20241210T212705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T221758Z UID:49092-1739469600-1739473200@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Installation of Dean Kelsey DESCRIPTION:Join the President\, trustees\, faculty\, staff and students of Iliff School of Theology in the formal installation of the Rev. Dr. Cathie Kelsey as the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty.\n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, February 13\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Celebrate With Us!\n \n \n \n \n \n Please RSVP by Feb 5\, 2025\n \n RSVP URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/installation-of-dean-kelsey/ 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/2024/12/10141051/Kelsey-Installation-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250211T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215305 CREATED:20241021T205330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T180845Z UID:48755-1739300400-1739305800@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Everding Lecture | "Impediments to Peace in a Wounded Land" with Dr. Randy Woodley DESCRIPTION:Weather Update: The Everding Lecture will continue in person as planned.\nIf you prefer to attend online\, you can receive a link to the livestream by registering here. If you have already registered\, check your email for the link to the livestream.\nIf you have trouble accessing the link\, please email communications@iliff.edu for assistance.\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Iliff School of Theology for the Winter 2025 Everding Lectureship featuring Rev. Dr. Randy Woodley\, Distinguished Professor of Faith and Culture Emeritus at George Fox University/Portland Seminary and the former Director of Intercultural and Indigenous studies. \nEvent Details \n\nTuesday\, February 11\, 2025\n7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MDT\nIliff School of Theology Shattuck Hall\n\nREGISTER\nSpeaker Biography \nRev. Dr. Randy Woodley has a deep passion for creativity and Indigenous spirituality\, justice\, and earth empowerment. His diverse background and experiences have uniquely equipped him to bring about positive change in his communities for over three decades. He is\, an award-winning author and a tribally recognized Cherokee descendant (United Keetoowah Band)\, who weaves Indigenous wisdom\, ecological sustainability\, and spirituality into positive change. He is respected by Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities worldwide and has been featured in The New York Times\, Politifact\, Time Magazine\, and The Huffington Post. \nDr. Woodley is Distinguished Professor of Faith and Culture Emeritus at George Fox University/Portland Seminary and the former Director of Intercultural and Indigenous studies. He is the author of a dozen books and over 30 chapters. His book\, Becoming Rooted: One Hundred Days of Reconnecting with Sacred Earth (2022) is critically acclaimed\, and Indigenous Theology and the Western Worldview (2022) was voted a Top Ten Book of the Year by the Academy of Parish Clergy. He served for four years on the Oregon Dept. of Education\, Native American/Alaska Native Advisory Board. \nRandy and his wife and co-sustainer Edith (Eastern Shoshone)\,  have four children and six grandchildren. Together\, Randy and Edith have founded and co-sustain Eloheh Indigenous Center for Earth Justice and Eloheh Farm & Seeds\, a non-profit teaching Farm that seeks to foster equity and justice between Indigenous peoples\, the land and the wider society www.eloheh.org  Through their organization\, the Woodleys have tirelessly worked to educate and raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by Indigenous communities and others. Their approach is deeply rooted in their expansive experience and creativity\, using teaching\, activism\, storytelling\, art\, and music to bridge cultural gaps and foster understanding. \nThe Woodley’s have co-authored a book Journey to Eloheh: How Indigenous Values Lead Us to Harmony and Well-Being. They received the Ecumenist of the Year Award for 2021 by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon\, (an inter-faith agency)\, the first time given to a couple. The Woodley’s also served on the Greater Portland Oregon Native American Climate Advisory Board together. \nRandy and Edith’s commitment to activism\, teaching\, and creativity extends beyond their work. They actively engage in various creative pursuits\, such as music\, dance\, and storytelling\, which serve as powerful tools to convey their messages of hope\, justice\, and healing. Their creativity not only allows them to express their own experiences and perspectives but also to inspire and empower others to embrace their own creative potential as a means of transformation. They are also Indigenous cultural consultants at www.Sho-Kee.com \nBooks: \n\nJourney to Eloheh: How Indigenous Values Lead Us to Harmony and Wellbeing\, by Edith and Randy Woodley\nMission and the Cultural Other: A Closer Look\nIndigenous Theology and the Western Worldview: A Decolonial Approach to Christian Doctrine\nBecoming Rooted: One Hundred Days of Reconnecting with Sacred Earth\nDecolonizing Evangelicalism: An 11:59PM Conversation\nThe Harmony Tree: A Story of Healing and Community\nThe Harmony Tree 2: Spared by Fire\nThe Harmony Tree Prequel: Different is Good\nShalom and the Community of Creation: An Indigenous Vision\nLiving in Color: Embracing God’s Passion for Ethnic Diversity\nWhen Going to Church is Sin\nMixed Blood-Not Mixed Up URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/february-everding-lecture/ 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/2024/10/06155855/Everding-Lecture-Feb-2025-Instagram-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250208T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215305 CREATED:20241021T205939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T161923Z UID:48757-1739019600-1739041200@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Sacred Earth\, Sacred Action DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 8th\, 1:00-7:00 PM MST\n\n\n\n\nSacred Earth\, Sacred Action (SESA)\, brings together environmental scientists\, theologians\, poets\, and faith leaders to inspire meaningful change within communities of faith and activism in the Rocky Mountains and beyond. \nIn person and live-streamed. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More and Register! URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/sesa/ 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/2024/12/10145314/SESA-for-Homepage-copy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250115T133000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215305 CREATED:20241021T213658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T161223Z UID:48768-1736942400-1736947800@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:January Renewal: Looking into The Future DESCRIPTION:January Renewal Session:\nThe Future of the Iliff School\nof Theology\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, Jan. 1512:00 to 1:30 pm MST via Zoom\nSo much change is happening around us–in our churches\, our communities\, and our nation. But what about here at Iliff? As the needs of the local church change\, as the ways our communities work together and organize change\, and as the realities of our government change\, what is Iliff doing to lead into a different future? \nJoin us for our January Renewal session to hear from Pres. Lee Butler about the future of the Iliff School of Theology\, in 2025 and beyond. Learn about new projects and initiatives and how our institution is moving to support the changing needs of our students\, alumni/ae\, and community. \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 Register Now!\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\nPresenter\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\nRev. Dr. Lee Butler\, Jr.\, President and CEO of the Iliff School of Theology\nDr. Butler came to Iliff School of Theology in 2023 from Phillips Theological Seminary where he served as the Vice-President of Academic Affairs and Academic Dean\, and the William Tabbernee Professor of the History of Religions and Africana Pastoral Theology since July 1\, 2020. He is the first African American tenured full professor and the first person of color to hold the office of VPAA and Academic Dean and serve as Acting President at Phillips. As VPAA\, his responsibilities included oversight and supervision of the Associate Dean\, Registrar\, Recruitment\, Admissions and Financial Aid\, Director of Theological Field Education\, Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program\, Director of Black Church Traditions Program\, Dean of the Chapel\, Faculty\, and Dean of the Library. Before Phillips\, he was the Distinguished Service Professor of Theology and Psychology at Chicago Theological Seminary (CTS). He joined the CTS faculty as assistant professor of theology and psychology in 1996. Prior to his joining the faculty of Chicago Seminary\, he was assistant professor of pastoral theology at Lancaster Theological Seminary from 1992-1996. An ordained minister of the American Baptist Churches in the USA since 1988\, his professional development includes experience in pastoral ministry\, chaplaincy\, pastoral counseling\, denominational and seminary administration. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/january-renewal-2025/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/21153254/RenewalFuture25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215305 CREATED:20241021T183809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T165532Z UID:48750-1734116400-1734121800@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Holiday Hymn Sing DESCRIPTION:Join us for a heartwarming evening of hymns\, accompanied by the majestic sound of the Iliff Chapel organ. Gather with friends and family to experience the spirit of the season.\n This free event is open to all ages.Bring your loved ones and let the music fill your heart with joy.\n\n \n \n \n RSVP Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Performers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Klimek\nDr. Robert Klimek\, originally from Chicago\, Los Angeles and now Colorado\, is a noted vocal and instrumental performer\, composer\, and clinician. He is an Emeritus faculty member and the founding Director of Music and the Performing Arts at the Colorado School of Mines. His recent concerts in Ireland\, Jamaica\, Peru\, Vietnam and Vatican City\, Rome have been cited to be\, “warm and uplifting\,” and “forward looking.” \nHe was a featured artist on a Grammy nominated Spanish Sacred Music album and the silver nominee for the National Christian Booksellers Gold Medallion Award\, \nCurrently he is a co-director of the ‘Eslalares Mariachi\,’ (Colorado’s 1st All-State Mariachi Band) and a faculty member for the Nuestras Raíces: Música Mariachi at Rocky Ridge Music in Estes Park. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephen Waechter\, Classical Guitarist\nStephen Waechter\, classical guitarist\, has concertized throughout the United States since 1973. His performances have been noted for their musical expressivity and technical virtuosity. The Newy York Times described him as playing with “uncommon sensitivity”. The Lincoln Journal wrote “…his special strength is a vivid musical sense of phrasing\, expression and musical idiom.” The Huntsville Times (AL) reported “He was spellbinding in his interpretations…” \nMaking music is Steve’s greatest pleasure\, and sharing that pleasure is the purpose of his public performances. By freely offering his heart and soul to his audience\, his performances have a special sense of intimacy and connection. In the late 1980’s\, he learned\, in a profound manner\, that “playing to express rather than playing to impress” was one of his deepest life purposes. In recent years\, he has composed several works for solo guitar with have been warmly received by the concert public. He continues to collaborate with chamber musicians and ensembles. \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 ADA Accessibility \nThe Iliff School of Theology is an ADA accessible campus and is committed to providing physical accessibility to everyone. The building has: \n\nAccessible main entrance which includes a ramp and ADA accessible doors\nElevators on every floor\nADA accessible restrooms in each section of the school: Skaggs Hall\, Iliff Hall\, and the Library (first floor of the Main Library and upper Bacon Education Center)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nIliff parking is operated by the University of Denver (DU) parking services. All DU parking lots have accessible parking so Iliff parking is also accessible. We have designated ADA spaces and there is a ramp that leads from the parking lot to the main entrance of the Iliff School of Theology. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact for Reasonable Accommodations \nIf you need other reasonable accommodations for events at the Iliff School of Theology\, please contact our Event Sales & Hospitality Manager\, Michael McMillan (events@iliff.edu). In your email\, please specify the event\, exact location of the event\, date of the event\, and the accommodation request(s). We will need advance notice\, up to two weeks before the event. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/holiday-hymn-sing/ 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/2024/10/21114431/hymn-sing-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241211 DTSTAMP:20260427T215306 CREATED:20241021T211928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T211928Z UID:48764-1733788800-1733875199@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Colorado Gives Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! Details on how you can give soon! URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/colorado-gives-day-2024/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/21151843/CGD-VT-4C-LOGO.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241204T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215306 CREATED:20241021T210923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T032619Z UID:48758-1733335200-1733342400@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:"We Advocate Freedom!" Teach-In Series | Session 6 (Part II) DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the final session of the “We Advocate Freedom!” Teach-In Series\, hosted by Iliff President Dr. Lee H. Butler\, Jr.\, as we welcome Rabbi Joe Black for an insightful interview on Freedom is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson\, Palestine\, and the Foundations of a Movement by Angela Davis. This book bridges global struggles for justice\, drawing us into an essential dialogue on freedom\, solidarity\, and resilience. \nOur guest\, Rabbi Joe Black\, brings a unique perspective to this powerful conversation. As the Senior Rabbi of Temple Emanuel and a long-time leader in both religious and civic communities\, Rabbi Black has dedicated his life to building inclusive and compassionate communities. With a background that spans community chaplaincy\, leadership in multi-faith initiatives\, and national recognition as a musician\, author\, and educator\, Rabbi Black combines profound spiritual insight with a commitment to justice and social action. His voice will add depth and nuance to our exploration of the intersections of faith\, activism\, and communal responsibility. \nIn this interview-style session\, Dr. Butler and Rabbi Black will discuss the themes raised by Davis\, examining how collective movements confront and transcend systemic oppression. \nThis hybrid teach-in will be hosted both in person at Iliff and via Zoom. Join us for an evening of meaningful dialogue as we close out this series with reflection\, inspiration\, and a shared commitment to justice. \nSession 6: (Part 2) Book Discussion: Angela Davis\, Freedom is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson\, Palestine\, and the Foundations of a Movement  \nWednesday\, December 4\, 2024\n6:00 pm MST – Meal provided to attendees\n6:15 pm – Zoom room opens for remote participants\n6:30-8:00 pm – Teach-in interview \nReserve your spot today and be part of this profound conversation\, rooted in the pursuit of freedom across boundaries and beliefs. \nIf you would like to participate remotely\, register for the Zoom now. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/we-advocate-freedom-teach-in-series-session-6-part-ii/ 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/2024/10/21150814/We-Advocate-Freedom-Promo-Graphics-Session-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241113T133000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215306 CREATED:20241021T213547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T172933Z UID:48766-1731499200-1731504600@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:November Renewal | Looking into The Future: The Future of The United Methodist Church DESCRIPTION:What does the future look like for organized religion? This question has weighed on the minds of people around the world for years\, and for many of us at Iliff\, it has narrowed specifically to the future of The United Methodist Church. Even while we celebrate the incredible steps forward made at this year’s General Conference and the installation of a new Bishop in the Mountain Sky Conference (MSC)\, we wonder what tomorrow will hold for our congregations. \nFor our November Renewal session\, we are diving into this question as we consider the recent changes and hope for a continued movement across the denomination toward justice and equity. Our incredible panelists\, including the newly installed Bishop Kristin Stoneking\, will consider the changes they have seen in The UMC and the changes they hope to see in the future\, both as ministers and lay members of the denomination. Join us for a unique discussion of the future of The United Methodist Church! \nTo register\, CLICK HERE. \nPanelists\nBishop Kristin Stoneking\nEpiscopal Leader of The Mountain Sky Conference \nEarly in her career\, Bishop Stoneking was campus minister at the University of California\, Davis. There\, she founded the Multifaith Living Community\, building six townhouses to create a community where faith formation for students could be real and relevant as part of an intentional\, justice-focused residential setting. The pluralistic environment supported students’ faith articulations\, sense of vocation and purpose\, and capacity to stand in solidarity with one another and others experiencing injustice. Bishop Stoneking also served as the national executive director of the US branch of the historic Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR)\, an anti-racist\, justice and peace organization with consultative status at the United Nations. Part of a worldwide communion\, FOR is the oldest interfaith peace and justice organization in the United States. Most recently\, her dedication to establishing and expanding communities that offer a sense of belonging inspired her work as a District Superintendent and Director of Innovative Ministries and Congregational Vitality for the California-Nevada Annual Conference. Bishop Stoneking is a graduate of Rice University (BA.)\, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary (MDiv) and the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley\, California (PhD). As a former Fellow of the Pluralism Project at Harvard University\, she now serves as an advisor. Bishop Stoneking has served on the faculties of both Pacific School of Religion (Associate Professor of United Methodist Studies and Leadership) and Claremont School of Theology (Adjunct Professor in United Methodist Studies.) \nGayla Jo Slauson\nMSC Co-Lay Leader \nGayla Jo Slauson currently serves as one of three elected Mountain Sky Conference Co-lay Leaders; she finishes eight-years and will be term-limited in that role in 2026. She filled the Head of Delegation role as an elected General Conference lay delegate for Mountain Sky Conference in April\,2024\, and serves on the Western Jurisdiction Committee on Episcopacy. In August of this year\, she participated as a delegate in the World Methodist Council held in Sweden. A retired emeriti management professor from Colorado Mesa University\, she is also a Certified Lay Speaker who enjoys filling-in for pastors. Gayla and her husband\, Michael\, are actively involved at Crossroads United Methodist Church in Grand Junction\, Colorado. They have experienced tough times in recent years: losing a daughter and son-in-law in a car accident\, dealing with cancer\, and facing the recent loss of Gayla’s mother. Reading\, writing\, and painting have become helpful activities for Gayla. Life is precious; they are learning to live it one day at a time. \nRev. Lynn Miller Jackson\nSuperintendent for the Montana West District \nRev. Lynn Miller Jackson has been in ministry with the Mountain Sky Conference of The United Methodist Church since 2014. She earned her Master of Divinity from the Candler School of Theology with concentrations in Peace\, Justice and Conflict Transformation\, Christian Education\, and Women\, Theology and Ministry. She has led churches in Colorado and Utah and currently serves as the Montana West District Superintendent\, including Salmon\, ID\, and Lander\, WY. Since coming to the MSC\, Lynn has continuously served with conference-level teams – Leadership Development\, Board of Ordained Ministry\, Co-Chair of the Residency in Ministry Team\, Racial Justice Movement and Ministry\, and various task forces. She is a Fellow of the Engle Institute of Preaching at Princeton University and was twice nominated for the Denver Urban Spectrum African Americans Who Make A Difference. In 2024\, she was elected as a Western Jurisdictional delegate and to the Wespath Board of Directors. She enjoys purposeful travel\, historic architecture\, fly fishing\, and life-long learning. \nModerator\nRev. Annie Arnoldy\nSuperintendent of Vitality and Director of Connectional Ministry \nRev. Annie Arnoldy is a graduate of Iliff School of Theology (M.Div 2004) and serves as the Director of Connectional Ministry and Superintendent of Vitality for the Mountain Sky Conference of The UMC. Her roles include nurturing emerging faith communities\, connecting the 315 churches in the Mountain Sky Conference\, and seeking to carry out the mission and vision of the conference. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/november-2024-renewal/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/30112842/Nov-Renewal-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241111T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241111T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215306 CREATED:20241010T190818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T204952Z UID:48727-1731344400-1731351600@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Pulpit+ Exchange: What Just Happened? Religion and the 2024 Election DESCRIPTION:November 2024 // “What Just Happened? Religion and the 2024 Election” \nwith\nRev. Dr. Amanda Henderson\nDirector of the Institute for Religion\, Politics and Culture\nIliff School of Theology\n\nAbout the Evening’s Lecture\nJoin us for a meaningful gathering as we unpack the results of the 2024 election together. This event offers space to reflect on the role religion plays in shaping public opinion and the ways it has influenced this election season. We’ll discuss what these outcomes mean for our communities and explore constructive paths forward\, considering the future of civic engagement\, faith’s influence on social and political change\, and how we can respond thoughtfully and proactively. Whether you’re looking to share insights or simply listen\, this session will help us navigate the questions that lie ahead. \nRegister HERE.\nLivestream Link\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\nJoin other clergy and lay leaders for a light meal from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm (MST). The lecture will begin at 5:30 pm. An opportunity to ask Dr. Henderson questions and engage in discussions with colleagues will follow. \nIn person & online\nLight meal: 5:00 – 5:30 PM (MST)\nLecture: 5:30 PM\nQ&A and discussions with Dr. Henderson & colleagues to follow \nThe Evening’s Lecturer\nRev. Dr. Amanda Henderson\nDirector of the Institute for Religion\, Politics and Culture\n \n \nRev. Dr. Amanda Henderson is the Director of the Institute for Religion\, Politics\, and Culture at the Iliff School of Theology\, where she leads research exploring the relationship between religion and politics. With a focus on informing public leaders\, the Institute works for transformative action rooted in deep understanding. Amanda has a Ph.D. in religion\, politics\, and rhetoric from the University of Denver\, served for seven years as the Executive Director of The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado\, and is ordained clergy in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She is the author of “Holy Chaos\, Creating Connections in Divisive Times” and hosts the Complexified podcast. Amanda lives in Littleton\, Colorado\, is a parent to three young adults\, enjoys adventures with her husband\, and finds joy running trails and growing things: dogs\, chickens\, gardens\, and creative projects of all kinds. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/pulpit-exchange-the-role-of-religion-in-electoral-politics/ 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/2024/10/04152923/Nov-2024-PulpitExchange-Socials-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241107T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241107T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215306 CREATED:20240618T203040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T214452Z UID:48360-1731002400-1731009600@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:"We Advocate Freedom!" Teach-In Series | Session 5 (Part I) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an impactful session of the “We Advocate Freedom!” Teach-In Series\, hosted by Iliff President\, Dr. Lee H. Butler\, Jr.\, as we welcome Dr. Rami Nashashibi for a compelling discussion on Freedom is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson\, Palestine\, and the Foundations of a Movement by renowned activist and scholar\, Angela Davis. This is part one of a two part conversation. Save the date for December 4 at 6pm when Presiedent Butler will discuss the same book with Rabbi Joe Black. \nAngela Davis’s Freedom is a Constant Struggle challenges us to examine connections between global movements for justice and the shared struggles for freedom and human rights. This text initiates a generative dialogue for understanding systemic oppression\, resistance\, and solidarity across borders. \nOur guest\, Dr. Rami Nashashibi\, brings a wealth of insight to this discussion. Dr. Nashashibi is a MacArthur Fellow and the founder of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN)\, an organization dedicated to healing and justice on Chicago’s South Side and Atlanta’s west end. Known for his bridge-building efforts across racial\, religious\, and socioeconomic lines\, Dr. Nashashibi has made a profound impact on community organizing and social transformation. He also brings an artistic perspective as a musician and advocate for initiatives like Cariol’s Law\, a police accountability measure in Buffalo\, NY. Together\, we’ll explore themes of resilience\, solidarity\, and collective action\, as Dr. Nashashibi and President Butler examine the pressing questions raised in Davis’s work. This teach-in will be a hybrid event\, with options to join in person at Iliff or remotely via Zoom. \nSession 5: (Part 1) Book Discussion: Angela Davis\, Freedom is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson\, Palestine\, and the Foundations of a Movement \nNovember 7\, 2024 6:00 pm MST – Refreshments & Registration at Iliff / Zoom room opens 6:30-8:00 pm MST – Teach-in Facilitator: Lee Butler Guest Speaker:  Rami Nashashibi \nIn-person at Iliff and on Zoom \nCan’t attend in person? Register to join on Zoom! \nDon’t miss this chance to engage in a conversation that transcends boundaries and addresses the foundations of movement-building and justice in today’s world. Reserve your spot now for an evening of reflection\, discussion\, and inspiration. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/we-advocate-freedom-teach-in-series-session-5/ 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/2024/06/28154439/We-Advocate-Freedom-Promo-Graphics-Sessions5-Social.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241023T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241023T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215306 CREATED:20241010T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T211457Z UID:48722-1729702800-1729710000@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Pulpit+ Exchange: AI and the intersection of Theology\, Religion and Race DESCRIPTION:October 2024 // “AI and the intersection of Theology\, Religion\, and Race” \nwith\nRev. Dr. Andy Dunning\, Senior Pastor of University Park UMC\n&\nDr. Philip Butler\, Assistant Professor of Theology\, Black Posthuman Artificial Intelligence Systems\, Iliff School of Theology\n\nAbout the Evening’s Lecture\nJoin us for “Pulpit+ Exchange: AI and the Intersection of Theology\, Religion\, and Race\,” a thought-provoking conversation between Rev. Dr. Andy Dunning\, Senior Pastor of University Park UMC\, and Dr. Philip Butler\, Assistant Professor of Theology and expert in Black posthuman artificial intelligence systems. This event will explore the evolving relationship between technology\, spirituality\, and race\, with a focus on AI’s impact on religious thought and practice. Engage with these two distinguished scholars as they discuss the ethical\, theological\, and social dimensions of AI in shaping our future. \nRegister HERE.\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\nJoin other clergy and lay leaders for a light meal from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm (MST). The lecture will begin at 5:30 pm. An opportunity to ask Dr. Lee questions and engage in discussions with colleagues will follow. \nThe Evening’s Lecturers\nRev. Dr. Andy Dunning\nSenior Pastor of University Park UMC \n \nRev. Dr. Andy Dunning is the Senior Pastor at University Park United Methodist Church\, located near the University of Denver. With over three decades of experience\, Andy has served United Methodist churches throughout Colorado and has extensive expertise in nonprofit leadership\, strategic planning\, and community development. He holds a Ph.D. from Southern Methodist University\, an M.Div. from Iliff School of Theology\, and a B.A. from the University of Redlands.In addition to his pastoral leadership\, Andy has played a key role in initiatives focused on domestic violence prevention\, poverty alleviation\, and faith-based community engagement. His work in the nonprofit sector has included roles in project management\, fundraising\, and strategic direction for various organizations. Andy’s commitment to thoughtful leadership and community-focused service continues to guide his efforts at University Park UMC and beyond. \nDr. Philip Butler\nAssistant Professor of Theology\, Black Posthuman Artificial Intelligence Systems\nIliff School of Theology \n \nPhilip Butler is an international scholar whose work primarily focuses on the intersections of neuroscience\, technology\, spirituality and Blackness. He uses the wisdom of these spaces to engage in critical and constructive analysis on Black posthumanism\, artificial intelligence and pluriversal future realities. He is also the founder of the Seekr Project\, a distinctly Black conversational artificial intelligence with mental health capacities. Philip has theorized artificial cognitive architectures for synthetic evolving life forms (SELF)\, presented on emotionally regulating and spiritual experience inducing brain computer interfaces\, and has constructed block chain protocols and conceptual logistics infrastructures for a world leader in the industrial hemp space. \nDr. Butler is Partner Director of Iliff’s AI Institute where he leads the 8020 project\, where the institute works to change how computers see people\, relate to culturally iterative languages and build the bones for a data ownership model that hopefully creates a relational framework for the way AI is made around the globe. \nHe is also the author of Black Transhuman Liberation Theology: Spirituality and Technology and most recently the editor of Critical Black Futures: Speculative Theories and Explorations. He has published in journals such as The Black Scholar\, Journal of Posthuman Studies and the Journal of Future Studies. He is currently working on his second monograph Still Black Posthuman: A Theory of Uncertainty and Disorder. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/pulpit-exchange-ai-and-the-intersection-of-theology-religion-and-race/ LOCATION:Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 East Iliff Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241022T193000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215306 CREATED:20240930T190909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T183837Z UID:48674-1729620000-1729625400@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Showing Up & Showing Out DESCRIPTION:Showing Up & Building Out! \nA night of student stories and action to build inclusive leadership in local politics \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Be inspired. Gain fresh perspectives\, motivation\, and a renewed sense of purpose as we round out this election year. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Deepen bonds with a vibrant community of current learners. Connect with current students who share your passions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Show your support.Become a contributor and thought leader in our work. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 22\, 20246:00 – 7:30 p.m.Iliff School of Theology\, Bartlet Hall \n \n Register Now\n \n I can’t attend\, but want to support\n \n \n \n \n \n To learn more about the Institute for Religion\, Politics\, and Culture\, CLICK HERE. \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 Imagine\n\n \n \n \n \n \n What does it look like to support LGBTQ young people in rural and suburban communities? Ten Iliff students showed up for two weeks in July to find out. Join us on the evening of October 22nd to hear their stories and learn about how to support the next leg of their journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Influence\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Remember the time when school Board meetings were boring? Unfortunately\, this hasn’t been the case as ideological debates over gender and sexuality devolve into bathroom restrictions\, sports bans for trans kids\, and “don’t say gay” bills that evoke fear\, anger\, frustration\, and sometimes violence. Learn how Ilff is leading in these issues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Include\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Religious organizations and leaders have the opportunity to engage and ensure LGBTQ+ inclusion\, especially in small towns\, is part of the Colorado fabric. Come and hear about Iliff’s work in rural and suburban Colorado\, where Iliff students learned with local community stakeholders\, including LGBTQ+ people\, churches and religious communities\, school board members\, and local government officials. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Impact\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Impact: Students came away from the transformative experience with new skills\, insights\, and inspiration to “show up” in the name of inclusive leadership. Can you “show-up” for them as well?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspire\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Support students as they share what they have learned with national advocates and public leaders at a convening set for Spring 2025. All donations received during the gathering and until Dec 31\, will be matched 2:1 by the Carpenter Foundation. We need your help to make it happen! \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to you joining us!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/showing-up-showing-out/ 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/2024/10/07122617/Showing-Up-Building-Out-homepage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241017T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241017T180000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215306 CREATED:20241007T195248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T195248Z UID:48709-1729180800-1729188000@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:The Rise in Christian Nationalism DESCRIPTION:The Rise in Christian Nationalism\nWITH Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush\,\nPresident & CEO of Interfaith Alliance\nOctober 17\, 2024\n4-6PM\nShattuck Hall\nREGISTER HERE\nJoin us for an interfaith\, in-depth analysis of how Christian nationalism has evolved and its implications on our world\, led by Interfaith Alliance national CEO\, Rev. Paul Raushenbush\, with an introduction from Interfaith Alliance of Colorado CEO\, Shara Smith. \nSpeakers \n\nRev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is an ordained Baptist minister and longtime leader in the interfaith movement working to protect an inclusive vision of religious freedom for people of all faiths and none.\nShara Smith is the CEO of the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado. She is a highly experienced nonprofit leader and is a specialist in faith-based social justice initiatives. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/the-rise-in-christian-nationalism/ 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/2024/10/07135233/IMG_3303.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241016T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241016T133000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215306 CREATED:20241007T180937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T195339Z UID:48693-1729080000-1729085400@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Renewal: Looking into The Future // The Future of Democracy DESCRIPTION:October Renewal Session | The Future of Democracy\nWednesday\, Oct 16th\n12 Noon to 1:30 pm MST\nPanel Discussion\nRegister HERE. \nRegistration Fee:  $5 | Free for all students and Iliff faculty and staff\nAn additional donation is welcome.\nIf the registration fee is a barrier to your attendance at the event\, please reach out to alumni@iliff.edu. \nSession Description \nAs we get closer to November and the 2024 Presidential election\, many questions weigh on the minds of communities in the United States. Who will be leading our country in a matter of months? What changes will happen\, and who will be most affected? What is our democracy going to look like after this election\, or a year from now\, or a decade from now? \nFor our October Renewal session\, we are asking three expert panelists what they think the future of democracy will look like and how we can work toward ensuring that future is one of increasing justice and equity. Join us on Wednesday\, October 16th for “The Future of Democracy.” \nSeries Description \nWe are always considering the future. As individuals\, as members of groups\, as citizens\, we are often asking\, What will tomorrow bring? How will our world\, our country\, our institutions look in the coming years? And how can we shape that future to make it better? In the midst of so many uncertainties\, this Renewal season will focus on the question of what is coming next and how we can work for a better future. We will discuss topics ranging from artificial intelligence to religious institutions to politics and government. What can we expect as we watch these spaces change over the weeks\, months and years\, and what can we do? Join us for the 2024-2025 Renewal season as we learn about what tomorrow may hold and what we can do to enact justice today. \n  \nPanelists\nNicole Hensel\nNicole Hensel is the executive director of New Era Colorado\, a nonpartisan grassroots nonprofit that leads the nation in turning out and engaging young people in the political process. Founded in 2006\, New Era is the nation’s premiere youth organizing groups in the country. They have registered over 250\,000 young people to vote and turn their members out at rates as high as 86 percent in the 2020 election. Nicole was previously a teacher and education policy expert before coming into community organizing and politics. \nDaniel Ramos\nDaniel Ramos is the Executive Director of a Colorado-based nonprofit focused on protecting democracy and expanding the civic engagement ecosystem in Colorado. Before taking on this role in 2020\, he served as the Executive Director for One Colorado – the state’s leading advocacy organization for LGBTQ Coloradans and their families. Ramos is an active member of the Colorado community and has served on the Board of Directors for New Era Colorado\, Community Shares and the Equality Federation\, and as a Commissioner on the Colorado Supreme Court Nominating Commission. He currently serves on the LGBTQ Victory Fund Campaign Board\, the Healthier Colorado Board\, and as a Trustee for Colorado Mesa University and the Rose Community Foundation. Ramos is also an adjunct professor at the University of Denver\, teaching courses on Public Policy & Advocacy and Community Engagement & Empowerment. As a first-generation college student\, he received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado Boulder and his Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado School of Public Affairs. \nIan Silverii\nOver the course of his 15 years in politics\, Ian Silverii has played many roles in shaping and advancing the progressive movement in Colorado. Silverii proudly served as the Director of the Colorado House Majority Project and Chief of Staff to the Colorado House Democrats from 2014-2016\, playing an instrumental role in building durable legislative majorities and securing the passage of key policy priorities including Colorado’s gold standard Vote by Mail and election laws. He went on to run ProgressNow Colorado\, the state’s largest and most notorious progressive communications and advocacy organization. After five years at the helm of ProgressNow Colorado\, Silverii started The Bighorn Company which serves clients across the country. Silverii has also taught at the Scrivner Institute of Public Policy at the University of Denver and co-hosts the weekly Colorado politics show\, The Get More Smarter Podcast. His writing has appeared in The Colorado Springs Gazette\, Colorado Politics\, The Denver Post (where he was a resident columnist for 3 years)\, The Colorado Times Recorder\, and the Harvard Law & Policy Review and he has appeared on MSNBC\, 9News\, The Denver Channel\, KGNU\, Colorado Public Radio\, City Cast Denver\, Rocky Mountain PBS and KDNK. \nModerator\nRev. Dr. Amanda Henderson\nRev. Dr. Amanda Henderson is the Director of the Institute for Religion\, Politics\, and Culture at the Iliff School of Theology\, where she leads research exploring the relationship between religion and politics. With a focus on informing public leaders\, the Institute works for transformative action rooted in deep understanding. Amanda has a Ph.D. in religion\, politics\, and rhetoric from the University of Denver\, served for seven years as the Executive Director of The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado\, and is ordained clergy in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She is the author of “Holy Chaos\, Creating Connections in Divisive Times” and hosts the Complexified podcast. Amanda lives in Littleton\, Colorado\, is a parent to three young adults\, enjoys adventures with her husband\, and finds joy running trails and growing things: dogs\, chickens\, gardens\, and creative projects of all kinds. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/renewal-looking-into-the-future-the-future-of-democracy/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/07132821/Oct-Renewal-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241011 DTSTAMP:20260427T215306 CREATED:20240618T202828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T210808Z UID:48358-1728518400-1728604799@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:"We Advocate Freedom!" Teach-In Series // Session 4 DESCRIPTION:In these times of significant division and conflict\, we bear the responsibility to find meaningful ways to engage in conversations about challenging and complex issues. Iliff is responding to the current moment with the “We Advocate Freedom!” Teach-in Series\, a five-session series starting on Thursday\, June 27th. This series aims to create a space where we can come together in-person and remotely to discuss and navigate these important topics together. \nSession 4: UMC Social Principles and the Impact of Socially Responsible Investments \nWealth management requires focused and sustained attention to follow market trends and to determine the levels of risk one wants to engage in when managing one’s financial portfolio.  Knowing where\, when\, and how to invest to achieve generational financial security is rarely a matter of choosing one company with a single product in which one buys stock.  This session has been designed to present the fundamentals of investing and financial management.  As a theological school of the United Methodist Church\, we do not simply rely on our moral conscience when planning our investment strategies.  We are guided by a policy of social principles that encourages us to do no harm.  Guest speakers will review the fundamentals of endowments\, investing\, and social responsibility for managing our financial portfolio.  After a time of presenting Trustees’ fiduciary responsibilities and accountabilities\, our speakers will engage in Q&A. \nIn addition to the in-person event at Iliff\, which you can register for using this link\, attendees can participate via Zoom by registering at this link. \nDate & Time\n\nOctober 10\, 2024\n6:00 pm MST – Refreshments & Registration at Iliff / Zoom room opens\n6:30-8:00 pm MST – Teach-in\nIn-person at Iliff\, Shattuck Hall\, and on Zoom\n\nFacilitated By\nDr. Lee H. Butler\, Jr. \nSpeakers\nBarbara Boigegrain\nTreasurer of the Iliff School of Theology Board of Trustees\n \nBarbara Boigegrain serves as Treasurer of the Iliff School of Theology Board of Trustees.  Before retirement\, she served the United Methodist Church for 27 years as the CEO of Wespath Benefits & Investments\, the nation’s largest faith-based pension and investment organization. As CEO and General Secretary of Wespath\, Barbara oversaw all fiduciary services and administrative operations of the General Board\, which has approximately $20 billion in assets under management.  She set business and growth strategy\, oversaw the implementation of the organization’s business plan and annual budget\, and maintained the denominational and board of directors’ relationships.  Prior to joining the General Board\, Barbara enjoyed an 11-year consulting career with Towers Perrin (now Towers Watson)\, a global human resources management consulting firm. She established the company’s San Diego office in 1990 and managed a broad client base\, including many of the area’s leading corporations and nonprofit organizations. \nMeredith Wilson Parfet\nVice-Chairperson of the Iliff School of Theology Board of Trustees.  \nMeredith Wilson Parfet serves as Vice-Chairperson of the Iliff School of Theology Board of Trustees.  An accomplished investor\, entrepreneur\, and philanthropist\, she has nearly two decades of asset management and hedge fund experience\, including acting as the Chief Operating Officer for two alternative investment funds. She also co-founded Denali Venture Philanthropy\, an investment organization that funds entrepreneurs who are committed to social change.  Meredith has led organizations of all sizes\, from small start-ups to complex\, global operations.  Meredith holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management\, an MA in Spiritual Care from the Iliff School of Theology\, and a BA in Political Science from Northwestern University.  She is a certified End of Life Doula as well as a practicing Hospice Chaplain. \nLucas Schoeppner\nManager\, Wespath Benefits and Investments \nLucas Schoeppner is a manager at Wespath Benefits and Investments\, the nation’s largest faith-based pension and investment organization.  Wespath works in the service of the United Methodist Church.  He manages the investment stewardship and engagement activities of Wespath.  Along with Wespath subsidiaries’ investment programs\, Lucas supports their efforts to integrate environmental\, social and governance (ESG) risk consideration into the investment selection and decision-making process.  Before Wespath\, Lucas served as a director on the Catholic Responsible Investments team at Christian Brothers Investment Services.  There\, he was responsible for projects focused on quantitative ESG scoring models\, screening and sub-adviser due diligence. Prior to Christian Brothers Investment Services\, Lucas was sector manager and lead analyst of Sustainalytics’ oil and gas research.  Lucas earned a B.A. in journalism from Northeastern University.  In 2013\, he was selected for the Fulbright “U.S. Young Journalists” research grant. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/we-advocate-freedom-teach-in-series-session-4/ 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/2024/06/18142803/We-Advocate-Freedom-Promo-Graphics-06-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241013 DTSTAMP:20260427T215306 CREATED:20240812T183351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T163734Z UID:48450-1728345600-1728777599@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:2024 Fall Gathering Days DESCRIPTION:Gathering Days is a quarterly event where all Iliff students come together on campus for a week of intensive\, in-person classes. It’s a fantastic chance to finally meet face-to-face with your classmates and build on the connections from your hybrid courses. It’s a time for building relationships\, diving deep into study\, and having fun! \nStudents can visit the Iliff Students course in Canvas for details about lodging\, food\, accessibility and more! \nhttps://iliff.instructure.com/courses/2220541 URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/fall-gathering-days/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iliff-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20102057/Fall-GatheringDays-2024-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240930T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240930T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T215306 CREATED:20240904T212912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T212008Z UID:48521-1727715600-1727722800@www.iliff.edu SUMMARY:Pulpit+ Exchange: Introducing Africana Pastoral Theology DESCRIPTION:September 2024 // “Introducing Africana Pastoral Theology” with Rev. Dr. Lee H. Butler\, Jr.\nAbout the Evening’s Lecture \nThis lecture will introduce a new field approach called Africana pastoral theology.  Pastoral theology frames the ministries that guide the care and cure of souls.  It is grounded in the belief that God desires human beings to live in loving relationships.  Typically divided into the three distinctive practices of pastoral care\, pastoral counseling\, and pastoral psychotherapy\, pastoral theology guides the reflections that inform the practices.  The reflection will overview Africana pastoral theology as a liberation theology framed by a resistance culture.  Africana pastoral theology will be presented as a care and counseling approach to Black faith and life issues. \nRegister for event HERE.\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 \nJoin other clergy and lay leaders for a light meal from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm (MST). The lecture will begin at 5:30 pm. An opportunity to ask Dr. Lee questions and engage in discussions with colleagues will follow. \nAbout the Evening’s Lecturer – Rev. Dr. Lee Butler\, Jr. \nBorn in Central Pennsylvania\, the Rev. Dr. Lee H. Butler\, Jr. is a lifelong Baptist and a first-generation beneficiary of the Post-Civil and Human Rights struggle in the United States. \nDr. Butler comes to Iliff School of Theology from Phillips Theological Seminary where he served as the Vice-President of Academic Affairs and Academic Dean\, and the William Tabbernee Professor of the History of Religions and Africana Pastoral Theology since July 1\, 2020. He is the first African American tenured full professor and the first person of color to hold the office of VPAA and Academic Dean and serve as Acting President at Phillips. As VPAA\, his responsibilities included oversight and supervision of the Associate Dean\, Registrar\, Recruitment\, Admissions and Financial Aid\, Director of Theological Field Education\, Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program\, Director of Black Church Traditions Program\, Dean of the Chapel\, Faculty\, and Dean of the Library. \nDuring the shelter-in-place phase of the pandemic\, he launched a COVID-19 task force\, “The Living Together Task Force\,” to establish protocols for reopening the seminary for on-campus classes and welcoming the larger community. He designed 2021 virtual annual ministry conference to focus on terror and violence against Native Americans and African Americans. Whereas 2021 was the centennial anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre\, he developed programming to commemorate the event. He organized book talks\, lectures\, a Tulsa Race Massacre course taught by a visiting scholar\, facilitated acclaimed artists performances\, including Emmy Award winning actor\, Mr. Keith David\, who on two occasions performed selections from God’s Trombones\, invited the President and Executive Director of the Children’s Defense Fund to give an address\, and facilitated Mr. John W. Franklin\, son of renowned historian\, the late Dr. John Hope Franklin\, to receive an honorary doctorate at the May 2021 Commencement. To invite an intercultural community to the work of critical race conversations\, he inaugurated the Tulsa Race Massacre Lectureship creating a public forum on the dynamic history of the massacre and the lessons to be learned. In November 2022\, he organized a Native American Heritage Month event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the book God Is Red\, by the late Vine Deloria\, Jr. The evening included a greeting and brief reflection from Dr. Philip Deloria\, son of Vine. Dr. Tink Tinker was present as the elder at the roundtable. He was also instrumental in bringing art exhibitions by acclaimed artists\, Benjamin Harjo\, Jr. (Absentee Shawnee-Seminole)\, Harvey Johnson (visual poet)\, John Biggers\, Delita Martin (visual storyteller)\, and Kermit Oliver. \nBefore Phillips\, he was the Distinguished Service Professor of Theology and Psychology at Chicago Theological Seminary (CTS). He joined the CTS faculty as assistant professor of theology and psychology in 1996. In 2006\, he was promoted to the rank of full professor and became the first African American to achieve this rank at CTS. In 2017\, he was installed in his endowed academic chair. He was a former director of the CTS Master of Divinity program\, a former Acting Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean\, and the founder of the Center for the Study of Black Faith and Life at CTS. Through the work of the Center\, he established the C. Shelby Rooks Lectureship as a tribute to the first African American to become president of a predominantly European American seminary and hosted the “Sisters with Sons in the Wilderness Roundtable\,” a first of its kind major conference that gathered womanists and womanist collaborators to discuss the escalation of unarmed Black people killed in America. A LGBTQIA+ ally\, he has served a mentor\, advisor\, colleague\, and collaborator related to theological education and gender justice. He has facilitated and led study tours to Bahia\, Brazil; to Ghana\, West Africa; and to South Africa. In 2018\, he gave a series of pastoral theology lectures in Seoul\, South Korea at a professional counseling conference and four theological universities (Presbyterian Theological University\, Methodist Theological University\, Hanshin University\, and Seoul Theological University). \nPrior to his joining the faculty of Chicago Seminary\, he was assistant professor of pastoral theology at Lancaster Theological Seminary from 1992-1996. An ordained minister of the American Baptist Churches in the USA since 1988\, his professional development includes experience in pastoral ministry\, chaplaincy\, pastoral counseling\, denominational and seminary administration. \nDr. Butler is a past president of the Society for the Study of Black Religion\, a member of the American Academy of Religion\, the Society for Pastoral Theology\, the Institute for Signifying Scriptures\, Society for Process Consulting\, the Association of Black Psychologists\, and a Board Member of the John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation. \nHe is an active publishing scholar. He is the co-editor of The Edward Wimberly Reader: A Black Pastoral Theology (Baylor University Press\, 2020); author of Listen\, My Son: Wisdom to Help African American Fathers (Abingdon Press\, 2010)\, Liberating Our Dignity\, Saving Our Souls (Chalice Press\, 2006)\, A Loving Home: Caring for African American Marriage and Families (Pilgrim Press\, 2000)\, and numerous articles published in many books and professional journals on the subject of pastoral care and pastoral psychology. \nDr. Butler received his PhD and Master of Philosophy in Psychology and Religion from Drew University. He holds a Master of Theology in Pastoral Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary\, a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (now Palmer Theological Seminary)\, and a BA in Religion from Bucknell University. URL:https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/september-2024-pulpit-exchange-introducing-africana-pastoral-theology/ 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/2024/09/16151921/Sep-2024-PulpitExchange-Socials-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR