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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/
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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