ANTS Student E-News Wednesday, March 7, 2007

In this message:

NEW

- Episcopal Worship Service
- Student Association Elections Online

REVIEW

- Journeys on the Hill: "Let the Spirit Move You"
- SPECIAL BOOKSTORE HOURS BEGINNING THURSDAY, MARCH 8
- Nursing Employment Opportunity
- Doctors in ANTS Insurance Network
- PEACE WEEK 2007
- Field Ed Information Sessions - Next Session, March 15
- The Commencement Committee Seeks Input
- Art Exhibit: "WomenWatch: A Celebration of Hope."
- Creating Healing Connections in Faith Communities - March 21, 2007
- Unique Opportunity
- Search and Call in the United Church of Christ - Next Event - March 15
- Financial Aid Office Announces Fall 2007 Scholarships
- Financial Aid Fall 2007
- V for Vendetta: Screening and Discussion
- Community Art Exhibit

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Episcopal Worship Service
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Please join us for a service of Holy Eucharist in the Episcopal tradition on
Tuesday, March 13th at 1:00 pm in the Chapel. Our presider will be The Rev.
Dr. Sze-kar Wan. Our preacher will be Janice Ford. All are welcome!

"Shelter me, O God, beyond my wants, beyond my needs, from death into life."

Janice C. Ford

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Student Association Elections Online
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March 7th through March 14th

The Student Association elections for Vice President and Secretary is being conducted online at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=151163440101

Please have your Student ID number handy when voting, as it is required for identification purposes. The elections are being held from March 7th through March 14th, midnight EDT.

This is to fulfill the terms of office for the remainder of the 2006-07 academic year. Elections for the 2007-08 academic year will be held at the end of April.

Any questions? Email Len Hayward (LHayward@ants.edu).

Len Hayward
SA President and Chair of the Elections
Email: LHayward@ants.edu

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Journeys on the Hill: "Let the Spirit Move You"
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Thursday, March 15th 6-8pm

Noyes Hall, Andover Newton Theological School

Please plan to join us for a fun evening event where we get to move our bodies and make connections between ANTS and Hebrew College students!

"LET THE SPIRIT MOVE YOU": A Night of Creative Movement and Dancelike Rhythms For All (no experience needed)

Come to get down with the Divine and/or hang out with JOTH friends. We will gather to move and groove. No experience necessary. Just an open heart and willing spirit. Come wearing comfortable clothes. Movement will be adaptable for all levels and types of participation. Conversation and refreshments to follow. Come check it out, whatever your comfort with dance.

Facilitated by an expert movement teacher and spiritual guide, Nicole Churchill, Holistic Health, Yoga / Nia Teacher and Integral Studies Wizard.

Co-Hosted by Leslie Becknell (ANTS) and Alyson Solomon (Hebrew College).

To RSVP and for more information please contact: alysonsolomon@yahoo.com or Leslie@LeslieBecknell.com

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SPECIAL BOOKSTORE HOURS BEGINNING THURSDAY, MARCH 8
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NOTE SPECIAL BOOKSTORE HOURS BEGINNING THURSDAY, MARCH 8

Thurs., March 8 10 am - 4:30 pm

Fri., March 9 1 pm - 4 pm

Mon., March 12 10 am - 5 pm

Tues., March 13 1 pm - 6 pm

On Wednesday, March 14, regular hours will resume.

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Nursing Employment Opportunity
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The Lincoln Public Schools is desperately looking for a nurse (LPN or RN) to accompany a student with special needs on the bus to and from school. Exact hours to be determined, up to 5 hours per day (2.5 hours morning trip and 2.5 hours for the afternoon trip.)

Starting: Immediately

Compensation: $28.00 per hour

Please send letter of interest, resume, evidence of licensure, transcripts and three (3) letters of reference to:
Michael Brandmeyer, Superintendent
Lincoln Public Schools
6 Ballfield Road
Lincoln, MA 01773

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Doctors in ANTS Insurance Network
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For those of you on the ANTS student insurance plan, you can locate a physician in the network by going to: http://www.firsthealth.com/medicalEd/logon.do

You can search for various specialties (or a General Practitioner) and designate only those within a 5 mile radius of Newton Centre. Let me know if you have questions.

Nancy Nienhuis
Dean of Students and Community Life

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PEACE WEEK 2007
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Peace Week Activities

Monday, March 12th

11:00am - Come to the The Wailing Wall exhibit in front of Davis\Worcester Hall. The Wailing Wall will be available all week for your prayers around issues of peace and justice, or any concerns close to your heart. - Davis\Worcester Hall

12-1:00 pm - "Beyond Retribution" - Come watch the compelling documentary produced by the September 11th Families For Peaceful Tomorrows. Followed by a time of discussion. - Small Dining Room

5-6:00 pm - "Prayer Beads" with Judy Brandon - Come learn about the rich tradition of Prayer Beads, Make Your Own and listen to suggestions on how they can be used in your spiritual life. - Small Dining Room

7-9:00 pm - "Torture: It is The Ticking Time-bomb" - Dr. George Hunsinger, the McCord professor of systematic theology at Princeton Theological Seminary and founder of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, will join us to discuss torture in our midst. Is torture, when practiced on a systematic basis, really about interrogation or not in fact primarily a form of social and political intimidation? - Peck Room

Tuesday, March 13th

12-1:00pm - "Angels Hovering Round: Witness to the Faces of the Border"-- The border-crossing trip this year traveled to the US-Mexico border to study immigration issues. We offer a witness to the faces and stories of immigration and some perspectives for theological dialogue. - Upper Noyes

3-4:00pm - "Decade to Overcome Violence" with Kurt Walker - Come listen to the World Council of Churches' initiative to tackle violence together as a Christian community. - Small Dining Room

4:15-5:15pm - "Peace Pilgrim" with Kathleen Abel - Learn about the life and journey of the Peace Pilgrim as she strives, one step at a time, for peace for all mankind. - Peck Room

5-9:00pm - "Walking the Labyrinth" and "World Map" - Take some time to explore your spirituality as you explore the Labyrinth. Light a candle and place it on the map in an area of the world you feel needs prayers and peace. - Upper Noyes

6-8:00pm - Preaching Peace: Allie Perry - Proclaiming One's Faith Without Losing One's Job". How to preach Jesus' message of Love while still being pastorally sensitive to our congregations. - Peck Room


Wednesday, March 14th

12-12:50pm - Weekly Peace Vigil - Share your concerns regarding acts of violence you may have witnessed during the week and celebrations regarding any acts of peace you've witnessed throughout the week and lift them up in prayer. - Quad (Peace Pole)

1-2:00pm - Chapel - Mark Heim and the Peace Fellowship - Chapel

4-6:00pm - "An Inconvenient Truth" - Come see the movie that has transformed a movement and will transform you too. - Peck Room


Thursday, March 15th

12-2:00pm - "Dialogue regarding Military Chaplains coming to ANTS" - Give yourselves the opportunity to talk about this issue that has generated so much discussion on campus. - Upper Noyes

2:30-3:45pm - President Nick Carter—"A Walk Toward Peace" - Come listen to Nick Carter discuss his own spiritual journey on the road to Peace.—President's House

5-6:00pm - "Veterans For Peace" - Eric Wasileski - President of the Wally Nelson Chapter of Veterans For Peace, talks about what it means to be a veteran of a foreign war, a war protestor and a propagator of peace. - Small Dining Room

6-8:00pm - JOTH - "Let The Spirit Move For Peace" - We will gather to move and groove. No experience necessary. Just an open heart and willing spirit. Come wearing comfortable clothes. - Upper Noyes

7-10:00pm - Art Night - The Art of Peace. Weekly Art Night will be offering the opportunity for you to express your vision of Peace with the visual arts. - Meeting House

Friday, March 16th

6-7:00pm - We'll provide the pizza, you bring your drink of choice, to celebrate the week before we settle in to watch the movie (or just come for fellowship if you've already seen it.) - Sturtevant

7-9:00pm - "An Inconvenient Truth" - DIDN'T GET A CHANCE TO SEE IT THE FIRST TIME? Come see the movie that has transformed a movement and will transform you too. - Sturtevant

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Field Ed Information Sessions - Next Session, March 15
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To all students considering Field Education for 2007:

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Please attend a one-hour information session with the Field Education Program Staff.
All sessions will be held in the Peck Room at 1PM

March 15
April 12

Debbie Craig
Field Education and DMin Program Administrator
(617) 964-1100 ext 316
dcraig@ants.edu

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The Commencement Committee Seeks Input
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The Commencement Committee seeks input from graduating students for the Baccalaureate and Graduation ceremonies.

We are asking for your input on three elements of Commencement:
- Theme (in a separate invite, cover artwork will be solicited from the student body)
- Scripture[s]
- Faculty speaker/preacher - at the Friday Baccalaureate service.

We thank the students who already have sent us info.
This is a Final Call! Please send your suggestions by Friday March 9th.
Reply to Theresa Stirling (tstirling@ants.edu) or Jim Hinds (jhinds@ants.edu). Or speak to us.

Thanks, Theresa & Jim

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Art Exhibit: "WomenWatch: A Celebration of Hope."
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March 5 - April 5
Reception: March 29

This week also marks the opening of a new exhibit in the Meetinghouse, a gathering of art celebrating women from around the world: "WomenWatch: A Celebration of Hope." The exhibit has a range of media, and represents ten international artists living and working in the Boston area. It will be up until April 5; a public reception (5 p.m.), with poetry reading (7 p.m.) and international music performance (8 p.m.), will be held in the Meetinghouse on Thursday, March 29. The public is warmly invited.

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Creating Healing Connections in Faith Communities - March 21, 2007
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A Day on the Hill
Wednesday March 21, 2007
9:00 -3:15
Peck Conference Room
Worcester Hall

A health and healing ministry was an integral part of the early Christian church. Wholistic care was a prevalent practice. Over the centuries with the explosion of medical and scientific knowledge, faith communities deferred to the medical profession as being the more qualified to address issues related to physical and mental health. Faith communities reserved spiritual care as their domain. Within recent decades, both medicine and faith communities have come to realize the benefits of a mutual partnership with integrated care. This alliance yields better results in healing and in the prevention of disease.

Come and join us to find out how your faith community can strengthen the healing connections in your health ministry.

Cost for the day, including lunch is $35. Fee for students is $25. Register with Jennifer Shaw at jshaw@ants.edu or call 617 964 1100 ext. 228. Mail checks payable to ANTS to Jennifer Shaw, Andover Newton Theological School, 210 Herrick Rd, Newton Centre, MA 02459

Presenters:
Dr. Sophia Harrell, Acting Director Congregational Health Ministry Program
Professor Brita Gill-Austern, Austin Philip Guiles Professor of Psychology and Pastoral Care, Director of Program in Faith, Health and Spirituality
Kathleen Zagata, RN, MS Health Minister, First Congregational Church of Winchester
Julianna Donofrio, Heather Lucas, Nalysnyk Yaroslav, Jan Whitten, Panelist. all students enrolled in program

More info: http://www.ants.edu/community/events/2007/032107healing.pdf

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Unique Opportunity!!
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"The Nature of Being Human: Coming to Terms with Biomedical Advances in Human Well-being" - April 26-27, a Conference and symposium sponsored by Andover Newton Tehological School, the Boston Theological Institute, and the Templeton Foundation. Day One: Public mini-conference. Students and faculty of the BTI schools along with interested members of the community are invited to learn about what is on the horizonb in terms of biological repair, enhancement for humans, and the kinds of interface this may involve between humans and other biological systems or technology.

April 26 PUBLIC DAY
3-5 pm. Sessions based on the top submissions to the Human Nature Project.
5-6 pm - Lecture by Dr. David Page - title tbd. -Topic: a view from the biological frontier. Information important to people asked to develop educational and theological responses that will better prepare churches to play a positive role in this new environment.
6-7:15 - Supper - complimentary but sign up required (pdeck@ants.edu)
7:30 Public lecture by Dr. Ron Cole-Turner - "Genetic Eschatology" - a view from the theological/ethical frontier to interpret the biotech advances.

April 27 - Colloquium by invitation only.

More information will be available soon.

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Search and Call in the United Church of Christ - Next Event - March 15
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"Search and Call in the United Church of Christ - A Series of Events for Seminarians" begins on November 9.

All events take place in the Meetinghouse at Andover Newton Theological School.

Are you graduating from seminary this year? Have you already graduated and are beginning the search process? Come to these upcoming events to find out how to enter the search process, meet with search committees, start your benefits, and enter a congregation!

Though everyone is welcome, these events are designed particularly for graduating seminarians who plan to search for a call as a pastor in a United Church of Christ congregation.

Starting Your Benefits – Establishing Your Future: UCC Benefits and the Pastoral Call Agreement
March 15, 2007
9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Elements of a Pastoral Call Agreement
- UCC Health and Pension Benefits
- Continuing Education and Ongoing Pastoral Formation
Leaders: representative from The Pension Boards, UCC

Entering a Congregation: Thriving as a New Pastor
April 12, 2007
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Forming a Pastoral Identity
- Entrance Strategies for Pastors New to a Congregation
- Developing Healthy Habits and Practices of Ministry
Leaders: New Clergy Group Facilitators and Christina Braudaway-Bauman
Associate for New Clergy Development, MACUCC

Registration to attend all four events is $60. Registration for a single event is $20. (Fees cover the cost of materials and refreshments). Registration is due AT LEAST 1 WEEK before each workshop is scheduled.

Please send a check for the amount due ($60 for all 4 programs or $20 per session), made payable to MACUCC to:

Kris LoFrumento

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Financial Aid Office Announces Fall 2007 Scholarships
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William R. Johnson Scholarship for Openly Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual &Transgender

* Members of United Church of Christ
* In care with an Association or Conference of the UCC
* Enrolled in MDIV program
* Openly gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender
* Enrolled full or part time Fall 2007
* Deadline April 1, 2007

CANNON SCHOLARSHIP

* Members of the United Church of Christ, Christian Church, Presbyterian Church, or United Methodist Church
* In care with an Association or Conference of the UCC
* Enrolled in MDIV Program
* Enrolled full time in the 2007 Fall semester
* Plan to serve as a United States military chaplain (active duty, reserve, or National Guard
* Deadline April 1, 2007

Make a Difference Doctoral

* Members of the United Church of Christ
* Enrolled in A Doctoral Program
* Enrolled in the 2007 Fall semester
* Deadline March 20, 2007

Bellevue Heights Church - American Baptist Foundation

* Enrolled in a degree program (no DMIN)
* Enrolled full time (12 credits per semester)
* 2.5 GPA
* Member of American Baptist Church
* Be involved in ministry
* Deadline April 15, 2007

Sara Owen Etheridge Scholarship

* Baptist woman who has been or is a resident of Georgia
* Completed at least 30 hours of seminary education (master or doctoral level)
* Deadline March 15, 2007

Hale Donation Scholarship Fund

* Must show financial need
* Preferential treatment to applicants from Tolland County, CT, but will accept applications from other parts of the country
* Preparing for the Christian ministry in the United Church of Christ
* Deadline May 1, 2007

John J Ingalls Memorial Scholarship

* Resident of Massachusetts
* Student diagnosed with a physical disability
* Deadline April 13, 2007

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

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Financial Aid Fall 2007
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Students who will be attending Andover Newton in the Fall must reapply for financial aid. You must complete a new FAFSA either on line at www.FAFSA.ed.gov or a paper application that is available in the Financial Aid Office. You must also complete the Andover Newton Financial Aid Application which is available on our website or a paper application, available in the Financial Aid Office. In order for your application to be complete you must also submit a copy of you 2006 Federal Tax Return. The priority date for Andover Newton aid is April 15, 2007. Applications received after April 15th will not receive Andover Newton aid unless additional aid becomes available.

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V for Vendetta: Screening and Discussion
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March 8, 2007
5:30pm
Sturtevant

Come watch V for Vendetta with your fellow students! Please join us afterwards for a discussion about the issues of institutional authority and oppression this film raises, as well as learning how this film engages issues that are prevalent in our own society. Please note that this is an "R" rated film and not suitable for children.

Contact: Tempest Brevard, Kate Johansen, Liz Miller, and Kerstin Palm
Email: tbrevard@ants.edu, soxgirl_09@yahoo.com, emiller@ants.edu, kpalm1@comcast.net

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Community Art Exhibit
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You(students, faculty, staff, friends and relatives)
are invited to submit art for The Annual Andover
Newton Community Art Exhibit (April 9- Commencement)to
be held in the Meetinghouse. Each person may submit up
to four pieces of any art form. Please submit art
before Friday, March 30 by giving it to Joy, OR
bringing it to the Meetinghouse and following
directions posted in the front lobby, OR by emailing
Joy (joyful_i_am@yahoo.com)to set up a time to deliver
it. For each piece you submit, please write an
"artist's statement" including your name, the name of
the piece, the medium, and a short(3-4 sentences)
explanation of your process, intent or anything
interesting you have to say about yourself or the art.
Support the ARTS at ANTS by participating in this opportunity!

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