ANTS Student E-News - Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006

NEW
- Your Input Needed - March Web Site Survey
- Film and TV Fellowship - Sci-Fi Friday!
- Walk the Walk / Talk the Talk - Preaching the Journey of Holy Week -
March 13
- BTI Newsletter Available - Feb. 28
- The Public Square on the Hill Presentation: March 8 - Dr. Nancy
Nienhuis
- Walk the Labyrinth - Thursday, Mar. 2
- Next Episcopal Worship - March 9, 2006
- Starting Your Benefits - Establishing Your Future - March 22, 2006

TONIGHT and TOMORROW
- TONIGHT: Spiritual Journeys With Sharon Thornton - Tuesday, Feb. 28
- TONIGHT: Student Life: Shrove Tuesday Moonlight Pancake "Breakfast"
- TOMORROW: Town Meeting With the Architects - Weds., Mar. 1

REVIEW
- Journal Making Workshop - March 8, 15 and 22
- Dr. Charlie Clements, President of UUSC to speak this Thursday
- Worlds Apart - Common Ground: Artists' Reception - March 2

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Your Input Needed - March Web Site Survey
-----------------------------
We are planning to update the Andover Newton site with a fresh new look
- and we want to improve our site usefulness as well. During the month
of March, we would like to learn about your impressions and experiences
with the Andover Newton Web site. Please take a few minutes to complete
the Web Site Survey online at:
http://www.ants.edu/websurvey.htm

Do you prefer e-mail or to talk in person? We welcome your comments and
suggestions.

Thanks,
The Web Advisory Team

Karen Brockney kbrockney@ants.edu 617-964-1100 ext. 225
Jason Bachand
Steve Walker
Diane Ruark
Carole Fontaine
Carol Hayward
Emily Leavitt
Christina Findlay

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Film and TV Fellowship - Sci-Fi Friday!
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8:00 - Midnight
Sturtevant Hall

The Film and TV Fellowship cordially invites you to join us for a
"Sci-Fi Friday" movie night. We will be showing two classic sci-fi
films, Dino DeLaurentis' 1980 epic "Flash Gordon," and the 1979 Disney
classic "The Black Hole."

Bring some popcorn and your PJs and enjoy a fun evening! We'll have hot
chocolate on tap to warm you up. We hope to see you there.

Contact: JBachand@ants.edu

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Walk the Walk / Talk the Talk - Preaching the Journey of Holy Week -
March 13
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with Dr. Peter Civetta

Sponsored by the Worship, Theology and the Arts Program

Monday, March 13, 2006
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In the Meetinghouse
Lunch provided, $35

This workshop will focus on the journey of Holy Week, discerning how we
can walk this most amazing of seven-day experiences so we will be
better able to preach it to our congregations. Together, we will
explore not only what each of these days mean, but more specifically
what they mean to us and our communities at this time.

This seminar will also explore the many different ways to preach. From
using different formats and styles to understanding the importance of
body language and vocal intonation, the workshop seeks to foster your
ability to communicate clearly and completely. Overall, this seminar
offers an intense internal exploration of what Holy Week can mean for
you as well as exploring the best external means of communicating
through the act of preaching. Come join us for an engaging and
uplifting experience designed to get you ready to not only walk the
walk, but also talk the talk of this year's journey of Holy Week.

Dr. Peter Civetta received his Ph.D. in Theatre Studies from Cornell
University, writing his dissertation on the performance of preaching
across faith traditions. He was a member of the Commission on Liturgy
and Music for the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York. He currently
serves as a member of the Living Liturgy Task Force for the Episcopal
Diocese of New Hampshire. He will be creating and leading an upcoming
conference for the Cathedral College in Washington, DC called "Proclaim
the Truth with Boldness: A Performative Approach to Preaching."

For more information call 617-964-1100, ext 228 or email
jmedeiros@ants.edu.

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BTI Newsletter Available - Feb. 28
------------------------------
The February 28, 2006 issues of the BTI Newsletter and back issues are
available on-line at
http://www.bostontheological.org/publications/weekly_newsletter.htm

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The Public Square on the Hill Presentation: March 8 - Dr. Nancy
Nienhuis
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6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
In the Peck Room

March 8: "Sexism" Presentation by Dr. Nancy Neinhuis

The brief presentations are open to all and at no cost. Beverages and
snacks will be made available, free of charge. All are invited to
attend.

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Walk the Labyrinth - Thursday, Mar. 2
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Thursday, March 2
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
(delayed start this week due to artists' reception)

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Next Episcopal Worship - March 9, 2006
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The next Episcopal worship will be held on Thursday, March 9th at 1:00
pm in the Chapel. The Rev. Robert Windsor will preside at the service
of Holy Eucharist, and M.Div. student Cathy Torrey will preach. As we
enter this holy season of Lent, as well as the most intense academic
portion of our semester, we bring ourselves and our burdens to God's
altar. All are welcome!

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Starting Your Benefits - Establishing Your Future - March 22, 2006
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UCC Benefits and the Pastoral Call Agreement
March 22, 2006
9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (with a break for lunch)

-Elements of a Pastoral Call Agreement
-UCC Health and Pension Benefits
-Continuing Education and Ongoing Pastoral Formation
Leaders: Robert J. McGrath, Director, Member Education, The Pension
Boards, UCC

More information and registration:
http://www.ants.edu/community/events/2005/111705macucc.htm

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TONIGHT: Spiritual Journeys With Sharon Thornton - Tuesday, Feb. 28
---------------------------------------
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006
4:45 - 5:45 p.m. in the President's Home

Six times a year, the President hosts "Spiritual Journeys" in his home.
These informed and intimate gatherings feature a member of the Andover
Newton faculty who shares his or her personal spiritual journey.
More information:
http://www.ants.edu/community/events/2006/010106spiritjourneys.htm

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TONIGHT: Student Life: Shrove Tuesday Moonlight Pancake "Breakfast"
----------------------------------------
Tuesday, February 28
9:00 p.m. in Sturtevant

Co-sponsored by the United Methodist Student Fellowship & Student Life
Committee

Come celebrate Shrove Tuesday - all the pancakes you can eat!
Toppings and orange juice provided!

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TOMORROW: Town Meeting With the Architects - Weds., Mar. 1
-------------------------------------------
Wednesday, March 1
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Upper Noyes (Bring your lunch)

Brett Donham and Margaret Kundert, architects from Donham & Sweeney,
and Tony Miliote, from the contruction company, will be presenting
information about the chapel-building process to faculty, staff, and
students. They will share timetables for the new construction and the
impact of construction on the ANTS community. Your questions are
welcome.

Please bring your lunch up to Upper Noyes. The session will leave
enough time for people to go to chapel at 1:00.

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Journal Making Workshop - March 8, 15 and 22
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The Faith, Health & Spirituality Visual Arts Ministry presents a three
session Journal Making Workshop on Wednesdays, March 8, 15, and 22,
6:15-7:45 in the lower studio of the Meetinghouse.

Week 1: Papermaking
Week 2: Paper marbleizing
Week3: Book binding

Your finished product will be a journal that is uniquely you in which
you can give voice to your soul in healing words and images. Cost for
materials $10. Class size is limited to 5 people. Pre-registration
required with Joy (Resident Teaching Artist) at joyful_i_am@yahoo.com
or DHonen@ants.edu

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Dr. Charlie Clements, President of UUSC to speak this Thursday
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UU Worship
Thursday, Mar. 2, 2006
1:00 p.m.in the Meetinghouse

Dear ANTS community,
Please join us for lunch at noon and then worship at 1 p.m. in the
Meetinghouse to hear Dr. Charlie Clements, President of the Unitarian
Universalist Service Committee.

Dr. Charlie Clements is a human rights and public health advocate,
renowned for his courageous leadership on a range of domestic and
international human rights and humanitarian issues. He is known
throughout the human rights community for his ground-breaking efforts
to end U.S. intervention in Central America in the 1980s and more
recently for his efforts to raise international awareness about access
to water as a human rights issue and of the danger of landmines.
Charlie is the author of Witness to War published by Bantam in 1984 and
printed in four languages. He is also the subject of an Academy
Award-winning documentary by the same name. He has been widely
recognized and honored for his humanitarian work.

---------------------------------------------
Worlds Apart - Common Ground: Artists' Reception - March 2
---------------------------------------------
An art exhibit by artists
Marilyn K Feinberg and Jeffrey M. Fine

Thursday, March 2
Artists' Reception: 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Remarks: 5:30 PM
Professor Mark Burrows

More information:
http://www.ants.edu/community/events/2006/030206worldsapart.htm

ANTS E-news
Karen Brockney
617-964-1100 ext. 225
kbrockney@ants.edu

ANTS Student E-News - Monday, February 27, 2006

NEW
- Lost Notebook
- An Open Invitation from the Ecology Ministry - Tuesdays
- Dr. Charlie Clements, President of UUSC to speak this Thursday
- Ecology Ministry Events in April

TOMORROW
- Spiritual Journeys With Sharon Thornton - Tuesday, Feb. 28
- Student Life: Shrove Tuesday Moonlight Pancake "Breakfast"
- GREEN SPEAKER SERIES: "PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN DESIGN
STRATEGIES AND POLICIES" - Tuesday, Feb. 28
- SA Meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 28
- Peace and a Time for Every Season - Tues and Friday

REVIEW
- Town Meeting With the Architects - Weds., Mar. 1
- Carrie Newcomer COncert - March 24
- Workshop with Carrie Newcomer - March 25

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Lost Notebook
--------------------------------------------
Following Professor Valentine's lecture on poverty in the Peck room
on Wednesday evening (Feb 15), I left my blue spiral notebook with
notes for Theo 514 and Theo 672. Unfortunately it didn't have my name

in it and have looked everywhere for it without success. If you
should come across it please call me on my cell phone 774 930 5320

Thanks,

Robert Bach

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An Open Invitation from the Ecology Ministry - Tuesdays
-----------------------------------------------------
Tuesdays 5-6pm Small Dining Room

Are you interested in working on campus recycling and other
environmental issues? Join the Eco-Team which meets every Tuesday from
5-6pm in the Small Dining Room. All ANTS students, alums, faculty,
staff, spouses, and/or partners are welcome. If you can't attend
meetings at this time, but you are still interested in participating or
staying informed, please email Ecology Minister Cristina Cabrera at
ccabrera@ants.edu or call
617-872-8275.

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Dr. Charlie Clements, President of UUSC to speak this Thursday
-----------------------------------------------
UU Worship
Thursday, Mar. 2, 2006
1:00 p.m.in the Meetinghouse

Dear ANTS community,
Please join us for lunch at noon and then worship at 1 p.m. in the
Meetinghouse to hear Dr. Charlie Clements, President of the Unitarian
Universalist Service Committee.

Dr. Charlie Clements is a human rights and public health advocate,
renowned for his courageous leadership on a range of domestic and
international human rights and humanitarian issues. He is known
throughout the human rights community for his ground-breaking efforts to
end U.S. intervention in Central America in the 1980s and more recently
for his efforts to raise international awareness about access to water
as a human rights issue and of the danger of landmines.
Charlie is the author of Witness to War published by Bantam in 1984 and
printed in four languages. He is also the subject of an Academy
Award-winning documentary by the same name. He has been widely
recognized and honored for his humanitarian work.

----------------------------------------------------
Ecology Ministry Events in April
----------------------------------------------------
Saturday, April 1st, 2006
8:30am-4:00pm
"Awakening the Dreamer Symposium" -
Bringing forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling
and socially just human presence on the planet.

This event is sponsored by First Parish Church in Weston, MA and
co-sponsored by the Ecology Ministry at Andover-Newton Theological
School.

Location of event:
First Parish Church
349 Boston Post Rd
Weston, MA

For more information, please visit www.pachamama.org or email
journeys@firstparishweston.org or
contact the Ecology Minister Cristina Cabrera at ccabrera@ants.edu or
call 617-872-8275 (cell)

Saturday, April 19
6:30-8:00pm
Room: TBA (at ANTS)
Talk sponsored by The Ecology Ministry at Andover-Newton Theological
School during Earth Week 2006.

"How to Live an Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyle" by Dan Ruben,
Executive Director of the Green Decade in Newton, MA

Saturday, April 20
2:00-5:00pm
Out on the Quad
ECO-ART
An afternoon with resident artist Joy Honan and Ecology Minister
Cristina Cabrera experiencing art, faith and the outdoors during Earth
Week 2006.

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Spiritual Journeys With Sharon Thornton - Tuesday, Feb. 28
---------------------------------------
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006
4:45 - 5:45 p.m. in the President's Home

Six times a year, the President hosts "Spiritual Journeys" in his home.
These informed and intimate gatherings feature a member of the Andover
Newton faculty who shares his or her personal spiritual journey.
More information:
http://www.ants.edu/community/events/2006/010106spiritjourneys.htm

----------------------------------------
Student Life: Shrove Tuesday Moonlight Pancake "Breakfast"
----------------------------------------
Tuesday, February 28
9:00 p.m. in Sturtevant

Co-sponsored by the United Methodist Student Fellowship & Student Life
Committee

Come celebrate Shrove Tuesday - all the pancakes you can eat!
Toppings and orange juice provided!

------------------------------------
GREEN SPEAKER SERIES: "PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN DESIGN
STRATEGIES AND POLICIES" - Tuesday, Feb. 28
------------------------------------
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
The Meetinghouse at ANTS
Please bring your lunch from the cafeteria

Don't miss this one! "Practical Implementation of Green Design
Strategies and Policies" A talk by Barbra Batshalom, Executive
Director of The Green Roundtable
New Construction?
Building Upgrades?
Think Green.
Moving Green into the Mainstream
BE PART OF THE BREAK THROUGH. BE PART OF CHANGE.

In 2003 Mayor Thomas M. Menino convened the Green Building Task Force
and charged it with establishing Boston as a leader in the field of
Sustainable Design and Green Building.

Come and learn more about the benefits, standards and policies of High
Performance Green Building and find out about the current efforts in
cities, states and institutions on moving Green into the mainstream.

Please bring your lunch from the cafeteria. If you have any questions,
please contact Cristina Cabrera, Ecology Minsiter at ccabrera@ants.edu
or 617-872-8275 (cell)

More information:
http://www.ants.edu/community/groups/ecologyministry.htm

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SA Meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 28
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Come one, come all to the next SA Meeting!
When: Tuesday Feb 28.
Where: Upper Noyes
Time: 12 (noon) - 12:50

Please send all agenda item to Lella Baker (lbaker@ants.edu) by 12:00
(noon) on Sunday, Feb 26.

Hope to see you there,
Lella Baker
April Spencer
Jeff Lukens
Christina Findlay
2005 - 2006 SA Executive Board

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Peace and a Time for Every Season - Tues and Friday
--------------------------------------------
Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Noon in the cafeteria
Friday, Mar. 3 at Noon

And now is the time to join us if you've been thinking about it but
have hesitated. We are putting together activities for a week of peace
activities. Many are low maintenance, low fat, low carb but high
fulfillment ventures to organize. Come to a meeting to learn more or
email Cynthia if you can't attend but are interested in what you can
do for your contribution to peace in the world (aside from the many
amazing ministries you are already doing!)

There are two Peace Fellowship working meetings next week: Tuesday
February 28th in the cafeteria at 12:00, and Friday March 3rd at 12:00.
(Let me know if you want to attend the Friday meeting and we'll see if
we should order pizza or not.)

If you are interested in being part of the Peace Fellowship but can't
come to the meeting, please contact me to let me know. Hope to see you
next week.

Cynthia Knowles, 617-838-7294, cynthia@iecc.com

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Town Meeting With the Architects - Weds., Mar. 1
-------------------------------------------
Wednesday, March 1
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Upper Noyes (Bring your lunch)

Brett Donham and Margaret Kundert, architects from Donham & Sweeney,
and Tony Miliote, from the contruction company, will be presenting
information about the chapel-building process to faculty, staff, and
students. They will share timetables for the new construction and the
impact of construction on the ANTS community. Your questions are
welcome.

Please bring your lunch up to Upper Noyes. The session will leave
enough time for people to go to chapel at 1:00.

---------------------------------
Carrie Newcomer COncert - March 24
---------------------------------
LIVE AT ANDOVER NEWTON: CARRIE NEWCOMER IN CONCERT
FRIDAY MARCH 24
7:00 p.m.
STODDARD HALL, WITH WORKSHOP OPTION

The Andover Newton Faith Youth Institute (FYI) is proud to present a
benefit concert featuring award-winning Rounder Records
singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer. Seating is limited, and is offered on
a first-come, first served basis.

Come hear this spiritually rooted, socially conscious artist whose 10
albums include Refugees and Regulars, Betty's Diner, and Gathering of
Spirits. Carrie has shared the stage with Alison Krauss, Roseanne Cash,
and Mary Chapin Carpenter, and her work has been lauded by Jim Wallis
and Parker Palmer, among others. (see www.carrienewcomer.com)

Order tickets soon, and bring a friend or a group. Cost is $15, or $12
for students at any school, and for prospective students attending
Andover Newton's Conference on Ministries, March 24-25.

This event is free for prospective students attending the Conference on
Ministries. The cost for others is $20 for the workshop alone, or $35
for the workshop and concert.

More information and registratrion info:
http://www.ants.edu/community/events/2006/032406newcomer.htm

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Workshop with Carrie Newcomer - March 25
---------------------------------
Sat, March 25
9-10:30 am in the Meetinghouse

Carrie will be offering a workshop: "When the Soul's Great Joy Meets
the World's Great Need: Exploration of Faith and Vocation, Activism and
Art."

This event is free for prospective students attending the Conference on
Ministries. The cost for others is $20 for the workshop alone, or $35
for the workshop and concert.

More information:
http://www.ants.edu/community/events/2006/032406newcomer.htm

ANTS E-news
Karen Brockney
617-964-1100 ext. 225
kbrockney@ants.edu

ANTS Student E-News - Monday, February 27, 2006 - Dr. William Herzog II Named As New Andover Newton Dean

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Dr. William Herzog II Named As New Andover Newton Dean
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On Wednesday, February 22, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to
call Dr. William R. Herzog II as the next Vice President for Academic
Affairs and Dean of the Faculty for Andover Newton Theological School.
He will begin his duties officially as of July 1, 2006.

Herzog comes to Andover Newton from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity
School (CRCDS), where he serves as the Sallie Knowles Crozer Professor
of New Testament Interpretation. During his tenure at CRCDS he also
served for ten years as Dean of the Faculty and Vice President for
Academic Life. He is widely respected for his Biblical scholarship, his
popular teaching style, and his outspoken commitment to justice. Born in
Rutland, Vermont, Bill was raised in Orwell, Vermont, a small town on
the southern end of Lake Champlain. He graduated from Harvard University
(1966) before receiving his MDiv at the American Baptist Seminary of the
West (1969) and his doctorate at Claremont Graduate School (1976).

Following a national search that involved nearly 50 distinguished
nominees, including several sitting deans, the faculty and the search
committee enthusiastically recommended to President Nick Carter that
Bill Herzog be chosen as the school's new Dean. Carter placed Herzog's
name in nomination before the Trustees, offering his own eager
affirmation for Herzog saying, "I believe that Bill Herzog is the right
person for this unique moment in Andover Newton's history. His
experience, wisdom, energy and vision for the transformation of
theological education offer us a complete package." President Carter
went on to note that Herzog's career has been marked by a deep
commitment to a diverse and global church community that speaks
eloquently to Andover Newton's 'border crossing' strategy to build
partnerships across racial, ethic, gender, and theological boundaries.

Herzog has published three studies of the historical Jesus: Parables as
Subversive Speech: Jesus as Pedagogue of the Oppressed (1994); Jesus,
Justice and the Reign of God (2000); and Prophet and Teacher: An
Introduction to the Historical Jesus (2005) as well as numerous other
articles. In addition to his work in New Testament, Bill is interested
in the relationship of baseball, religion and American culture. Working
with a faculty colleague, Christopher Evans, he has co-edited a
collection of essays entitled The Faith of Fifty Million: Essays on
Baseball, Religion and American Culture (2002). He is a life long member
of the Red Sox Nation.

Bill was ordained on July 10, 1969 (the day that Neil Armstrong walked
on the moon) at the First Baptist Church of West Covina, California, and
served as minister of the Loraine Avenue Baptist Church in Glendora,
California from 1971-1974. During his years as a Professor of New
Testament, he has served a number of churches as an Interim Minister,
and he is currently a Pastoral and Educational Associate on the staff of
Christ Episcopal Church in Pittsford, NY.

He has served on the faculties of three American Baptist Seminaries:
the American Baptist Seminary of the West and the Graduate Theological
Union in Berkeley, California, from 1974-1988; Central Baptist
Theological Seminary from 1988-1991; and Colgate Rochester Crozer
Divinity School from 1991-2006. He was dean at both Central Baptist
Theological Seminary and Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. While
at CRCDS, Herzog played a leading role in helping develop that school's
nationally recognized Black Church Studies program.

Mary Herzog is a graduate of Boston University and a registered nurse
working as a school nurse in Webster High School. She is an avid
gardener who keeps flower beds blossoming from April through October, no
small task in Rochester's climate. Mary and Bill have two children in
college. Dan is a junior at the University of Pittsburgh, and Catherine
is a sophomore at the University of Maryland.

Read story: http://www.ants.edu/about/news/2006/022706herzog.htm

ANTS E-news
Karen Brockney
617-964-1100 ext. 225
kbrockney@ants.edu

ANTS Student E-News - Monday, February 27, 2006 - Events This Week

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EVENTS THIS WEEK
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-Art Exhibit: Worlds Apart - Common Ground: January 23 - April 7

Monday:
- Mens Fellowship

Tuesday:
- Black Student Fellowship Chapel
- Eco-Team Meetings - Tuesdays
- SA Meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 28
- GREEN SPEAKER SERIES- "PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN DESIGN
STRATEGIES AND POLICIES"
- Student Life: Shrove Tuesday Moonlight Pancake "Breakfast"
- Spiritual Journeys With Sharon Thornton - Tuesday, Feb. 28
- Peace and a Time for Every Season - Tuesday and Friday

Wednesday:
- Choir Rehearsal
- Community Worship
- Town Meeting With the Architects - Weds., Mar. 1
- JOY Spirit of Play Series

Thursday:
- UUCANS lunch meeting - Thursdays
- UU Worship - Thursdays
- Walking the Labyrinth - Thursdays
- Thursday Art Night
- Worlds Apart - Common Ground: Artists' Reception - March 2

Friday - Saturday:
- Yoga - Fridays
- Costas Consultation in Global Mission - March 3-4, 2006
- "In the Midst. .. " - March 4, 2006
- Peace and a Time for Every Season - Tuesday and Friday

Sunday:
- Parting of the Ways Lecture Series - Hebrew College and Andover
Newton

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Worlds Apart - Common Ground: January 23 - April 7
---------------------------------------------
An art exhibit by artists Marilyn K Feinberg and Jeffrey M. Fine
January 23, 2006 to April 7, 2006
The Meetinghouse Gallery
Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6

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Men's Fellowship - Mondays
--------------------------------
Starting January 30 - end of Spring Semester
Mondays 1pm
Berkeley Room

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SA Meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 28
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Come one, come all to the next SA Meeting!
When: Tuesday Feb 28.
Where: Upper Noyes
Time: 12 (noon) - 12:50

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Black Student Fellowship Chapel - Tuesdays
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1:00 p.m. in Colby Chapel Chapel

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Eco-Team Meetings - Tuesdays
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Tuesdays 5-6pm Small Dining Room

Are you interested in working on campus recycling and other
environmental issues? Join the Eco-Team which meets every Tuesday from
5-6pm in the Small Dining Room. All ANTS students, alums, faculty,
staff, spouses, and/or partners are welcome. If you can't attend
meetings at this time, but you are still interested in participating or
staying informed, please email Ecology Minister Cristina Cabrera at
ccabrera@ants.edu or call
617-872-8275.

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GREEN SPEAKER SERIES- "PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN DESIGN
STRATEGIES AND POLICIES" - Tues. Feb 28
------------------------------------------
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
The Meetinghouse at ANTS
Please bring your lunch from the cafeteria

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Student Life: Shrove Tuesday Moonlight Pancake "Breakfast"
----------------------------------------
Tuesday, February 28
9:00 p.m. in Sturtevant

Co-sponsored by the United Methodist Student Fellowship & Student Life
Committee

Come celebrate Shrove Tuesday - all the pancakes you can eat!
Toppings and orange juice provided!

---------------------------------------
Spiritual Journeys With Sharon Thornton - Tuesday, Feb. 28
---------------------------------------
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006
4:45 - 5:45 p.m. in the President's Home

Six times a year, the President hosts "Spiritual Journeys" in his home.
These informed and intimate gatherings feature a member of the Andover
Newton faculty who shares his or her personal spiritual journey.
More information:
http://www.ants.edu/community/events/2006/010106spiritjourneys.htm

--------------------------------------------
Peace and a Time for Every Season - Tuesday and Friday
--------------------------------------------
Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Noon in the cafeteria
Friday, Mar. 3 at Noon

And now is the time to join us if you've been thinking about it but
have hesitated. We are putting together activities for a week of peace
activities. Many are low maintenance, low fat, low carb but high
fulfillment ventures to organize. Come to a meeting to learn more or
email Cynthia if you can't attend but are interested in what you can
do for your contribution to peace in the world (aside from the many
amazing ministries you are already doing!)

There are two Peace Fellowship working meetings next week: Tuesday
February 28th in the cafeteria at 12:00, and Friday March 3rd at 12:00.
(Let me know if you want to attend the Friday meeting and we'll see if
we should order pizza or not.)

If you are interested in being part of the Peace Fellowship but can't
come to the meeting, please contact me to let me know. Hope to see you
next week.

Cynthia Knowles, 617-838-7294, cynthia@iecc.com

-------------------------------------------
Town Meeting With the Architects - Weds., Mar. 1
-------------------------------------------
Wednesday, March 1
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Upper Noyes (Bring your lunch)

Brett Donham and Margaret Kundert, architects from Donham & Sweeney,
and Tony Miliote, from the contruction company, will be presenting
information about the chapel-building process to faculty, staff, and
students. They will share timetables for the new construction and the
impact of construction on the ANTS community. Your questions are
welcome.

Please bring your lunch up to Upper Noyes. The session will leave
enough time for people to go to chapel at 1:00.

---------------------------------
Choir Rehearsal - Wednesdays
----------------------------------
Wednesdays, 11:50 - 12:15 p.m.
Contact Burns Stanfield at 617-288-2291 if you have questions.

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Community Worship - Wednesdays
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1:00 p.m. in the Chapel

March 1: Ash Wed (Mark Burrows & Beth Nordbeck)

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JOY Spirit of Play Series - Wednesdays, Feb 8 - March 29
-----------------------------
7 Weeks of Renewal February 8th-March 29th
Wednesday Evenings 7:00-900 pm

No special skills or abilities needed. Registration Fee is $60 or $10
per session to Judy Medeiros. Limited scholarships are available.

Facilitated by the Rev. Dirkje F. Legerstee, founder of SoulPlay, a
ministry of creativity for healing and wholeness.
More information:
http://www.ants.edu/community/events/2006/020806joyspirit.htm

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UUCANS lunch meeting - Thursdays
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Every Thursday, Spring semester 06
12:00 noon - 12:50 p.m.
Small dining room

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UU Worship - Thursdays
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Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
In the Meetinghouse

March 2: Dr. Charlie Clements, President of UUSC

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Walking the Labyrinth - Thursdays
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Thursdays
6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
The Meetinghouse

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Thursday Art Night
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Art Night continues this semester. Come join an everchanging community
of artists in a safe, no-rules, drop-in open studio on Thursday
evenings, 7-10 pm in the lower studio of the Meetinghouse. All materials
supplied or bring your own art form to work on.

For more information contact Joy (Resident Teaching Artist) at
joyful_i_am@yahoo.com.

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Worlds Apart - Common Ground: Artists' Reception - March 2
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An art exhibit by artists
Marilyn K Feinberg and Jeffrey M. Fine

Thursday, March 2
Artists' Reception: 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Remarks: 5:30 PM
Professor Mark Burrows

More information:
http://www.ants.edu/community/events/2006/030206worldsapart.htm

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Yoga - Fridays
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Fridays, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Berkeley Room
Stress Reduction and Yoga with Yoga Instructor, Dana Moore. Mats
provided. As a service to ANTS students, Yoga will be free this
semester.
For information and to register, see Judy Medeiros, W105

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Costas Consultation in Global Mission - March 3-4, 2006
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Castes, Tribes and Conversions: Christian Identities in India Today
March 3-4, 2006
Friday, 3:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, 8:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

More information and registration:
http://www.ants.edu/community/events/2006/030306costas.htm

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"In the Midst. .. " - March 4, 2006
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Saturday, March 4
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Meetinghouse

A workshop using art and meditation to explore the relationship between
the experience of self and the experience of others. Cost (includes
lunch) $35; $25 for full-time students or senior citizens. For more
information or to register, contact Judy Medeiros, 617-964-1100, ext
228, jmedeiros@ants.edu

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Parting of the Ways Lecture Series - Hebrew College and Andover Newton

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Sunday evening, March 5
7:00 -8:30 p.m. at Andover newton and Hebrew college

Registration will required for these events. Matriculated students at
any school are eligible for a 50% discount on registration fees.

"Church and State: Religion in the Roman Empire"
Dr. Shaye J.D. Cohen
Sunday, March 5, 7:00-8:30 pm in Stoddard Hall

More information and registration:
http://www.ants.edu/community/events/2006/030506partingways.htm

ANTS E-news
Karen Brockney
617-964-1100 ext. 225
kbrockney@ants.edu

ANTS Student E-News - Friday, February 24, 2006

In this message
- TONIGHT: Agape Potluck Dinner co-sponsored by GLANTS
- TONIGHT: Movie Night - Friday
- Andover Newton and Hebrew College in The New York Times
- NEW: Public Square Audio Available on the Web
- Student Photographers Needed
- Student Life: Shrove Tuesday Moonlight Pancake "Breakfast"
- "Sexual Abuse Recovery and God Image" - March 10, 2006
- GREEN SPEAKER SERIES: "PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN DESIGN
STRATEGIES AND POLICIES" - Tuesday, Feb. 28
- Town Meeting With the Architects - Weds., Mar. 1
- Artists' Reception - March 2
- Peace and a Time for Every Season - Tues and Friday
- Seeking a Hurricane Relief Coordinator

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TONIGHT: Agape Potluck Dinner co-sponsored by GLANTS
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Student Life: Agape Potluck Dinner co-sponsored by GLANTS
Friday, Feb 24th 6:30pm
Sturtevant Lounge
Bring whatever goodies you have, and we'll have a feast, fun and
fellowship.

Contacts: Carol Hayward chayward@ants.edu or Erica Baron
ebaron@ants.edu

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TONIGHT: Movie Night - Friday
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After the Agape meal, please join us in a movie night sponsored by the
Film and Television

Fellowship. Bring your PJs and popcorn for a great time!

Showing: "Star Wars IV: A New Hope" 8:00-10:00, "Enemy at the Gates,"
10pm-midnite

Contact: Jason Bachand JBachand@ants.edu

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Andover Newton and Hebrew College in The New York Times
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Andover Newton and Hebrew College were recently featured in a New York
Times article titled "Hebrew and Christian Schools in Massachusetts
Share Space and an Interfaith Vision".

Read article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/18/national/18religion.html?_r=1&oref=slogin#

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NEW: Public Square Audio Available on the Web
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Did you miss the Public Square on the Hill presentation by Prof.
Benjamin Valentin on February 15, 2006? His presentation, "Economic
Inequality and Poverty in the U.S." is now available as an audio MP3
file on the ANTS Web site. It's a huge file (28+ MB), so you must
download the file to your PC before playing it - or moving it to your
iPod!

Download the file: http://www.ants.edu/learning/audio.htm

This page is now available as an RSS Feed. If you use a feed reader to
get news and blogs, you can add Andover Newton Audio to your
subscriptions using this link:
http://www.ants.edu/learning/feed.xml

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Student Photographers Needed
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Are you a professional photographer in a previous life or an awesome
amateur photographer today? We are looking for photographers who would
be willing to snap photos at Andover Newton events on occasion.
If you are interested, please call or send e-mail to Karen Brockney at
kbrockney@ants.edu or 617-964-1100 ext. 225.

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Student Life: Shrove Tuesday Moonlight Pancake "Breakfast"
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Tuesday, February 28
9:00 p.m. in Sturtevant

Co-sponsored by the United Methodist Student Fellowship & Student Life
Committee

Come celebrate Shrove Tuesday - all the pancakes you can eat!
Toppings and orange juice provided!

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"Sexual Abuse Recovery and God Image" - March 10, 2006
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PASTORAL COUNSELORS
NORTHEAST REGION CLUSTER MEETINGS

Friday, March 10, 2006
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Andover Newton

The Rev. Dayl Hufford, D.Min., will present on the topic of how abuse
trauma affects God image. Dayl will draw from clinical, empirical, and
other literature to illustrate how the spiritual dimension is affected
by trauma and how developing a healthy God image may be crucial to the
healing process. She is Clinical Director at New England Pastoral
Institute in Salem, NH and Adjunct Professor at Andover Newton
Theological School in Newton Centre, MA. In addition to her clinical
work and teaching, she presents in her Institute's popular Safe Church
Seminar and is a much sought-after consultant on sexual abuse cases.

SCHEDULE: 9:45 a.m. Registration; 10 a.m. Presentation; 1 p.m. Lunch;

2 p.m. AAPC Roundtable for members, guests, and students; 3 p.m.
Depart

COST:
$40 AAPC MEMBER
$15 STUDENT
$60 ALLIED COLLEAGUES

CHECKS MADE OUT TO AAPC
PLEASE REGISTER BY MARCH 3, 2006

For more information, contact David B. Reynolds at RevDrDBR@AOL.COM or
603-627-2702 ext. 13

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GREEN SPEAKER SERIES: "PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN DESIGN
STRATEGIES AND POLICIES" - Tuesday, Feb. 28
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Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
The Meetinghouse at ANTS
Please bring your lunch from the cafeteria

Don't miss this one! "Practical Implementation of Green Design
Strategies and Policies" A talk by Barbra Batshalom, Executive
Director of The Green Roundtable
New Construction?
Building Upgrades?
Think Green.
Moving Green into the Mainstream
BE PART OF THE BREAK THROUGH. BE PART OF CHANGE.

In 2003 Mayor Thomas M. Menino convened the Green Building Task Force
and charged it with establishing Boston as a leader in the field of
Sustainable Design and Green Building.

Come and learn more about the benefits, standards and policies of High
Performance Green Building and find out about the current efforts in
cities, states and institutions on moving Green into the mainstream.

Please bring your lunch from the cafeteria. If you have any questions,
please contact Cristina Cabrera, Ecology Minsiter at ccabrera@ants.edu
or 617-872-8275 (cell)

More information:
http://www.ants.edu/community/groups/ecologyministry.htm

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Town Meeting With the Architects - Weds., Mar. 1
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Wednesday, March 1
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Upper Noyes (Bring your lunch)

Brett Donham and Margaret Kundert, architects from Donham & Sweeney,
and Tony Miliote, from the contruction company, will be presenting
information about the chapel-building process to faculty, staff, and
students. They will share timetables for the new construction and the
impact of construction on the ANTS community. Your questions are
welcome.

Please bring your lunch up to Upper Noyes. The session will leave
enough time for people to go to chapel at 1:00.

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Artists' Reception - March 2
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March 2, 2006
4:30-6:30pm
In the Meetinghouse

The exhibit Worlds Apart/ Common Ground is a collaboration and search
for
underlying visual and spiritual unity by two artists whose work, on the

surface, is very different. The exhibit represents, on a visual level,
an
inquiry into the power of embracing different voices, and working to
discover underlying forms and harmonies.

Jeffrey Fine is an artist who is mainly self-taught, and has been
strongly influenced by the colors, forms, and rhythms of West Africa,
where
he first started to paint as a young adult. Marilyn Feinberg is more
classically schooled in fine arts in the United States, and uses the
human
figure as her main vehicle for artistic exploration. The two artists
are old
friends, and have been engaged in dialogue about art and the artistic
process for many years, but only recently developed the idea of showing

their art together, and inviting viewers to "embrace differentness"..

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Peace and a Time for Every Season - Tues and Friday
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Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Noon in the cafeteria
Friday, Mar. 3 at Noon

And now is the time to join us if you've been thinking about it but
have hesitated. We are putting together activities for a week of peace
activities. Many are low maintenance, low fat, low carb but high
fulfillment ventures to organize. Come to a meeting to learn more or
email Cynthia if you can't attend but are interested in what you can
do for your contribution to peace in the world (aside from the many
amazing ministries you are already doing!)

There are two Peace Fellowship working meetings next week: Tuesday
February 28th in the cafeteria at 12:00, and Friday March 3rd at 12:00.
(Let me know if you want to attend the Friday meeting and we'll see if
we should order pizza or not.)

If you are interested in being part of the Peace Fellowship but can't
come to the meeting, please contact me to let me know. Hope to see you
next week.

Cynthia Knowles, 617-838-7294, cynthia@iecc.com

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Seeking a Hurricane Relief Coordinator
--------------------------------------------
Last fall the ANTS Community adopted a plan to respond in the aftermath
of the devastating hurricanes on the Gulf Coast. Andover Newton has
'adopted' Sixth Union Baptist Church in New Orleans, led by the Rev. Joe
Howard.

Our goal is to assist the church in getting things ready to open back
up towards the end of 2006. We have been in contact with Pastor Howard
and are working on what their needs are.

We are now looking for a volunteer from the community to lead our
efforts in providing ongoing support to the relief efforts. This person
can be anyone from the Andover Newton community (Student, Staff,
Faculty, Alum, Spouse, etc.). It could even be done by a team of 2-3
people. The Relief Coordinator(s) will facilitate the school's effort
in helping to restore Sixth Union Baptist Church. They are in no way
expected to do all the work themselves, but the expectation is that they
will serve as the point person/liaison for the ANTS community.

The time commitment for this position will be from now until
mid-semester Spring 2007, with the bulk of the work being completed by
the end of the 2006 Calendar year.

Interested parties should contact me at (617) 964-1100 or
nnienhuis@ants.edu.

Nancy Nienhuis
Dean of Students and Community Life

ANTS E-news
Karen Brockney
617-964-1100 ext. 225
kbrockney@ants.edu

ANTS Student E-News - Friday, February 23, 2006 - Event Board

In this message
- Concert This Weekend
- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PASTORAL COUNSELORS
- Mission Trip to China?
- World Day of Prayer Service - March 3
- A Celebration of The Open and Affirming Movement in the UCC
- "Faiths of Abraham" Forum to be Held - March 26, 2006

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Concert This Weekend
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Exsultemus period vocal ensemble presents

O Rex Orbis
The Rhymed Office of Charlemagne

Having recently returned from their first international tour to the
glorious
Aachen Cathedral in Aachen, Germany, Exsultemus reprises their European
programs centered on Regali natus, the Rhymed Office of Charlemagne.
Written for the Holy Roman Emperor's canonization during the 12th
century, this program displays how politics, religion, poetry, and song
were combined in a nostalgic celebration of Europe's most powerful
ruler through inspired chants and stunning polyphony. Please join us for
a moving recreation of a First Vespers service as it might have been
performed in Aachen on Charlemagne's saint day in the year 1582.
Listen to sound clips and visit our photo gallery from our January 2006
tour at www.exsultemus.org!

"These singers are very good...really thrilling." - Goldberg Magazine

Friday, February 24 at 8pm
First Lutheran Church of Boston
299 Berkeley St. at Marlborough in Back Bay
$5 validated parking at Boston Common Garage

Sunday, February 26 at 4pm
Cochran Chapel at Phillips Academy
Chapel Ave. off Rte. 28 in Andover
Free parking in lot adjacent to chapel

Tickets: $25 & $15
$5 discount for students, seniors & GBCC members
18 and under free of charge
Available at 857-998-0219 or www.exsultemus.org

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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PASTORAL COUNSELORS
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NORTHEAST REGION CLUSTER MEETINGS
3 hours CEU's available

BOSTON, MA AREA
"Sexual Abuse Recovery and God Image" by the Rev. Dr. Dayl Hufford
Held at Andover Newton Theological School, Newton Centre, MA
Friday, March 10, 2006 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

HARTFORD, CT AREA
"Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Pastoral Counseling" by the Rev.
Dr. Stephen Johnson
Held at Immanuel Congregational Church, UCC, Hartford, CT
Friday, March 31, 2006 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

SCHEDULE AT BOTH LOCATIONS: 9:45 a.m. Registration; 10 a.m.
Presentation; 1 p.m. Lunch;
2 p.m. AAPC Roundtable for members, guests, and students; 3 p.m.
Depart

COST:
$40 AAPC MEMBER
$15 STUDENT
$60 ALLIED COLLEAGUES

CHECKS MADE OUT TO AAPC
PLEASE REGISTER BY MARCH 3, 2006

For more information, contact David B. Reynolds at RevDrDBR@AOL.COM or
603-627-2702 ext. 13

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Mission Trip to China?
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Anyone interested in a mission trip to China this summer? There will
be an informational meeting on Sunday, March 5th at 3:00 p.m. at the
Somerville Community Baptist Church. It is a four-week program that
focuses on improving the speaking and listening skills of Chinese Middle
School teachers. It is an ABC International Ministry-approved program
with the Amity Foundation. For further information call Ed Hobart at
(617)680-7250 or e-mail to ed.hobart@netzero.net.

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World Day of Prayer Service - March 3
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Religion in the Age of HIV/AIDS
World Day of Prayer 2006, March 3, 11 a.m.
First Parish Church in Weston, MA

Religion in the Age of HIV/AIDS is the theme of this year's ecumenical
World Day of Prayer service, taking place on Friday, March 3, at 11 a.m.
in the Sears Chapel of the First Parish Church in Weston. The Rev.
Suzanne R. Spencer is the speaker for the service, which includes
prayers, songs, and words for worship furnished by Christian women in
South Africa. A simple South African lunch is served in the Parish Hall
immediately following. Men and women, and people of all religious
traditions, are welcome.

Ms. Spencer, First Parish's Associate Minister, has made three recent
trips to South Africa in connection with her doctoral studies at
Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge. Her sermon will focus on how
HIV/AIDS affects women, especially in Africa.

For further information please contact First Parish at 781-893-7798, or
consult the WDP website at www.wdpusa.org.

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A Celebration of The Open and Affirming Movement in the UCC
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Save the Date!

For a Celebration of The Open and Affirming Movement* in the United
Church of Christ
and the Churches and People Who Are and Will Be Part of It

Sunday, April 2, 2006
4:30 pm
Trinity Church, UCC
Northboro, MA
(handicap accessible)

More details will follow during February

*The Open and Affirming Program is part of the Welcoming Movement

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"Faiths of Abraham" Forum to be Held - March 26, 2006
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At St. Andrew's Church, Framingham

"The Faiths of Abraham," an interfaith forum exploring the influence of
the patriarch Abraham on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, will be held
at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 3 Maple Street, Framingham, MA, on
Sunday, March 26, 2006, from 3 to 5 p.m. The forum is free and open to
the public, and will be followed by an informal reception.

Moderator for the forum will be Dr. Lawrence Lowenthal, New England
Regional Director of the American Jewish Committee, the pioneer Human
Relations Agency in the United States. Dr. Lowenthal has served as AJC
Director for the past 14 years.

The panel will consist of Ms. Shaheen Akhtar, Rabbi Deanna Douglas, and
The Reverend James M. Swartz. Ms. Akhtar is an Islamic educator with the
Islamic Center of Boston and Wayland, and is active in several
interfaith groups. Rabbi Douglas, who teaches history at Concord
Academy, works with Am HaYam Havurah on Cape Cod, and is a long term
member of the American Jewish Committee and the Massachusetts Council of
Churches Clergy Dialogue. Reverend Swartz, a retired United Methodist
minister, is an active member of the Massachusetts State Council of
Churches Christian-Jewish Dialogue group. He is also a member of the
Boston Diocese Roman Catholic-Jewish Dialogue group at Stonehill College
in Easton, MA.

The forum is sponsored by the Spiritual Life Ministry of St. Andrew's
Episcopal Church. For further information, call Joan Gay, Spiritual Life
Chair, during the day at 508-877-3824, or the church office at
508-875-5095.

ANTS E-news
Karen Brockney
617-964-1100 ext. 225
kbrockney@ants.edu

ANTS Student E-News - Thursday, February 23, 2006

In this message
- Conference on Ministries - March 24-25 - Help Needed
- From the Registrar: Course Information
- Peace and a Time for Every Season
- Seeking a Hurricane Relief Coordinator
- Town Meeting With the Architects - Weds., Mar. 1
- FROM NICK CARTER: A Unique Interfaith Series - Parting of the Ways
- Parting of the Ways Lecture Series - Hebrew College and Andover Newton
- A LENTEN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION GROUP - Tuesdays, Mar. 7 - April 4
- Agape Potluck Dinner co-sponsored by GLANTS
- Movie Night - Friday
- SA Meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 28
- GREEN SPEAKER SERIES: "PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN DESIGN STRATEGIES AND POLICIES" - Tuesday, Feb. 28
- Spiritual Journeys With Sharon Thornton - Tuesday, Feb. 28

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Conference on Ministries - March 24-25 - Help Needed
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Dear Friends,

We trust your semester has gotten off to a good start! Andover Newton's Conference on Ministries will be held on campus March 24-25 (Friday & Saturday) and we are looking for student involvement. Those who have helped in the past have really enjoyed it, and we really appreciate it, as we know that current students are the best "recruiters" for the school.

If you can help in any of the following ways, please let us know:

1) Room preparation on Thursday morning/afternoon (3/23) in Appleton-Chase and Farwell:

* We'll be making beds for our visitors who will be staying on campus. We will assemble a team for each floor so that we can get through the rooms as quickly as possible.

2) Hospitality on Thursday night (3/23) for prospective students arriving early:

* Picking visitors up at the airport or train station (you would go in pairs and can get reimbursed for tolls, parking, etc.) A car is helpful/needed.

* Welcoming visitors as they arrive at Sturtevant (handing out room keys, directing them to their room, the cafeteria, Newton Centre restaurants, etc.)

3) Campus Tours on Friday (3/24) 10:30-11:00:

* Give our guests a tour of the campus. We can give you a fact sheet on the campus.

4) Campus Housing Tours on Friday (3/24) 2:00-2:30:

* Tour our campus housing. You will show the various options for individuals, couples and families. You do not have to show your own room, though people willing to show their rooms would be appreciated.

5) Possible Friday night Jam session (3/24) 9:00pm-??

* After the Carrie Newcomer concert, let's gather for some informal entertainment of our own. Bring instruments, poetry, dance, chorale, whatever you want and show off your talent or lack of talent.

We hope you can participate in some way in this important weekend in the life of the school. As always, student volunteers are invited to join us for meals on Friday as our way to say thanks. We hope to hear from you soon. Please call (or drop by to see him in Dabney) Darrick at 617-964-1100 x289 or email at djackson@ants.edu.

Thanks,
Peg, Alex, and Darrick

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From the Registrar: Course Information
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PSYP 716/816S Group Process and Dynamics in Congregations - Prof. Messerchmitt
Feb. 24-25;Mar. 3-4; Mar. 31-April 1 ; Fridays 6-9 pm; Saturdays 9-5- Davis 101

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Peace and a Time for Every Season
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Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Noon in the cafeteria
Friday, Mar. 3 at Noon

And now is the time to join us if you've been thinking about it but have hesitated. We are putting together activities for a week of peace activities. Many are low maintenance, low fat, low carb but high fulfillment ventures to organize. Come to a meeting to learn more or email Cynthia if you can't attend but are interested in what you can do for your contribution to peace in the world (aside from the many amazing ministries you are already doing!)

There are two Peace Fellowship working meetings next week: Tuesday February 28th in the cafeteria at 12:00, and Friday March 3rd at 12:00. (Let me know if you want to attend the Friday meeting and we'll see if we should order pizza or not.)

If you are interested in being part of the Peace Fellowship but can't come to the meeting, please contact me to let me know. Hope to see you next week.

Cynthia Knowles, 617-838-7294, cynthia@iecc.com

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Seeking a Hurricane Relief Coordinator
--------------------------------------------
Last fall the ANTS Community adopted a plan to respond in the aftermath of the devastating hurricanes on the Gulf Coast. Andover Newton has 'adopted' Sixth Union Baptist Church in New Orleans, led by the Rev. Joe Howard.

Our goal is to assist the church in getting things ready to open back up towards the end of 2006. We have been in contact with Pastor Howard and are working on what their needs are.

We are now looking for a volunteer from the community to lead our efforts in providing ongoing support to the relief efforts. This person can be anyone from the Andover Newton community (Student, Staff, Faculty, Alum, Spouse, etc.). It could even be done by a team of 2-3 people. The Relief Coordinator(s) will facilitate the school's effort in helping to restore Sixth Union Baptist Church. They are in no way expected to do all the work themselves, but the expectation is that they will serve as the point person/liaison for the ANTS community.

The time commitment for this position will be from now until mid-semester Spring 2007, with the bulk of the work being completed by the end of the 2006 Calendar year.

Interested parties should contact me at (617) 964-1100 or nnienhuis@ants.edu.

Nancy Nienhuis
Dean of Students and Community Life

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Town Meeting With the Architects - Weds., Mar. 1
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Wednesday, March 1
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Upper Noyes (Bring your lunch)

Brett Donham and Margaret Kundert, architects from Donham & Sweeney, and Tony Miliote, from the contruction company, will be presenting information about the chapel-building process to faculty, staff, and students. They will share timetables for the new construction and the impact of construction on the ANTS community. Your questions are welcome.

Please bring your lunch up to Upper Noyes. The session will leave enough time for people to go to chapel at 1:00.

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FROM NICK CARTER: A Unique Interfaith Series - Parting of the Ways
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Sundays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26
7:00 p.m. at Andover Newton and Hebrew College

Beginning March 5 and running for 4 consecutive Sunday evenings, Andover Newton and Hebrew College will offer a lecture series that explores the separation of Christianity and Judaism during the second through fourth centuries. Each program will feature an outstanding scholar to examine this critical period in the history of both the Jewish and Christian faiths.

At Andover Newton, we believe "border crossing skills" are essential to transformative ministry in the 21st century. In these 4 excellent programs we have a chance to explore the border itself, even as it was being created. Students, clergy, and lay persons will benefit greatly from this chance to grow in our understanding of the relationship between Christians and Jews.

Don't miss it!

Nick Carter

NOTE: 50% of the seats are already reserved for the first lecture. We expect it will sell out sometime next week. So make your reservation NOW!

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Parting of the Ways Lecture Series - Hebrew College and Andover Newton
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Sunday evenings, March 5, 12, 19, and 26
7:00 -8:30 p.m. at Andover newton and Hebrew college

This four-part lecture series explores the separation of Christianity and Judaism during the second through fourth centuries. Co-sponsored by Andover Newton Theological School and Hebrew College, this series will provide interlocking perspectives on how Christians and Jews related, and ultimately separated, during this pivotal-yet poorly documented-period.

Registration will required for these events. Matriculated students at any school are eligible for a 50% discount on registration fees.

**ANTS Students - In the Registration Form, under Discounts, select 50% Matriculated Student.**

"Church and State: Religion in the Roman Empire"
Dr. Shaye J.D. Cohen
Sunday, March 5, 7:00-8:30 pm in Stoddard Hall

"Excavating Christian-Jewish Relations: An Archaeologist's Perspective"
Dr. Katharina Galor
Sunday, March 12, 7:00-8:30 pm in Berenson Hall, Hebrew College

"The Jewish Word on Christianity: Clues in Rabbinic Text"
Dr. Michael Satlow
Sunday, March 19, 7:00-8:30 pm in Stoddard Hall

"Reconstructing Early Christianity: The Judaism Factor"
Dr. Karen King
Sunday, March 26, 7:00-8:30 pm in Berenson Hall, Hebrew College

More information and registration: http://www.ants.edu/community/events/2006/030506partingways.htm

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A LENTEN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION GROUP - Tuesdays, Mar. 7 - April 4
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For five weeks beginning on Tuesday, March 7 through April 4, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., ANTS is offering an opportunity to experience embodied prayer, embraced mystery, and emblazed action. Through movement, chant, music, lectio divina, mindfulness meditation, silence, and conversation, you will have opportunity to explore the place of service arising from the depths of soul and community.

The Spiritual Direction Group will be facilitated by the Rev. Dr. David B. Reynolds. Rev. Reynolds is a Pastoral Psychotherapist and Spiritual Director at Pastoral Counseling Services in Manchester, NH. An Ordained Minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), he has served 8 years in the parish and 17 years at PCS. After receiving spiritual direction for 9 years, he began offering this ministry 5 years ago, and is in a peer supervision group for spiritual directors in Concord, NH.

The Spiritual Direction Group will welcome up to 7 people and costs $90. Some scholarship money is available. To register or for more information contact Judy Medeiros in Worcester 105.

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Agape Potluck Dinner co-sponsored by GLANTS
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Student Life: Agape Potluck Dinner co-sponsored by GLANTS
Friday, Feb 24th 6:30pm
Sturtevant Lounge
Bring whatever goodies you have, and we'll have a feast, fun and fellowship.

Contacts: Carol Hayward chayward@ants.edu or Erica Baron ebaron@ants.edu

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Movie Night - Friday
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After the Agape meal, please join us in a movie night sponsored by the Film and Television

Fellowship. Bring your PJs and popcorn for a great time!

Showing: "Star Wars IV: A New Hope" 8:00-10:00, "Enemy at the Gates," 10pm-midnite

Contact: Jason Bachand JBachand@ants.edu

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SA Meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 28
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Come one, come all to the next SA Meeting!
When: Tuesday Feb 28.
Where: Upper Noyes
Time: 12 (noon) - 12:50

Please send all agenda item to Lella Baker (lbaker@ants.edu) by 12:00 (noon) on Sunday, Feb 26.

Hope to see you there,
Lella Baker
April Spencer
Jeff Lukens
Christina Findlay
2005 - 2006 SA Executive Board

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GREEN SPEAKER SERIES: "PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN DESIGN STRATEGIES AND POLICIES" - Tuesday, Feb. 28
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Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
The Meetinghouse at ANTS
Please bring your lunch from the cafeteria

With new construction of our chapel coming to our campus, are you interested to find out about leading technologies and strategies in Green Design? Don't miss this exceptional talk on "PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN DESIGN STRATEGIES AND POLICIES" by Barbra Batshalom, Executive Director of The Green Roundtable.

More information: http://www.ants.edu/community/groups/ecologyministry.htm

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Spiritual Journeys With Sharon Thornton - Tuesday, Feb. 28
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Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006
4:45 - 5:45 p.m. in the President's Home

Six times a year, the President hosts "Spiritual Journeys" in his home. These informed and intimate gatherings feature a member of the Andover Newton faculty who shares his or her personal spiritual journey.
More information: http://www.ants.edu/community/events/2006/010106spiritjourneys.htm

ANTS E-news
Karen Brockney
617-964-1100 ext. 225
kbrockney@ants.edu

ANTS Student E-News - Thursday, February 23, 2006 - Kirk Jones Classes Canceled TODAY

Professor Kirk Jones's classes have been canceled for Thursday,
February 23. Professor Jones is recovering from a leg ailment.

Students in the Howard Thurman class should come March 2 prepared to
visit The Howard Thurman Center at Boston University. The March 9 class

will focus on Jesus and the Disinherited.

Students in the Jazz of Preaching class should come to the March 2
class prepared to focus on The Work and Wonder of Creativity.

ANTS E-news
Karen Brockney
617-964-1100 ext. 225
kbrockney@ants.edu

ANTS Student E-News - Wednesday, February 22, 2006

In this message:

- UU Worship Thursday
- Agape Potluck Dinner co-sponsored by GLANTS
- Movie Night - Friday

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UU Worship Thursday
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Dear friends,
This Thursday, February 23, please join us for UU Worship in the
Meetinghouse, led by our

own Megan Lynes. Service begins at 1 p.m. All are welcome.

in peace,
Joanne

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Agape Potluck Dinner co-sponsored by GLANTS
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Student Life: Agape Potluck Dinner co-sponsored by GLANTS
Friday, Feb 24th 6:30pm
Sturtevant Lounge
Bring whatever goodies you have, and we'll have a feast, fun and
fellowship.

Contacts: Carol Hayward chayward@ants.edu or Erica Baron ebaron@ants.edu

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Movie Night - Friday
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After the Agape meal, please join us in a movie night sponsored by the
Film and Television

Fellowship. Bring your PJs and popcorn for a great time!

Showing: "Star Wars IV: A New Hope" 8:00-10:00, "Enemy at the Gates,"
10pm-midnite

Contact: Jason Bachand JBachand@ants.edu

ANTS E-news
Karen Brockney
617-964-1100 ext. 225
kbrockney@ants.edu

ANTS Student E-News - Tuesday, February 21, 2006

In this message
- SA Meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 28
- Field Education Instructions and Orientation Meeting, Feb.22
- Wednesday Choir Rehearsal in Upper Noyes
- "In the Midst. .. " - March 4, 2006
- Journal Making Workshop - March 8, 15 and 22
- Joy Honen Appointed Steward of the FHS Center
- Bookstore Hours - Feb.22-24
- Free Mens Clothing

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SA Meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 28
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Come one, come all to the next SA Meeting!
When: Tuesday Feb 28.
Where: Upper Noyes
Time: 12 (noon) - 12:50

Please send all agenda item to Lella Baker (lbaker@ants.edu) by 12:00
(noon) on Sunday, Feb 26.

Hope to see you there,
Lella Baker
April Spencer
Jeff Lukens
Christina Findlay
2005 - 2006 SA Executive Board

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Field Education Instructions and Orientation Meeting, Feb.22
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February 22, 2006
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
in the Berkeley Room

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Wednesday Choir Rehearsal in Upper Noyes
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This Wednesay (February 22), choir rehearses in Upper Noyes from
11:45am until 12:15. Come when you can! All welcome. This week we
will sing "God Has Done Great Things" - a gospel classic in response
to a special request from the Baptist student group leading worship.
Starting next week (march 1), all rehearsals will be back at the
Meeting House

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"In the Midst. .. " - March 4, 2006
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Saturday, March 4
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Meetinghouse

A workshop using art and meditation to explore the relationship between
the experience of self and the experience of others.
This interactive workshop explores the interface between personal and
collective mark-making, as a revelatory path of understanding and
expression. Using individual and interactive exercises in drawing and
painting, as well as Yogic breath, movement, and sound, the instructors
invite participants to deepen their experience of spiritual and
interpersonal connection. The workshop emphasizes the uniqueness of
each person's use of symbol, color and form, as well as those elements'
universal significance. This gathering will be held in the Meetinghouse
Gallery, which currently displays paintings by the instructors(Jeffrey
Fine and Marilyn Feinberg) in the exhibit "Worlds Apart/Common Ground"
(on display through April 7, 2006).

Cost (includes lunch) $35; $25 for full-time students or senior
citizens.
For more information or to register, contact Judy Medeiros,
617-964-1100, ext 228, jmedeiros@ants.edu

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Journal Making Workshop - March 8, 15 and 22
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The Faith, Health & Spirituality Visual Arts Ministry presents a three
session Journal Making Workshop on Wednesdays, March 8, 15, and 22,
6:15-7:45 in the lower studio of the Meetinghouse.

Week 1: Papermaking
Week 2: Paper marbleizing
Week3: Book binding

Your finished product will be a journal that is uniquely you in which
you can give voice to your soul in healing words and images. Cost for
materials $10. Class size is limited to 5 people. Pre-registration
required with Joy (Resident Teaching Artist) at joyful_i_am@yahoo.com or
DHonen@ants.edu

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Joy Honen Appointed Steward of the FHS Center
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The FHS Committee has appointed Joy Honen to the position of Steward of
the FHS Center (Third Floor of Sturtevant) for the remainder of the
school year. She will be working to renew and create a beautiful,
wholesome, healing and welcoming environment. Her hours are 2-4 pm
Wednesdays, other unscheduled times and by appointment. Come to visit
and bring suggestions or to discuss the healing nature of visual arts.
Joy can be contacted at joyful_i_am@yahoo.com or DHonen@ants.edu

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Bookstore Hours - Feb.22-24
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Please note the shortened Bookstore hours this week:

Wednesday 2-6:00 pm
Thursday 2-6:00 pm
Friday 10-4:00 pm

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Free Mens Clothing
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Hi Everyone,

One of your student colleagues, Heather Ramsey, has clothing that
belonged to her father, that she would like to give away. There are a
number of dress and casual shirts and pants that were new or almost new.
The family would very much like this clothing to go to ANTS students.
They feel it would please their father very much to know that the
clothing was being worn by people in ministry. The shirts have a 15.5
inch neck, and the pants have a 35 waist. If you would like any of
these clothes please contact Heather directly at hramsey5@hotmail.com.
She would be very happy to hear from you.

Nancy

Dr. Nancy Nienhuis
Dean of Students and Community Life

ANTS E-news
Karen Brockney
617-964-1100 ext. 225
kbrockney@ants.edu

ANTS Student E-News - Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - Events This Week

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EVENTS THIS WEEK
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-Art Exhibit: Worlds Apart - Common Ground: January 23 - April 7

Tuesday:
- Black Student Fellowship Chapel
- Ritualistic Reinscriptions: Tracing and Rubbing as Artistic Practice
- LECTURE: "Am I My Brother's Keeper? Business Ethics for the 21st Century"

Wednesday:
- JOY Spirit of Play Series
- Choir Rehearsal
- Community Worship
- GREEN SPEAKER SERIES- "LOCAL FARMS AND THE FOOD SYSTEM" - Wed. Feb 22
- Field Education Instructions and Orientation Meeting, Feb.22

Thursday:
- UUCANS lunch meeting - Thursdays
- UU Worship - Thursdays
- Walking the Labyrinth - Thursdays
- Thursday Art Night

Friday:
- Yoga - Fridays

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Worlds Apart - Common Ground: January 23 - April 7
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An art exhibit by artists Marilyn K Feinberg and Jeffrey M. Fine
January 23, 2006 to April 7, 2006
The Meetinghouse Gallery
Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6

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Black Student Fellowship Chapel - Tuesdays
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1:00 p.m. in Colby Chapel Chapel

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Ritualistic Reinscriptions: Tracing and Rubbing as Artistic Practice
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Tuesday, February 21, 12:15-1:45 in Davis 201
Bring your lunch.

Karen Schiff, a visiting artist at ANTS in Spring 2006, will discuss her recent art projects as rituals of homage, intimacy, and mourning. The Agnes Martin Obituary Project, in which she traces the shapes of obituary articles of her favorite artist, recently showed in New York, and her large rubbings of the Tufts Gallery floor and ceiling constitutes her recent MFA thesis exhibition.

More information: http://www.ants.edu//community/events/2006/020706reinscriptions.htm

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LECTURE: "Am I My Brother's Keeper? Business Ethics for the 21st Century"
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February 21, 2006
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Dr. Darryl Trimiew, the chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion, at Medgar Ever's College of the City University of New York will be our guest speaker in this second lecture in the Katherine B. Stuart Lecture Series.

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Choir Rehearsal - Wednesdays
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Wednesdays, 11:50 - 12:15 p.m.
Contact Burns Stanfield at 617-288-2291 if you have questions.

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Community Worship - Wednesdays
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1:00 p.m. in the Chapel

February 22: Baptist Fellowship (Jamie Spriggs is contact person)

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JOY Spirit of Play Series - Wednesdays, Feb 8 - March 29
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7 Weeks of Renewal February 8th-March 29th
Wednesday Evenings 7:00-900 pm

No special skills or abilities needed. Registration Fee is $60 or $10
per session to Judy Medeiros. Limited scholarships are available.

Facilitated by the Rev. Dirkje F. Legerstee, founder of SoulPlay, a ministry of creativity for healing and wholeness.
More information: http://www.ants.edu/community/events/2006/020806joyspirit.htm

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GREEN SPEAKER SERIES- "LOCAL FARMS AND THE FOOD SYSTEM" - Wed. Feb 22
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Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
The Meetinghouse at ANTS
Please bring your lunch from the cafeteria

The Ecology Ministry at Andover-Newton Theological School and Waltham Fields Community Farm Presents:

"LOCAL FARMS AND THE FOOD SYSTEM"

A conversation led by Amanda Cather about Organic Agriculture and its place in our local food system.

Waltham Fields Community Farm is a project of Community Farms Outreach which envisions communities based on local sustainable agriculture.

If you have any questions, please email Cristina Cabrera, Ecology Minister, at ccabrera@ants.edu or call 617-872-8275

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Field Education Instructions and Orientation Meeting, Feb.22
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February 22, 2006
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
in the Berkeley Room

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UUCANS lunch meeting - Thursdays
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Every Thursday, Spring semester 06
12:00 noon - 12:50 p.m.
Small dining room

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UU Worship - Thursdays
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Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
In the Meetinghouse

February 23: Roger Peltier

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Walking the Labyrinth - Thursdays
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Thursdays
6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
The Meetinghouse

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Thursday Art Night
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Art Night continues this semester. Come join an everchanging community of artists in a safe, no-rules, drop-in open studio on Thursday evenings, 7-10 pm in the lower studio of the Meetinghouse. All materials supplied or bring your own art form to work on.

For more information contact Joy (Resident Teaching Artist) at joyful_i_am@yahoo.com.

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Yoga - Fridays
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Fridays, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Berkeley Room
Stress Reduction and Yoga with Yoga Instructor, Dana Moore. Mats provided. As a service to ANTS students, Yoga will be free this semester.
For information and to register, see Judy Medeiros, W105

ANTS E-news
Karen Brockney
617-964-1100 ext. 225
kbrockney@ants.edu

ANTS Student E-News - Friday, February 17, 2006 - Event Board

In this message
- Cosmic Disintegration, Ritual Repair,and the Search for Violence in Israelite Religion
- SUMMER PROGRAM IN ART AND SPIRITUALITY
- CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR BRINGING THE WORLD HOME SUMMITS
- A Celebration of The Open and Affirming Movement in the UCC
- "Faiths of Abraham" Forum to be Held - March 26, 2006
- Ecumenical Advocacy Days for Global Peace with Justice - March 10-13, 2006
- Major Peace Mobilization Set for April 29

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Cosmic Disintegration, Ritual Repair,and the Search for Violence in Israelite Religion
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a lecture by Professor Ziony Zevit
Distinguished Professor of Biblical Literature and Northwest Semitic Languages
The University of Judaism, Bel-Air, California

Sunday, February 19th, 7:30pm
Boston University
Hillel House, 4th floor
213 Bay State Road
The lecture will be followed by a light reception.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please
contact Cristine Hutchison-Jones at 617-358-1754 or crissy@bu.edu.

This lecture is the keynote address of Religion and Violence: the Biblical
Heritage. This conference is co-sponsored and organized by the Departments
of Religion at Wellesley College and Boston University and underwritten by
the Elizabeth Luce Moore Fund for Christian Studies at Wellesley
College.

For more information on conference events, please visit
http://www.wellesley.edu/Religion/David_Bernat/Writing/writing.html.

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SUMMER PROGRAM IN ART AND SPIRITUALITY
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12-23 June 2006
Orvieto, Italy
Graduate Summer Program in Medieval Art, Theology and Spirituality

Fuller Theological Seminary and the Brehm Center are collaborating on a summer seminary program in the beautiful medieval town of Orvieto. In 2006 two courses will be offered simultaneously in Orvieto from June 12 to 23, and will include events from the medieval feast of the Corpus Christi which will be celebrated June 15, 2006 in Orvieto.

Courses and Faculty:
1.Medieval and Catholic Reformation Spirituality. Taught by Richard Peace, Fuller Theological Seminary
This course focuses on the spiritual understanding and practices of six key figures drawn from the Medieval and Catholic Reformation era studied in the context of medieval developments of liturgy and spirituality: Students will study Hildegard of Bingen, Francis of Assisi, Clare of Assisi, Catherine of Siena, Ignatius of Loyola, and Teresa of Ávila. Offered in Orvieto, Italy the course will include trips to Assisi and Siena as well as involvement in the Feast of Corpus Christi.

2.Medieval Art and Theology. Taught by William Dyrness, Fuller Theological Seminary
This course studies selected texts and artistic programs from the late medieval period 1300-1500 in the larger context of medieval theology and worship. It will feature in depth study of Giotto's "Life of St. Francis" in the Upper Church of San Francesco in Assisi; Ambrogio Lorenzetti's "Good Government and Bad Government" in the Pallasso Pubblico in Siena; and Luca Signorelli's fresco program in the Capella Nuova in the Cathedral at Orvieto. Course will include extended exposure to these works of art as well as work by contemporaries.
- Day trips to Siena and Assisi
- Visiting student enrollment arranged through Fuller (4 quarter units)
- Small seminar sized classes (10-15 in each class)
- Exposure to many events connected with the celebration of the feast of Corpus Christi-mystery plays, lecture by Timothy Verdon and more
- Students live and study in the medieval section of the hill town of Orvieto
- All students will have exposure to material and lectures from both classes, while focusing on one course
- Space available either in low cost convent housing or in reasonably priced hotel nearby

Contact Ryan White (626-304-3724 or email: wtaprograms@fuller.edu) for details.

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR BRINGING THE WORLD HOME SUMMITS
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April 7-9, 2006 and May 12-14, 2006

Americans for Informed Democracy (AID) is now accepting applications for its spring Bringing the World Home summits in London, United Kingdom, and Madrid, Spain. The summits will assemble high-achieving Americans studying abroad for workshops, speakers, and discussions on how to raise global awareness in the U.S. The summits will take place at the Syracuse University's Centre in downtown London from April 7-9, 2006, and at Middlebury College's Center in downtown Madrid from May 12-14, 2006.

More info: http://www.aidemocracy.org/Initiative.cfm?initiative_id=btwh

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A Celebration of The Open and Affirming Movement in the UCC
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Save the Date!

For a Celebration of The Open and Affirming Movement* in the United Church of Christ
and the Churches and People Who Are and Will Be Part of It

Sunday, April 2, 2006
4:30 pm
Trinity Church, UCC
Northboro, MA
(handicap accessible)

More details will follow during February

*The Open and Affirming Program is part of the Welcoming Movement

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"Faiths of Abraham" Forum to be Held - March 26, 2006
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At St. Andrew's Church, Framingham

"The Faiths of Abraham," an interfaith forum exploring the influence of the patriarch Abraham on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 3 Maple Street, Framingham, MA, on Sunday, March 26, 2006, from 3 to 5 p.m. The forum is free and open to the public, and will be followed by an informal reception.

Moderator for the forum will be Dr. Lawrence Lowenthal, New England Regional Director of the American Jewish Committee, the pioneer Human Relations Agency in the United States. Dr. Lowenthal has served as AJC Director for the past 14 years.

The panel will consist of Ms. Shaheen Akhtar, Rabbi Deanna Douglas, and The Reverend James M. Swartz. Ms. Akhtar is an Islamic educator with the Islamic Center of Boston and Wayland, and is active in several interfaith groups. Rabbi Douglas, who teaches history at Concord Academy, works with Am HaYam Havurah on Cape Cod, and is a long term member of the American Jewish Committee and the Massachusetts Council of Churches Clergy Dialogue. Reverend Swartz, a retired United Methodist minister, is an active member of the Massachusetts State Council of Churches Christian-Jewish Dialogue group. He is also a member of the Boston Diocese Roman Catholic-Jewish Dialogue group at Stonehill College in Easton, MA.

The forum is sponsored by the Spiritual Life Ministry of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. For further information, call Joan Gay, Spiritual Life Chair, during the day at 508-877-3824, or the church office at 508-875-5095.

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Ecumenical Advocacy Days for Global Peace with Justice - March 10-13, 2006
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- in Washington DC, March 10-13, featuring progressive lobbying opportunities and a conference with EJ Dionne, Dr. Michael Kinnamon, and others.

This is a great way to network within the religious social justice community over 850 people attend! This is also a terrific opportunity to link seminary students to progressive faith-based public policy work in DC.

There is some money for seminarian scholarships available on a first come first served basis. This is the type of event that would cost less and be more fun if you traveled in a group (sharing travel expenses, and room costs).

For more information, contact Alex Kern at Andover Newton, akern@ants.edu or
Sara Critchfield
Associate for Communications and Young Adult Development
United Church of Christ Justice and Witness Ministries
Associate for International Policy and Young Adult Advocacy
Disciples Center for Public Witness
100 Maryland Avenue, Suite 330
Washington, DC 20002
202-543-1517
Email: critchfs@ucc.org

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Major Peace Mobilization Set for April 29
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There will be a major national mobilization on Saturday, April 29th. The initiating organizations have agreed to work together on this project for several reasons:

-The April 29th mobilization will highlight our call for an immediate end to the war on Iraq. We are also raising several other critical issues that are directly connected to one another.

-It is time for our constituencies to work more closely: connecting the issues we work on by bringing diverse communities into a common project.

-It is important for our movements to help set the agenda for the Congressional elections later in the year. Our unified action in the streets is a vital part of that process.

April 29th Initiating Organizations:
United for Peace and Justice
Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
National Organization for Women
Friends of the Earth
U.S. Labor Against the War
Climate Crisis Coalition
Peoples' Hurricane Relief Fund
National Youth and Student Peace Coalition

More info: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=3178

ANTS E-news
Karen Brockney
617-964-1100 ext. 225
kbrockney@ants.edu

ANTS Student E-News - Friday, February 17, 2006

In this message
- Bookstore Hours - Feb.20-24
- Presidents' Day Holiday - Monday, February 20
- Message from Nancy Nienhuis
- New Jobs on the Web Site
- Katherine B. Stuart Lecture: Dr. Darryl Trimiew - Feb. 21
- Field Education Instructions and Orientation Meeting, Feb.22
- Ritualistic Reinscriptions: Tracing and Rubbing as Artistic Practice
- Spiritual Journeys - Spring Semester

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Bookstore Hours - Feb.20-24
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Please note the shortened Bookstore hours next week:

Monday 10-6:00 pm
Tuesday 10-12 noon; 2-5:30 pm
Wednesday 2-6:00 pm
Thursday 2-6:00 pm
Friday 10-4:00 pm

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Presidents' Day Holiday - Monday, February 20
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Presidents' Day wil be observed on Monday, February 20. No classes.
Offices and Library closed. Dining Hall on holiday schedule.

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Message from Nancy Nienhuis
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Hi Everyone,

One of your student colleagues, Heather Ramsey, has clothing that
belonged to her father, that she would like to give away. There are a
number of dress and casual shirts and pants that were new or almost new.
The family would very much like this clothing to go to ANTS students.
They feel it would please their father very much to know that the
clothing was being worn by people in ministry. The shirts have a 15.5
inch neck, and the pants have a 35 waist. If you would like any of
these clothes please contact Heather