ANTS Student E-News: April 2007

ANTS Student E-News Monday, April 30, 2007

In this message:

NEW

- Faith, Health and Spirituality Minsitries Celebration 5 p.m. Tuesday May 1st
- Passion Play (Plus)

REVIEW

- Rationale for New Tuition Fee Structure, April 2007
- New Summer 2007 Course
- A Farewell To Colby Chapel
- Future of the Student Association
- Writing Tutor Available
- Summer course update- NEW DATES
- Darrick Jackson's Farewell Reception - May 9
- Wilson Chapel Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - May 18, 2007
- Andover Newton at the American Baptist Biennial - June 29 - July 2

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Faith, Health and Spirituality Minsitries Celebration 5 p.m. Tuesday May 1st
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Please join us for hor d'oeuvres and refreshments to celebrate the ministries of FHS. We hope you will come to thank those whose ministries have made a difference in your life. We will thank those who have led the labyrinth, visual arts, ecology, Reiki and spiritual companioning ministries. Come to the FHS Center on the 3rd floor of Sturdevant and join wtih friends in honoring these ministries.

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Passion Play (Plus)
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On Wednesday May 2nd, Jen Munroe-Nathans and Lisa Durkee Abbott will be presenting a project from their Directed Study in WOTA. "Passion Play (Plus)" is a multimedia presentation that will include the read around of the play's text, including many characters--perhaps read by you! We will be presenting in Sturtevant Lounge following the Senior Breakfast, at 11:00, with the presentation lasting around one hour. We hope to see many of you there!

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Rationale for New Tuition Fee Structure, April 2007
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Download PDF letter: http://www.ants.edu/student/forms/RationaleTuition0708.pdf

Dear ANTS Students,

Beginning next year we will be implementing a multi-tiered tuition structure based on the number of courses you're taking. We wanted to let you know about this new scale and explain why we are moving in this direction.

As you know, there are a number of services that support student life at ANTS, all of which come at a cost. Faculty, staff, the library, cafeteria, building infrastructure and upkeep, IT resources, and more all come at a cost. Regardless of whether you take 1 class or 8 over a given year, all of these resources need to be in place for each of you. Each tuition credit hour you pay provides a partial offset of these costs, although tuition does not cover the full cost of running the school. Up until now we have split these costs evenly across all students, even though those of you who pay more tuition in a given semester are actually contributing more to these costs than are those who take fewer classes. We feel that it is unjust to ask those of you who pay more tuition to continue to cover a disproportionate portion of these costs.

In order to address this concern we are moving to a multi-tiered tuition structure. The more courses you take, the lower your cost per credit hour. In fact, for the first time in recent history those of you who are full-time (24+ credits/year) will pay no increase in tuition at all next year, even though our operating costs have risen. We have elected to give you a 4% discount. Those of you who take 21-23 credits will face the standard 4% increase in tuition, or $450/credit hour. If you take 15-20 credits over the course of a year your tuition will be $500/credit hour, and if you take 0-14 credits your tuition will be $550/credit hour. The total credits for courses you take; fall, winter, spring, and summer, will be added together to get these totals.

Aside from the justice issue described above there are a number of other items we took into consideration as we made this decision:

- We want to continue to support part-time students. Unlike many of our peer institutions who require degree candidates to be full-time (in part because their costs per student go down when they do) we feel it is important to continue to have part-time students at ANTS. We appreciate what you contribute to this community.

- We want to raise the level of financial aid available to students. By making these adjustments we will be able to increase the amount we can discount your cost of attending ANTS. While we offered the equivalent of a 22% discount last year to those with greatest financial need, this year we are increasing that discount to 30%.

- We are concerned about student debt. We know from our own and national data that student indebtedness can make the difference between someone staying in ministry or leaving because they cannot pay back loans. We also know that students who move through seminary more quickly leave with less debt. We want you to have less debt.

- Church bodies have expressed concern to us about the length of time students are taking to complete their studies. We hope this change provides motivation for you to move through your ANTS work more quickly.

- We asked you! In a recent survey on course load many of you indicated that if we made it less expensive to take more courses you would probably elect to take more classes.

As we begin to provide a tuition structure that is fairer across students, we are also working to insure that our course offering match your schedules. We are trying to increase the number of times required courses are offered as well as adjusting the scheduling of these courses in order to make it easier for you to move smoothly toward your goal of graduation. At the same time, we still welcome those of you who want to take your time as you journey through seminary. And for those of you who are seniors, who have pursued your degrees full-time and have very few classes left to take next year, please contact me to discuss what we'll do for you in light of this new schedule. Let me know if you have any questions.

Take good care,

Nancy Nienhuis
Dean of Students and Community Life
Faculty of Theology

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New Summer 2007 Course
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ETHI 767 J Ethics in Literature- Prof. Dixon
May 29-June1, June 4-8; 9-noon

This course will read both classical and contemporary literary works through the interpretative lens of ethics.

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A Farewell To Colby Chapel
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Next Wednesday, May 2nd, the traditional Senior Chapel Service will be held at 1:00PM in Colby Chapel. This is the last chapel service of the academic year. It is marked by the offering of 'milk and honey' to the graduating seniors, and has come to be a cherished time in the life of the school.

This year, however, the Senior Chapel Service will take on special meaning. The last service of the year and with the rapidly approaching opening of the new Wilson Chapel, it means this will be the last formal chapel service ever to be held in Colby Chapel. The Chapel, which was first dedicated in 1897 (it was formerly the school's library) and then renovated in 1930, has played a distinctive role in the life of Andover Newton for 110 years. Generations of students have worshiped there. Distinguished faculty and clergy have preached there (one faculty member even died there!). Some have heard their call to ministry there, many have found solace and inspiration there, and countless others preached their first sermon there. Dozens of weddings have taken place there as well.

For this reason, at the close of the Senior Chapel Service, there will be a special ritual of thanksgiving and farewell to Colby Chapel. A central feature of this ritual will be a procession across campus to deliver the sacred objects (cross, candlesticks, Bible, communion ware, etc) to the new Wilson Chapel. Current students, staff and faculty will be joined by Andover Newton alums to participate in this historic moment of transition.

I invite you all to come and be a part of this important ritual. Please feel free to invite others. In this our 200th year as a school we are keenly aware of our past and we know that how we end things is just as important as how we begin things.

President Nick Carter

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Trustees Elect New Faculty
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Good people:

It gives me enormous pleasure to share with you that last night the Andover Newton Board of Trustees received your recommendations with enthusiasm and voted unanimously to elect

Dr. Nimi Wariboko to the position Associate Professor in Katharine B. Stuart Chair of Christian Ethics, effective July 1, 2007. As circumstance would have it, Nimi will be on campus today and tomorrow attending the Templeton conference on Bioethics. If you see him, please offer him a warm welcome.

AND

Dr. Maria Theresa Davila ("MT") to the position of Assistant Professor of Christian Ethics(elect), effective no later July 1, 2008 (pending the departure of Dr. Valerie Dixon). Bill Herzog will be in communication with MT today and further details of her work with us over the next year will be forthcoming.

Following the Board meeting Dean Bill Herzog joined me in telephoning both Nimi and MT to tell them of the Board's decision. Needless, to say it was a happy night for all of us.

You should know that the trustees concluded their voting with a round of applause for all who worked so hard to make this happen and for the promise these two new faculty members hold for our school.

Congratulations to us all!

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Future of the Student Association
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For the last two years the Student Association Executive Committee has had to fill two to three offices by arm twisting and cajoling because, at the time of elections, there were no candidates for the positions. It was not unusual to have two or three officers trying to do the job of five.

For the last two weeks the Student Association has announced election of officers and invited folks to run. Currently there is one candidate for President and two candidates for Vice President. There are no candidates to fill the positions of secretary, treasurer and student life chair.

Rather than continue to have a Student Association under staffed, the executive board has decided to step back and look at the viability of the Association. We will hold a meeting May 1 from 12 – 1 in the small dining room to discuss the possibility of suspending the Student Association for a year to re-evaluate its effectiveness. We ask that all fellowship chairs be present.

If anyone has questions, please email the Student Association: sa@ants.edu

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Writing Tutor Available
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An end-of-semester reminder: I'm happy to work with you on final papers or anything else you might be writing (or contemplating writing!)

I'm on campus Tuesdays 10 to 3, and alternate Thursdays 12 to 3, in Worcester 302. I will be here May 1, 8, 10, and 15. So catch me soon!

Feel free to drop by during my hours, but it's usually best to make an appointment by email.

Helen Snively
ANTS Writing Tutor
tutor@ants.edu
617-964-1100 x 282

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T Passes Are In
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May T passes have arrived. Please pick yours up from the Housing Office before Tuesday May 1, 2007.

Thank you,

Amelia O'Dowd
Housing & Facilities Coordinator
voice: 617-964-1100 x261
fax: 617-965-3528
email: AODowd@ants.edu

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Summer course update - NEW DATES
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THEO 770/870J Seminar on Christology
Prof. Martell-Otero
June 11-15, and June 18-22

Graduating Seniors
Lunch Tickets, invitations and caps and gowns are available at the registrar's office for you to pick up, don't forget to bring your senior survey confirmation. After commencement please remember to return your caps and gowns to my office in Worcester Hall.
We look forward to sharing this joyous occasion with you. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Blessings,
Nayda

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Darrick Jackson's Farewell Reception - May 9
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Dear friends and colleagues,

Please set aside Wednesday, May 9 from 3-4:30 as a time to thank Darrick and wish him well as he leaves to begin his new position as the Assistant Director of Youth Ministries at the Unitarian Universalist Association. Be sure to congratulate him on obtaining his Master of Divinity degree as well! We will have desserts and beverages in the MEETINGHOUSE. All faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend this event. If you find you are unable to attend, please make it a point to stop by the Admissions/Recruitment Office (before May 16, his last day!) to express your personal appreciation for the contributions Darrick has made to the Admissions/Recruitment Office, Student Services in general, and the larger campus community.

So put the date on your calendar and come and join us as we bless Darrick on his way to a new adventure!
Thanks so much,
Peg

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Wilson Chapel Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - May 18, 2007
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Friday, May 18, 2007
12:00 - 12:45 PM Lunch on the Quad
1:00 P.M. Dedication fo Wilson Chapel
2:00 PM Tours of the new chapel, cake and punch

On May 18, 2007, ANTS will be hosting the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Dedication for the New Wilson Chapel. The Quad will be covered by a large tent insuring the celebration will occur rain or shine ( of course we expect a beautiful day).

A light lunch will be served from 12:00-12:45 and the Ceremony will begin at 1PM and should conclude by 2PM.

If you are coming to lunch, PLEASE RSVP to Evan Page so that we can order enough food and drinks for all attending (Trustees, Faculty and Staff do not have to RSVP since we have included you in our numbers). Since classes will be ended, we do need to know the number of Students, Alumnae/i,Guests and Friends who will be attending. The tent will accommodate up to 600 individuals.

After the Ceremony, cake and punch will be available as well as tours of the New Chapel. Please join us !

RSVP to Evan PAge
E-Mail: epage@ants.edu
Phone: 617-964-1100 ext. 201

More info: http://www.ants.edu/community/events/2007/051807chapel.htm
Photos of Chapel:

http://www.ants.edu/photos/construction2006/index.htm

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Courses Slated for P3
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Dear MDiv and MARE students,

Next year, students in their required year of Field Education must, each semester, take one course designated "P3" and participate in its discussion section for Field Education students. P3 stands for the "Professor-Practitioner Program;" these courses will have a Resident Ministry Practitioner on-hand for course meetings who will also lead the discussion sections.

Here is a tentative list of the courses that will have P3 designations, their meeting times, and the section times for the Field Education small group. Please know that this list is subject to change, as the catalogue for next year is still being finalized. The Field Education Program will have a list of the Resident Ministry Practitioners assigned to each group before registration for the fall begins. Please note that sections WILL BE CAPPED at 8 participants, so advance planning and early registration would be wise.

Fall
Pazmi*o
CMED 601 Intro. Religious Ed.
Course time, Mon. Morn.; Section, Mon. 2-3:30

Valentin
THEO/WOTA/TMPL 712 Screening Theology
Course time, Tues. Aft.; Section, Tues. 10:30-12

Nordbeck
HIST 645 American Hist.
Course time, Wed. Morn.; Section, Wed. 2-3:30

Thornton
CMLE 734 Congregational Life
Course time, Wed. Aft.; Section, Wed. 10:30-12

Herzog
NEWT/WOTA 762 Parables
Course time, Wed. Eve.; Section, Thurs. 7:30-9

Mobley
CMPR/OLDT 664 Preaching scripture
Course time, Fri. Morn.; Section, Fri. 2-3:30

Deck
WOTA 667 Aesthetics
Course time, Mon. Morn.; Section, Mon. 2-3:30

Spring
Thornton
PSYF 784 Bereavement
Course time, Mon. Eve.; Section, Mon. 3:30-5

Drummond
CMLE 624 Planning/Evaluation
Course time, Tues. Morn.; Section, Tues. 2-3:30

Nordbeck
HIST 698/798 New Religious Mov.
Course time, Wed. Aft.; Section, Wed. 10:30-12

Herzog
NEWT 748 Revelation
Course time, Wed. Eve.; Section, Thurs. 7:30-9

Pazmino
CMED 605 Rel. Ed. Lifespan
Course time, Wed. Morn.; Section, Wed. 2-3:30

Heim
THEO 786 Atonement
Course time Thurs. Eve.; Section, Thurs. 3:30-5

Mobley
OLDT 512 Old Testament
Course time, Fri. Morn.; Section, Fri. 2-3:30

Thank you, and please do not hesitate to get in touch with questions or concerns.
Blessings,
Sarah

Sarah B. Drummond, M.Div., Ph.D.
Asst. Prof. of Ministerial Leadership & Director of Field Education
Andover Newton Theological School
210 Herrick Road
Newton Centre, MA 02459
(617) 964-1100 ext. 230

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Andover Newton at the American Baptist Biennial - June 29 - July 2
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Andover Newton will be hosting a dinner for Andover Newton alumni/ae and friends on Sunday, July 1st from 5:00-6:45 at the Washington Plaza Hotel. It is located just 5 blocks from the Convention Center. The meal will be buffet style at a cost of $40/person.

To register for this event, please send a check for the cost of the meal(s) payable to "Andover Newton Theological School" to:

Andover Newton Theological School
Attn: Kerri Saucier
210 Herrick Rd.
Newton Centre, MA 02459

For more information, contact Kerri Saucier.
E-mail: ksaucier@ants.edu
Phone: 617-964-1100 ext. 206

Washington Plaza Hotel:
http://www.washingtonplazahotel.com/maps_and_directions/

ANTS E-news
Karen Brockney and Jason Bachand
enews@ants.edu

ANTS Student E-News - Monday, April 30 - EVENTS THIS WEEK

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EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Art Exhibit: Community Art Exhibit
Paper Recycling at ANTS: We Need You - April 25-May 11

Monday: OFFICES CLOSED
- Men's Fellowship - Mondays

Tuesday:
- Faith, Health, AND Spirituality Center - Office Hours Tuesdays
- Art as Spiritual Practice - Tuesdays
- Future of the Student Association - Meeting, Tuesday May 1
- Faith, Health and Spirituality Ministries - Celebration, Tuesday, May 1

Wednesday:
- Seniors Breakfast - Wednesday, May 2
- The ANTS Community Choir - Wednesdays
- A Farewell To Colby Chapel - Wednesday, May 2
- Weekly Peace Vigil on the Quad - Wednesdays

Thursday:
- UU Worship - Thursdays
- Thursday Art Night
- The Spirit Among Us: Group Spiritual Direction at ANTS

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The Andover Newton COmmunity Art Show
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April 11- May 21

You are invited to visit The Community Art Show at Andover Newton!
This year's exhibit of art done by students, staff, faculty, family and friends of Andover Newton celebrates creation and creativity in many inspired forms including painting, drawing, collage, quilting, assemblage, photography, mosaics and more!

On display in the Meetinghouse, April 11 - May 21

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Paper Recycling at ANTS: We Need You - April 25-May 11
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Join in the ANTS Spring Paper Drive: Wednesday, April 25 until Friday, May 11.
Our goal? To collect at least 2 tons of paper by May 11.

Did you know?
*ANTS has a paper collection bin behind the Meeting House.
*The recycling company provides the bin for free if we produce at least 2 tons per month.
*We're in danger of losing the bin, since we've been producing only 0.25 tons per month.

We are asking every member of the ANTS community to bring in at least one paper shopping bag full of paper between now and May 11. All paper is acceptable; magazines, catalogues, and newspapers are great. Please, no phonebooks or cardboard of any kind.

Supported by the emerging Student Ecology Fellowship at ANTS: Come join us!
For more information or to get involved, contact Liz at garriganbyerly@gmail.com

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Men's Fellowship - Mondays
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Men's Fellowship gatherings will be on Mondays from 1-1:50pm in the Berkeley Lounge (NOTE: Location changes are TBA). Our first meeting will be on Monday, February 5th. All are invited for times of prayer and open discussion. Interested? Come and see what we're all about!

Questions? Contact Jason Alspaugh at JAlspaugh@ants.edu or Amanda Ladegard at ALadegard@ants.edu

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Faith, Health, and Spirituality Center - Office Hours Tuesdays
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Office Hours at the FHS Center in STurtevant
Tuesdays, 2-4pm.
Come up and visit!

Contact Joy Honen (Steward of the FHS Center) at DHonen@ants.edu for more information
Brita Gill-Austern, faculty director of the FHS program and ministries, bgillaus@ants.edu

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Art as Spiritual Practice - Tuesdays
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Tuesdays 6:30-8:30
in the Studio of the Faith, Health, and Spirituality Center (third Floor Sturtevant)

Come join a small group of creative people exploring art as spiritual practice and meditation. Previous experience with mandalas, illuminating pages, or art as journaling is helpful, but not essential. Time to create and dialogue. Most materials supplied or bring your own. Free will donation. Drop in once in a while or come every week.

Questions? Email Joy at joyful_i_am@yahoo.com

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Future of the Student Association - Meeting, Tuesday May 1
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12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

For the last two years the Student Association Executive Committee has had to fill two to three offices by arm twisting and cajoling because, at the time of elections, there were no candidates for the positions. It was not unusual to have two or three officers trying to do the job of five.

For the last two weeks the Student Association has announced election of officers and invited folks to run. Currently there is one candidate for President and two candidates for Vice President. There are no candidates to fill the positions of secretary, treasurer and student life chair.

Rather than continue to have a Student Association under staffed, the executive board has decided to step back and look at the viability of the Association. We will hold a meeting May 1 from 12 - 1 to discuss the possibility of suspending the Student Association for a year to re-evaluate its effectiveness. We ask that all fellowship chairs be present.

If anyone has questions, please email the Student Association: sa@ants.edu

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Faith, Health and Spirituality Ministries - Celebration, Tuesday, May 1
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Tuesday, May 1
5:00 p.m.
Faith, Health and Sprituality Center in Sturtevant, 3rd floor

Please join us for hor d'oeuvres and refreshments to celebrate the ministries of FHS. We hope you will come to thank those whose ministries have made a difference in your life. We will thank those who have led the labyrinth, visual arts, ecology, Reiki and spiritual companioning ministries. Come to the FHS Center on the 3rd floor of Sturtevant and join with friends in honoring these ministries.

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Seniors Breakfast - Wednesday, May 2
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May 2, 2007
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
In the Cafeteria

The UCC Fellowship invites all those who are graduating to gather for a special breakfast.
This year the Senior Breakfast will be held in the cafeteria on Wednesday, May 2 from 8 am to 11 am.
Seniors, please feel free to bring your spouse/partner to this farewell event.

Please R.S.V.P. and reserve tickets by sending an e-mail to cstasko@ants.edu by Friday, April 27th. Put "Tickets" in the subject area. Be sure to include how many tickets are needed, they will be available in the Cafeteria on the day of this event.

All students are welcome to participate in this event. Please join us in congratulating our seniors! You may use your meal plan or pay the usual breakfast fee.

If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Stasko, Co-moderator.

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The ANTS Community Choir - Wednesdays
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Wednesdays, 12:30 - 12:50
In the Chapel
Join us for rehearsal from 12:30am to 12:50pm every Wednesday in the Chapel. All welcome! No singing experience necessary! Most Wednesdays, the song we learn and rehearse will also be the anthem in that day's Community Chapel (1pm in Colby). So come out and support community singing, and let a joyful noise resound from the Hill!
Questions? Contact Professor Matthew Myer Boulton: mboulton@ants.edu.

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A Farewell To Colby Chapel - Wednesday, May 2
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1:00 p.m. in Colby Chapel

Next Wednesday, May 2nd, the traditional Senior Chapel Service will be held at 1:00PM in Colby Chapel. This is the last chapel service of the academic year. It is marked by the offering of 'milk and honey' to the graduating seniors, and has come to be a cherished time in the life of the school.

This year, however, the Senior Chapel Service will take on special meaning. As this is the last service of the year, and with the rapidly approaching opening of the new Wilson Chapel, the May 2nd program will be the last formal service ever to be held in Colby Chapel. The Chapel, which was first dedicated in 1897 (it was formerly the school's library) and then renovated in 1930, has played a distinctive role in the life of Andover Newton for 110 years. Generations of students have worshiped there. Distinguished faculty and clergy have preached there (one faculty member even died there!). Some have heard their call to ministry there, many have found solace and inspiration there, and countless others preached their first sermon there. Dozens of weddings have taken place there as well.

For this reason, at the close of the Senior Chapel Service, there will be a special ritual of thanksgiving and farewell to Colby Chapel. A central feature of this ritual will be a procession across campus to deliver the sacred objects (cross, candlesticks, Bible, communion ware, etc) to the new Wilson Chapel. Current students, staff and faculty will be joined by Andover Newton alums to participate in this historic moment of transition.

I invite you all to come and be a part of this important ritual. Please feel free to invite others. In this our 200th year as a school we are keenly aware of our past and we know that how we end things is just as important as how we begin things.

President Nick Carter

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Weekly Peace Vigil on the Quad - Wednesdays
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Join the weekly Peace Vigil on the quad every Wednesday at noon. This vigil will take place every Wednesday throughout the year as we take an hour of our time to stand in unity against various forms of injustice and violence in our world today. It's a great opportunity to commune with each other and get a chance to hear what the Peace Fellowship is up to if you're not able to make it to the meetings. Please feel free to bring scripture, poetry or a topic to discuss. Bring signs, songs and smiles.

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Open Labyrinth Walks - Wednesdays
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The final two walks of the semester will be on the Wednesday nights of April 25 and May 2.
As always, the walks are in the Meetinghouse from 7:30-9:30 p.m. You can come anytime during those hours. All are welcome, especially those who have never walked a labyrinth before!
Questions? Contact Martha Bays at mbays@ants.edu

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

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Thursday Art Night
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Open studio every Thursday in the Lower Studio of the
Meetinghouse, 7-10 pm.
Drop in for as long as you can stay.
Contact Joy, Resident Teaching Artist at ANTS, with questions. (joyful_i_am@yahoo.com)

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The Spirit Among Us: Group Spiritual Direction at ANTS
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Two groups, Thursdays, Feb. 8 - May 3

"Spiritual Direction is a way of leading us to see and follow the real Director - the Holy Spirit - hidden in the depths of our soul."
Thomas Merton

ANTS E-news
Karen Brockney and Jason Bachand
enews@ants.edu

ANTS Student E-News Friday, April 27, 2007 OUTSIDE EVENTS

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Conferences at Yale Divinity School
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Dear colleagues,

I would like to call your attention to three upcoming events at Yale
Divinity School, both free and open to the public, that may be of
interest to your communities. Please feel free to publicize as
appropriate.

1. A national forum on "Faith and Citizenship" will be held at YDS
May 3-4. The keynote speaker will be E.J. Dionne of The Washington
Post and Brookings Institution. Panel discussions will be held on
"Faith and Citizenship in Global Perspective" and "Faith and
Citizenship in the United States." Further information at
http://www.yale.edu/divinity/faith/index.shtml

All sessions will be
webcast live at
http://www.yale.edu/divinity/video/live.campus.event.shtml

Attached is a poster for the event.

2. The Yale Center for Faith and Culture is hosting a national
conference May 17-19 on "Equipping Pastoral Leadership." Workshops
and small group conversations will focus on family, work, civil life,
and the arts, all centered around dynamic worship and music. Keynote
speakers will be Miroslav Volf, director of the Center, and Craig
Dykstra, vice president for religion at The Lilly Endowment. A
downloadable conference brochure and other information is available
at:
http://www.yale.edu/faith/fwl/pastoral.htm

3. Summer Term and Summer Languages 2007

In June 2007, Yale Divinity School and the Institute of Sacred Music,
in cooperation with Berkeley Divinity School, will offer an exciting
series of weeklong courses in a variety of fields, including biblical
studies, worship, music, environmental and sexual ethics, pastoral
care, art, and ministry. Three sessions are planned in New Haven,
coinciding with the city's annual International Festival of Arts &
Ideas: June 4-8, June 11-15, and June 18-22.

In addition, a special two-day theological update course will be held
June 20-21, taught by Dean Harold Attridge, Miroslav Volf and other
senior Yale faculty. And, independent of the three-week Summer Term,
language courses in Greek, Hebrew and Latin will also be offered May
29-July 11. Language courses may be taken for regular academic
credit.

Further information, including a schedule of fees, is posted online at
http://www.yale.edu/sdqsummerterm

Summer Term brochures can be
ordered at 203-432-5358 or summerterm@yale.edu.

Best regards,

Gus Spohn

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Gustav Spohn
Director of Communications and Publications
Yale Divinity School

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Pray Daily for Peace
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Have you ever wondered what you can do to promote
peace in the world?

Are you often too busy with life's important
obligations ~ family, worship, work or school ~ to
participate in organized peace actions?

Pray Daily for Peace gives you the opportunity to
express your desire for peace in a personal and
powerful way, designed to fit your individual
schedule.

To support this ANTS student-led initiative,
during lunch in the ANTS cafeteria on Tuesday, May
1st, stop by our table to:

- Put on a peace armband
- Pick-up a Pray Daily for Peace brochure
- Provide your church's e-mail address so we can
tell them about Pray Daily for Peace
- Commit to ask your congregation to join in the
daily prayer effort and the UN International Day
of Peace, September 21, 2007.

For more information visit:
www.PrayDailyForPeace.org

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"THE POWER OF NONVIOLENCE IN AN AGE OF TERRORISM"
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A Day of Reflection on Faith-Based Nonviolence and Peacemaking 2nd Annual Nonviolence Conference
sponsored by The Peace With Justice Task Force of the NH Conference United Church of Christ

WHEN:
Saturday, April 28th
Registration is 8:30-9:00am
Conference is 9:00am-3:00pm

WHERE: Hopkinton High School
COST: $15 per person/ $5 per
student.

WORKSHOPS AT A Glance

• Keynote Speaker Workshops
• U.S. Department of Peace Campaign
• Engage: Exploring Nonviolent Living
• Democracy in Action: Your Voice and the NH Primary
• To the Village Square: the Clamshell Alliance and the Nonviolent Movement to Stop Nuclear Power
• Beating Swords into Plowshares: Changing America's Budget Priorities

CONFERENCE ENDORSERS:
Hopkinton High School Peace Club
NH Council of Churches, NH Faithful
Democracy, NH Sisters of
Mercy, NH Peace Action, Seacoast
Peace Response, Priorities NH, NH
Veterans For Peace, Neighbors
Advancing Nonviolence, Pace e Bene
Nonviolence Education Service,
American Friends Service
Committee's NH Program,
Peterborough UU Social Justice
Committee
Wesley United Methodist Church,
Concord.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rev. Gordon Crouch
First Congregational Church UCC
1548 Hopkinton Road
Hopkinton, NH 03229
603-746-4235 revgordon@mcttelecom.com

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Voices Rising: Now We Become Ourselves
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Leora Zimmer, Artistic Director
Jennifer Greene, Accompanist

Sunday, May 6, 3:30 PM
The Congregational Church of Needham,
United Church of Christ
1154 Great Plain Ave., Needham

In Now We Become Ourselves,
Voices Rising sings of our bodies' physical and spiritual triumphs
and perceived failings - a musical examination of self image
and a celebration of beauty and strength.

Voices Rising is a women's chorus, founded upon feminist principles of
community, inclusivity, activism and education. They sing together to
give voice to their lives, identities and beliefs, and to celebrate the
diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and women's communities
in and around Boston.

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Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass - Hancock Church Lexington - April 29th
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The Chancel and Cantata Choirs of Hancock Church in Lexington invite to enjoy a choral masterpiece with soloists and orchestra on April 29 during the 10:00am worship service. Composed in 1798 by Franz Josef Haydn. The "Lord Nelson Mass" or "Missa in Angustiis" is one of his most exciting works. Opening in the key of d-minor, six movements, only slightly altered from traditional Latin text, it is meant to reaffirm trust and hope in times of uncertainty. The mass concludes in an eloquent plea for peace.

Conductor: Jane Flummerfelt

Soloist: Jennifer Boudette – Soprano
Valerie Arboit – Alto
Kurt Walker – Tenor
Jeramie Hammond – Bass

Choir: Hancock United Church of Christ Chancel Choir and Cantata Choir

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The Spring Meeting of the Massachusetts Convention of Congregational Ministers
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Wednesday, May 9, 2006, 9:00am - 1:00pm
At First Parish in Milton

"Moulding for Ministry: How Seminarians are formed for Parish ministry"

Speakers: The Rev. Dr. Paul Adkins of the First Congregational Church
in Shrewsbury
And: The Rev. David Johnson, Advisor to UU students at Andover Newton
for the last decade

Theological Education is under pressure from trustees, denominational
authorities, donors, faculty, students and from a changing
theological climate with many conflicting directions and forces. Few
theological schools have the resources they had just a few years ago.

The Massachusetts Convention of Congregational Ministers is an
ancient and honorable body of clergy, inviting and including any
ministers who serve churches that were part of the "Standing Order"
of the Commonwealth before the separation in the early 19th century.
Thus it includes UCC, CCC, NACCC, UUA and potentially other ministers
in its continuing membership. It meets once or twice a year for
programs, business and fellowship.

Reservations: Please call or write:
Rev. David Johnson
P.O. Box 176 , Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 562-9180
e-mail - djohnson@uuma.org

Schedule:
9:00 Coffee - Registration - $10
Collegial Gathering
9:30 Worship
10:30 Presentation - Discussion
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Adjournment

Church Address: First Parish in Milton
535 Canton Ave., Milton, MA
Phone (617)698-6329

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Grace-Filled Conversations Workshop
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Grace-filled conversations improve relationships, generate new possibilities
and foster a peace filled vision of the future. Develop your grace-filled
communication skills and learn how to shift from reactive to generative
conversation at this interactive workshop. Join Leslie Becknell, workshop
facilitator, and explore how to listen and speak to each other with more
grace. [Leslie is a seminarian here at Andover Newton.]
Sunday, April 29th, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Fee: $45.
First Parish Church, 349 Boston Post Road, Weston
To register email ?journeys@firstparishweston.org or call 781-893-7798.

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UCC LGBT GATHERING
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The United Church Of Christ In Massachusetts Is Having A Gathering For
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex,
Same-gender-loving, Queer and Questioning Folk

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

7 pm Refreshments
7:30-9 pm Worship and Conversation

United Congregational Church, UCC

6 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609-2706
(508) 752-3785

Wheelchair Accessible

Sponsored by the MA Conference United Church of Christ
Open and Affirming Task Force

Please RSVP to
kacarp@comcast.net
by
April 25, 2007

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New England Association of United Church Educators
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May 8-10, 2007

Tuesday, May 8:

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

"A Model of Discipleship for the 21st Century;" A Seminar for Clergy, Judicatories
and Educators with Rev. Dr. Dick Hardel and Rev. Dr. David W. Anderson from the Youth
and Family Institute 

Tuesday, May 8 - Thursday, May 10

NEAUCE Annual Conference on Christian Education
"Catch the Faith----Pass it On"
Registration starts at 1:00 pm on Tuesday and the conference ends at 1:00 pm on Thursday.
Click here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=68fnl5bab.0.mcb9u7bab.ekh8vabab.1171&ts=S0240&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.auce-educators.org%2FAUCE%2520HomePage%2FNew%2520England.html]
to learn more about these two events and then register today!

For more information on either of these events please contact Nancy Murdock, Chairperson,
New England Association of United Church Educators at 603-432-2313 or portia96@gmail.com
[mailto:portia96@gmail.com].
Sincerely,
Your Educational Ministries Team

Massachusetts Conference, UCC
The Massachusetts Conference, United Church of Christ

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Events from the Massachusetts Conference, UCC
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Read the Pastoral Excellence Program Newsletter
http://www.macucc.org/pep/index.htm

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New England Association of United Church Educators - May 8-10, 2007
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Save the date: NEAUCE at Craigville
May 8-10, 2007

Catch the Faith---Pass it On with Keynote Speakers and Worship Leaders from The Youth and Family Institute. More information to come but now is the time to mark your calendar.

For more information:
http://www.auce-educators.org/AUCE%20HomePage/New%20England.html

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Msgr. John Radano, Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, to speak May 1, 2007
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You are invited to the plenary meeting of the Commission on Christian Unity of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, Tuesday May 1, 2007 from 10:00 A.M. to 12 noon, with lunch to follow. Rev. Msgr. John A. Radano, Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, will deliver the lecture "'A real, though incomplete communion through our baptism...' How real is it? Ecumenical developments 25 years after Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry." The plenary lecture is hosted by His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios at the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston, 162 Goddard Avenue, Brookline MA. To make a lunch reservation, please RSVP by Thursday April 26, 2007 to the Massachusetts Council of Churches at 617-523-2771 or council@masscouncilofchurches.org. Information on the lecture and directions to the Metropolis of Boston may be found at the website www.masscouncilofchurches.org.

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St. Andrew's Church to Host U2 Eucharist - Sunday, April 29
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In response to the movement to Make Poverty History, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church of Framingham, MA (508-875-5095, www.standrewsframma.org) will celebrate a special U2 Eucharist at 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, at 3 Maple Street in Framingham. This special Eucharist will feature music from the catalog of the world-famous Irish rock band U2, including such favorites as "Where the Streets Have No Name", "Yahweh", "Love and Peace (or Else)", "Pride (In the Name of Love)", "Staring at the Sun", and "One." The Rev. Dr. Paige Blair, New England Coordinator for Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation, will be the featured preacher. Dr. Blair's sermon title will be "What Can One Person Do?"

A light supper will follow the service. Reservations are required. Call St. Andrew's Church (508-875-5095) between April 1st and 22nd to make a reservation.

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Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries (CMM) Launches the Interfaith Youth Initiative (I-FYI)
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July 7-15, 2007 and beyond!

Save the date! Nominate youth and young adults today!

I-FYI is a uniquely powerful and transformative experience designed for teens (ages 15-18), as well as college and graduate students serving as mentors and staff.

The theme is "Living the Beloved Community." Together we will update and enact Dr. King's radical spiritual vision of justice and peace, through the eyes of the millennial/Hip-Hop generation.

I-FYI will focus on 5 Core Values: Building Bridges, Training Leaders, Engaging Faith, Making Peace, and Serving Others.

This program offers a powerful, fun, and dynamic mix of community building, workshops, service experiences, and learning trips which will engage urban and suburban realities. Participants will learn about their own leadership and peacemaking styles and develop new skills for transformation in their schools, communities, and congregations. Youth will create film, art, poetry/spoken word, dance and theological reflections on our vision of justice and peace.

Participants will come from diverse religious backgrounds and grow more deeply in their own faith traditions through dialogue and action with others. Leadership will come from the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions. All are welcome.

Come join us for this nine day residential immersion experience (July 7-15), with ongoing opportunities in the academic year for mentoring, retreats, and support in pursuing your academic and professional dreams.

For more information: contact Alexander Levering Kern and Matt Carriker at Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries (CMM), 474 Centre St. Newton, MA 02458, 617-244-3650, akern@coopmet.org or IFYI@coopmet.org,

www.coopmet.org

ANTS E-news
Karen Brockney and Jason Bachand
enews@ants.edu

ANTS Student E-News Friday, April 27, 2007

In this message:

NEW

- Rationale for New Tuition Fee Structure, April 2007
- New Summer 2007 Course

REVIEW

- Boulton Baby Arrives!
- A Farewell To Colby Chapel
- Trustees Elect New Faculty
- Future of the Student Association
- Writing Tutor Available
- T Passes Are In
- "My Courses" In Connect
- Summer course update- NEW DATES
- Make a Difference in the Lives of Future ANTS Colleagues--Work in Admissions!!
- Darrick Jackson's Farewell Reception - May 9
- Wilson Chapel Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - May 18, 2007
- Sacred Circle Dance and Pot Luck - Sunday, April 29
- Unleashing Our Divine Purpose
- Andover Newton at the American Baptist Biennial - June 29 - July 2
- Spring Fling BBQ!
- Spring into Fun With The ANTS Golf Classic And Silent Auction - April 28, 2007