ANTS Student E-News - Friday, November 30, 2007

In this message:

- SA Treasurer Resignation and Call for Candidates
- Prayers
- Holiday Shoebox Ministry
- Message from the Writing Tutor
- Holiday Party
- Chapel News (Dec. 3 – Dec. 7)
- Prison Ministries Fellowship meeting Dec. 3rd
- Finding Light In The Darkness
- Justice and Peace Fellowship
- Winter and Spring Course Changes
- UPCOMING WORKSHOP - MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW!
- Upcoming Labyrinth Walks

------------------------
SA Treasurer Resignation and Call for Candidates
------------------------
We are sorry to report that Cristina Cabrera has found she needs to
resign as Student Association Treasurer. Due to technical difficulties,
all SA Fiscal files had to be completely reconstructed twice during this
semester. The additional work from this on top of Cristina's classes and
other commitments has proven to require more time than she has
available. We thank her for the work she has put in to reconstruct the
files.

The Student Association will be holding elections to fill the Treasurer
position for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year. Think you
might be interested in running? Check out the Treasurer description in
the SA Constitution in the Handouts section of the Student Association
Group in ANTS Connect. Letters of intent to run should be emailed to
SA@ants.edu. These letters should include a brief paragraph about
your involvement on campus and your goals should you be elected.

------------------------
Prayers
------------------------
Please extend your prayers to Emily Leavitt. Emily broke her arm this
past weekend in a very bad place and will know the extend of damage
after surgery is performed. Please keep her in your prayers. Thank
you.

Toni DiPina

------------------------
Holiday Shoebox Ministry
------------------------
We have almost completed November and so far we have 50 promised
shoeboxes on the way. Our goal is 500 boxes. Remember this is a great
activity for your youth groups. Thank you to all who have contributed
thus far. As we head into December the Black Student Fellowship and the
Baptist Fellowship would like to remind you that shoeboxes can be
dropped off on Wednesdays at All School Chapel services and also anytime
during the week in Nancy Nienhuis' office. We would like to thank all of
the professors, staff, and students who are supporting us in our efforts
with this Ministry. We look forward to receiving your boxes and we hope
you will make this a part of your Thanksgiving rituals this year.

Peace and Blessings,

ANTS Baptist Fellowship
ANTS Black Student Fellowship

------------------------
Message from the Writing Tutor
------------------------
Just a reminder: I'm happy to work with you on anything you might be
writing.

I'm on campus Tuesdays 10 to 3, and alternate Thursdays 12 to 3, in
Worcester 302, through Dec. 13. I could also see you on Friday Dec. 7th,
and will be on campus a few times in January, depending on your needs.

Come see me once, or regularly, or join one of the writing groups that
will continue in the spring. Drop in if you like, but it's better to
email me for an appointment. And yes, we can work by phone and email.

Hope to hear from you!

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

------------------------
Holiday Party
------------------------
December 11th - Holiday Party - Meeting House - 5:00 pm to whenever

We will be holding the annual Holiday Party in the Meeting house this
year. on December 11th. This is a buffet Dinner with holiday music in
the back ground playing. It will be a time to give and receive christmas
good wishes, cheers and ados in celebration of the holiday season and
the close of the fall sememser.
Because of the space change we will need a head count. Keep your eyes
open for more info in the up and coming weeks. The party is sponsored by
Student Life and will be free of charge. For more info you can contact
kurtawalker@comcast.net or Dcollins@ants.edu

------------------------
Chapel News (Dec. 3 – Dec. 7)
------------------------
Reflections at MORNING PRAYER for the coming week (Nov. 26-Nov. 30)
will be offered by:
Monday: Ned Allyn Parker
Tuesday: Bill Gural
Wednesday: Ned Allyn Parker
Thursday: Kurt Walker
Friday: Jason Boyd

EVENING PRAYER (COMPLINE) in the Episcopal tradition:
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays - 9:00-9:15 p.m.
Prayer Room, downstairs in the Wilson Chapel
Hosted by the Episcopal Student Fellowship

Professor Brita Gill-Austern will be sharing the message at WEDNESDAY

COMMUNITY CHAPEL, which gathers every Wednesday of the academic year
@ 1:00pm.

Wednesday Choir Practice will be held at noon in the sanctuary.

The Black Student Fellowship will be holding worship Thursday, Dec.
6, at which Toni DiPina will be preaching.

Please remember that we will be hosting a Sufi event on campus
beginning on Friday. All are welcome. Please see the website for
details.

Take advantage of the community forum at Morning Prayer and think
about offering a short reflection to your friends and family here on
campus. It's been a beautiful and uplifting experience. With
questions regarding worship in the Wilson Chapel, and upcoming
events, please contact Ned Parker at NParker@ants.edu.

------------------------
Prison Ministries Fellowship meeting Dec. 3rd
------------------------
The Prison Ministries Fellowship will meet in the Peck Room at 7 p.m.
Dec. 3rd to talk about the upcoming visitation program through
Partakers, and to have some more some mores.

We now have three of the requested four volunteers for our ANTS
visitation team, and need just ONE MORE so let Bill Gural know if you
might be interested. wgural@ants.edu or 781-698-6753
Mt. 25:43.

------------------------
Finding Light In The Darkness
------------------------
This program, sponsored by Journeys On The Hill, is Thursday, December
6th
at 5:00pm in the Wilson Chapel.

Come join us as students and faculty from Andover Newton and Hebrew
College
seek to learn more about each other's faith traditions at this special
time
of year.

The evening will start with a light seasonal dinner and informal
conversation surrounding various questions including: What is a
meaningful
holiday custom in your family? What are the responsibilities for
clergy in
your tradition at this time of year? What aspect of the holiday in
your
tradition is often misunderstood by people of other faith traditions?
We
will then spend time looking at the traditions of Hanukkah, Winter
Solstice,
Advent and Christmas through familiar songs and texts of our
traditions.

This event is FREE. This event is open to all students, faculty and
administration of ANTS and HC and no signup is required.

------------------------
Justice and Peace Fellowship
------------------------
ANTS students for Justice and Peace are invited to dinner on Monday,
December 3rd from 5:00 to 6:00 in the ANTS cafeteria. We welcome all
who are interested
in being involved with the issues of Justice and Peace on campus and in
investigating how we
may be able to effect an enduring justice through radical love in our
community and beyond. We
will discuss actions already planned and actions such as the upcoming
ANTS Peace Week in the
spring and actions yet to be fully envisioned.

For questions or if you cannot make it but would like to be added to
the
Peace Fellowship Mailing list, please contact Kurt Walker at
kwalker@ANTS.edu

------------------------
Winter and Spring Course Changes
------------------------

The following CHANGES have been made to Winter Courses:

CANCELED: INTE638W -Introducing Islam to Rabbinic and Ministerial
Students

The following CHANGES have been made to Spring Semester Courses:

CANCELED: PSYF/FHSP 702S The Spirit Among Us: Group Spiritual
Direction
ADDED: WCHR/GCIM 717S North American Contributions to World
Christianity: A Survey - Prof. Jeyaraj
CHANGED: OLDT/WOTA 648S Psalms and Worship in Israel - time change from
Tuesday evening to afternoon

For other course and schedule information, please check the ANTS
website.

----------------------
UPCOMING WORKSHOP - MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW!
----------------------
The Sacred Journey: Leading a Congregation Through Lent
Saturday, January 26, 2008 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$40 includes lunch

How does your congregation observe the season of Lent?

In this workshop, led by Shelley Stackhouse, we will explore both
ancient and new traditions for walking the journey through Lent on
Sunday mornings. We will also discuss other possible observances in
worship, prayer and other disciplines that might happen throughout the
week.
Since the journey has a destination, if not an ending, we will also
focus on how to celebrate Palm Sunday and shape a rhythm of worship
through the other Holy Week services culminating in Easter.

See the website for a flyer and registration form.

------------------------
Upcoming Labyrinth Walks
------------------------
Thursday, Dec. 6 in the Meetinghouse

Come anytime between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.

All are invited. If you have never walked a labyrinth before, we will
be glad to get you started.
This is a great way to reduce end of the semester stress!

Questions? Contact, Martha Bays, mbays@ants.edu

ANTS Student E-News - Thursday, November 29, 2007

In this message:

- Holiday Art Sale Cancelled
- November 29 Evening Event with Rev. Mary Westfall - CANCELLED
- Holiday Shoebox Ministry
- Message from the Writing Tutor
- Holiday Party
- Chapel News (Nov. 26 - Nov. 30)
- Prison Ministries Fellowship meeting Dec. 3rd
- Judson Lecture Reminder - Tonight!
- The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis
- Justice and Peace Fellowship
- Winter and Spring Course Changes
- UPCOMING WORKSHOP - MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW!
- Upcoming Labyrinth Walks
- Art & Spirituality discussion

------------------------
Holiday Art Sale Cancelled
------------------------
This year's art sale, scheduled for this week, was cancelled. We
apologize
for not getting this announcement out earlier. Thanks to all for
supporting
the arts at ANTS.

------------------------
November 29 Evening Event with Rev. Mary Westfall - CANCELLED
------------------------
We just received word that Rev. Mary Westfall will NOT be able to join
us
tomorrow evening, November 29 from 5-8 p.m. Her brother has passed
away and
she'll be leaving tomorrow for Ohio to be with family and for his
service.
Mary looks forward to being with us in January for her course and has
offered to meet with the ecology fellowship then. Stay tuned for
rescheduling information. Thank you for your understanding and for
holding
Mary and her family in your prayers. Please stop by and sign a
sympathy
card in the student lounge.

------------------------
Holiday Shoebox Ministry
------------------------
We have almost completed November and so far we have 50 promised
shoeboxes on the way. Our goal is 500 boxes. Remember this is a great
activity for your youth groups. Thank you to all who have contributed
thus far. As we head into December the Black Student Fellowship and the
Baptist Fellowship would like to remind you that shoeboxes can be
dropped off on Wednesdays at All School Chapel services and also anytime
during the week in Nancy Nienhuis' office. We would like to thank all of
the professors, staff, and students who are supporting us in our efforts
with this Ministry. We look forward to receiving your boxes and we hope
you will make this a part of your Thanksgiving rituals this year.

Peace and Blessings,

ANTS Baptist Fellowship
ANTS Black Student Fellowship

------------------------
Message from the Writing Tutor
------------------------
Just a reminder: I'm happy to work with you on anything you might be
writing.

I'm on campus Tuesdays 10 to 3, and alternate Thursdays 12 to 3, in
Worcester 302, through Dec. 13. I could also see you on Friday Dec. 7th,
and will be on campus a few times in January, depending on your needs.

Come see me once, or regularly, or join one of the writing groups that
will continue in the spring. Drop in if you like, but it's better to
email me for an appointment. And yes, we can work by phone and email.

Hope to hear from you!

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

------------------------
Holiday Party
------------------------
December 11th - Holiday Party - Meeting House - 5:00 pm to whenever

We will be holding the annual Holiday Party in the Meeting house this
year. on December 11th. This is a buffet Dinner with holiday music in
the back ground playing. It will be a time to give and receive christmas
good wishes, cheers and ados in celebration of the holiday season and
the close of the fall sememser.
Because of the space change we will need a head count. Keep your eyes
open for more info in the up and coming weeks. The party is sponsored by
Student Life and will be free of charge. For more info you can contact
kurtawalker@comcast.net or Dcollins@ants.edu

------------------------
Chapel News (Nov. 26 - Nov. 30)
------------------------
Reflections at MORNING PRAYER for the coming week (Nov. 26-Nov. 30)
will be offered by:
Monday: Ian Holland
Tuesday: Ned Allyn Parker
Wednesday: Ned Allyn Parker
Thursday: John Brock
Friday: Kurt Walker

EVENING PRAYER (COMPLINE) in the Episcopal tradition:
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays - 9:00-9:15 p.m.
Prayer Room, downstairs in the Wilson Chapel
Hosted by the Episcopal Student Fellowship

Professor Mark Heim will be sharing the message at WEDNESDAY
COMMUNITY CHAPEL, which gathers every Wednesday of the academic year
@ 1:00pm.

Wednesday Choir Practice will be held at noon in the sanctuary.

Take advantage of the community forum at Morning Prayer and think
about offering a short reflection to your friends and family here on
campus. It's been a beautiful and uplifting experience. With
questions regarding worship in the Wilson Chapel, and upcoming
events, please contact Ned Parker at NParker@ants.edu.

------------------------
Prison Ministries Fellowship meeting Dec. 3rd
------------------------
The Prison Ministries Fellowship will meet in the Peck Room at 7 p.m.
Dec. 3rd to talk about the upcoming visitation program through
Partakers, and to have some more some mores.

We now have three of the requested four volunteers for our ANTS
visitation team, and need just ONE MORE so let Bill Gural know if you
might be interested. wgural@ants.edu or 781-698-6753
Mt. 25:43.

------------------------
Judson Lecture Reminder - Tonight!
------------------------
Judson Visiting Professor Johnson Wu to Deliver Annual Judson Lecture
November 29, 7 p.m., Peck Room

The Reverend Dr. Wu Chang Shing (Johnson Wu), the Judson Visiting
Professor for 2007-2008, will deliver the annual Judson Lecture on
Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the Peck Room. The title of the
lecture is "Conflicts Between Chinese Intellectual and Christian
Identities: An Analysis of Contributions Made by Lew Timothy Tingfang
(1891-1947) to Chinese Christianity."

As a Christian intellectual, Lew Timothy Tingfang (1891-1947) was an
exceptional and controversial figure, who took twofold perspectives to
deal with Christianity and contemporary Chinese social changes. Like
most of the Chinese intellectuals of his period, Lew could not escape,
but was to face the challenges of the evolutionary social changes. He
eventually adopted the Social Gospel approach that emphasized both the
spiritual and political aspects of the Christian faith. He also promoted
modernization in China through Christian education.

This lecture will survey and evaluate how Lew faced social changes, he
simultaneously developed a theological view toward these social changes,
and how he promoted both "spiritual nd social-political" aspects of
Christian faith.

Wu Chang Shing grew up in Taiwan. He joined the Faculty of Taiwan
Baptist Theological Seminary in 2001, where he is Professor of the
History of Christianity in China and Director of the Program in Academic
Activities and Publication Works. He also serves as the Chief Editor of
the TBTS Annual Bulletin, a journal of research on Christianity and
contemporary issues.

He is the author of Christian Education in China: A Case of Timothy
Tingfang Lew (2005).

------------------------
The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis
------------------------
Journeys on the Hill (JOTH)
Andover Newton and Hebrew College Interfaith Student Community invites
you
to Dinner, Lecture, Learning & Book Signing

The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis

Please join us to learn from author, Rodger Kamenetz, about the power
of
dreams in your spiritual exploration.

Discover how Genesis promises 3 gifts of the dream: knowing your
flaws,
seeing your essence, and exploring the realm of the soul. Learn how
these
promises can be realized today and how to use your dreams to access
soul.

Rodger Kamenetz is the author of NY Times bestseller The Jew in the
Lotus

Thursday November 29
5:30pm Dinner
6:15pm Lecture and Learning
8:15pm Book Signing

Hebrew College Library

Bet Midrash

Third Floor Study Room

Directions: From ANTS, take the stairs between Dabney Hall and the
President's House. Enter the building, turn right to elevator to 3rd
floor,
walk forward, turn right.

We would appreciate an email to Stevenadamlewis@gmail.com if you're
planning
to come. And you're welcome to come at the last minute as well!

------------------------
Justice and Peace Fellowship
------------------------
ANTS students for Justice and Peace are invited to dinner on Monday,
December 3rd from 5:00 to 6:00 in the ANTS cafeteria. We welcome all
who are interested
in being involved with the issues of Justice and Peace on campus and in
investigating how we
may be able to effect an enduring justice through radical love in our
community and beyond. We
will discuss actions already planned and actions such as the upcoming
ANTS Peace Week in the
spring and actions yet to be fully envisioned.

For questions or if you cannot make it but would like to be added to
the
Peace Fellowship Mailing list, please contact Kurt Walker at
kwalker@ANTS.edu

------------------------
Winter and Spring Course Changes
------------------------

The following CHANGES have been made to Winter Courses:

CANCELED: INTE638W -Introducing Islam to Rabbinic and Ministerial
Students

The following CHANGES have been made to Spring Semester Courses:

CANCELED: PSYF/FHSP 702S The Spirit Among Us: Group Spiritual
Direction
ADDED: WCHR/GCIM 717S North American Contributions to World
Christianity: A Survey - Prof. Jeyaraj
CHANGED: OLDT/WOTA 648S Psalms and Worship in Israel - time change from
Tuesday evening to afternoon

For other course and schedule information, please check the ANTS
website.

----------------------
UPCOMING WORKSHOP - MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW!
----------------------
The Sacred Journey: Leading a Congregation Through Lent
Saturday, January 26, 2008 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$40 includes lunch

How does your congregation observe the season of Lent?

In this workshop, led by Shelley Stackhouse, we will explore both
ancient and new traditions for walking the journey through Lent on
Sunday mornings. We will also discuss other possible observances in
worship, prayer and other disciplines that might happen throughout the
week.
Since the journey has a destination, if not an ending, we will also
focus on how to celebrate Palm Sunday and shape a rhythm of worship
through the other Holy Week services culminating in Easter.

See the website for a flyer and registration form.

------------------------
Upcoming Labyrinth Walks
------------------------
Thursday, Nov. 29 in the Meetinghouse
Thursday, Dec. 6 in the Meetinghouse

Come anytime between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.

All are invited. If you have never walked a labyrinth before, we will
be glad to get you started.
This is a great way to reduce end of the semester stress!

Questions? Contact, Martha Bays, mbays@ants.edu

------------------------
Art & Spirituality discussion
------------------------
Faith, Joy, and...Karen?!??
ANTS Artists Talk about Spirituality in Their Artwork

This Thursday, Nov. 29, 5:15 p.m.
Small (downstairs) Chapel

Come on down & hear about connections between the visual and the
beyond-visual; the temporal and that which is beyond time.

Short presentations followed by lively discussion, and if you're
inspired further, you can go to Art Night afterwards (7-10 p.m.)!

ANTS Student E-News - Wednesday, November 28, 2007

In this message:

- Holiday Art Sale Cancelled
- November 29 Evening Event with Rev. Mary Westfall - CANCELLED
- Holiday Shoebox Ministry
- UUCANS Events
- Holiday Party
- Annual Andover Newton Hanging of the Greens Decorating Dalliance
- Chapel News (Nov. 26 - Nov. 30)
- Prison Ministries Fellowship meeting Dec. 3rd
- Judson Lecture Reminder - Tomorrow Night!
- The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis
- Justice and Peace Fellowship
- Is Field Education in your future?
- Winter and Spring Course Changes
- UPCOMING WORKSHOP - MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW!
- Upcoming Labyrinth Walks
- Art & Spirituality discussion

------------------------
Holiday Art Sale Cancelled
------------------------
This year's art sale, scheduled for this week, was cancelled. We
apologize
for not getting this announcement out earlier. Thanks to all for
supporting
the arts at ANTS.

------------------------
November 29 Evening Event with Rev. Mary Westfall - CANCELLED
------------------------
We just received word that Rev. Mary Westfall will NOT be able to join
us
tomorrow evening, November 29 from 5-8 p.m. Her brother has passed
away and
she'll be leaving tomorrow for Ohio to be with family and for his
service.
Mary looks forward to being with us in January for her course and has
offered to meet with the ecology fellowship then. Stay tuned for
rescheduling information. Thank you for your understanding and for
holding
Mary and her family in your prayers. Please stop by and sign a
sympathy
card in the student lounge.

------------------------
Holiday Shoebox Ministry
------------------------
We have almost completed November and so far we have 50 promised
shoeboxes on the way. Our goal is 500 boxes. Remember this is a great
activity for your youth groups. Thank you to all who have contributed
thus far. As we head into December the Black Student Fellowship and the
Baptist Fellowship would like to remind you that shoeboxes can be
dropped off on Wednesdays at All School Chapel services and also anytime
during the week in Nancy Nienhuis' office. We would like to thank all of
the professors, staff, and students who are supporting us in our efforts
with this Ministry. We look forward to receiving your boxes and we hope
you will make this a part of your Thanksgiving rituals this year.

Peace and Blessings,

ANTS Baptist Fellowship
ANTS Black Student Fellowship

------------------------
UUCANS Events
------------------------
- UU Worship Thursday November 29th 1:00-2:00 PM Wilson Chapel Michael
Hall Preaching:

The ANTS UU student worship services are held on Thursdays at 1:00pm
in Wilson Chapel. Everyone is welcome. Michael Hall will lead our
worship service this coming Thursday, November 29: That's Heresy! It
has almost become a badge of honor in our time, and in our
comfortable pluralistic society, to be labeled a heretic. Today the
term has devolved into meaning something roughly equivalent to
"liberal minded". Or is it used as a label in our mental museum of
crazy religious ideas? Michael will explore why heresies and heretics
are as central to our denomination's present as they were to its past.
Come and join with your colleagues for a peaceful hour, to feed your
spirit and refresh your mind! Here is our remaining schedule for the
fall semester.

- Next Pot Luck Forum is Monday 12/10 at 5:00 PM with Nick Carter in
the Peck Room.
Please bring food to share. All are welcome.

Any questions contact Christina Sillari omkrimkali@aol.com
203-435-6110

------------------------
Holiday Party
------------------------
December 11th - Holiday Party - Meeting House - 5:00 pm to whenever

We will be holding the annual Holiday Party in the Meeting house this
year. on December 11th. This is a buffet Dinner with holiday music in
the back ground playing. It will be a time to give and receive christmas
good wishes, cheers and ados in celebration of the holiday season and
the close of the fall sememser.
Because of the space change we will need a head count. Keep your eyes
open for more info in the up and coming weeks. The party is sponsored by
Student Life and will be free of charge. For more info you can contact
kurtawalker@comcast.net or Dcollins@ants.edu

------------------------
Annual Andover Newton Hanging of the Greens Decorating Dalliance
------------------------
Please consider joining us as we work to ready the campus for the
Holiday
Season!

Where: Meeting on the Quad
Date: November 29th
Time: 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Refreshments: Hot Cocoa in Dean Nienhuis' office immediately
following.

------------------------
Chapel News (Nov. 26 - Nov. 30)
------------------------
Reflections at MORNING PRAYER for the coming week (Nov. 26-Nov. 30)
will be offered by:
Monday: Ian Holland
Tuesday: Ned Allyn Parker
Wednesday: Ned Allyn Parker
Thursday: John Brock
Friday: Kurt Walker

EVENING PRAYER (COMPLINE) in the Episcopal tradition:
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays - 9:00-9:15 p.m.
Prayer Room, downstairs in the Wilson Chapel
Hosted by the Episcopal Student Fellowship

Professor Mark Heim will be sharing the message at WEDNESDAY
COMMUNITY CHAPEL, which gathers every Wednesday of the academic year
@ 1:00pm.

Wednesday Choir Practice will be held at noon in the sanctuary.

Take advantage of the community forum at Morning Prayer and think
about offering a short reflection to your friends and family here on
campus. It's been a beautiful and uplifting experience. With
questions regarding worship in the Wilson Chapel, and upcoming
events, please contact Ned Parker at NParker@ants.edu.

------------------------
Prison Ministries Fellowship meeting Dec. 3rd
------------------------
The Prison Ministries Fellowship will meet in the Peck Room at 7 p.m.
Dec. 3rd to talk about the upcoming visitation program through
Partakers, and to have some more some mores.

We now have three of the requested four volunteers for our ANTS
visitation team, and need just ONE MORE so let Bill Gural know if you
might be interested. wgural@ants.edu or 781-698-6753
Mt. 25:43.

------------------------
Judson Lecture Reminder - Tomorrow Night!
------------------------
Judson Visiting Professor Johnson Wu to Deliver Annual Judson Lecture
November 29, 7 p.m., Peck Room

The Reverend Dr. Wu Chang Shing (Johnson Wu), the Judson Visiting
Professor for 2007-2008, will deliver the annual Judson Lecture on
Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the Peck Room. The title of the
lecture is "Conflicts Between Chinese Intellectual and Christian
Identities: An Analysis of Contributions Made by Lew Timothy Tingfang
(1891-1947) to Chinese Christianity."

As a Christian intellectual, Lew Timothy Tingfang (1891-1947) was an
exceptional and controversial figure, who took twofold perspectives to
deal with Christianity and contemporary Chinese social changes. Like
most of the Chinese intellectuals of his period, Lew could not escape,
but was to face the challenges of the evolutionary social changes. He
eventually adopted the Social Gospel approach that emphasized both the
spiritual and political aspects of the Christian faith. He also promoted
modernization in China through Christian education.

This lecture will survey and evaluate how Lew faced social changes, he
simultaneously developed a theological view toward these social changes,
and how he promoted both "spiritual nd social-political" aspects of
Christian faith.

Wu Chang Shing grew up in Taiwan. He joined the Faculty of Taiwan
Baptist Theological Seminary in 2001, where he is Professor of the
History of Christianity in China and Director of the Program in Academic
Activities and Publication Works. He also serves as the Chief Editor of
the TBTS Annual Bulletin, a journal of research on Christianity and
contemporary issues.

He is the author of Christian Education in China: A Case of Timothy
Tingfang Lew (2005).

------------------------
The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis
------------------------
Journeys on the Hill (JOTH)
Andover Newton and Hebrew College Interfaith Student Community invites
you
to Dinner, Lecture, Learning & Book Signing

The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis

Please join us to learn from author, Rodger Kamenetz, about the power
of
dreams in your spiritual exploration.

Discover how Genesis promises 3 gifts of the dream: knowing your
flaws,
seeing your essence, and exploring the realm of the soul. Learn how
these
promises can be realized today and how to use your dreams to access
soul.

Rodger Kamenetz is the author of NY Times bestseller The Jew in the
Lotus

Thursday November 29
5:30pm Dinner
6:15pm Lecture and Learning
8:15pm Book Signing

Hebrew College Library

Bet Midrash

Third Floor Study Room

Directions: From ANTS, take the stairs between Dabney Hall and the
President's House. Enter the building, turn right to elevator to 3rd
floor,
walk forward, turn right.

We would appreciate an email to Stevenadamlewis@gmail.com if you're
planning
to come. And you're welcome to come at the last minute as well!

------------------------
Justice and Peace Fellowship
------------------------
ANTS students for Justice and Peace are invited to dinner on Monday,
December 3rd from 5:00 to 6:00 in the ANTS cafeteria. We welcome all
who are interested
in being involved with the issues of Justice and Peace on campus and in
investigating how we
may be able to effect an enduring justice through radical love in our
community and beyond. We
will discuss actions already planned and actions such as the upcoming
ANTS Peace Week in the
spring and actions yet to be fully envisioned.

For questions or if you cannot make it but would like to be added to
the
Peace Fellowship Mailing list, please contact Kurt Walker at
kwalker@ANTS.edu

------------------------
Is Field Education in your future?
------------------------
Is Field Education in your future?

The first information session for students that will be entering into
Field Education in Fall of 2008 is Thursday, November 29. It will be
held in the Peck Room from 1:00-2:00pm. Contact Jen Walker,
jwalker@ants.edu, with any questions or concerns.

------------------------
Winter and Spring Course Changes
------------------------

The following CHANGES have been made to Winter Courses:

CANCELED: INTE638W -Introducing Islam to Rabbinic and Ministerial
Students

The following CHANGES have been made to Spring Semester Courses:

CANCELED: PSYF/FHSP 702S The Spirit Among Us: Group Spiritual
Direction
ADDED: WCHR/GCIM 717S North American Contributions to World
Christianity: A Survey - Prof. Jeyaraj
CHANGED: OLDT/WOTA 648S Psalms and Worship in Israel - time change from
Tuesday evening to afternoon

For other course and schedule information, please check the ANTS
website.

----------------------
UPCOMING WORKSHOP - MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW!
----------------------
The Sacred Journey: Leading a Congregation Through Lent
Saturday, January 26, 2008 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$40 includes lunch

How does your congregation observe the season of Lent?

In this workshop, led by Shelley Stackhouse, we will explore both
ancient and new traditions for walking the journey through Lent on
Sunday mornings. We will also discuss other possible observances in
worship, prayer and other disciplines that might happen throughout the
week.
Since the journey has a destination, if not an ending, we will also
focus on how to celebrate Palm Sunday and shape a rhythm of worship
through the other Holy Week services culminating in Easter.

See the website for a flyer and registration form.

------------------------
Upcoming Labyrinth Walks
------------------------
Thursday, Nov. 29 in the Meetinghouse
Thursday, Dec. 6 in the Meetinghouse

Come anytime between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.

All are invited. If you have never walked a labyrinth before, we will
be glad to get you started.
This is a great way to reduce end of the semester stress!

Questions? Contact, Martha Bays, mbays@ants.edu

------------------------
Art & Spirituality discussion
------------------------
Faith, Joy, and...Karen?!??
ANTS Artists Talk about Spirituality in Their Artwork

This Thursday, Nov. 29, 5:15 p.m.
Small (downstairs) Chapel

Come on down & hear about connections between the visual and the
beyond-visual; the temporal and that which is beyond time.

Short presentations followed by lively discussion, and if you're
inspired further, you can go to Art Night afterwards (7-10 p.m.)!

ANTS Student E-News - Tuesday, November 27, 2007

In this message:

- Volunteer Opportunity for the Massachusetts Conference for Women
- Winter 2008 Course Closed
- Holiday Shoebox Ministry
- UUCANS Events
- Holiday Party
- Annual Andover Newton Hanging of the Greens Decorating Dalliance
- Chapel News (Nov. 26 - Nov. 30)
- Prison Ministries Fellowship meeting Dec. 3rd
- AN EVENING WITH REV. MARY WESTFALL - NOV 29
- The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis
- Justice and Peace Fellowship
- Is Field Education in your future?
- Winter and Spring Course Changes
- UPCOMING WORKSHOP - MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW!
- Upcoming Labyrinth Walks
- Art & Spirituality discussion

------------------------
Volunteer Opportunity for the Massachusetts Conference for Women
------------------------
The third annual Massachusetts Conference for Women will be held on
Tuesday,
December 11, 2007, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
Our
volunteers have been an invaluable resource in past years, and it is
time
again to ask you to be a part of our successful conference.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact April Wade,
Outreach Coordinator, by email if at
awade@conferenceforwomen.org or by fax 617-209-1080 no later than
November
30, 2007. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact
me by phone at 866-251-3537.

------------------------
Winter 2008 Course Closed
------------------------
CMED 702/802W [CMED/NEWT] Teaching the Bible: Its Art and Craft is
closed.

------------------------
Holiday Shoebox Ministry
------------------------
We have almost completed November and so far we have 50 promised
shoeboxes on the way. Our goal is 500 boxes. Remember this is a great
activity for your youth groups. Thank you to all who have contributed
thus far. As we head into December the Black Student Fellowship and the
Baptist Fellowship would like to remind you that shoeboxes can be
dropped off on Wednesdays at All School Chapel services and also anytime
during the week in Nancy Nienhuis' office. We would like to thank all of
the professors, staff, and students who are supporting us in our efforts
with this Ministry. We look forward to receiving your boxes and we hope
you will make this a part of your Thanksgiving rituals this year.

Peace and Blessings,

ANTS Baptist Fellowship
ANTS Black Student Fellowship

------------------------
UUCANS Events
------------------------
- Next lunch gathering is Wednesday 11/28 in Upper Noyes 12:00-1:00
PM.

- UU Worship Thursday November 29th 1:00-2:00 PM Wilson Chapel Michael
Hall Preaching:

The ANTS UU student worship services are held on Thursdays at 1:00pm
in Wilson Chapel. Everyone is welcome. Michael Hall will lead our
worship service this coming Thursday, November 29: That's Heresy! It
has almost become a badge of honor in our time, and in our
comfortable pluralistic society, to be labeled a heretic. Today the
term has devolved into meaning something roughly equivalent to
"liberal minded". Or is it used as a label in our mental museum of
crazy religious ideas? Michael will explore why heresies and heretics
are as central to our denomination's present as they were to its past.
Come and join with your colleagues for a peaceful hour, to feed your
spirit and refresh your mind! Here is our remaining schedule for the
fall semester.

- Next Pot Luck Forum is Monday 12/10 at 5:00 PM with Nick Carter in
the Peck Room.
Please bring food to share. All are welcome.

Any questions contact Christina Sillari omkrimkali@aol.com
203-435-6110

------------------------
Holiday Party
------------------------
December 11th - Holiday Party - Meeting House - 5:00 pm to whenever

We will be holding the annual Holiday Party in the Meeting house this
year. on December 11th. This is a buffet Dinner with holiday music in
the back ground playing. It will be a time to give and receive christmas
good wishes, cheers and ados in celebration of the holiday season and
the close of the fall sememser.
Because of the space change we will need a head count. Keep your eyes
open for more info in the up and coming weeks. The party is sponsored by
Student Life and will be free of charge. For more info you can contact
kurtawalker@comcast.net or Dcollins@ants.edu

------------------------
Annual Andover Newton Hanging of the Greens Decorating Dalliance
------------------------
Please consider joining us as we work to ready the campus for the
Holiday
Season!

Where: Meeting on the Quad
Date: November 29th
Time: 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Refreshments: Hot Cocoa in Dean Nienhuis' office immediately
following.

------------------------
Chapel News (Nov. 26 - Nov. 30)
------------------------
Reflections at MORNING PRAYER for the coming week (Nov. 26-Nov. 30)
will be offered by:
Monday: Ian Holland
Tuesday: Ned Allyn Parker
Wednesday: Ned Allyn Parker
Thursday: John Brock
Friday: Kurt Walker

EVENING PRAYER (COMPLINE) in the Episcopal tradition:
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays - 9:00-9:15 p.m.
Prayer Room, downstairs in the Wilson Chapel
Hosted by the Episcopal Student Fellowship

Professor Mark Heim will be sharing the message at WEDNESDAY
COMMUNITY CHAPEL, which gathers every Wednesday of the academic year
@ 1:00pm.

Wednesday Choir Practice will be held at noon in the sanctuary.

Take advantage of the community forum at Morning Prayer and think
about offering a short reflection to your friends and family here on
campus. It's been a beautiful and uplifting experience. With
questions regarding worship in the Wilson Chapel, and upcoming
events, please contact Ned Parker at NParker@ants.edu.

------------------------
Prison Ministries Fellowship meeting Dec. 3rd
------------------------
The Prison Ministries Fellowship will meet in the Peck Room at 7 p.m.
Dec. 3rd to talk about the upcoming visitation program through
Partakers, and to have some more some mores.

We now have three of the requested four volunteers for our ANTS
visitation team, and need just ONE MORE so let Bill Gural know if you
might be interested. wgural@ants.edu or 781-698-6753
Mt. 25:43.

------------------------
AN EVENING WITH REV. MARY WESTFALL - NOV 29
------------------------
AN EVENING WITH REV. MARY WESTFALL - NOV 29
Still deciding which Winterim course to take? Come meet Reverend Mary
Westfall this Thursday evening and learn more about her January Course,
The
Color of Hope is Green: Eco-Theology For Our Times. Rev. Westfall is
Pastor
of Durham Community Church in NH and editor of The Greening of Faith.

Rev. Westfall is visiting our campus at the request of the Emerging
Ecology
Fellowship and will be available for informal discussion during dinner
and
for a few hours into the evening. Come join us and learn more about
Mary's
green ministry and the class she'll be offering this January.

Thursday, November 29
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge in Upper Noyes
For more information visit, http://www.ecologyfellowship.org

------------------------
The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis
------------------------
Journeys on the Hill (JOTH)
Andover Newton and Hebrew College Interfaith Student Community invites
you
to Dinner, Lecture, Learning & Book Signing

The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis

Please join us to learn from author, Rodger Kamenetz, about the power
of
dreams in your spiritual exploration.

Discover how Genesis promises 3 gifts of the dream: knowing your
flaws,
seeing your essence, and exploring the realm of the soul. Learn how
these
promises can be realized today and how to use your dreams to access
soul.

Rodger Kamenetz is the author of NY Times bestseller The Jew in the
Lotus

Thursday November 29
5:30pm Dinner
6:15pm Lecture and Learning
8:15pm Book Signing

Hebrew College Library

Bet Midrash

Third Floor Study Room

Directions: From ANTS, take the stairs between Dabney Hall and the
President's House. Enter the building, turn right to elevator to 3rd
floor,
walk forward, turn right.

We would appreciate an email to Stevenadamlewis@gmail.com if you're
planning
to come. And you're welcome to come at the last minute as well!

------------------------
Justice and Peace Fellowship
------------------------
ANTS students for Justice and Peace are invited to dinner on Monday,
December 3rd from 5:00 to 6:00 in the ANTS cafeteria. We welcome all
who are interested
in being involved with the issues of Justice and Peace on campus and in
investigating how we
may be able to effect an enduring justice through radical love in our
community and beyond. We
will discuss actions already planned and actions such as the upcoming
ANTS Peace Week in the
spring and actions yet to be fully envisioned.

For questions or if you cannot make it but would like to be added to
the
Peace Fellowship Mailing list, please contact Kurt Walker at
kwalker@ANTS.edu

------------------------
Is Field Education in your future?
------------------------
Is Field Education in your future?

The first information session for students that will be entering into
Field Education in Fall of 2008 is Thursday, November 29. It will be
held in the Peck Room from 1:00-2:00pm. Contact Jen Walker,
jwalker@ants.edu, with any questions or concerns.

------------------------
Winter and Spring Course Changes
------------------------

The following CHANGES have been made to Winter Courses:

CANCELED: INTE638W -Introducing Islam to Rabbinic and Ministerial
Students

The following CHANGES have been made to Spring Semester Courses:

CANCELED: PSYF/FHSP 702S The Spirit Among Us: Group Spiritual
Direction
ADDED: WCHR/GCIM 717S North American Contributions to World
Christianity: A Survey - Prof. Jeyaraj
CHANGED: OLDT/WOTA 648S Psalms and Worship in Israel - time change from
Tuesday evening to afternoon

For other course and schedule information, please check the ANTS
website.

----------------------
UPCOMING WORKSHOP - MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW!
----------------------
The Sacred Journey: Leading a Congregation Through Lent
Saturday, January 26, 2008 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$40 includes lunch

How does your congregation observe the season of Lent?

In this workshop, led by Shelley Stackhouse, we will explore both
ancient and new traditions for walking the journey through Lent on
Sunday mornings. We will also discuss other possible observances in
worship, prayer and other disciplines that might happen throughout the
week.
Since the journey has a destination, if not an ending, we will also
focus on how to celebrate Palm Sunday and shape a rhythm of worship
through the other Holy Week services culminating in Easter.

See the website for a flyer and registration form.

------------------------
Upcoming Labyrinth Walks
------------------------
Thursday, Nov. 29 in the Meetinghouse
Thursday, Dec. 6 in the Meetinghouse

Come anytime between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.

All are invited. If you have never walked a labyrinth before, we will
be glad to get you started.
This is a great way to reduce end of the semester stress!

Questions? Contact, Martha Bays, mbays@ants.edu

------------------------
Art & Spirituality discussion
------------------------
Faith, Joy, and...Karen?!??
ANTS Artists Talk about Spirituality in Their Artwork

This Thursday, Nov. 29, 5:15 p.m.
Small (downstairs) Chapel

Come on down & hear about connections between the visual and the
beyond-visual; the temporal and that which is beyond time.

Short presentations followed by lively discussion, and if you're
inspired further, you can go to Art Night afterwards (7-10 p.m.)!

ANTS Student E-News - Monday, November 26, 2007

In this message:

- Update and Prayer Request for Dusty and Nicole Keeton-Williams
- Episcopal Student Fellowship
- Holiday Shoebox Ministry
- UUCANS Events
- Holiday Party
- Annual Andover Newton Hanging of the Greens Decorating Dalliance
- Chapel News (Nov. 26 - Nov. 30)
- Prison Ministries Fellowship meeting Dec. 3rd
- AN EVENING WITH REV. MARY WESTFALL - NOV 29
- The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis
- Darkness and Light - A Celebration of the Jewish and Christian
Holiday Seasons of Christmas and Hanukkah
- Is Field Education in your future?
- Winter and Spring Course Changes
- UPCOMING WORKSHOP - MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW!
- Upcoming Labyrinth Walks
- Art & Spirituality discussion

------------------------
Prayer Request
------------------------
Please send your prayers along to Dusty, Nicole Keeton-Williams and
their
newborn baby Symphanie. Symphanie was born about a week and a half ago
but
she's been in the NICU at Brigham and Women's with some health issues.
The
prognosis is good though and she promises to be home very soon.

Also, an update:
I was just writing to give everyone an update on how things are going
with the baby. As of Nov. 16, my wife was overdue to the extent that
they scheduled her induction for then. Our baby was born on Nov. 17 --
so we are parents now! We named our daughter Symphanie Eirena.

In any case, I do have a bit of sad news. On Sunday, we noticed that
Symphanie was spitting up green stuff. She did this about 5 times in a
row and then began to turn blue. So, we had her carted down to the
nursery and they had to give her oxygen. They then admitted her to the
newborn ICU, where she has been ever since. :-(

They've been doing tests all week to find out what is wrong with her
and why she keeps having these blue spells. During her catscan, they
noticed that she had some blood at the base of her brain. However, they
think that is from the birthing process and that it will go away on its
own. Her cardiogram came back normal, so that's good. Apparently,
since she was so overdue, she ended up having several bowel movements
before birth and as a result ended up breathing in her own waste for a
couple of weeks. Apparently this gave her the infection which caused
the green spit up. She is on antibiotics for this, and it should clear
up. However, that doesn't have any relation to the blue spells,
apparently. They just did a pneumagram and tomorrow they are testing
for genetic disorders. I will keep everyone updated on her health.

Anyways, Nicole and I have spent the past week basically not sleeping.
They want us to pump for milk every 3 hrs. Then, since the baby is in
the ICU, we have to take the milk down to her and try to feed her.
Obviously, we want to spend as much time with her as we can.
Unfortunately, this has equated in sleeping for 1 hr intervals. We will
actually get more rest when the baby is allowed to come home, for then
we will be able to sleep the entire time she is sleeping. So, at this
point, I'm hopeful that everyone will give me a little bit of grace as I
attempt to finish up this semester.

Please keep all of us in your prayers.
Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving!
~Dusty

------------------------
Episcopal Student Fellowship
------------------------
The Episcopal Student Fellowship will be having a service of Holy
Eucharist in the Episcopal tradition on Tuesday, November 27th at 1pm in
Wilson Chapel. The Reverend Michael Hodges of St. Paul's Episcopal
Church in Dedham will be the preacher and celebrant. All are invited.

------------------------
Holiday Shoebox Ministry
------------------------
We have almost completed November and so far we have 50 promised
shoeboxes on the way. Our goal is 500 boxes. Remember this is a great
activity for your youth groups. Thank you to all who have contributed
thus far. As we head into December the Black Student Fellowship and the
Baptist Fellowship would like to remind you that shoeboxes can be
dropped off on Wednesdays at All School Chapel services and also anytime
during the week in Nancy Nienhuis' office. We would like to thank all of
the professors, staff, and students who are supporting us in our efforts
with this Ministry. We look forward to receiving your boxes and we hope
you will make this a part of your Thanksgiving rituals this year.

Peace and Blessings,

ANTS Baptist Fellowship
ANTS Black Student Fellowship

------------------------
UUCANS Events
------------------------
- UUCANS Business Meeting Tuesday November 27th Upper Noyes 12:00-1:00
PM.

- Next lunch gathering is Wednesday 11/28 in Upper Noyes 12:00-1:00
PM.

- UU Worship Thursday November 29th 1:00-2:00 PM Wilson Chapel Michael
Hall Preaching:

The ANTS UU student worship services are held on Thursdays at 1:00pm
in Wilson Chapel. Everyone is welcome. Michael Hall will lead our
worship service this coming Thursday, November 29: That's Heresy! It
has almost become a badge of honor in our time, and in our
comfortable pluralistic society, to be labeled a heretic. Today the
term has devolved into meaning something roughly equivalent to
"liberal minded". Or is it used as a label in our mental museum of
crazy religious ideas? Michael will explore why heresies and heretics
are as central to our denomination's present as they were to its past.
Come and join with your colleagues for a peaceful hour, to feed your
spirit and refresh your mind! Here is our remaining schedule for the
fall semester.

- Next Pot Luck Forum is Monday 12/10 at 5:00 PM with Nick Carter in
the Peck Room.
Please bring food to share. All are welcome.

Any questions contact Christina Sillari omkrimkali@aol.com
203-435-6110

------------------------
Holiday Party
------------------------
December 11th - Holiday Party - Meeting House - 5:00 pm to whenever

We will be holding the annual Holiday Party in the Meeting house this
year. on December 11th. This is a buffet Dinner with holiday music in
the back ground playing. It will be a time to give and receive christmas
good wishes, cheers and ados in celebration of the holiday season and
the close of the fall sememser.
Because of the space change we will need a head count. Keep your eyes
open for more info in the up and coming weeks. The party is sponsored by
Student Life and will be free of charge. For more info you can contact
kurtawalker@comcast.net or Dcollins@ants.edu

------------------------
Annual Andover Newton Hanging of the Greens Decorating Dalliance
------------------------
Please consider joining us as we work to ready the campus for the
Holiday
Season!

Where: Meeting on the Quad
Date: November 29th
Time: 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Refreshments: Hot Cocoa in Dean Nienhuis' office immediately
following.

------------------------
Chapel News (Nov. 26 - Nov. 30)
------------------------
Reflections at MORNING PRAYER for the coming week (Nov. 26-Nov. 30)
will be offered by:
Monday: Ian Holland
Tuesday: Ned Allyn Parker
Wednesday: Ned Allyn Parker
Thursday: John Brock
Friday: Kurt Walker

EVENING PRAYER (COMPLINE) in the Episcopal tradition:
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays - 9:00-9:15 p.m.
Prayer Room, downstairs in the Wilson Chapel
Hosted by the Episcopal Student Fellowship

Professor Mark Heim will be sharing the message at WEDNESDAY
COMMUNITY CHAPEL, which gathers every Wednesday of the academic year
@ 1:00pm.

Wednesday Choir Practice will be held at noon in the sanctuary.

Take advantage of the community forum at Morning Prayer and think
about offering a short reflection to your friends and family here on
campus. It's been a beautiful and uplifting experience. With
questions regarding worship in the Wilson Chapel, and upcoming
events, please contact Ned Parker at NParker@ants.edu.

------------------------
Prison Ministries Fellowship meeting Dec. 3rd
------------------------
The Prison Ministries Fellowship will meet in the Peck Room at 7 p.m.
Dec. 3rd to talk about the upcoming visitation program through
Partakers, and to have some more some mores.

We now have three of the requested four volunteers for our ANTS
visitation team, and need just ONE MORE so let Bill Gural know if you
might be interested. wgural@ants.edu or 781-698-6753
Mt. 25:43.

------------------------
AN EVENING WITH REV. MARY WESTFALL - NOV 29
------------------------
AN EVENING WITH REV. MARY WESTFALL - NOV 29
Still deciding which Winterim course to take? Come meet Reverend Mary
Westfall this Thursday evening and learn more about her January Course,
The
Color of Hope is Green: Eco-Theology For Our Times. Rev. Westfall is
Pastor
of Durham Community Church in NH and editor of The Greening of Faith.

Rev. Westfall is visiting our campus at the request of the Emerging
Ecology
Fellowship and will be available for informal discussion during dinner
and
for a few hours into the evening. Come join us and learn more about
Mary's
green ministry and the class she'll be offering this January.

Thursday, November 29
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge in Upper Noyes
For more information visit, http://www.ecologyfellowship.org

------------------------
The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis
------------------------
Journeys on the Hill (JOTH)
Andover Newton and Hebrew College Interfaith Student Community invites
you
to Dinner, Lecture, Learning & Book Signing

The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis

Please join us to learn from author, Rodger Kamenetz, about the power
of
dreams in your spiritual exploration.

Discover how Genesis promises 3 gifts of the dream: knowing your
flaws,
seeing your essence, and exploring the realm of the soul. Learn how
these
promises can be realized today and how to use your dreams to access
soul.

Rodger Kamenetz is the author of NY Times bestseller The Jew in the
Lotus

Thursday November 29
5:30pm Dinner
6:15pm Lecture and Learning
8:15pm Book Signing

Hebrew College Library

Bet Midrash

Third Floor Study Room

Directions: From ANTS, take the stairs between Dabney Hall and the
President's House. Enter the building, turn right to elevator to 3rd
floor,
walk forward, turn right.

We would appreciate an email to Stevenadamlewis@gmail.com if you're
planning
to come. And you're welcome to come at the last minute as well!

------------------------
Darkness and Light - A Celebration of the Jewish and Christian Holiday
Seasons of Christmas and Hanukkah
------------------------
To all students, faculty and staff of Andover Newton.

This event has been extraordinarily popular over the past few years and
we
hope that all can participate as all are welcome.

Please consider joining members of Journeys On The Hill in the Wilson
Chapel
on Thursday, December 6th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm for our annual
celebration
of Darkness and Light.

We will be explaining, discovering and celebrating the various
symbols,
songs and scriptures of both Christian and Jewish traditions.

Food will be offered.

------------------------
Is Field Education in your future?
------------------------
Is Field Education in your future?

The first information session for students that will be entering into
Field Education in Fall of 2008 is Thursday, November 29. It will be
held in the Peck Room from 1:00-2:00pm. Contact Jen Walker,
jwalker@ants.edu, with any questions or concerns.

------------------------
Winter and Spring Course Changes
------------------------

The following CHANGES have been made to Winter Courses:

CANCELED: INTE638W -Introducing Islam to Rabbinic and Ministerial
Students

The following CHANGES have been made to Spring Semester Courses:

CANCELED: PSYF/FHSP 702S The Spirit Among Us: Group Spiritual
Direction
ADDED: WCHR/GCIM 717S North American Contributions to World
Christianity: A Survey - Prof. Jeyaraj
CHANGED: OLDT/WOTA 648S Psalms and Worship in Israel - time change from
Tuesday evening to afternoon

For other course and schedule information, please check the ANTS
website.

----------------------
UPCOMING WORKSHOP - MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW!
----------------------
The Sacred Journey: Leading a Congregation Through Lent
Saturday, January 26, 2008 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$40 includes lunch

How does your congregation observe the season of Lent?

In this workshop, led by Shelley Stackhouse, we will explore both
ancient and new traditions for walking the journey through Lent on
Sunday mornings. We will also discuss other possible observances in
worship, prayer and other disciplines that might happen throughout the
week.
Since the journey has a destination, if not an ending, we will also
focus on how to celebrate Palm Sunday and shape a rhythm of worship
through the other Holy Week services culminating in Easter.

See the website for a flyer and registration form.

------------------------
Upcoming Labyrinth Walks
------------------------
Thursday, Nov. 29 in the Meetinghouse
Thursday, Dec. 6 in the Meetinghouse

Come anytime between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.

All are invited. If you have never walked a labyrinth before, we will
be glad to get you started.
This is a great way to reduce end of the semester stress!

Questions? Contact, Martha Bays, mbays@ants.edu

------------------------
Art & Spirituality discussion
------------------------
Faith, Joy, and...Karen?!??
ANTS Artists Talk about Spirituality in Their Artwork

This Thursday, Nov. 29, 5:15 p.m.
Small (downstairs) Chapel

Come on down & hear about connections between the visual and the
beyond-visual; the temporal and that which is beyond time.

Short presentations followed by lively discussion, and if you're
inspired further, you can go to Art Night afterwards (7-10 p.m.)!

ANTS Student E-News - Tuesday, November 20, 2007

In this message:

- No E-news until 11/26/07
- Winter Registration Is Online!!
- Calob's Iraq Update
- UUCANS Events
- Holiday Party
- Annual Andover Newton Hanging of the Greens Decorating Dalliance
- Chapel News (Nov. 19 - Nov. 23)
- Interested in gathering with friends on campus for Thanksgiving Day
Dinner?
- Thank you for Community Day Trees
- The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis
- Darkness and Light - A Celebration of the Jewish and Christian
Holiday Seasons of Christmas and Hanukkah
- Andover Newton Campus Crime Report
- Winter 2008 course cancel
- Parking Ban notice
- Library Schedule for Fall Break Week
- Bookstore hours during fall break

------------------------
No E-news until 11/26/07
------------------------
Please note, there will be no new E-news until Nov. 26th.

------------------------
Winter Registration Is Online!!
------------------------
Winter 2008 Registration Is On Connect!!

Winter Registration for all students begins on November 13th, 2007 and
will continue until November 30th, 2007. The final add/drop date for
Winter Registration is the first day of classes, January 7th, 2008.

Please note that Winter '08 Registration will be completed on Connect!
You can access Connect at http://connect.ants.edu using your Username
and Password. This Username and Password are the same ones that you used
for Fall Registration on Connect. If you do not have your Username and
Password for Connect, please call the Help Desk at 617-964-1100 x314.

There are detailed instructions for Online Registration on the main
page of the Student tab in Connect. Once you have logged in, click on
"Student" at the top of the page. You will be redirected to a page
containing the directions for Registration, Online Bill Payment, and the
Online Add/Drop procedures. Follow these instructions for registration.
PLEASE NOTE: Your Winter '08 Registration is not complete and will not
be finalized until you have filled out the Winter 2008 Registration and
Services Confirmation Form.

If you have any questions about this process that are not answered in
the Registration Instructions found on the Student Page in Connect,
please contact the Help Desk at 617-964-1100 x314.

------------------------
Calob's Iraq Update
------------------------
Calob Rundell sends greetings from Iraq where he is stationed. He
writes that the mission there is going well, and things in his area seem
to be improving. His base now has hot showers (they were depending on
things like baby wipes!) so he's appreciative of that. They don't yet
have internet access but expect it within a week or so. He welcomes
correspondence and wishes everyone a "joyous Thanksgiving."

If you would like to write Calob you can do so at:

Calob Rundell
calob.rundell@us.army.mil

www.calobrundell.com

SPC Rundell, Calob L
972 MP Co
FOB Freedom
APO AE 09348

------------------------
UUCANS Events
------------------------
UUCANS Business Meeting Tuesday November 27th Upper Noyes 12:00-1:00
PM.

Next lunch gathering is Wednesday 11/28 in Upper Noyes 12:00-1:00 PM.

UU Worship Thursday November 29th 1:00-2:00 PM Wilson Chapel Michael
Hall Preaching

Next Pot Luck Forum is Monday 12/10 at 5:00 PM with Nick Carter in the
Peck Room.
Please bring food to share. All are welcome.

Any questions contact Christina Sillari omkrimkali@aol.com
203-435-6110

------------------------
Holiday Party
------------------------
December 11th - Holiday Party - Meeting House - 5:00 pm to whenever

We will be holding the annual Holiday Party in the Meeting house this
year. on December 11th. This is a buffet Dinner with holiday music in
the back ground playing. It will be a time to give and receive christmas
good wishes, cheers and ados in celebration of the holiday season and
the close of the fall sememser.
Because of the space change we will need a head count. Keep your eyes
open for more info in the up and coming weeks. The party is sponsored by
Student Life and will be free of charge. For more info you can contact
kurtawalker@comcast.net or Dcollins@ants.edu

------------------------
Annual Andover Newton Hanging of the Greens Decorating Dalliance
------------------------
Please consider joining us as we work to ready the campus for the
Holiday
Season!

Where: Meeting on the Quad
Date: November 29th
Time: 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Refreshments: Hot Cocoa in Dean Nienhuis' office immediately
following.

------------------------
Chapel News (Nov. 12 - Nov. 16)
------------------------
There will be no Morning Prayer the week of November 19-23.
Safe travels to you all, friends.

Ned

------------------------
You are invited to join us for Thanksgiving Dinner
------------------------
6 PM Thanksgiving Day
Upper Noyes Hall

Appetizers and games
begin at 4 P M

Please let us know you're coming so we have an idea of numbers. Share
your traditional favorite for this festive meal. If you like to cook and
are on a limited budget, local produce from The Food Project will be
available for the meal. If you are unable to contribute, come anyway.
Your presence and enthusiasm will be most welcome.

Call or email Judy Brandon
jkbrn71@yahoo.com
or
JBrandon@ants.edu
617-964-1525

------------------------
Thank you for Community Day Trees
------------------------
Dear Community Members, I recently received the following letter:

"On my way to Trinity Parish in Newton Centre, I noticed a large group
of newly planted trees and I was curious, reading the label, that this
was the project of Andover Newton. I would like to congratulate you and
your remarkable students for such a wonderful way to contribute to make
our garden city more beautiful. In an age where we hear only terrible
news it is most assuring that some young people engage in such a
positive way. I was very happy, walking along the way and counting one
tree after another. Thank you and your students so very much.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Waltrud Lampe, a citizen of Newton since 1954."

I thought I would share this note of thanksgiving during this
Thanksgiving week. Have a good week, and do take time to enjoy family
and friends.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Nancy Nienhuis
Dean of Students

------------------------
The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis
------------------------
Journeys on the Hill (JOTH)
Andover Newton and Hebrew College Interfaith Student Community invites
you
to Dinner, Lecture, Learning & Book Signing

The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis

Please join us to learn from author, Rodger Kamenetz, about the power
of
dreams in your spiritual exploration.

Discover how Genesis promises 3 gifts of the dream: knowing your
flaws,
seeing your essence, and exploring the realm of the soul. Learn how
these
promises can be realized today and how to use your dreams to access
soul.

Rodger Kamenetz is the author of NY Times bestseller The Jew in the
Lotus

Thursday November 29
5:30pm Dinner
6:15pm Lecture and Learning
8:15pm Book Signing

Hebrew College Library

Bet Midrash

Third Floor Study Room

Directions: From ANTS, take the stairs between Dabney Hall and the
President's House. Enter the building, turn right to elevator to 3rd
floor,
walk forward, turn right.

We would appreciate an email to Stevenadamlewis@gmail.com if you're
planning
to come. And you're welcome to come at the last minute as well!

------------------------
Darkness and Light - A Celebration of the Jewish and Christian Holiday
Seasons of Christmas and Hanukkah
------------------------
To all students, faculty and staff of Andover Newton.

This event has been extraordinarily popular over the past few years and
we
hope that all can participate as all are welcome.

Please consider joining members of Journeys On The Hill in the Wilson
Chapel
on Thursday, December 6th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm for our annual
celebration
of Darkness and Light.

We will be explaining, discovering and celebrating the various
symbols,
songs and scriptures of both Christian and Jewish traditions.

Food will be offered.

------------------------
Andover Newton Campus Crime Report
------------------------
Andover Newton is required by the 1990 Cleary Act to provide all
enrolled students and current employees with its annual campus security
report. The report contains crime data for the Andover Newton campus
and the streets surrounding the school (Langley Road, Cypress Street,
Jackson Street, Braeland Avenue and Chase Street). In 2004 there were
two robberies and one motor vehicle theft. In 2005 there were two
disciplinary actions for drug law violations. In 2006 there was nothing
to report. The full report can be found on the Andover Newton website:
http://www.ants.edu/community/crime_report.htm.

Paper copies are
available from the Housing Office, Worcester 101, 617-964-1100 ext. 261
or by emailing Amelia O'Dowd at AODowd@ants.edu.

------------------------
Winter 2008 course cancel
------------------------
INTE638W -Introducing Islam to Rabbinic and Ministerial Students had
been cancel.

----------------------
Parking Ban notice
----------------------
A winter parking ban prohibiting parking on the Quadrangle and the
front of Fuller Hall is in affect from November 15 through April 15
between the hours of 11:00 pm - 7:00 am. We appreciate your cooperation
in this matter, as it will help insure quick and easy snow removal when
the need arises.

Building & Grounds

------------------------
Library Schedule for Fall Break Week
------------------------
Saturday, November 17 10 a.m.-12 noon; 12:30-5 p.m.
Sunday, November 18 6-10 p.m.
Monday, November 19 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 20 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 21 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Thursday-Friday
November 22-23 Thanksgiving break, closed
Saturday, November 24 10 a.m.-12 noon; 12:30-5 p.m.
Sunday, November 25 6-10 p.m.

------------------------
Bookstore hours during fall break
------------------------
Monday, November 19 CLOSED
Tuesday, Nov. 20 and Wednesday, Nov. 21 9 am - 2 pm
Thursday & Friday/THANKSGIVING CLOSED

Books for winterim courses are being ordered to arrive by early
December.

ANTS Student E-News - Monday, November 19, 2007

In this message:

- Winter Registration Is Online!!
- Calob's Iraq Update
- UUCANS Events
- Holiday Party
- Annual Andover Newton Hanging of the Greens Decorating Dalliance
- Chapel News (Nov. 19 - Nov. 23)
- Interested in gathering with friends on campus for Thanksgiving Day
Dinner?
- Thank you for Community Day Trees
- The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis
- Darkness and Light - A Celebration of the Judean and Christian
Holiday Seasons of Christmas and Hanukkah
- Thanks for prayers
- Winter 2008 course cancel
- Parking Ban notice
- Library Schedule for Fall Break Week
- Bookstore hours during fall break

------------------------
Winter Registration Is Online!!
------------------------
Winter 2008 Registration Is On Connect!!

Winter Registration for all students begins on November 13th, 2007 and
will continue until November 30th, 2007. The final add/drop date for
Winter Registration is the first day of classes, January 7th, 2008.

Please note that Winter '08 Registration will be completed on Connect!
You can access Connect at http://connect.ants.edu using your Username
and Password. This Username and Password are the same ones that you used
for Fall Registration on Connect. If you do not have your Username and
Password for Connect, please call the Help Desk at 617-964-1100 x314.

There are detailed instructions for Online Registration on the main
page of the Student tab in Connect. Once you have logged in, click on
"Student" at the top of the page. You will be redirected to a page
containing the directions for Registration, Online Bill Payment, and the
Online Add/Drop procedures. Follow these instructions for registration.
PLEASE NOTE: Your Winter '08 Registration is not complete and will not
be finalized until you have filled out the Winter 2008 Registration and
Services Confirmation Form.

If you have any questions about this process that are not answered in
the Registration Instructions found on the Student Page in Connect,
please contact the Help Desk at 617-964-1100 x314.

------------------------
Calob's Iraq Update
------------------------
Calob Rundell sends greetings from Iraq where he is stationed. He
writes that the mission there is going well, and things in his area seem
to be improving. His base now has hot showers (they were depending on
things like baby wipes!) so he's appreciative of that. They don't yet
have internet access but expect it within a week or so. He welcomes
correspondence and wishes everyone a "joyous Thanksgiving."

If you would like to write Calob you can do so at:

Calob Rundell
calob.rundell@us.army.mil

www.calobrundell.com

SPC Rundell, Calob L
972 MP Co
FOB Freedom
APO AE 09348

------------------------
UUCANS Events
------------------------
UUCANS Business Meeting Tuesday November 27th Upper Noyes 12:00-1:00
PM.

Next lunch gathering is Wednesday 11/28 in Upper Noyes 12:00-1:00 PM.

UU Worship Thursday November 29th 1:00-2:00 PM Wilson Chapel Michael
Hall Preaching

Next Pot Luck Forum is Monday 12/10 at 5:00 PM with Nick Carter in the
Peck Room.
Please bring food to share. All are welcome.

Any questions contact Christina Sillari omkrimkali@aol.com
203-435-6110

------------------------
Holiday Party
------------------------
December 11th - Holiday Party - Meeting House - 5:00 pm to whenever

We will be holding the annual Holiday Party in the Meeting house this
year. on December 11th. This is a buffet Dinner with holiday music in
the back ground playing. It will be a time to give and receive christmas
good wishes, cheers and ados in celebration of the holiday season and
the close of the fall sememser.
Because of the space change we will need a head count. Keep your eyes
open for more info in the up and coming weeks. The party is sponsored by
Student Life and will be free of charge. For more info you can contact
kurtawalker@comcast.net or Dcollins@ants.edu

------------------------
Annual Andover Newton Hanging of the Greens Decorating Dalliance
------------------------
Please consider joining us as we work to ready the campus for the
Holiday
Season!

Where: Meeting on the Quad
Date: November 29th
Time: 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Refreshments: Hot Cocoa in Dean Nienhuis' office immediately
following.

------------------------
Chapel News (Nov. 12 - Nov. 16)
------------------------
There will be no Morning Prayer the week of November 19-23.
Safe travels to you all, friends.

Ned

------------------------
You are invited to join us for Thanksgiving Dinner
------------------------
6 PM Thanksgiving Day
Upper Noyes Hall

Appetizers and games
begin at 4 P M

Please let us know you're coming so we have an idea of numbers. Share
your traditional favorite for this festive meal. If you like to cook and
are on a limited budget, local produce from The Food Project will be
available for the meal. If you are unable to contribute, come anyway.
Your presence and enthusiasm will be most welcome.

Call or email Judy Brandon
jkbrn71@yahoo.com
or
JBrandon@ants.edu
617-964-1525

------------------------
Thank you for Community Day Trees
------------------------
Dear Community Members, I recently received the following letter:

"On my way to Trinity Parish in Newton Centre, I noticed a large group
of newly planted trees and I was curious, reading the label, that this
was the project of Andover Newton. I would like to congratulate you and
your remarkable students for such a wonderful way to contribute to make
our garden city more beautiful. In an age where we hear only terrible
news it is most assuring that some young people engage in such a
positive way. I was very happy, walking along the way and counting one
tree after another. Thank you and your students so very much.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Waltrud Lampe, a citizen of Newton since 1954."

I thought I would share this note of thanksgiving during this
Thanksgiving week. Have a good week, and do take time to enjoy family
and friends.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Nancy Nienhuis
Dean of Students

------------------------
The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis
------------------------
Journeys on the Hill (JOTH)
Andover Newton and Hebrew College Interfaith Student Community invites
you
to Dinner, Lecture, Learning & Book Signing

The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis

Please join us to learn from author, Rodger Kamenetz, about the power
of
dreams in your spiritual exploration.

Discover how Genesis promises 3 gifts of the dream: knowing your
flaws,
seeing your essence, and exploring the realm of the soul. Learn how
these
promises can be realized today and how to use your dreams to access
soul.

Rodger Kamenetz is the author of NY Times bestseller The Jew in the
Lotus

Thursday November 29
5:30pm Dinner
6:15pm Lecture and Learning
8:15pm Book Signing

Hebrew College Library

Bet Midrash

Third Floor Study Room

Directions: From ANTS, take the stairs between Dabney Hall and the
President's House. Enter the building, turn right to elevator to 3rd
floor,
walk forward, turn right.

We would appreciate an email to Stevenadamlewis@gmail.com if you're
planning
to come. And you're welcome to come at the last minute as well!

------------------------
Darkness and Light - A Celebration of the Judean and Christian Holiday
Seasons of Christmas and Hanukkah
------------------------
To all students, faculty and staff of Andover Newton.

This event has been extraordinarily popular over the past few years and
we
hope that all can participate as all are welcome.

Please consider joining members of Journeys On The Hill in the Wilson
Chapel
on Thursday, December 6th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm for our annual
celebration
of Darkness and Light.

We will be explaining, discovering and celebrating the various
symbols,
songs and scriptures of both Christian and Jewish traditions.

Food will be offered.

------------------------
Thanks for prayers
------------------------
Thank you everyone who prayed for my wife and baby. The baby has
turned and is head down and ready to be delivered in a few weeks. Just
in time for finals!

peace,
Tom O'Brien
Jeremiah 20:9

------------------------
Winter 2008 course cancel
------------------------
INTE638W -Introducing Islam to Rabbinic and Ministerial Students had
been cancel.

----------------------
Parking Ban notice
----------------------
A winter parking ban prohibiting parking on the Quadrangle and the
front of Fuller Hall is in affect from November 15 through April 15
between the hours of 11:00 pm - 7:00 am. We appreciate your cooperation
in this matter, as it will help insure quick and easy snow removal when
the need arises.

Building & Grounds

------------------------
Library Schedule for Fall Break Week
------------------------
Saturday, November 17 10 a.m.-12 noon; 12:30-5 p.m.
Sunday, November 18 6-10 p.m.
Monday, November 19 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 20 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 21 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Thursday-Friday
November 22-23 Thanksgiving break, closed
Saturday, November 24 10 a.m.-12 noon; 12:30-5 p.m.
Sunday, November 25 6-10 p.m.

------------------------
Bookstore hours during fall break
------------------------
Monday, November 19 CLOSED
Tuesday, Nov. 20 and Wednesday, Nov. 21 9 am - 2 pm
Thursday & Friday/THANKSGIVING CLOSED

Books for winterim courses are being ordered to arrive by early
December.

ANTS Student E-News - Friday, November 16, 2007

In this message:

- Winter Registration Is Online!!
- Prayers for Dusty and Nicole Keeton-Williams
- UUCANS Events
- Holiday Party
- Annual Andover Newton Hanging of the Greens Decorating Dalliance
- Chapel News (Nov. 19 - Nov. 23)
- Interested in gathering with friends on campus for Thanksgiving Day
Dinner?
- Decorative Touches for Upper Noyes Hall Student Lounge
- The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis
- Darkness and Light - A Celebration of the Judean and Christian
Holiday Seasons of Christmas and Hanukkah
- Hey LGBTIQQ Folks in the UCC!
- Winter 2008 course cancel
- Parking Ban notice
- Library Schedule for Fall Break Week
- Bookstore hours during fall break

------------------------
Winter Registration Is Online!!
------------------------
Winter 2008 Registration Is On Connect!!

Winter Registration for all students begins on November 13th, 2007 and
will continue until November 30th, 2007. The final add/drop date for
Winter Registration is the first day of classes, January 7th, 2008.

Please note that Winter '08 Registration will be completed on Connect!
You can access Connect at http://connect.ants.edu using your Username
and Password. This Username and Password are the same ones that you used
for Fall Registration on Connect. If you do not have your Username and
Password for Connect, please call the Help Desk at 617-964-1100 x314.

There are detailed instructions for Online Registration on the main
page of the Student tab in Connect. Once you have logged in, click on
"Student" at the top of the page. You will be redirected to a page
containing the directions for Registration, Online Bill Payment, and the
Online Add/Drop procedures. Follow these instructions for registration.
PLEASE NOTE: Your Winter '08 Registration is not complete and will not
be finalized until you have filled out the Winter 2008 Registration and
Services Confirmation Form.

If you have any questions about this process that are not answered in
the Registration Instructions found on the Student Page in Connect,
please contact the Help Desk at 617-964-1100 x314.

------------------------
Prayers for Dusty and Nicole Keeton-Williams
------------------------
I just wanted to give you an update on Nicole and the whole baby
situation. Nicole is scheduled for an induction first thing tomorrow
morning (i.e. 5.30 AM). They want to get started early because the
entire birthing process will likely take most of the day. Nicole and I
will be staying over in the hospital Friday night.

We would like people to pray that it goes well. We'll be there most of
the day so there would be plenty of time for prayers. We are especially
hoping that it will _not_ be a C-section, so that could be a very
specific prayer request. But also for Nicole's safety and wellbeing as
well as Symphanie's...

------------------------
UUCANS Events
------------------------
UUCANS Business Meeting Tuesday November 27th Upper Noyes 12:00-1:00
PM.

Next lunch gathering is Wednesday 11/28 in Upper Noyes 12:00-1:00 PM.

UU Worship Thursday November 29th 1:00-2:00 PM Wilson Chapel Michael
Hall Preaching

Next Pot Luck Forum is Monday 12/10 at 5:00 PM with Nick Carter in the
Peck Room.
Please bring food to share. All are welcome.

Any questions contact Christina Sillari omkrimkali@aol.com
203-435-6110

------------------------
Holiday Party
------------------------
December 11th - Holiday Party - Meeting House - 5:00 pm to whenever

We will be holding the annual Holiday Party in the Meeting house this
year. on December 11th. This is a buffet Dinner with holiday music in
the back ground playing. It will be a time to give and receive christmas
good wishes, cheers and ados in celebration of the holiday season and
the close of the fall sememser.
Because of the space change we will need a head count. Keep your eyes
open for more info in the up and coming weeks. The party is sponsored by
Student Life and will be free of charge. For more info you can contact
kurtawalker@comcast.net or Dcollins@ants.edu

------------------------
Annual Andover Newton Hanging of the Greens Decorating Dalliance
------------------------
Please consider joining us as we work to ready the campus for the
Holiday
Season!

Where: Meeting on the Quad
Date: November 29th
Time: 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Refreshments: Hot Cocoa in Dean Nienhuis' office immediately
following.

------------------------
Chapel News (Nov. 12 - Nov. 16)
------------------------
There will be no Morning Prayer the week of November 19-23.
Safe travels to you all, friends.

Ned

------------------------
You are invited to join us for Thanksgiving Dinner
------------------------
6 PM Thanksgiving Day
Upper Noyes Hall

Appetizers and games
begin at 4 P M

Please let us know you're coming so we have an idea of numbers. Share
your traditional favorite for this festive meal. If you like to cook and
are on a limited budget, local produce from The Food Project will be
available for the meal. If you are unable to contribute, come anyway.
Your presence and enthusiasm will be most welcome.

Call or email Judy Brandon
jkbrn71@yahoo.com
or
JBrandon@ants.edu
617-964-1525

------------------------
Decorative Touches for Upper Noyes Hall Student Lounge
------------------------
Calling all quilters and those who want to learn....

We have pillow forms and fabric, hoping to make use of your creativity
for some finishing touches.
Let's plan a quilting workshop. Let me know of your interest and
availability.
I am an intermediate-advanced level quilter willing to teach.
Possible dates and times include:
Monday evenings between now and the end of the semester.
Monday or Tuesday during Thanksgiving Break
A day (or two) during winter break.....let me know what's best
and we'll arrange and publish the day and time.

PS. If you have a sewing machine you are willing to bring or lend to
the process it would be much appreciated.

Contact Judy Brandon at:
jbrandon@ants.edu
or
jkbrn71@yahoo.com

------------------------
The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis
------------------------
Journeys on the Hill (JOTH)
Andover Newton and Hebrew College Interfaith Student Community invites
you
to Dinner, Lecture, Learning & Book Signing

The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis

Please join us to learn from author, Rodger Kamenetz, about the power
of
dreams in your spiritual exploration.

Discover how Genesis promises 3 gifts of the dream: knowing your
flaws,
seeing your essence, and exploring the realm of the soul. Learn how
these
promises can be realized today and how to use your dreams to access
soul.

Rodger Kamenetz is the author of NY Times bestseller The Jew in the
Lotus

Thursday November 29
5:30pm Dinner
6:15pm Lecture and Learning
8:15pm Book Signing

Hebrew College Library

Bet Midrash

Third Floor Study Room

Directions: From ANTS, take the stairs between Dabney Hall and the
President's House. Enter the building, turn right to elevator to 3rd
floor,
walk forward, turn right.

We would appreciate an email to Stevenadamlewis@gmail.com if you're
planning
to come. And you're welcome to come at the last minute as well!

------------------------
Darkness and Light - A Celebration of the Judean and Christian Holiday
Seasons of Christmas and Hanukkah
------------------------
To all students, faculty and staff of Andover Newton.

This event has been extraordinarily popular over the past few years and
we
hope that all can participate as all are welcome.

Please consider joining members of Journeys On The Hill in the Wilson
Chapel
on Thursday, December 6th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm for our annual
celebration
of Darkness and Light.

We will be explaining, discovering and celebrating the various
symbols,
songs and scriptures of both Christian and Jewish traditions.

Food will be offered.

------------------------
Hey LGBTIQQ Folks in the UCC!
------------------------
Come to an Evening of Dessert, Conversation and Support

Share Stories and Experiences among New Friends
Get Support from Other LGBTIQQ Folks in the UCC
Share Ideas about How Our Churches Can Welcome and Affirm Everyone

When:
Friday, November 30, 7:30 p.m.

Where:
Belchertown United Church of Christ
18 Park Street
Belchertown, MA 01007-0603
(413) 323-7442
Directions and map available on the church website
http://www.belchertownucc.org

Who:
This is a gathering for the members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, Same-gender-loving, Inter-sex, Queer, and Questioning
Community!
(Friends and allies will have an opportunity to meet at another time!)

RSVP to Kathie Carpenter at kacarp@comcast.net
no later than Tuesday, November 27 so we can plan food.

Sponsored by the Open and Affirming (ONA) Task Force,
Massachusetts Conference, United Church of Christ

------------------------
Winter 2008 course cancel
------------------------
INTE638W -Introducing Islam to Rabbinic and Ministerial Students had
been cancel.

----------------------
Parking Ban notice
----------------------
A winter parking ban prohibiting parking on the Quadrangle and the
front of Fuller Hall is in affect from November 15 through April 15
between the hours of 11:00 pm - 7:00 am. We appreciate your cooperation
in this matter, as it will help insure quick and easy snow removal when
the need arises.

Building & Grounds

------------------------
Library Schedule for Fall Break Week
------------------------
Saturday, November 17 10 a.m.-12 noon; 12:30-5 p.m.
Sunday, November 18 6-10 p.m.
Monday, November 19 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 20 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 21 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Thursday-Friday
November 22-23 Thanksgiving break, closed
Saturday, November 24 10 a.m.-12 noon; 12:30-5 p.m.
Sunday, November 25 6-10 p.m.

------------------------
Bookstore hours during fall break
------------------------
Monday, November 19 CLOSED
Tuesday, Nov. 20 and Wednesday, Nov. 21 9 am - 2 pm
Thursday & Friday/THANKSGIVING CLOSED

Books for winterim courses are being ordered to arrive by early
December.

ANTS Student E-News - Thursday, November 15, 2007

In this message:

- Winter Registration Is Online!!
- New Winter Course
- Reconciliation Work
- Holiday Party
- Annual Andover Newton Hanging of the Greens Decorating Dalliance
- Chapel News (Nov. 12 - Nov. 16)
- Interested in gathering with friends on campus for Thanksgiving Day
Dinner?
- Decorative Touches for Upper Noyes Hall Student Lounge
- The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis
- New Vending Machines in Upper Noyes
- Hey LGBTIQQ Folks in the UCC!
- Winter 2008 course cancel
- Parking Ban notice
- Come find out more about the course, The Color of Hope is Green
- Ordination Service for Jason Alspaugh

------------------------
Winter Registration Is Online!!
------------------------
Winter 2008 Registration Is On Connect!!

Winter Registration for all students begins on November 13th, 2007 and
will continue until November 30th, 2007. The final add/drop date for
Winter Registration is the first day of classes, January 7th, 2008.

Please note that Winter '08 Registration will be completed on Connect!
You can access Connect at http://connect.ants.edu using your Username
and Password. This Username and Password are the same ones that you used
for Fall Registration on Connect. If you do not have your Username and
Password for Connect, please call the Help Desk at 617-964-1100 x314.

There are detailed instructions for Online Registration on the main
page of the Student tab in Connect. Once you have logged in, click on
"Student" at the top of the page. You will be redirected to a page
containing the directions for Registration, Online Bill Payment, and the
Online Add/Drop procedures. Follow these instructions for registration.
PLEASE NOTE: Your Winter '08 Registration is not complete and will not
be finalized until you have filled out the Winter 2008 Registration and
Services Confirmation Form.

If you have any questions about this process that are not answered in
the Registration Instructions found on the Student Page in Connect,
please contact the Help Desk at 617-964-1100 x314.

------------------------
New Winter Course
------------------------
HIST 770W-Topics in Mysticism-A Video Conference Course-ANTS/BTS/CRCDS
An examination of the writings of selected mystics in the Christian
tradition. The theological and pastoral implications of the mystical
tradition will be examined. This course fulfills the HIST upper-level
requirement.
January 3-15; 1-5 pm. Prof. Glen Miller, Academic Dean BTS

------------------------
Reconciliation Work
------------------------
This Friday ANTS is hosting a Boston Theological Institute conference
Making a Place at the Table:
Facilitating Re-entry of Sex Offenders through Circles of Support and
Accountability.

One of the presenters and organizers, Rev. Mark Hemenway of New England
Prison Ministries, is looking for students to role play a few scenarios.

Friday, November 16, 2007 (8:30am-4pm) at the Wilson Chapel.

To register go to www.bostontheological.org.

Contact Bill Gural, wgural@ants.edu

------------------------
Holiday Party
------------------------
December 11th - Holiday Party - Meeting House - 5:00 pm to whenever

We will be holding the annual Holiday Party in the Meeting house this
year. on December 11th. This is a buffet Dinner with holiday music in
the back ground playing. It will be a time to give and receive christmas
good wishes, cheers and ados in celebration of the holiday season and
the close of the fall sememser.
Because of the space change we will need a head count. Keep your eyes
open for more info in the up and coming weeks. The party is sponsored by
Student Life and will be free of charge. For more info you can contact
kurtawalker@comcast.net or Dcollins@ants.edu

------------------------
Annual Andover Newton Hanging of the Greens Decorating Dalliance
------------------------
Please consider joining us as we work to ready the campus for the
Holiday
Season!

Where: Meeting on the Quad
Date: November 29th
Time: 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Refreshments: Hot Cocoa in Dean Nienhuis' office immediately
following.

------------------------
Chapel News (Nov. 12 - Nov. 16)
------------------------
Reflections at MORNING PRAYER for the coming week (Nov. 5-Nov. 9)
will be offered by:
Monday: PLEASE NOTE: there will be no morning prayer today due to the

holiday
Tuesday: Martha Bayes
Wednesday: Julianna Donofrio
Thursday: Ned Allyn Parker
Friday: Kurt Walker

Wednesday at Morning Prayer will be a special service as we bless the

water of our indoor fountain. Please join us at this special time.

EVENING PRAYER (COMPLINE) in the Episcopal tradition:
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays - 9:00-9:15 p.m.
Prayer Room, downstairs in the Wilson Chapel
Hosted by the Episcopal Student Fellowship

Wednesday Community Chapel will be lead by Greg Mobley's Preaching and
Exegesis Class.

Wednesday Choir Practice will be held at noon in the sanctuary.

Take advantage of the community forum at Morning Prayer and think
about offering a short reflection to your friends and family here on
campus. It's been a beautiful and uplifting experience. With
questions regarding worship in the Wilson Chapel, and upcoming
events, please contact Ned Parker at NParker@ants.edu.

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You are invited to join us for Thanksgiving Dinner
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6 PM Thanksgiving Day
Upper Noyes Hall

Appetizers and games
begin at 4 P M

Please let us know you're coming so we have an idea of numbers. Share
your traditional favorite for this festive meal. If you like to cook and
are on a limited budget, local produce from The Food Project will be
available for the meal. If you are unable to contribute, come anyway.
Your presence and enthusiasm will be most welcome.

Call or email Judy Brandon
jkbrn71@yahoo.com
or
JBrandon@ants.edu
617-964-1525

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Decorative Touches for Upper Noyes Hall Student Lounge
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Calling all quilters and those who want to learn....

We have pillow forms and fabric, hoping to make use of your creativity
for some finishing touches.
Let's plan a quilting workshop. Let me know of your interest and
availability.
I am an intermediate-advanced level quilter willing to teach.
Possible dates and times include:
Monday evenings between now and the end of the semester.
Monday or Tuesday during Thanksgiving Break
A day (or two) during winter break.....let me know what's best
and we'll arrange and publish the day and time.

PS. If you have a sewing machine you are willing to bring or lend to
the process it would be much appreciated.

Contact Judy Brandon at:
jbrandon@ants.edu
or
jkbrn71@yahoo.com

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The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis
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Journeys on the Hill (JOTH)
Andover Newton and Hebrew College Interfaith Student Community invites
you
to Dinner, Lecture, Learning & Book Signing

The Three Gifts of the Dream in Genesis

Please join us to learn from author, Rodger Kamenetz, about the power
of
dreams in your spiritual exploration.

Discover how Genesis promises 3 gifts of the dream: knowing your
flaws,
seeing your essence, and exploring the realm of the soul. Learn how
these
promises can be realized today and how to use your dreams to access
soul.

Rodger Kamenetz is the author of NY Times bestseller The Jew in the
Lotus

Thursday November 29
5:30pm Dinner
6:15pm Lecture and Learning
8:15pm Book Signing

Hebrew College Library

Bet Midrash

Third Floor Study Room

Directions: From ANTS, take the stairs between Dabney Hall and the
President's House. Enter the building, turn right to elevator to 3rd
floor,
walk forward, turn right.

We would appreciate an email to Stevenadamlewis@gmail.com if you're
planning
to come. And you're welcome to come at the last minute as well!

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New Vending Machines in Upper Noyes
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On Friday, November 16 the vending machines in Sturtevant will be
removed and new vending machines will be installed in the kitchen area
of Upper Noyes. These vending machines also work as change machines so
if you need change for laundry and so forth you can use these (No
purchase necessary). Sodexho will operate these machines so we expect
they will be serviced more regularly and with greater care than the old
ones were.

Nancy Nienhuis
Dean of Students and Community Life

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Hey LGBTIQQ Folks in the UCC!
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Come to an Evening of Dessert, Conversation and Support

Share Stories and Experiences among New Friends
Get Support from Other LGBTIQQ Folks in the UCC
Share Ideas about How Our Churches Can Welcome and Affirm Everyone

When:
Friday, November 30, 7:30 p.m.

Where:
Belchertown United Church of Christ
18 Park Street
Belchertown, MA 01007-0603
(413) 323-7442
Directions and map available on the church website
http://www.belchertownucc.org

Who:
This is a gathering for the members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, Same-gender-loving, Inter-sex, Queer, and Questioning
Community!
(Friends and allies will have an opportunity to meet at another time!)

RSVP to Kathie Carpenter at kacarp@comcast.net
no later than Tuesday, November 27 so we can plan food.

Sponsored by the Open and Affirming (ONA) Task Force,
Massachusetts Conference, United Church of Christ

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Winter 2008 course cancel
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INTE638W -Introducing Islam to Rabbinic and Ministerial Students had
been cancel.

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Parking Ban notice
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A winter parking ban prohibiting parking on the Quadrangle and the
front of Fuller Hall is in affect from November 15 through April 15
between the hours of 11:00 pm - 7:00 am. We appreciate your cooperation
in this matter, as it will help insure quick and easy snow removal when
the need arises.

Building & Grounds

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Come find out more about the course, The Color of Hope is Green
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Discerning Which Winterim Course To Take?

Come find out more about the course, The Color of Hope is Green:
Eco-Theology for our Times on November 29th

Join the Emerging Ecology Fellowship for an evening with Rev. Mary
Westfall,
visiting professor of this winterim's eco-theology course. Rev.
Westfall,
pastor of Durham Community Church in NH and editor of The Greening of
Faith,
will be joining us in person Thursday, November 29 to talk about her
upcoming course and to visit with us about what it means to have a
green
ministry.

Come, bring your dinner, and join us anytime between 5:00 - 8:30 p.m.
in the
Student Lounge in Upper Noyes.

For more information about Rev. Mary Westfall and the Emerging Ecology
Fellowship visit http://www.ecologyfellowship.org.

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Ordination Service for Jason Alspaugh
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I will be ordained to the Christian ministry on Sunday, November 25,
2007 at 5pm at the First Baptist Church in Springfield, Ohio. I'd once
again like to thank you, my Andover Newton family, for all of your
love,support and instruction, and invite you to this important time in
my life of faith. I know many of you will be with me in spirit, but if
you are in the area your physical presence is certainly welcome. Love
you much, Jason.

ANTS Student E-News - Wednesday, November 14, 2007

In this message:

- Winter Registration Is Online!!
- New Winter Course
- Reconciliation Work
- Holiday Party
- Looking for volunteers to visit inmates
- Chapel News (Nov. 12 - Nov. 16)
- Interested in gathering with friends on campus for Thanksgiving Day
Dinner?
- Decorative Touches for Upper Noyes Hall Student Lounge
- "KILOWATT OURS" SCREENING THURSDAY NOV 15
- New Vending Machines in Upper Noyes
- Hey LGBTIQQ Folks in the UCC!
- Winter 2008 course cancel
- Prayer Request for Dianne Dugan
- Come find out more about the course, The Color of Hope is Green
- Ordination Service for Jason Alspaugh

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Winter Registration Is Online!!
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Winter 2008 Registration Is On Connect!!

Winter Registration for all students begins on November 13th, 2007 and
will continue until November 30th, 2007. The final add/drop date for
Winter Registration is the first day of