2013 Spring Convocation
Thursday, May 16, 2013
8:00 AM
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Andover Newton is excited to welcome back our Alumni/ae this May for Spring Convocation. This is your chance to reconnect with classmates, faculty, and friends; to reflect on life in the ministry and your particular journey; to be enriched by the program presenters; and to celebrate this year’s graduating class. We look forward to celebrating our eighth Spirit of the Hill recipient, Rev. Veronica (Ronny) Lanier, class of 1969. And be sure to Join us for our Charles River Boat Cruise, it will fill up fast!
Convocation participants can receive Sabbath Hour credit for attending the program portions of the event. Sabbath Hours is a new continuing education initiative at Andover Newton. Learn more about Sabbath Hour.
Convocation Schedule
| Thursday, May 16, 2013 | |
|---|---|
| 8 AM – 9:45 AM | Registration, Check-in, Continental Breakfast Wilson Chapel |
| 10 AM – 10:45 AM | Morning Devotions Wilson Chapel |
| 11 AM – 11:15 AM | Greeting: Nick Carter, Andover Newton President Wilson Chapel |
| 11:15 AM – 12 PM | Keynote: The Subject of the Verbs: God at the Center The Rev. Anthony Robinson, United Church of Christ Pastor & nationally-known author Wilson Chapel |
| Noon – 2 PM | Lunch Upper Noyes Hall President's Address: Nick Carter, Andover Newton President Spirit of the Hill Award Recipient: The Veronica "Ronny" Lanier, '69 |
| 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Workshop: Leadership as a Spiritual Practice and Thriving as a Leader The Rev. Anthony Robinson, United Church of Christ Pastor & nationally-known author Wilson Chapel |
| 3:30 PM – 4 PM | Break |
| 4 PM – 5 PM | President's reception President's Garden |
| 5 PM | Shuttle to River Boat Cruise (space limited) |
| 6 PM – 8 PM | Boat Cruise on the Charles River |
| Friday, May 17, 2013 | |
| 9 AM – 10 AM | Registration, Check-in, Continental breakfast Wilson Chapel |
| 10 AM – 11:45 AM | Workshop: Liberating Hope: Simple (but not easy) Ideas that will Renew Your Church The Rev. Cameron Trimble, Co-Executive Director, CEO, The Center for Progressive Renewal Wilson Chapel |
| Noon – 1:00 PM | Community Picnic Upper Noyes Hall |
| 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Dessert & Conversation with The Rev. Dr. Harvey Cox: Toast to class years ending '3' or '8'. The Meeting House |
| Saturday, May 18, 2013 | |
| 2 PM | Commencement |
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