August 2015
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Each month, we share news of CDSP's students, faculty, alumni and campus life. We welcome your news, ideas and suggestions via email to Patrick Delahunt. Thank you, as always, for your support of CDSP.
Joey Courtney is New Presidential Scholar
Episcopal Service Corps alum begins MDiv studies

Joey Courtney traffics in understatement.

"I kind of always had a connection to service when it comes to the church," says Courtney, 26, who began classes at CDSP this month as the recipient of the seminary's Presidential Scholarship, which covers tuition, room and board.

A cradle Episcopalian who grew up at Good Samaritan Church on Cedar Bluff in Knoxville, Tennessee, Courtney started bagging groceries for the parish's food pantry in the first grade after his mother, Meg Rutherford, took over the operation. "When I was 6 years old I didn't want to do it, but as I got older I saw the importance of it and the value of it," Courtney said. "It became part of my spiritual practice. It was something I learned to love."

Courtney worked among prisoners, the poor, the hungry and the homeless throughout high school and at Maryville College, where he was awarded a community service scholarship. One summer, while working as a chaplain at a Boy Scout camp, he read "An Irresistible Revolution" by Shane Claiborne and felt he had found a kindred spirit.

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Scott MacDougall Joins CDSP
New visiting assistant professor once studied with President Richardson

Scott MacDougall, a scholar who has taught at Fordham University since 2010, has been named visiting assistant professor of theology at Church Divinity School of the Pacific for the 2015-2016 year.

MacDougall, who earned his PhD at Fordham, is the author of the new book "More Than Communion:  Imagining an Eschatological Ecclesiology" and has written for Huffington Post and Religion Dispatches as well as academic publications. He earned his master of arts in theology at General Theological Seminary in 2007, where the Very Rev. W. Mark Richardson, now dean and president of CDSP, was his advisor.

While at CDSP, MacDougall will teach two required theology courses as well as electives titled "Contemporary Theologies of Church" and "Eschatology and Christian Practice."

"Scott's theological voice is clear, focused and timely. He interprets the contemporary context and the kind of leadership needed to serve the church in our day. I am confident that students will feel his passion for theological dialogue and reflection as well as the depth of his preparation," Richardson said.

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Online Learning with CALL
Fall courses begin September 21

Join CDSP online this fall for new courses from the Center for Anglican Learning and Leadership (CALL):

The Empty Way: Contemplative Christianity and Zen Buddhism with the Rev. Brian C. Taylor
Contemplative Christianity and Zen Buddhism both teach a particular way of being: an openness to life as it is, compassion towards others, and freedom from anxiety-producing habits of mind. Both traditions emphasize silent meditation/prayer as the primary path that leads to this way of being. Learn more and register online.

Eucharist: Food for the Soul, Fuel for Action with the Rev. Kirsten Snow Spalding
The sacrament of Eucharist engages our bodies, our minds and our emotions in a holy opening to God's grace. But what does the Eucharist mean for the rest of the week? Learn more and register online.



Catechumenate: Adult Christian Formation with the Rev. Dr. Melissa Hartley
The catechumenate is a process for adult Christian formation dating back to the early days of the Church. This course will examine the history and principles of the catechumenate and explore ways to develop a catechumenate program today. Learn more and register online.


The Anglican Approach to the Bible with Professor Donn Morgan
This course explores the central role of the Bible for Anglicans. We will study the distinctive ways Anglicans have used and interpreted scripture and the ways scripture has shaped and formed Anglicanism. Learn more and register online.



Introduction to Homiletics with the Rev. Dr. Linda Clader
This course is open to all students who want to develop or practice their preaching skills. Students will learn and practice a basic approach to the sermon-writing process and more. Learn more and register online.
SeeCDSP in 2016
Plan now for prospective student visits in February and March

Our annual SeeCDSP events are for aspirants to holy orders and seekers. Once prospective students arrive in Berkeley, we provide lodging, meals and hospitality. Participants can attend a class, meet with professors and talk with other students in discernment. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

 

SeeCDSP takes place on February 3-5 and March 2-4, 2016. Prospective students can indicate their interest on our website. Questions? Talk with Director of Admissions Andrew Hybl at 510-204-0738 or via email.

 
Alumni Convocation on October 8
Forum with Ruth Meyers, Eucharist

Join us at CDSP on October 8 for the annual Alumni Convocation and Eucharist.

From 3-5 pm, the Rev. Dr. Ruth Meyers, academic dean, will lead a forum titled "Imagining a New Prayer Book." Participants will examine the 2015 General Convention resolution calling for a plan for revision of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer and consider how a new prayer book can help the Episcopal Church to gather and form faithful disciples in the 21st century.

At 5:45 pm, we will gather in All Saints Chapel for the convocation Eucharist, at which honorary degrees will be awarded to the Rev. Eliza Linley '90, the Rev. Canon Robert Brooks '73, and Dr. Ronald Johnson.

Learn more on the website and RSVP via email to the Rev. Laurel Johnson '06, director of alumni affairs. The forum will also be streamed live online; check the September newsletter for more details.
Winifred B. Gaines Scholarship Endowment Established
$100,000 challenge grant will support Diocese of Northern California students

The Rev. Canon Winnie Gaines graduated from CDSP in 1978 and became the first woman to be ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of Northern California. Her husband, Bob Gaines, recently established the Winifred B. Gaines Scholarship Endowment with $100,000 gift to support seminarians from that diocese.

Bob Gaines' gift is a challenge grant, and supporters, alumni and friends are encouraged to help meet the challenge with a gift of any size. To contribute, send a check made out to CDSP with "Gaines fund" in the memo field to 2451 Ridge Road, Berkeley CA, 94709.
Denniston Refectory Refurbishing Underway

Thanks to the generous support of alumni donors, the Denniston Refectory is being refurbished in time for the start of classes on September 8. To support this work, please donate to the Refectory Refresh campaign online.
Community News

Faculty News
Professor George Emblom has recently been reelected as sub-dean elect/sub-dean of the San Francisco Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO). In July, Emblom performed a joint organ recital with his husband, Jonathan Dimmock, in Muri Abbey in Switzerland.

"Missional Worship, Worshipful Mission," a new book by Professor Ruth Meyers, was reviewed in the Church Times in July. Subscribers can read the review online.

Alum News
The Rev. Randy Knutson '11 has been called as priest-in-charge at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church and pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA), both in Ft. Bragg, California.

The Rev. James Richardson '00 has been called as priest-in-charge of Church of the Incarnation in Santa Rosa, California.

The Rev. Brian Rebholtz '11 has been called as priest-in-charge of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Auburn, California.

The Rev. Salying Wong '05, has been called to serve as the rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Sunnyvale, CA. Learn more.

In Memoriam
The Rev. Karen Johanns '06 died this morning, August 31. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, September 4 at 11 am with the Rt. Reverend Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr. presiding. Read more.

The Rev. Winston Lee Shaw '92 died in June. 

May light perpetual shine upon them.


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