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April 19, 2025

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There’s no better way to get back into the giving game than by making an appearance during Deacs Day of Giving – and Early Giving is now open!

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Apr 3

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There’s no better way to get back into the giving game than by making an appearance during Deacs Day of Giving – and Early Giving is now open! 🔗in bio.

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Join Dean Corey D. B. Walker and Professor Gary Gunderson, along with a distinguished group of dedicated intellectuals, for an important conversation.

Webinar: "Rising Amid the Storm"
🗓️: Wednesday, April 2
⏰: 11am-1pm EST
🔗: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82836382633

Don`t miss out on this opportunity to engage with a selected panel of Handbook authors!

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Mar 31

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Join Dean Corey D. B. Walker and Professor Gary Gunderson, along with a distinguished group of dedicated intellectuals, for an important conversation. Webinar: "Rising Amid the Storm" 🗓️: Wednesday, April 2 ⏰: 11am-1pm EST 🔗: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82836382633 Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage with a selected panel of Handbook authors!

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This week`s Awakenings Worship chapel service featured our very own Nora Crouch (MDiv ’25) as the speaker. To view her message, visit the link in our profile.

Join us for services every Tuesday at 11 AM in Davis Chapel. All are welcome!

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Mar 27

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This week's Awakenings Worship chapel service featured our very own Nora Crouch (MDiv ’25) as the speaker. To view her message, visit the link in our profile. Join us for services every Tuesday at 11 AM in Davis Chapel. All are welcome!

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Happy Birthday to our Dean Emeritus Dr. Bill J. Leonard! Your leadership and vision have made a lasting impact, and we’re grateful for everything you do.

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Mar 21

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Happy Birthday to our Dean Emeritus Dr. Bill J. Leonard! Your leadership and vision have made a lasting impact, and we’re grateful for everything you do.

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We look forward to welcoming these distinguished scholars for critical dialogue and conversation tomorrow, March 20, in Wait Chapel.

Join us for this insightful event—it`s FREE and will also be available on our Facebook page for those unable to attend.

We`ll see you there!

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Mar 19

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We look forward to welcoming these distinguished scholars for critical dialogue and conversation tomorrow, March 20, in Wait Chapel. Join us for this insightful event—it's FREE and will also be available on our Facebook page for those unable to attend. We'll see you there!

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Last week, our Awakenings Worship chapel service welcomed Associate Provost Matthew Phillips (’00, JD ’06) as the speaker. To view his message, visit the link in our profile.

Join us for services on Tuesdays at 11 AM in Davis Chapel. Everyone is welcome!

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Mar 12

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Last week, our Awakenings Worship chapel service welcomed Associate Provost Matthew Phillips (’00, JD ’06) as the speaker. To view his message, visit the link in our profile. Join us for services on Tuesdays at 11 AM in Davis Chapel. Everyone is welcome!

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Save the date and join us for an afternoon of insightful and inspiring conversation!

🗓️: Thursday, March 20
📍: Wait Chapel

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue as a part of our Initiative on Religion, Pluralism, and American Public Life.

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Mar 11

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Save the date and join us for an afternoon of insightful and inspiring conversation! 🗓️: Thursday, March 20 📍: Wait Chapel Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue as a part of our Initiative on Religion, Pluralism, and American Public Life.