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kairoj kairos A Weekly Newspaper Invite to Write

Meet the Juniors

Five Minutes with. . .

Senior Scott Spence and Middler, Karen Cotton reply to the invitation to write.

Find out more about the new students on campus.

Reporter Christian Schmidt catches three people and asks them five questions.

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Guide my Feet: Reflections from an SPM in Alabama Scott Spence is a Senior MDiv student completing a full year Supervised Practice of Ministry (SPM) at Government Street Presbyterian Church in Mobile, Alabama. If you have questions you can contact him at [email protected].

“But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? She has performed a good service for me. For you always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me.” Matthew 26:10-11 These words spoken by Jesus have traditionally caused confusion amongst many Christians. Do they mean that we should just accept poverty and concentrate on worshipping God? What about the commandments to love our neighbor and to help the oppressed and the

Interview by Krystal Leedy Reporter Krystal Leedy interviews the hospitality desk coordinator, Katherine Sweet.

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Issue 190, Oct. 19- Oct 23, 2009 Interview with the Student Senate Meeting Cabinet Notes Student Senate makes Meet the Vice their notes public. President for Read them here. Institutional Advancement.

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widow? My own faith journey has caused me to swing between both of these options without finding any sort of comfortable resting place. Growing up in the suburbs allowed me to confront this question from a comfortable distance.

I brought this confusion to my yearlong stint as the Urban Ministry Intern at Government Street Presbyterian Church in Mobile, Alabama. GSPC is a traditional downtown church in that is has been at its present location for a long time (since 1831) but its congregants mainly reside outside of the neighborhoods. The difference between this church and other downtown congregations is that instead of existing as an “island” or “colony” for parishioners to shuttle back and forth from on Sundays, the church has made a clear commitment to being a real Christian presence in the neighborhood. This involvement ranges from Meals on Wheels, Urban Mission Camps during the summer, hosting families with Interfaith Hospitality Networks, © 2009 Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

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and providing breakfast through a program called Coffee Club.

Congratulations

My main involvement with Coffee Club comes with leading a voluntary Bible Study for anyone who wishes to come. I emphasize the voluntary element of this because of the traditional mission model of compulsory worship before receiving assistance.

Scott and Tara Spence welcomed their daughter Leah Grace Spence into this world on Friday, October 9 at 4:31 p.m. at USA Hospital in Mobile, Alabama.  Leah weighed That model may provide a faith life to those who really feel moved to participate but can also lead to faith 6 lbs. 7 oz. being forced on the unenthusiastic. There has to be some way to balance the Great Commission with the immediate material needs of our neighbors. The Bible Study has been a truly revelatory experience. We have been moving through Luke aka “The People’s Gospel.” Our participants come from a wide variety of backgrounds and faith traditions. You cannot lapse into pat answers or tired clichés when someone asks you if God really intended for them to be homeless or why they cannot reconcile with their family no matter how hard they try. Life is lived day to day with no real long-term planning or thinking about airy intellectual concepts. This is not to say that everything is sunshine and rainbows. This is not some sort of Christian Dangerous Minds where the young white well-off seminarian rushes in to save a Bible study class of poor, mostly black homeless people. That would be insulting to everyone involved. Many of them have problems that I cannot hope to solve or understand. And therein lies my dilemma-what can I do and what can I help them with right now? This is what I go to God with in prayer. Once a month we have Communion at Coffee Club. All are gathered, the Word is read and proclaimed, the elements are distributed. We also sing hymns. Last Monday we sang Guide My Feet. It’s words have stuck with me ever since: Guide my feet, while I run this race Guide my feet, while I run this race Guide my feet, while I run this race, For I don’t want to run this race in vain! Race in vain!

Manna Calendar Oct. 28, The Listening Project - Lebanese Guests Nov. 4, Post-Fall Break Manna Nov. 11, Presidential Address - Ted & Kaci Nov. 18, Faculty Introduce Spring Classes Nov. 25, Conversation Circles Dec. 2, Polity Bowl Pep Rally & Hanging of Greens

Guide my feet O God, for I don’t want to run this race in vain. Amen. -Scott Spence

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David Miron

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Cynthia Engstrom

Background in Music and Education.

DC - Chiropractic Care, Texas Chiropractic Care.

Colonial Hills United Methodist Church, San Antonio, TX.

First United Methodist Church, Columbus, TX.

David is an organist, cellist and pianist. If David were an element on the periodic table he would be iodine and help diagnosis cancer.

Cynthia and her husband John spilt their time between Austin and Schulenburg, TX.

Anna Bowden First Baptist, Waco, TX. Anna currently commutes from Kyle, Texas, and joined APTS in the Spring 2009.

Jinbong Choi Special Student Non-Denominational His family lives in Rosharon, TX, a city located on the outskirts of Houston.

Chang Wan Choe BA at the University of Texas at Austin. St. Luke United Methodist Church, Killeen, TX. Chang Wan started his seminary career at Dallas Theological Seminary and joined APTS in the Spring 2009.

This should complete the introduction of the Juniors. If you didn’t see your face, contact Kairos and we would be happy to introduce you to the community.

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Five Questions with. . by Christian Schmidt Martin Garrison

UCC Middler MDiv student

Kelly Updegraff

Jody Maas

Presbyterian Middler MDiv student Presbyterian Middler MDiv student

What’s the strangest Bible name? What’s the strangest Bible name? What’s the strangest Bible name? Abimelech. Or the three guys, I’m thinking Jebediah, but there Esther’s Jewish name. Was it Shadrach, Meshach and Abednigo. have to be stranger ones. Hadassah? Or Abednigo. I’m going to pick one of those to Tell me about your favorite shoes: name my next son: Abimelech Maas. The shoes I’m wearing. They’re form-fitted to my feet, and my name is embroidered on the tongue. And Tell me about your favorite shoes: A pair of Mizuno running shoes. they have hot pink laces. They were the most comfortable shoes I What’s the worst date you’ve ever ever put been on? on. Then I nd My 22 birthday, I paid, I got food saw the poisoning, and he led with his price tag, hands (she mimes him going with which was arms outstretched towards her scary. But I Tell me about your favorite shoes: chest). bought A pair of Vibram five fingers, with them slots for each toe. It’s like running What’s the best class you’ve anyway. barefoot. Mine are this weird color taken at Austin Seminary? of gray and green, so my feet look Barth. The Theological Legacy of What’s the worst date you’ve ever like they’re moldy. But one day, I’ll Karl Barth, that is. been on? get a black pair so I can actually When I met my wife Kelli, this lady wear them out in public. from church was setting me up on a date with someone else. The same What’s the worst date you’ve ever week I went out with Kelli the first been on? time, I went out with this other girl, I don’t remember dating. (Then, five and I paid $60 for dinner, and the minutes later.) Actually, the night I whole time I was thinking about proposed. We went to the ballet, how I wanted to be with Kelli and I fell asleep. We had two flat instead. tires on the way home. But she said yes. What’s the best class you’ve taken at Austin Seminary? What’s the best class you’ve Intro to Preaching. That’s a cool taken at Austin Seminary? class. Bill Greenway’s class on Levinas. It What’s the web site you go to blew my mind. most often? What’s the web site you go to TVguide.com most often? What’s the web site you go to Austinseminary.edu. Just kidding. most often? Probably Google. Other than Gmail? Slashdot. It’s news for nerds. Or Craigslist.

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Interview with Katherine Sweet Interview by Krystal Leedy Katherine Sweet sits at the hospitality desk and is easily the first voice people hear from our seminary. So, it only seems appropriate that we would interview her at the beginning of this year. Certainly, this interview is not the end to a conversation but only the beginning because Katherine is willing and able to talk to us. A servant to all, Katherine offers a smile, a kind word, and an interview where she tells a little more about herself.

Where are you from?   Austin Where do you go to church?   Crestview United Methodist Church Where did you go to college and what did you major in?   Abilene Christian University; English What is your favorite thing about Austin Seminary? Laughter during Manna Can you tell us about the weirdest phone call you have ever gotten at the Front Desk? I think the weirdest (or the one that made me stifle the most laughter) was when someone called wanting to speak to Austin Presbytery Technical Cemetery.  I didn't even know how to begin with that one. Is there anything you would change about Austin Seminary if you could? I think a parking garage for our commuter students and guests would be nice.

If you were any type of ice cream, what kind would you be and why? Mint Chocolate Chip so everyone who ate me would have that tingly, fresh breath taste when they were finished. What is your favorite activity to do when you're not at work?   Walking, running, jumping, moving What was your favorite childhood toy?   The pirate Lego set Who is your role model?   My mom If I were to work at the hospitality desk, what qualifications would I need?   Patience, a sense of humor, and flexibility What are three items that are not regular office supplies that you keep in your desk?   Safety pins, lemon tea, and a Tide to go pen Describe yourself in one word.   Hopeful Do you feel like your job is ministry? If so, how?   Hospitality is definitely a ministry.  I have a lot of interactions with people every day, and I think with each word spoken, we have the opportunity to pass on blessings.  Hopefully, I'm making a difference. What is one thing that would surprise people if they knew it about you?   My sisters and I are mini celebrities in Ponca City, Oklahoma. If you could offer one piece of advice to pastors (or those who are about the be pastors) what would it be?   Romans 12:12, "Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer."

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The Most Important thing Seminary has Taught Me Karen Cotton is a second year Junior student from Albuquerque, NM under care of Santa Fe Presbytery.

I’ve been invited to write about anything, or about the most important thing seminary has taught me. Let’s see—start with a list of everything I’ve learned at seminary, then prioritize. I’ve learned that:

1. I’m not as young as I used to be. 2. My brain doesn’t absorb information as well as it used to. 3. Jackie Saxon was right—seminary IS graduate school. 4. Yes, when you get to seminary you will change your mind about some things you never thought you’d change your mind about. 5. Microsoft Windows XP is way faster than the electric typewriter I used when I was in college (in the 70’s). 6. We’re all in this together; not just all of us who are here now, but everyone who has passed through this institution. In reflecting on item #6, I recalled that last spring my buddy, Deb Schmidt, e-mailed me a link to a sermon she’d found online. The sermon was meaningful to her not only because it was a great sermon, but also because it mentioned APTS. Deb didn’t know that: 1) Roy and I had both of our children baptized at the church (Covenant Presbyterian—Albuquerque) where the sermon was preached; or 2) that the preacher, Rev. Catherine Robinson, an APTS alum, is also a friend of mine. Small world.

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her listeners to recognize their holy ground for what it is. So have you ever thought of Shelton Chapel as holy ground? I have. Have you ever felt that you were on holy ground while standing in the middle of a wilderness, either literally or figuratively? I have. Do you take the time to recognize holy ground for what it is? I could do that better, and more often. Maybe I should try to do that while I’m in class, while I’m studying, during lunch in Stotts Hall. Just as Karl Barth prayed with the Bible in one hand and a newspaper in the other, I can pray with the Bible in one hand while I’m surfing the internet—or even Facebook! We are all in this together. And we are all standing on holy ground. Sometimes that holy ground is way out in the middle of the wilderness. But we are, nevertheless, standing on holy ground to which God has called us, and we are standing there together. I think that is the most important thing seminary has taught me. -Karen Cotton

Circuit Riding Christian Schmidt is a junior Unitarian Universalist MDiv student under care of the Southwest Unitarian Universalist Conference.

I love preaching, and I love the chance to visit different churches. It’s a good thing I’m in seminary, I guess.

I’m almost done with a marathon session of circuit riding. As of the end of this month, I will have preached nine Sunday mornings at seven different churches in the past four months. It’s been a busy, fun, crazy few months, and that doesn’t even include Catherine’s sermon was titled “Holy Ground’” and starting seminary and all that. was based on Ex. 3: 1-15, Moses and the Burning Bush. Catherine focused on v. 5, “Then [God] said, “Come no At my church in College Station, I had duties to attend closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place to almost every Sunday morning at the church, on which you are standing is holy ground.” She whether it was assisting in worship, teaching religious related this verse to an experience she’d had in chapel education or singing in the choir. I loved being a part of here in the 1980’s. She also pointed out that Moses’ holy ground was in the middle of the wilderness—now the life of the church, but it made it hard to visit there’s something to ponder! Finally, she encouraged anywhere else. (And, of course, I liked being in my 6

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own community of faith.) But when I moved to Austin this summer, I decided I would devote myself to my faith in a different manner: providing guest preaching for UU churches that either don’t have a minister or where a minister is taking a weekend off. Unitarian Universalism has a long history of lay preaching. We believe that revelation comes from many sources, so we hold that our lay members have as much to teach us as our ordained clergy. So it wasn’t anything that unusual when I started contacting churches around Texas and the rest of the Southwest Conference (which is almost all of Texas, all of Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas and parts of Tennessee and Missouri) to ask about guest preaching opportunities. My schedule filled up pretty fast. It’s been fun, and thus far I haven’t totally bombed anywhere. Five of the churches I’ve preached at have asked if I would return at some point in the future, so apparently I’m doing OK.

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APTS Trunk or Treat & Fall Carnival Saturday October 31st, 6:00 p.m. Set up 5:30 p.m. Hick's House Parking Lot We are expanding our annual Trunk or Treat event to include a Fall carnival! Teams of individual students or APTS student groups are encouraged to "sponsor" a Halloween themed carnival game or booth. (Think ring toss, bean bag toss, fishing booth, face painting, crafts, etc...). Each group will be responsible for the construction of the booth, people to run the booth, and small prizes or candy to hand out to the kids. Awards for "Best in Show" and "Most Creative" will be presented. Families with children are requested to bring canned goods for tickets to play the games & participate in the booths. Each canned good gets you 2 tickets. All canned goods will be donated to the Micah 6 Coalition and Manos de Cristo of Austin.

All students, families, faculty, and staff are invited to But it has made me wonder about my connection to my attend! We are also inviting the families of our friends at Seminary of the Southwest. faith. Unitarian Universalism is a congregational religion, in which membership is defined by being a member of a particular church. I’m in the process of becoming a member of Wildflower Church in south Contact John Leedy or Lauren Falco for more info. Austin, but I haven’t been involved there in the way I would like to be, in part because I’ve simply been too Don’t be caught without your costume or wig! Awards busy doing other things. But right now, I feel a stronger will be given out for “Best Dressed,” connection to the larger movement anyway. Most of my best UU friends attend congregations that aren’t in this city, and I spend as much time communicating with them on Facebook and text message than I do speaking to Austin UUs in person. I’m happy where I am, but the last few months have made me realize all the more that my place is in a congregation. I need to be part, and fully invested, in the life of a community of faith. I really, really want to be a parish minister. Now, just a few more years.

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Interview with Vice President of Institutional Advancement Mrs. Donna Scott As one of the six Austin Presbyterian Seminary Cabinet members, Donna plays an integral role in bridging the seminary community to donors and churches. While we might not see her face on campus, she helps bring in money to fund building projects, tuition scholarships, and the operation of the institution. Donna enjoys hearing students’ stories though because that is how the church connects with the students. Donna,
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• Born in Milwaukee, raised in New Orleans, with a short stop in Pittsburgh.

Q: If you got a tattoo of a theologian, that could at anytime be removed, who would it be?

• Baptized in Milwakee, WI. • Lifelong Presbyterian

A: Well, I’m not theologically trained and do not have an affinity for any particular theologian.

• B.S. in Journalism & Advertising

Q: How is the travel with your job?

• Worked for a printing business in Houston and then transferred to Austin • Raised her children and began volunteering for the Junior League of Austin. • Held various committee chair positions while in the Junior League. • Decided she could earn money doing what she loved, raising money and awareness for a nonprofit. • Worked at Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services, coordinating volunteers and doing development work.

A: When I travel I try to be a good steward of my time and the seminary’s resources. I don’t like sitting in airports, but it is part of the job.

work with my family. I also have to be forwarding thinking - I have to think about not just this year but five and ten years down the road. Q: What keeps your family busy? A: Well my daughter plays school and club volleyball. One son plays high school football and baseball, and the other son plays college baseball. This keeps us all busy.

My husband is a contractor and we both love remodeling homes. Two years ago we bought a house and immediately after closing we took the kitchen down to the studs. The whole Q: What is the best part of your job? family participated in the rebuild. It is a really great way to spend time A: Meeting people! I love getting to know people and introducing them to with the family. the ministry of this seminary. Sharing It is really rewarding to see the student’s stories with the greater transformation, but can be chaotic church is so important, and so often living and working on a house at the not heard by the average parishioner. same time. I try to represent students and their stories in conversations with potential Q: Anything else? donors. A: I feel like I am a really boring Q: How do you meet donors? person, but there isn’t much spare time with kids, job and houses! A: Through other donors, trustees and alumni. Q: What is the most stressful part of your job? A: I love what I do. I guess the most stressful part of my job is balancing 8

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Extensions of an Olive Branch Reflections on Identity, Peace and Community Mary Elizabeth Prentice is a Senior MDiv student under care of Grace Presbytery.

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Listening Project comes to Campus The Listening Project Wednesday, October 28, 2009, Austin Presbyterian Seminary will participate in the Interfaith Listening Project organized by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The Listening Project provides opportunities to engage in Muslim-Christian dialogue and learn about new developments in Muslim-Christian relations. APTS will host Mark Mikhael, President of the Near East School of Theology in Beirut, Lebanon, as well as, Muhammad Sammak, a political analyst, journalist and advisor to the Mufti of Lebanon.

Dr. Mary Mikhael has served as president of the Near East School of Theology since 1994. She was director of the Women’s Program of the Middle East Council of Churches, and has been a university lecturer on theological education, women’s issues, and churches in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Mikhael received her EdD from Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary in New York, a Master of Education from the Teachers College at Columbia, a Master of Art in Christian Education from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia, and a Bachelor of Education from Haigazian University. Mikhael is the first woman to become the president of a seminary in the Middle East.

Dr. Muhammad Sammak is a journalist and political analyst for the Ahram newspaper in Cairo, the Ittihad newspaper in Abu Dhabi, and the Al-Mustaqbal newspaper in Beirut.  He served as counselor to the late Prime Minister Rafic Hariri and now serves as Counselor to his son, Saad Hariri, leader of Almustaqbal Parliamentary Group. He also serves as Counselor to the Mufti of the Lebanese republic, Sheikh Mohammad Rashid Qabbani. The Mufti is the chief authority on religious law for Muslims in Lebanon, and their representative to official agencies in Lebanon and abroad. Dr. Sammak studied political sciences in Islamic Thought and has served in dozens of positions including Secretary General of the Christian-Muslim Committee for Dialogue.

Events on Campus with the Lebanese delegation Wednesday, October 28, 2009 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m

Dr. Mary Mikhael & Dr. Huhammad Sammak will speak at Manna Lunch with students and visitors from UT Muslim Student Group World Religion class with Muslim visitors

Make plans to join us on campus or catch Dr. Mikhael and Dr. Sammak at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

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Senate Minutes 10/13 - In Attendance: Jackie Saxon – VP SA, Kaci Porter – SBP, Jose Lopez – S. Senator, Sally Wright – M. Senator, John Leedy – M. Senator, Mary Ann Kaiser – J. Senator, Bart Smith – J. Senator, Bryan Law – MATS Senator

Editorial Guidelines

- Also in attendance: Mary Elizabeth Prentice – Kairos Editor.

2.Kairos generally carries no advertisements for sale of goods or services by individuals. An exception is the sale of a student or professor’s library or other study aids.

Meeting Convened with Prayer: Brian Law - Student Body President Report: Kaci Porter 1. Discussed Alternate Meeting Times – Rescheduled Senate Meeting: Tuesdays at 6 p.m. 2. Polity Bowl Date – Affirmative Date: Saturday, December 5th, 2 pm @ St. Andrews Episcopal Seminary Booking the Field, Will Coordinate Early Dinner with SSW 3. Dean on Board with the Conversation Circle Concept – Kaci will follow up with Whit 4. Reformation Roast – Yard Games, Advertising at Manna 5. Senate Budget Summit: Meeting this Wednesday 5:00 p.m. SAV Report: Jackie Saxon 1. Adding Three Senators to Distribution Lists 2. Call and Vocation Conference in Atlanta: Exercise in Holy Listening – Creating Hospitable Space for Group Discussions (Cabinet and Senate) – Possible Pre-Conversation Circle Presentation 3. Board of Trustees in Town November 9th – Wants to Get a Taste of Student Life: Seniors, Senators, Jean Browns Will Have Lunch With the Board on November 9th, Noon – 1 p.m. - SAV Will Prepare a Program – Kaci will Coordinate Conversation Beginning Concerning Interfaith Admissions 4. Ellen Babinsky Roast: Friday, November 13th Evening Dinner Kairos Report: Mary Elizabeth Prentice 1. Putting Out Issue This Friday and Next Week 2. Will Put Out a Substantial Issue per Discovery Weekend Manna Report: John Leedy 1. Announcements 2. Table Games 3. Creating Hospitable Space – Janet Makus Introduction, Jackie Saxon 4. Special Lunch For Manna – Coordinate With Sugar By Friday 5. Pick Up Dry Ice for Trunk or Treat 6. Split Canned Goods to Manos de Christo Misc. Items: John Leedy 1. Asking Professors to Provide Book Lists Early on in the 2009 Year to Enable Students to Purchase Books Early – Jackie Will Follow Up with Dean, Bart Will Contact Bookstore Task Force Meeting Adjourned Minutes Recorded & Submitted by John Leedy

Library Hours for Fall Break Regular Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturdays closed Sundays 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Kairos Guidelines 1. Kairos is the voice of students at Austin Seminary.

3.It is not possible to make all program announcements which are submitted by individual church. Kairos is more likely to be able to run announcements which apply to ecumenical or interfaith groups or groups of churches. 4.No letters which attack individuals or groups will be run in Kairos. This is to be distinguished from letter which might criticize the actions of individuals or groups. 5.Kairos will publish letter to the editor that contribute to Christian conversation on the APTS campus. All letters must be signed. Submission Guidelines: Email submissions to the editor, Mary Elizabeth Prentice, at [email protected]. Editorial decisions are based on urgency, availability of space and editorial guidelines. Deadline is Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. Submissions made after the deadline must be accompanied by a bribe.

Art on Campus Stitt Library has the artistic work of C.D. Weaver on display in the library display case.   C.D. Weaver is the Artist-In Residence for Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.  The works on display include small wood and bronze sculptures, silver crosses and other jewelry, and a beautiful mosaic plate.  Pictures of his larger works are also in the case.  You are invited to come enjoy the art of C.D. this month in the Library. Contact person:  Lila Parrish 11

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Campus Happenings October 19–23:

Twas A Dark and Stormy Night


Fall Break - No Services

Halloween music concert

Chapel Schedule

Boxes needed

When: Monday, Oct. 26 Where: Shelton Chapel, APTS Time: 7:00 p.m. We re collecting shipping boxes of various sizes for the Cost: Free bulk Advent devotional This long-time Austin tradition orders. Please bring your features organist Kevin boxes, flattened, to the McClure / Count Dracula and Institutional Advancement numerous hilariously ghoulish office by Friday, October 23. friends playing to a costumed Contact Sandy Wilder audience of all ages. (404-4806) with questions. Ghost artists include trumpeter Bob Cannon, the Dead Tenors, and the Horns of Doom. The hour of creepiness Thursday, October 28, 2009 will end with ‒ of course! ‒ J.S.

Reformation Roast 5:30 p.m. Chapel Green Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the grilled burgers provided by Senate. Professor Cindy Rigby continues to write for the Dallas Morning News http://www.austinseminary.edu/ forward.cfm?dest=http:// religionblog.dallasnews.com/archives/ 2009/10/texas-faith-whats-the-moralth.html

Mark Your Calendars Friday & Saturday October 30-31, 2009 Discovery Weekend

Thursday, October 29, 2009 Reformation Roast

Saturday, October 31, 2009 Fall Carnival and Trunk or Treat see page 7 for more information.

Friday, November 13, 2009 Come join the staff, faculty and students in roasting Dr. Ellen Babinsky, our recently retired Church History Professor.

Bach's beloved Toccata in D Minor.

6:30 p.m. Stotts Bring a side dish for a potluck and be prepared for lots of laughs and great fun.

Saturday, December 5, 2009 Polity Bowl - Football game against our sister seminary 2:00 p.m. More info to come! 12