September 2022 REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND LEGACY of The Reverend Dr. James H. Evans, Jr. 2021 - 2022 DONOR HONOR ROLL A Seminary of and for the Community FALL 2022 LECTURE SERIES September 19 22
CONTENTS 3 From the President 9 Tuition Subscription Plan Alleviating the burden of student debt 10 Fall 2022 Lecture Week 15 Planned Giving with a gift annuity 7 CRCDS NEWS and highlights 6 CRCDS ALUMNI/AE PROFILE Jonathan R Stafford 11 2021 - 2022 Donor Honor Roll SEPTEMBER 2022 | 2 4 REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND LEGACY of The Reverend Dr James H Evans Jr the 9th President and the first African American to serve as Chief Executive Officer. 320 NORTH GOODMAN STREET SUITE 207 ROCHESTER, NY 14607 585 271 1320 INFO@CRCDS.EDU WWW.CRCDS.EDU 2022 - 2023 School Year Theme: Revive Us Again Verse of the Year: Ezekiel 37: 1 14 "I will put my spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you on your own soil; then you shall know that I, the Lord, have spoken and will act, says the Lord.”
Greetings, The beginning of each fiscal year presents as a moment to reflect on what has been, to consider what the next twelve months might entail, and to think deeply about what the Lord requires of us Here at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School (CRCDS), we give thanks for 203 years of continuous operations in support of student learning and service to and with communities with whom the school has shared values. Our very name symbolizes a commitment to partnership and collaboration. As we strive to live our mission, we give thanks for institutional relationships that are not reflected in our name Baptist Missionary Training School, Saint Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, Bexley Seabury as we remain grounded in a hope that CRCDS has come this far by faith For such a time as now a time marked by multiple pandemics, insurrections, mass shootings, and calls to actions we trust God to revive us again
Here at CRCDS, we embark upon the 2022 2023 fiscal year mindful of a responsibility to explore the relationship between space and mission as we encourage you to participate actively in the life of the school. We acknowledge we are not in a post COVID 19 world and have a responsibility to make decisions in the best interest of students, faculty, and staff. We are aware of diverse learning styles and will prioritize an investment in technology to provide students options for preferred instructional modalities We are concerned that ministry not be perceived as an individualistic endeavor and will emphasize formation as a communal practice . THE PRESIDENT Rev. Angela D. Sims, Ph.D.
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Here at CRCDS, glocal realities remind us of the significance of our mission to form students in theological and multi religious studies to serve, care, and advocate for all peoples and the earth For such a time as now, we will continue to call upon the Lord
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We acknowledge prayer as a shared spiritual discipline We will search for God and seek divine guidance as we discern how to live faithfully into our promise to become a Seminary of and for the Community. Here at CRCDS, all are welcome! We invite you to pray with and for us and to join us for chapel and other school sponsored events. We appreciate your investment in our mission and welcome opportunities to visit with you If you are committed to practices of peace, service, and justice, we encourage you to study with us and look forward to conversations with you as you discern God’s next for your journey of preparation For such a time as now, I give thanks for you In peace, service and justice, Rev. Angela D. Sims, Ph.D. President .
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Rev. Dr. James H. Evans, Jr. 1950 2022
The Reverend Dr James H Evans, Jr departed this life in Rochester, New York on Thursday, August 25, 2022 His contribution to the life of the seminary as an administrator, scholar, and teacher helped to shape the foundation on which Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School (CRCDS) rests With gratitude and pride, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School honors the life and legacy of Professor and President Emeritus The Reverend Dr. James H. Evans, Jr. The school’s 9th President, Dr. Evans was, in 1990, the first African American to serve as CRCDS’ Chief Executive Officer. During his ten year tenure, the seminary established the Program for the Study of Women and Gender in Church and Society, focused on faculty recruitment, increased the endowment, created the Tower Society, and increased available scholarships for students Dr. Evans joined the divinity school’s faculty in 1979 as an Instructor of Theology and Black Church Studies Upon conferral of the PhD in 1980, he was advanced to full time tenure track status During his almost three decades of service to students and the broader community, Dr Evans served with distinction as Dean of the Program of Black Church Studies, the Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Professor of Theology and Black Church Studies and, the Robert K. Davies Professor of Systematic Theology.
REMEMBERING AND LEGACY
THE LIFE
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A native of Detroit, Michigan and the son of a Baptist minister, Dr Evans is a graduate of the Cranbrook Schools, the University of Michigan (A.B.), Yale University Divinity School (M.Div.), and Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York (M.Phil. and Ph.D). He was consecrated as a Bishop in The Kingdom Council of Interdependent Christian Churches and Ministries in 2016. His service to church and numerous local and national non profits and boards includes a four year term as President of the American Baptist Association of Seminary Administrators, President of the Rochester Area College Presidents, and Vice Chair of the Board of Education and Publications for the Progressive National Baptist Convention, USA
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A funeral service was held on September 9, 2022 at Aenon Missionary Baptist Church in Rochester, New York
Dr Evans and his wife, the Reverend Dr Linda Hickmon Evans, are the founding Pastors of the St. Luke Tabernacle Community Church in Rochester, New York, established in 2000, and St. Luke Tabernacle Community Church of Detroit, Michigan in 2006. Bishop James H. Evans Jr., PhD is the father of three: James, Jamila, and Jumaane, and grandfather of four: Christian James, Jayla Symone, Jayden Valentina, and Josiah Beau
A member of several academic guilds, to include the Society for the Study of Black Religion, Dr Evans is the author of numerous articles and five books: Playing: Christian Explorations of Daily Living; We Shall All Be Changed: Social Problems and Theological Renewal; We Have Been Believers: An African American Systematic Theology; Black Theology: A Critical Assessment and Annotated Bibliography; and Spiritual Empowerment in Afro American Literature. Co editor of Modern Christian Thought, Volume II, Second Edition, Dr. Evans authored a three act play, Swamp Angel JAMES H.
Jonathan Stafford graduated with a Master of Arts with a concentration in Ethics in 2017 He currently serves as the Culture and Engagement Manager at Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) in Washington, D.C.
WABA acquires, manages, and distributes our limited resources in ways that align to our values and best serve the people and communities in our region And when they are successful, their transportation system looks different easier to use, accessible to everyone, more affordable, and climate resilient and more people join them for the ride.
Jonathan became passionate about racial justice long before his current position.
Johnathan said “CRCDS is a school known for social justice and a rich history of preparing people for a life in Christian service I think this is just an extension of those things”
He said “one of my mentors used to say, "the devil can't have all the good lawyers, and Christians can't be the only one taking out the trash". In other words the kingdom needs all of us, doing what God has gifted us with. No matter where I am, or what I end up doing, the lessons learned and connections made at CRCDS are a big part of that”.
Transportation equity means that who you are doesn’t limit how you get around. In an equitable transportation system, your identity and experience your race, gender, or ability; how much money you have, and where you live don’t affect whether you can use safe, comfortable multimodal transportation options
Jonathan said “the work I do allows me to continue to rethink and re engage with the limitless number of ways that justice can be experienced in our daily lives. Working in transportation equity has given me an opportunity marry my experiences towards a better understanding of how religion and politics often overlap”
CRCDS ALUMNI/AE PROFILE SEPTEMBER 2022 | 6 Jonathan R. Stafford CRCDS ’17
Prior to enrolling in at CRCDS he was a Police Officer in Southeast Texas for 10 years He was considering returning to police work but then the death of Trayvon Martin and the silence of "good cops" he called friends changed where he thought he could have the greatest impact. Jonathon wanted to understand and needed to rethink ways in which the faith he espoused could once again help move us towards a life that he had read so much about, so he enrolled at CRCDS.
WABA empowers people to ride bikes, build connections, and transform places. They envision a just and sustainable transportation system where walking, biking, and transit are the best ways to get around.
WABA supports transportation equity.
CRCDS NEWS
In July, the Board of Trustees welcomed two new members: Mr Patrick R "Ricky" Pearce, Jr.and the Rt. Rev. Stephen T. Lane. Mr. Pearce is an attorney at Ryan Whaley attorneys in Oklahoma City, OK Bishop Lane serves as the Bishop Provisional for the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester and is a 1978 graduate of CRDS.
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CRCDS Welcomes Rev. Barbara Breland
Two New Members Join the CRCDS Board of Trustees
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Mr PatrickR "Ricky"Pearce Rt Rev StephenT Lane Rev BarbaraBreland
On July 1, 2022, Dr. Rasmussen began her new faculty appointment as Assistant Professor of Public Theology and Eco Justice. In addition, Dr. Rasmuseen will continue her role as Director of the Anglican Studies Program She has been the Rector of St Mark’s & St John’s Episcopal Church in the city of Rochester for over fourteen years.
Dr. Rasmussen Begins New Faculty Appointment MegDonovan CynthiaRasmussen
On July 11th, CRCDS welcomed Rev. Barbara Breland Rev Breland will serve the institution as the Vice President for Finance and Administration Rev Breland comes to CRCDS with experience in accounting, financial analysis, reporting, and risk management. She also brings with her more than 25 years in ordained ministry, including nearly ten years as senior pastor
After 30 years at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, Meg Donovan, Staff Accountant will be retiring on October 1, 2022 We wish Meg well, as she enters into retirement Meg is planning on traveling more and spending time in her gardens. Retirement of Meg Donovan
Rev Dr DelesslynA Kennebrew
CRCDS NEWS
Opening Convocation Starts the 2022 - 2023 Academic Year
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HYFLEX Student Chapel Service held on campus
CRCDS welcomes organizations to post open job positions for CRCDS students and alumni/ae. Employers may post a variety of positions, including full time opportunities, part time opportunities, temporary/seasonal opportunities, and internships. To submit a job posting for review go to www.crcds.edu/job posting request form. Ministry job opportunities
The guest speaker was the Rev Dr Delesslyn A Kennebrew Dr Kennebrew's message titled "When Breath Comes" focused on Ezekial 37: 1 14, which aligns with the current school year theme "Revive Us Again" On August 23rd, the CRCDS student body held its first HYFLEX chapel worship since the start of the COVID 19 pandemic Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr Deborah J Rogers provided the message based on the Gospel of Matthew 13: 1 9 The chapel services this semester will be held in this HYFLEX format every 4th Tuesday and will include communion, inviting the student body, faculty, and staff to worship either in person or online
Dr Choi's essay "The Relationality of Power" is available on the Wendland Cook Program in Religion and Justice website at Vanderbilt University Dr Choi is the Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins & the Baptist Missionary Training School Professorial Chair in Biblical Studies
The 2022 Convocation service brought together the CRCDS community on Monday, August 15 The service marked the start of the 2022 2023 academic year and welcomed new students, faculty, and administrators
Dr. Jin Young Choi publishes essay
TUITION SUBSCRIPTION
"The TSP program made a high quality theological education affordable for me. I am able to attend the program without taking on additional debt or liabilities."
Tuition costs are offset by the generosity of CRCDS donors and the scholarship funds they provide. Institutional aid is applied to everyone, making the $300/month payment, possible Allows for monthly budgeting Allows for the potential to decrease overall student debt Allows for focus on studies as opposed to finances For additional information, please contact admissions@crcds.edu. or scan the QR code below. We understand that our students are mostly bi vocational and second career and already engaged actively in ministry, juggling mortgages, childcare, and other priorities, or that some may already be at their federal aid loan limits This program allows a student to include their tuition payment in their monthly budget. This program also has the potential to alleviate some of the burden of tuition costs that contributes to student debt Rather than focusing on cost, the tuition subscription plan allows our students to concentrate on their theological journey.
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Mr Sammy Parnell Master of Divinity Student
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CRCDS is one of a few seminaries in the United States and Canada, accredited by the Association of Theological Schools that offers a tuition payment plan
FALL 2022 LECTURES S E P T E M B E R 20 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER: WWW.CRCDS.EDU/LECTURES OR SCAN THE QR CODE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH & LGBTQ+ EXPERIENCE LECTURE Lecturer:Annabeth(AB)Roeschley,ExecutiveDirector,Brethren MennoniteCouncil,ForLesbian,Gay,BisexualandTransgenderInterests Partner congregations include: Lake Avenue Baptist Church, Downtown Presbyterian Church, Third Presbyterian Church NOTE: ALL LECTURES WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY 5:30PM S E P T E M B E R 21 JANICE LYNN COHEN SYMPOSIUM TheRoleofFaithandMedicineinViolencePrevention&Peace: CreatingaHealthyCommunityforOurYoungPeople TheSymposiumissponsoredbyCRCDSandtheDepartmentofPediatricsofthe UniversityofRochesterSchoolofMedicineandDentistryandservesasanavenueof dialoguefocusedonbringingtogethermedicalprofessionals,clergy,pastoralleaders, policymakers,socialworkers,andmembersofthegeneralcommunitytodiscussissues relatedtothemedicalandspiritualcareofchildrenandadolescents. 12:001:30PM S E P T E M B E R 22 AFRICAN AMERICAN LEGACY LECTURE Lecturer:Dr.KyleBrooks,AssistantProfessorofHomiletics,Worship,and BlackChurchandAfricanDiasporicStudiesatMethodistTheological SchoolinOhio.5:30PM S E P T E M B E R 19 FALL LECTURE WEEK CHAPEL ThevirtualworshipservicewillbringtogetherCRCDSalumni/ae, students,andfriendsforatimeofreflectiveworshipinWordandsong. OurspeakerwillbetheRev.Dr.ClarenceE.Wright,CRCDS'20,Senior PastoratLoveZionBaptistChurchinPhiladelphia,PA 4:15PM EASTERN EASTERN EASTERN EASTERN SAVETHEDATE: Spring2023LectureswillbeheldMarch6-10
Presidents Circle $100,000 +
Mr. Darrell Geib and Ms. Mary Anna Geib Estate of Mr. Frederick Stahl* Leadership Circle $10,000 - $24,999 Episcopal Diocese of Rochester (Rochester, NY) Dr. Melissa Pearce and Mr. Ricky Pearce Estate of Ms. Sybrnee Thompson* Advancement Circle $5,000 - $9,999 Ms. Natalie Wiigandt Galaway Estate of Dr. Alfred O. Ginkel* Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hamlin, IV Mr. and Mrs. Jay T. Holmes Dr. James C. Miller Ms. Virginia S. Pacala Rev. Thomas G. Poole, Ph.D. James B. and Vera A. Sadler Fund of the Sioux Falls Foundation Rev. Angela D. Sims, Ph.D. and Mr. Terron D. Sims Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Tupitza Rev. Cynthia A. Weaver, Ph.D. Circle of Compassion $2,500 - $4,999 Mr. Peter H. Abdella and Dr. Yamuna Sangarasivam Rev. and Mrs. Thomas G. Bayes, Jr. Rev. David M. Evans Ms. Susanna Ferris Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Ford Rev. Cheri B. Grizzard DS + Mr.CompanyMichael
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The Hutchins Family Foundation Ms. Jeanne B. Hutchins* Peace, Service, Justice Circle $25,000 - $49,000
University Baptist & Brethren Church (Alfred, NY) Dr. Eugene Ver Rev. and Mrs. Paul A. Vick Rev. and Mrs. Richard H. Watkins, Jr. The Rev'd Dr. W. Kenneth Williams and The Rev'd Peggy Williams Ms. Kristin F. Zimar, Esq.
Hasenauer Mr. and Mrs. Scott W. Anderson Ms. Catherine Angell Rev. Dr. David Bergner Rev. Neil Blair Rev. Gary Clinton Dr. Kenneth V. Dodgson Rev. Dr. Jamie Eaddy Chism Emmanuel Baptist Church (Brooklyn, NY) Rev. Lawrence Hargrave and Ms. Brenda D. Lee Rev. and Mrs. Steven Hartman Rev. Dr. Sandra DeMott Hasenauer and Mr. Christopher Hasenauer Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Hines Dr. Carl E. Johnson Rev. Harvey L. Kelley Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Ernest F. Krug, III Lake Avenue Baptist Church (Rochester, NY) Rev. Dr. H. Darrell Lance Dr. James G. Miller Mountain Rise U.C.C. (Fairport, NY) Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Richard N. Myers Rev. Dr. Cathleen R. Narowitz North Hills Community Baptist Church (Pittsburgh, PA) Dr. William Northrup Rev. Elmo Pascale Rev. Cheryl L. Price, Ph.D. Providence Baptist Church (Baltimore, MD) Ms. Virginia Quiring Rev. Phyllis Reed Mrs. Kikue Rich Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Richards Dr. Timothy Ross Dr. Dianne Shumaker and Dr. Robert Southard Rev. Joyce E. Sirianni, Ph.D. Rev. Arthur Smith Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Charles N. Stewart, III Rev. Dr. June Totten Rev. Frank D. Tyson
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The following Honor Roll includes donors who made gifts of cash or securities from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
Schwabl Ms. Patricia W. Tingley Circle of Community $1,000 - $2,499 Deborah Abbott, Ph.D. American Baptist Churches, USA of Rochester/GeneseeRev.Dr.SandraDeMott
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Circle of Faith $100 - $999 Ms.AnonymousPaulaE. Alexander Rev. Deborah L. Allen Mr. Richard T. Alpaugh Antioch Baptist Church (Bedford Hills, NY) Ms. Roxie Ash Dr. Jeffery S. Atwater Rev. and Mrs. Scott L. Barton Rev. Dr. Bonita Bates Rev. Carola Beasley-Topliffe Mr. Donald Beech Rev. Siegrid E. Belden Rev. Russell H. Bishop, Jr. Rev. Dr. Daryl Bloodsaw, Jr. The Reverend Dr. Donald P. Boardman Rev. Willem Bodisco Massink Rev. Dr. Anthony and Josephine T. Bonds Rev. Howard Bowman Rev. Richard A. Bowser Rev. Dr. Jill F. Bradway Rev. Dr. and Mrs. James A. Braker Brighton Community Church (Brighton, NY) Rev. Garth E. Brokaw Dr. Mark Brummitt Rev. Judith B. Bryan and Mr. Richard Bryan Ms. Gudrun Busch Ms. Polly A. Bush Dr. Gay L. Byron Rev. Dr. Stephen M. Cady, II Rev. George H. Carter and Rev. Deborah L. Carter Central Baptist Church (Wayne, PA) Rev. Phyllis A. Chaffee Rev. Shirley M. Chan Dr. Jin Young Choi Rev. Joseph P. Clay2021-2022
Dr. Gaya R. Shakes Rev. Marian Shearer Rev Fred J Smith and Rev Demetria Jones Smith
The Rt Rev and Mrs Jack M McKelvey Rev Marvin A McMickle, Ph D and Mrs Peggy McMickle
Mr L David Easton Rev Dr Daniel R Ellis Killian Mr and Mrs Trevor Ewell Ms Jennie A Findley First Baptist Church (Kenosha, IL)
Reverends Douglas L and Elizabeth W Congdon Martin Rev Saundra L Cordingley Rev Margaret Ann Cowden, Ph D Rev R Edwin Crabtree Rev Lee Crane and Ms Alison Pool Crane Ms. Juliette Rhodes Cummings Dr. William Cushman Rev. E. Alan Dailey Dr. Beverly C. Davison Rev Dr and Mrs James V Davison
Ms Susanne Merchant
Downtown United Presbyterian Church (Rochester, NY)
Dr Leonard O Griffin, Ed D Dr and Mrs G Thomas Halbrooks Rev Paul A Hanneman Rev Paul J Hardwick and Ms Linda Rae Hardwick Rev Clifford H Haskins Dr Seanelle Hawkins and John Hawkins Ms Patsy L Hayes Rev Ossie Heath Crump
First Baptist Church (Peoria, IL) First Baptist Church (Fairport, NY)
Dr Andrew H Johanson Rev David W Jones Dr William Jones Rev Choong Wook Kang Rev Dr Ann Kemper Rev Marie E King Kishundra D King, Ph D Dr Edwin Kinnen Ms A Melissa Kiser Rev Lee E Koon Rev Dr Mary J Korte Ms Nancy E Krody Ms Margaret L Kutter Rev Barbara J Lacker Ware Mr James A LaRue Rev and Mrs Donald L Lawrence
Ms Barbara J Purvis Kamal Rahal The Rev Cynthia M Rasmussen
Mr David Raycroft Rev Dr Roger J Reed Rev James R Renfrew Rev Dr Gail A Ricciuti
Dr Tamara Mikinski Rev Paul D Millin Rev Dr John H Minott Rev. Stuart J. Mitchell, III and Martha Neubert Rev Beverly Murrell Frasier Rev Virgil K Nelson Rev Robert J Nelson Rev Janet M Newman Mr Robert Nixon Rev G Travis Norvell Rev Leon Oaks Lee Rev Edet W Okopedeghe
Mr and Mrs David R Riddell
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First Baptist Church (Geneva, NY)
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Ms Nancy H Olson Mr and Mrs Clayton Osborne Rev Laura O'Shaughnessy, Ph D Rev Diane Phinney Rev James L Pike Rev L Paul Pitkin, D Min Rev James M Pollard
Dr Deborah J Rogers Rev Karen L Rucks Walker, Th D Rev Dr Keith A Russell Rev. Richard H. Scheffler Rev. Constance L. Seifert
Circle of Faith Continued $100 $999 Rev Dr Joseph D Clemmons, Sr The Rev Dr Thomas E Clifton Mrs Doris Cohen Rev Eleanor G Collinsworth
Ms Epp K J Sonin Estate of Mr Charles Spahr* Rev Holly W Strickland Rev Elizabeth O Stroop Rev Dr Jacqueline P Sullivan Rev Clifford Sutherland Tabernacle Baptist Church (Utica, NY)
Mrs. Gloria Lawton Rev. Glenn Loafmann Rev. Dr. Helene H. Loper Rev. David Lubba Rev Dr Kathleen E Madigan and Juleen Carter Rev Dr Richard C Malmquist Rev David Malone Rev Mary E Martin Rev L Edwin Martin Rev Dr David C Marx Rev Dr Richard McCaughey Dr Michael D McGehee
The Rev'd Melanie A Duguid May, Ph D and The Rev'd Dr Deborah Duguid May
Ms Lou Roberts Eckle Rev Dr James E Robinson and Rev Ellen W Robinson
First Baptist Church (Penn Yan, NY) First Baptist Church (Lewisburg, PA) Mrs Elizabeth B Fisher Dr L Faye Flemister Rev William L Frederickson Rev David A Geer Ms Catherine Gibson Rev Janet Gifford Rev Dr Richard Gilbert Rev Clifford Gilson Rev Ernest R Gipson Rev William C Gipson Goeckel and Greene Family Charitable Fund at Rochester Area Community Foundation The Rev Dr Sumner M Grant Rev Dr Douglas J Green Dr and Mrs Larry Greenfield
Mr Gary A DeBellis Mr Samuel E Deibler, Jr Ms V Sumati Devadutt Mr Mark Dibelka and Mrs Kamille M Dibelka Rev John P Dick Mr Thomas Diederich and Ms Deborah Diederich Rev Larry W Dobson
Mr and Mrs Preston T Henderson Rev and Mrs Douglas E Hess Rev Dr H Beecher Hicks, Jr Dr Stephen Hirby Rev. David C. Hoecker Hope Baptist Church Trust (Albany, NY) Rev. Vincent Howell, D.Min. Rev. Charles B. Hunt Ms Elizabeth Iwan Rev and Mrs Ronald G James
Ms Lorena M Ritter
Poquonnock Bridge Church (Groton, CT) Rev. Pier Okke Postma Rev. Troy Preston and Mr. Kevin Hillman Rev. Steven M. Price and Mr Norman Geil Providence Baptist Church (Baltimore, MD)
Dr Carey C Newman Rev Kevin Noble Ward
North Shore Baptist Church (Chicago, IL)
Dr Donald L Weaver Rev David G Weidman Rev Dr and Mrs Edward L Wheeler
Dr Elizabeth Shelley Tidy Rev Reginald Townsend Rev Dr C Raymond Trout Ms Agnes J Tucker Rev Dr Joellyn Tuttle
Mrs June M White Rev Valerie R White Dr Courtney Wiley Harris
Father Robert Thomas Werth West Henrietta Baptist Church (West Henrietta, NY) Rev Donald F Wheeler, Ph D Dr Patricia Wheelhouse Rev and Mrs Steven Wilson, Sr Rev Lawrence E Witmer Rev Dr Clarence E Wright
Mr David Petherbridge
Rev M Theodore Mason, Jr Rev Margaret J Meeker and Ms Marie Gibson
Circle of Faith Continued $100 $999 Rev Roger G Talbott Mrs Mattie Thurman
Ms Charlotte A Klose Rev Dr Lanny L Law
Dr James F Wyatt
Circle of Hope $1 $99 Rev Amos E Acree, Jr Rev. Merle S. Arnold Rev. David Bailey, Sr. Rev. Clinton L. Barlow Dr. Edward A. Baxter Rev Dr Cary L Beckwith Rev J Peter Belec Mr Samuel Bishop Ms Glenda Blake Ms Lisa A Bors Rev Dr G Stanford Bratton Rev Gary V Burdick Mr Will C Butts Mr Brian E Carter Rev Joseph P Clay Rev Alicia Conklin Wood Dr Dennis L Crawford Mrs Lydia Crim Ms Margaret Donovan Rev David Durham Rev Janet E Ernisse Rev Leo C Farley Rev Dr Alex A Gondola, Jr Rev. William M. Gow, Jr. Rev. Scot T. Graham Raad Ms. Sharon R. Happ Nothnagle Rev. Katrina G. Hebb Immanuel Baptist Church (Rochester, NY) Rev Dr Stephen D Jones Ms Patricia Keenahan Ms Kathryn Ketcham Ms Qhamora Kimbrough Ms Marcella Klein
Mr Winston H Lewis
Ms Neena Mitchell
The Rev. Canon Robert A. Picken Rev. Lowell L. Pullen, Ph.D. Rev. Judith Ray Rev. Nancy C. Rehkugler Rev Janet Roberts Ms Dorothy C Rowe
Hilary Jerome Scarsella, Ph D Rev Aleka C Schmidt Rev Marilyn M Shinaman Rev Dr Malcolm G Shotwell
Dr John Tyson United Church of Christ First Congregational (Norwich, NY) Rev Andrew VanBuren Rev Diane Walker
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Ms Martha Jane Mitchell
Mr Vernon M Sorensen Rev Sinnathamby Thevanesan Ms Carol G Van Goor Rev and Mrs Leon I VanWie
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"I am grateful for your generosity and your kindness Because of your giving and sacrifice you have touched countless individuals who have felt compelled to attend this great seminary" Abijah Adams Master of Divinity Student Deceased during fiscal year 2021-2022
Mr Allan Walters Miss Ruth Watson Webster Baptist Church (Webster, NY) Rev. Edwin F. Weeks Rev. Ronald E. Wenzinger and Rev. Cynthia J. Wenzinger Rev Richard L Wereley
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Dr. Karl Robinson, CRDS '85 Being Behind Prison Walls: Survival Theology, Prisoners, and Policymakers Rev John Howell, CRDS '82 Naked in Church The Goddess Patrol St. Jude's Gospel City of Blight Rev. Gary P. Larson, CRDS '73 TOM BOOKSHELF
NOTE: The views of the author are not necessarily the views of CRCDS. Rev. G. Travis Norvell, CRCDS '00 Church on the Move: A Practical Guide for Ministry in the Community Rev. Scott L. Barton, CRDS ‘76 Lectionary Poems, Year C: Even More Surprising Grace from Pulpit and Pew
MEMORIAM
Rev Robert F Cramer, CRDS '57 January 2, 2022 Rev Edward Lee Odell, CRCDS '00 January 4, 2022 Rev Richard G Parker, CRDS '65 January 9, 2022 Rev Henry H Mitchell, ThD CRDS Faculty Member (1969 1974)
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Dr Flora K Willett, CRDS ‘93 February 5, 2022 Rev. Kenneth E. Peterson, CRDS ‘52 March 14, 2022 Rev Thomas H Troeger, CRDS ‘70 Professor of Preaching and Parish Ministry at CRDS 1977 1991 April 3, 2022 Rev Clifford M Gilson, CRDS '54 April 4, 2022 Agnes Kelley Roark, BMTS '51 April 17, 2022 Rev Vonda J Fossit, CRCDS '07 May 11, 2022
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Dr. William F. Barr, CRDS '64 June, 2022 Rev Seth J Duell, CRDS '53 July 8, 2022 Edna Bennett Pierce July 22, 2022 Carol Maxwell Kolsti, CRDS '64 August 13, 2022 Rev Dr James H Evans, Jr Assistant Professor of Theology and Black Church Studies, 1979 1988 Dean of Black Church Studies, 1989 CRCDS President 1999 2000 Robert K Davies Professor of Systematic Theology August 25, 2022
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MISSION STATEMENT ColgateRochesterCrozerDivinitySchoolformsstudentsin theologicalandmulti religiousstudiestoserve,care,andadvocate forallpeoplesandtheearth 320 SOUTH GOODMAN STREET SUITE 207 ROCHESTER, NY 14607 585-271-1320 WWW.CRCDS.EDU Peace. Service. Justice. VISION STATEMENT ColgateRochesterCrozerDivinitySchoolwillbefaithfultoits distinctiveChristianidentityastheinstitutionbecomesa seminaryofandforthecommunity,committedtopracticesof peace,service,andjustice.
