President, University of Redlands Krista L. Newkirk Provost and Marin Campus Executive Director Kathy Ogren Assistant Provost, Graduate School of Theology and Interim Dean, San Francisco Theological Seminary Christopher Ocker, Ph.D.
FEATURES
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Former Dean, Graduate School of Theology Rev. Dr. Jana Childers Vice President for Advancement Tamara Michel Josserand
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Director of Development and Chimes Managing Editor Molly Widdicombe Director of Advancement Communications and Donor Relations Laura Gallardo ’03, ’22
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Editorial Assistant Chandra Ramirez
SFTS 150 Years 4
Restoring hope during a pandemic 10
Witness to women 12
2021 Commencement 13
One couple’s love story 20
DEPARTMENTS & UPDATES GST and Marin Updates 2
Cover illustration Juan Garcia Contributors Polly Coote, Ph.D. Rev. Dr. Jana Childers Laura Gallardo ’03, ’22 Laurie McLaughlin Rev. Dr. Bear Ride ’78 (M.Div.), ’91 (D.Min.) Rev. Mary Lynn Tobin ’85 (M.Div.) Molly Widdicombe
Graphic Designer Dennis Bolt
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Campus News 3 Faculty 18 Board of Directors 21 Alumni 22 In Memoriam 25
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