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Principal Topping Reappointed for Third Term at VST The Rev. Dr. Richard Topping has been reappointed to a five-year term by The Vancouver School of Theology. Dr. Topping’s third term will begin on July 1, 2021. Topping has been Principal of VST for over 7 years, and the St. Andrew’s Hall Professor of Reformed Studies for over 11 years. Board Chair Michael Francis made the news public following a recent meeting of the school’s Board of Governors. Mr. Francis noted that Profe...ssor Topping has provided exemplary leadership during a challenging time for the Vancouver School of Theology. The Board of Governors is thrilled that he has agreed to continue in his role as Principal for another five years. Richard’s intelligence, diligence and generosity are at the heart of the school’s success. I’m sure all our stakeholders will celebrate this extremely positive development. In acknowledging the reappointment, Dr. Topping says he considers it a privilege to work with the outstanding team of the board, faculty and staff whose hard work and commitment make VST thrive in the service of the Gospel. I look forward to us making the most of the challenges and opportunities for theological education with such outstanding students in this time that requires transformative and imaginative change in the service of God’s reconciling work. Read the full release: https://vst.edu//principal-topping-reappointed-for-third-/

Artist Dr. James He Qi speaks about his own work as part of the Somerville Lecture. Watch the full lecture here: https://youtu.be/YlCHGff0h4s Download the slideshow: http://bit.ly/HeQi-Slideshow

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Epiphany once more.

If you missed last week's #Chancellor'sREVEAL, it is now on YouTube! https://youtu.be/-GXcASTmEXY

Today at VST's Epiphany Chapel.

Happy Thanksgiving from Vancouver School of Theology. "The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, has blessed us."

Happy Thanksgiving from Vancouver School of Theology. "The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, has blessed us."

Artist Dr. James He Qi speaks about his own work as part of the Somerville Lecture. Watch the full lecture here: https://youtu.be/YlCHGff0h4s Download the slideshow: http://bit.ly/HeQi-Slideshow

The 2020 #Chancellor’sREVEAL is about to begin on Zoom. https://vst.zoom.us/j/95407644548

Congratulations to Shauna Kubossek 2020 VST graduate. She is the winner of the 2020 Charles Hefling Student Essay Competition sponsored by the Anglican Theological Review. "Our judges were very impressed by your paper, "Kenotic Hospitality and the Eucharist: An Alternative Economy," and were united in their choice of your work as the winning submission. Heartfelt congratulations to you on this achievement!"... What wonderful news!

Our hearts go out to The Rev. Barbara Pilozow, VST graduate, whose husband, Ted (Tadeusz) Pilozow, was tragically killed in a traffic accident on September 22. Please remember Barbara, her family and their congregations in your prayers. Barbara ministers at St. John’s Presbyterian Church and is clerk of the Presbytery of Winnipeg. Ted was organist at Knox, Selkirk. God of hope and giver of all comfort, we commend to your tender care Barbara, her family and the congregations who mourn the loss of Ted. Give them peace which is beyond all understanding, and assure them that neither death nor life can separate them from your love in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Interim Dean, Dr. Ray Aldred, was on the Henri Nouwen Society podcast Now & Then. Take a listen. https://henrinouwen.org/now-then-ray-aldred/

Picture Yourself at VST! 2020 fall semester has started

Fantastic afternoon for the denominational retreats!

Great to have our first community worship online.105 in attendance. Wonderful to welcome new students and welcome back continuing students, faculty and staff.

Principal Richard Topping speaks with Michael Blair on how to think missionally. Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/H0eWIPFXe34

Picture Yourself at VST

From The Director of the Indigenous Studies Program at VST, The Rev Dr. Ray Aldred. Friends, It is with sadness that I share what many of you have likely already heard that The Rev. Dr. Cecil Corbett has passed away from the pandemic virus Sept 6 at 5:54 pm. Cecil died peacefully while talking with his daughter. He was a faithful colleague and he will be missed by all. His efforts did much to advance the Indigenous Church. I am indebted to his faithfulness and will miss his insight and friendship. Our prayers go up for his family and friends. I pray also for all of you who knew Cecil much longer than I did and no doubt feel the pain of sorrow over his loss. https://www.facebook.com/groups/141708349182264/permalink/3513984121954653/