“Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.” Psalm 96:1-2 As we entered into our 22nd year as a school Dr. Derek McNeil, Acting President posed the question: What does it look like […]
Every year at Commencement, a faculty member delivers a charge to the graduating class as they prepare to go and live into their callings. Here, Dr. Angela Parker, Affiliate Faculty for Biblical Studies, charges graduates to leave their career as students here with a changed voice. You can also view the entire Commencement ceremony here. […]
There are many important rhythms taking place throughout the year here, but few leave the building looking and sounding as beautiful as the Artist Residency. The Artist Residency is an annual opportunity for members of our community to spend a week in the building, making the space their own as they create art both individually […]
Every year at Commencement, the graduating class and faculty select three students—one from each degree program—to offer words of blessing and calling. Here, we’re sharing the full video and text of the speech by Sarah Steinke (MA in Counseling Psychology), about celebrating the continuous faithful choice to serve others.. You can also view the speeches […]
Every year at Commencement, the graduating class and faculty select three students—one from each degree program—to offer words of blessing and calling. Here, we’re sharing the full video and text of the speech by Cameron Carter, MA in Theology & Culture, about transitioning from the death of an ending into the resurrection of hope and […]
Every year at Commencement, the graduating class and faculty select three students—one from each degree program—to offer words of blessing and calling. Here, we’re sharing the full video and text of the speech by Stephanie Johnson, Master of Divinity, about bearing witness to the painful marks beneath our skin. You can also experience the speeches […]
These recommendations for our community come from our Assistant Librarian, Matt Gullet (MACP, 2011). Poetry The Bell and the Blackbird, poetry by David Whyte Novels On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, by Ocean Vuong Bunny, by Mona Awad A Philosophy of Ruin, by Nicholas Mancusi The Nickel Boys, by Colson Whitehead Everything Inside, by Edwidge Danticat […]
Several Seattle School alumni reflect on the rhythms, rituals, and practices that help connect us to our bodies and foster transformation.
Gabes Torres presents on her integrative project about the impacts of colonialism in the Philippines, and how hospitality is perverted to maintain power.
A group of staff and students have initiated a weekly Taizé gathering at The Seattle School to help us pause, connect, and reflect together.
Dwight Friesen, Associate Professor of Practical Theology, reflects on how we learn from the places we inhabit—a relational presence that transcends dogma.
Daniel Tidwell considers how the mingling of ashes and glitter might call us to a form of repentance that affirms the humanity in all people.