Fiscal Year 2023 held many milestones and important events. Links to some of these moments are offered below. We also provide updates in real-time on Facebook @AndoverNewton.
Permanent Affiliation: January 20, 2023
Founding Dean Sarah Drummond
On January 20th, 2023, Founding Dean Sarah Drummond, Chair of the Andover Newton Advisory Council, Yale Divinity School Dean Gregory Sterling, and Yale President Peter Salovey signed Andover Newton’s permanent affiliation agreement with Yale University in front of a packed common room. Noting that this is Andover Newton’s fourth move, President Salovey closed his remarks with: “Welcome home.” click here
Papal Apology is One Step on a Long Journey for Healing Indigenous People:
April 17, 2023
Rev. I’noli Hall
The Rev. I’noli Hall (Yale Divinity School MDiv and Andover Newton Diploma Recipient ’22) worked with tribes in Maskwacis, Alberta to prepare for the Pope’s visit. As we were publishing this story, news also broke the the Vatican rejected the “Doctrine of Discovery.”
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Sarah B. Drummond
Founding Dean Sarah B. Drummond was quoted in the Washington Post in a piece about churches, theological education, and creativity: July 31, 2023 click here
Rev. Nell Fields
The Rev. Nell Fields (ANTS MDiv ’08) was named Citizen of the Year in Falmouth, Massachusetts: March 9, 2023 click here
Rev. Nehemiah Boynton, D.D.
“There is no promotion from the parish ministry,” were the first words from Russell “Russ” MacPherson (Trustee 2002-2014) in a recent Zoom conversation about his and his family’s continued commitment to theological education. click here
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Andover Newton’s Pulpit Supply Program moved into its third year. click here
Curtis Ramsey-Lucas
U.S Surgeon General declares epidemic of loneliness and isolation, by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas (ANTS MDiv '95)
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Rev. Dr. Arthur Whitaker
A tribute to the Rev. Dr. Arthur Whitaker (STM ‘54; DMin ‘73), named Veteran of the Day
Andover Newton joins other communities in remembering Former Interim President Ralph Elliott. click here
Ralph Elliott
Andover Newton joins other communities remembering Former Interim President Ralph Elliott. click here