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View all NewsMarch 13, 2023
Statement on Lititz Pride Event
Recently, Lititz Moravian Church’s Joint Board rejected the use of a park owned by the church for a Pride event in June....
March 9, 2023
Lancaster Seminary, Evangelical & Reformed Historical Society Finalize Lease
Lancaster Theological Seminary and the Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society have entered into a lease agreement for the first time that allows...
March 1, 2023
Dr. Lovelace to Present “Still Womanist: Reading Biblical Texts Intersectionally”
Womanist scholar Dr. Vanessa Lovelace, associate dean and associate professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at Lancaster Theological Seminary, will present, “Still Womanist:...
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View all EventsStill Womanist: Reading Biblical Texts Intersectionally
March 21, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Womanist scholar Dr. Vanessa Lovelace, associate dean and associate professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at Lancaster Theological Seminary, will give a presentation, “Still Womanist: Reading Biblical Texts Intersectionally,” on her […]
Wednesday Worship – Rev. Dr. Vanessa Lovelace Preaching
March 22, 2023 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM
Join us in person in Santee Chapel on the Lancaster Seminary campus or live on Zoom for our ecumenical, weekly 30-minute worship service. Associate Dean Rev. Dr. Vanessa Lovelace will […]
Seminarian Community Council – Event
March 22, 2023 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Lancaster Seminary’s Seminarian Community Council – SCC – invites current students to monthly get-togethers featuring fellowship and food during the 2022-23 academic year. These monthly events on Wednesday afternoons will […]