Saturday, May 7, 2011

Message from Megan, 2010-2011 Chair

GEBS Family,

It has been an honor to serve you this past academic year. The organization is making great strides, and in order to continue we must remember the vision established in the conception of CBE and GEBS. For those of you who were unable to attend, I invite you to read the following which can be found on CBE's page on Garrett's website:


BISHOP EDSEL AMMONS, CBE FOUNDING FACULTY MEMBER, G-ETS FACULTY, 1960s-‘70s

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"Garrett's black faculty and students have not conceived of nor designed a plan for creating two racially distinct communities within the seminary. Our concern, consistent with the faith which roots in the gospel, is to prompt, to prod, to engage us all in a uniquely different approach to the shared goals of an inclusive community. To call it by another name, what we seek is a healthy and legitimate cultural pluralism which allows for a black presence at Garrett which is not defined (and thus delimited) by whites and which confirms the justice of group equality and not simply individual equality. The goal is not new. What is new --and very likely the focus of much, if not most, of the anxiety now felt-- is the initiative of black faculty and black students who insist that the goal must begin to become a reality in the life of the school, that the old definition of community in Garrett is invalid and deserves to be discarded, and that the structures of valid community can emerge only out of the agonies we are experiencing" (1971).


It is important for us to understand this vision and not lose sight of it. This is a vision that we must communicate to others.

I bow now humbly and take my leave as your Chairperson. 


Shalom,

Megan Dean

GEBS Brunch 2011










An online album of 103 pictures is available until August 6, 2011

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Our graduates who will be honored Saturday @ the brunch!

2011 GRADUATES

Grant Tyler Crusor
Master of Divinity

Cherida Gary
Master of Divinity

Shonda Nicole Gladden
Master of Theological Studies

Shazetta Thompson Hill
Master of Divinity

Henry D. Williams, Jr.
Master of Divinity

Virgil Maurice Woods
Doctor of Ministry

Troy Venning
Master of Divinity

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Election Results and Saturday's Brunch!

2011-2012 G-EBS OFFICERS


Samuel Green, Co-Chair
Kentina Washington, Co-Chair
HaLana Thompson, Secretary
Carl Johnson-Downs, Chaplain


The official installation of the new officers is part of the Brunch program on Saturday. Thank you to the 2010-2011 Nominating Committee for doing an excellent job!


See you there, and spread the word!



Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Updates 4/19

ELECTIONS
You have until tomorrow, Wednesday, April 20th to pay your dues ($30) to be eligible to vote in the 2011 elections. The slate presented by the nominating committee is as follows: 2011 GEBS Slate Announcement[1].jpg
The administrator of the online elections process, Grant Crusor, has informed: 

Those persons already eligible have been sent a notice and unique voting code. For those that will be eligible on Wednesday, they can register to vote here:  http://www.ballotbin.com/voterReg.php?b=22175

MEETING
There will be a meeting TOMORROW in room 207 at 12:30 PM. You will be able to pay your dues then, if you have not. We will also hand out flyers and tickets for the brunch. Remember, if you pay your dues by tomorrow, it will pay for your brunch ticket and you will be eligible to vote. If you pay after April 20th, your dues will only cover the cost of your brunch ticket. 

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Saturday, May 7, 2011, 11am at the Hilton Garden Inn

At present, program will include the following components:
  • Honoring our 2011 GEBS Graduates
  • Remembering / posthumous honoring of Bishop Edsel A. Ammons
  • Bidding farewell to Dr. Drew Smith, current CBE director
  • Musical gifts of peace, unity, and love from Dr. Vena's Ensemble and the Korean Student Choir
  • Installation of the 2011-2012 Officers
TICKETS & FLYERS
If you will not be able to attend the meeting to pick up tickets and flyers (we ask each member to try and sell at least two additional tickets), please print the flyer (click here, or the "Upcoming Events" tab above) for your advertisement as collection needs. Keep a list of any individuals interested, as well as those who wish to pay before you are able to give them their ticket(s). 

Per the suggestion of one member, if the need is high enough, we may be able to arrange off site childcare.

FACULTY, STAFF, and ADMINISTRATORS
You may purchase your ticket from any GEBS member OR contact one of the officers via email to reserve your brunch ticket(s). A table is $400. Please feel free to donate beyond your ticket costs if you wish. If your office would like to contribute items to the gift bags for our graduates, please contact Megan at megan.dean@garrett.edu

GRADUATES
Grant Crusor, Cherida Gary, Shonda Gladden, Shazetta Thompson, Troy Venning, Henry Williams, and Virgil Woods

Please e-mail Katrese (katrese.kirk@garrett.edu) with a picture of yourself, and brief biographical information that includes your plans after graduation. She must receive this information by April 29th if you wish to have it included in the program.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Update April 6, 2011

Thank you to all of you who were able to attend the meeting today and pay your dues. Meeting materials  by clicking the “Meeting Materials” tab. Please take a moment to review today's meeting materials if you were not present.

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGES BELOW

We are approaching that time of year when the officers for the 2011-2012 academic year are to be elected.

Please take a few moments to review the constitution. It is available for online reading, as well as download as a PDF by clicking the "Constitution" tab above.

ELECTIONS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2011, 12:30 PM Room 207
The agenda will also include up to date information regarding the brunch. 

DUES
Dues for the 2010-2011 year are $30 and may be paid to our Treasurer, Reginald Burke. If you have not done so, please do this as soon as you are able. If you do not normally run into Reggie, please send him an email so that he can arrange a time to meet you (reginald.burke@garrett.edu). To be an “active member” eligible to vote, dues must be paid by election day, APRIL 20th. Dues paid after April 20th will be credited to the purchase of your Brunch / Luncheon ticket only.

GEBS BRUNCH
Your membership fee covers the price of your student ticket to the GEBS Brunch / Luncheon which will be Saturday, May 7th at 11:00am at the Hilton Garden Inn. Tickets $30 students and children (3-12), $40 all others. Tickets and flyers are forthcoming. Information on secured entertainment also forthcoming. The overall theme is two fold: remembering our history while moving forward, as well as interrelationship/inclusiveness. We are working out the “knicks” in title and design.

GRADUATES: please e-mail Katrese (katrese.kirk@garrett.edu) with a picture of yourself, and brief biographical information that includes your plans after graduation. She must receive this information byApril 29th if you wish to have it included in the program.

CBE Phonathon is Monday, April 11th from 9:00-11:30am. If you are available to participate, please email Cherida for more information at cherida.gary@garrett.edu
Do you have free time next 
Monday, April 11th?
If so, consider volunteering for 
CBE Phonathon
9:00 am - 11:30am
Contact Cherida for more info:

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Update 3/17/11


GEBS logo.jpgGEBS Family,

We are approaching that time of year when the officers for the 2011-2012 academic year are to be elected.

According to Article IV Section 1 of our constitution, “Active membership requires both personal and financial involvement. Therefore, dues will be accessed on a quarterly basis for all active members…Only active members shall have voting privileges.” It follows that in order to be eligible to serve on the nominating committee (the duty of this committee is to select a slate of candidates for office), you must be an active member; in order to be eligible for consideration for nomination and election as an officer, according to Article V Section 3, “a. Nominees shall expect to be enrolled as full time students for the proceeding academic year [2011-2012] in one of the G-ETS’ basic/advanced degree programs (MDiv, MCE, or MTS). b. Nominees shall be in good academic standing (i.e., not on academic probation). c. Nominees shall be active members. d. Nominees shall possess the requisite gifts to perform the duties of the office for which he/she is nominated.” It is the duty of the nominating committee to verify that every candidate meet these requirements before elections. They will be given a list of all eligible persons.

Dues for the 2010-2011 year are $30 and may be paid to our Treasurer, Reginald Burke. If you have not done so, please do this as soon as you are able. If you do not normally run into Reggie, please send him an email so that he can arrange a time to meet you (reginald.burke@garrett.edu). All dues must be paid by APRIL 1st if you wish to be considered an “active member” and therefore eligible to be on the nominating committee and / or be a candidate for office. To be an “active member” eligible to vote, dues must be paid by election day, APRIL 13thDues paid after April 13th will be credited to the purchase of your Brunch / Luncheon ticket only.

Your membership fee covers the price of your student ticket to the GEBS Brunch / Luncheon which will be Saturday, May 7th at 11:00am at the Hilton Garden Inn. Additional information, including flyers and tickets will be made available within the next two weeks. If you would like to volunteer in any capacity, please e-mail Katrese (katrese.kirk@garrett.edu).

GRADUATES: please e-mail Katrese (katrese.kirk@garrett.edu) with a picture of yourself, and brief biographical information that includes your plans after graduation. She must receive this information by April 29th if you wish to have it included in the program.


Thursday, February 24, 2011

Black History Month Celebration at Northwestern

I want to invite the members of GEBS to a Black History Month event sponsored by the Chaplain's Office and various student groups at Northwestern University.                                                 
Our own Dr. Larry Murphy will give academic remarks after the speech given by Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil.
 
"Come see how King's faith left the pulpits and pews and entered the right against racism and economic injustice. Renowned Christian speaker and author, Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil will help us explore the man and faith behind the dream."
 
It will be held on Monday, February 28th at 7:00 pm in 107 of Harris Hall the newly renovated building directly across from The Alice Millar Chapel on Sheridan Rd.
 
See flyer below for more details.
 
God's Peace be with you
 
Annette Hankins
 
 
 

Monday, February 21, 2011

Weekly Reminder, Feb 21, 2011


TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 22nd
11:00 am -  The Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful
                  Dr. Gennifer Brooks, preaching.

Wednesday, February 23rd
6:00 pm  -  The Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful
                 Dr. Reginald Blount, preaching.

PLEASE OPEN AND READ  GEBS NEWS FEB 21, 2011 (click link)

Volunteers are still needed for the following:
  1. Hosting two movie nights in March
  2. Planning and execution of the annual GEBS banquet
Please email Katrese at katrese.kirk@garrett.edu if you would like to volunteer in any capacity

Monday, February 14, 2011

Reminders for the Week and GEBS News 14, 2011


Tomorrow – Tuesday, February 15th
11:15am        Chapel Service, The Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful
             Rev. P. Devon Brown, former GEBS president and                      
                   Senior Pastor of Faith UMC on Chicago’s south side,                       
                   preaching and presiding

Wednesday, February 16th
4:00pm       “Violence and Reconciliation: Three Dimensions of                       
                     Restoration”
                    Dr. Brad Braxton, Speaker
                    Sponsored by CBE

Thursday, February 17th
11:15am       Chapel Service, The Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful
                   Rev. Dr. Tracy Smith Malone, Senior Pastor of                        
                   Gary UMC in Wheaton, IL, and adjunct Professor of                      
                   Ministry at Northern Seminary, preaching and                             
                   presiding.      

7:30pm       St. Mark UMC, 8441 S. St. Lawrence Ave, Chicago
                  “The Church’s Response to Youth Violence”
                  A panel discussion sponsored by CBE



Click the following link for the full newsletter: GEBS News Feb 14, 2011

Monday, January 31, 2011

Weekly Reminder

THIS WEDNESDAY (Feb 2):

4:00 p.m. - Room 205
"A Theological Response to Inner and Outer Violence in the Black Community"
A panel discussion (Sponsored by CBE)

6:00 p.m. - The Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful
Gospel Chapel Service
PREACHING: Rev. Reginald Burke, our own GEBS Treasurer and ordained traveling deacon in the CME
Church, and minister on staff of Carter Temple CME on Chicago's south side
COMMUNION CELEBRANT: Dr. Gennifer Brooks
SERVICE PARTICIPANTS: Kentina Washington, Samuel Green, Katrese Kirk, and Megan Dean

Thursday, January 6, 2011

GEBS News as of January 8th

memorial service celebrating the life and ministry of BISHOP EDSEL A. AMMONS will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 516 Church Street, in Evanston.






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A Panel Discussion on RELIGION, DIVERSITY, and KEYS TO COMMUNITY BUILDING
A Martin Luther King Day Event 
at Second Baptist Church of Evanston, 1716 Benson Ave, Evanston, Illinois
Monday, January 17, 2011

12:00pm North Shore Convocation Service
Rabbi Andrea C. London, keynote speaker
Lunch to follow

2:30pm CBE Panel Discussion

Panelists Include: Mr. Mohammed Saiduzzaman, Dar-us-Sunnah Masjid and Community Center, Evanston; Rev. Dr. Mbu Walters, Edgewater Presbyterian Church, Chicago; Rev. Karen Mosby-Avery, Second Baptist Church, Evanston; Dr. Peter Cha, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL


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2011 Black History Month Events



February 2, 2011 -  4:00 p.m.
"A Theological Response to Inner and Outer Violence in the Black Community"
A panel discussion (Sponsored by CBE) For further information click here.

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February 2, 2011 - Chapel Service, Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful, 6:00pm, Rev. Reginald Burke, our own GEBS Treasurer and ordained traveling deacon in the CME Church, and minister on staff of Carter Temple CME on Chicago's south side, preaching.
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February 13, 2010 - Fred Hammond - An Evening with the Gospel King!, NIU Convocation Center (see the listing on our blog and contact Kentina Washington for more info at kentina.washington@garrett.edu
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February 15, 2010 - Chapel Service, Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful, 11:00am, Rev. P. Devon Brown, Senior Pastor of Faith UMC on Chicago's south side, and former GEBS Chair - Preaching and presiding. 
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February 16, 2011 - Garrett-Evangelical, 4:00 p.m.
"Violence and Reconciliation:  Three Dimensions of Restoration"
Speaker:  Dr. Brad Braxton (Sponsored by CBE) For further information click here.
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February 17, 2011 - Chapel Service, Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful, 11:00am, Rev. Dr. Tracy Smith Malone, Senior Pastor of Gary UMC in Wheaton, and Adjunct Professor of Ministry at Northern Seminary
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February 17, 2011 - St. Mark UMC, Chicago, Illinois, 7:30 p.m.
"The Church's Response to Youth Violence"
A panel discussion. (Sponsored by CBE) For further information click here.
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ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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If you would like to be a participant for one of the three GEBS Chapel Services, email Megan (megan.dean@garrett.edu), stating which service you would like to be a part of.
If you have photos or video from our Christmas party, email Katrese (katrese.kirk@garrett.edu)  with attachments or link to the media you wish to share for inclusion on our blog.
Special thanks to Nicholas Grier for his donation that covered all food costs for the Open Mic! Also to  Grant Crusor for handling lights and sound.