Classes Start Tuesday!

OK, I'm not sure orientation was supposed to leave me feeling disoriented but.... Orientation was like drinking from a fire hose, much information was shared including worship traditions, which books to use when during the sung services, meeting with faculty advisors, discussing insurance options, financial aid, business office, staff introductions and, of course, registration. As an incoming Junior my class selection was pretty much decided for me, save for a single elective. For all who are interested, here are my classes:
Old Testament 1 - Prof. Robert Owens
New Testament 1 - Prof. Dierdre Good
Church Music 1 - Prof. David Hurd
Tutorial Seminar - Dean Ward Ewing
Greek 10 - Prof. John Koenig (this is my elective)
I've also signed up for a writing class (hopefully this will help me transition for technical writing to theological writing).

I'm looking forward to the start of classes. Our first week will be a bit short (starting on Tuesday) and then we have an immediate break as classes are suspended for the opening of the Tutu Center and the Reconciliation at the Roundtable Conference. All students are registered for the conference and I am looking forward to attending. It will be incredible to hear Archbishop Tutu and PB Katherine speak.

Finally, I worshipped at St. Thomas at 53rd and 5th this Sunday. St. Thomas was very high church (no smoke though). It's been a long time since I've looked at the priests back during Eucharist. And know it's been two weeks in a row (last week at St. Mary's and this week). Also, I'd say that St. Thomas follows a Rite 1 service but, as they continue to use

the 1928 prayer book, that would be redundant as there is only one service for the Eucharist. St. Thomas has an enormous sculpture behind the altar. It fills the entire back wall of the church. I'd encourage anybody visiting NY to simply walk in and take a look.

OK then... next time I write there will be class work under my belt. Thank you all for your prayers!

Peace,
Joe