People Notes - May 2018

Michael Curry ‘78 M.Div., Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, was invited to preach at the Prince Harry-Meghan Markle royal wedding.
 
 
 

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Jim Antal ’78 M.Div. has published a new book, Climate Church, Climate World: How People of Faith Must Work for Change (Rowman & Littlefield).

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Jerry Henry ’80 M.Div., a member of the YDS Dean’s Advisory Council, has been elected vice president of the Yale Alumni Association Board of Governors.

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Ginger Gaines-Cirelli ‘96 M.Div. has published a new book, Sacred Resistance: A Practical Guide to Christian Witness and Dissent (Abingdon).

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New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has appointed Frederick Davie ‘82 M.Div. as Chair of the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB), which provides civilian oversight of the New York Police Department and works to build trust between residents and the police.

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Julia Johnson ’18 M.Div. was honored as the Yale graduate student making the biggest contribution to the university’s sustainability.

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Acts: A Theological Commentary on the Bible by YDS Prof. Willie Jennings was named Reference Book of the Year by the Academy of Parish Clergy.

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In Memoriam

Norvin Hein ‘46 B.D.

Richard A. DeMott ’55 M.Div.

May 11, 2018