Tag: the Memorial Church

  • Nation & World

    Remembering the marathon

    At the Memorial Church on Tuesday, runners, students, and others paid their respects on the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings.

    4 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Inside the annual ‘Messiah’ sing

    A different noise filled the Dunster House dining hall on Dec. 5. The clinking of silverware, scraping of chairs, and chatter of students was replaced by singing and orchestra music from the 42nd Dunster House “Messiah” Sing.

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  • Nation & World

    Fresh year, new minister

    The Rev. Jonathan L. Walton debuts as Pusey Minister of Harvard’s Memorial Church, telling his listeners to take actions that make a difference, based on their faith.

    4 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Paul Tillich at Harvard

    Four speakers recalled the spiritual and intellectual ambition of theologian Paul Tillich in an event marking the 50th anniversary of his retirement from Harvard.

    6 minutes
  • Nation & World

    A theology of culture

    Philosopher Paul Tillich once denied there was a gap between religion and culture. Today, he might reach for another convergent ideal: utopia.

    4 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Mourning 10, and 3,000

    On the 10th anniversary of the attacks, Harvard students, faculty, and staff joined in remembering that tragic day. At the start of the day was an early-morning memorial run; at the end of the day were candlelight vigils that lit up the dark. In between came music, dance, and centering discussion.

    14 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Memorial Church search committee

    President Drew Faust has announced the appointment of a search advisory committee for the next minister of the Memorial Church.

    3 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Acting minister appointed

    Wendel W. “Tad” Meyer, who joined the Memorial Church at Harvard University as associate minister for administration in December, will become acting Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church while the University seeks a permanent successor to the late Rev. Peter J. Gomes.

    3 minutes
  • Nation & World

    A service for Haiti’s sadness

    More than 200 attend Harvard memorial service for those killed in and affected by the Haitian earthquake.

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