It's that time! Winter Gathering Days is here! Join Iliff students, faculty, staff, and friends for a week of activities starting Monday, February 5 through Saturday, February 10. Check out the details below for all free PUBLIC events. Please mark your calendars and we look forward to gathering with you on campus! POSTPONED UNTIL FALL […]
The Iliff community invites you to explore our graduate education offerings. Engage with our President and CEO, Rev. Dr. Lee Butler, Interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and interim Dean of the Faculty, Rev. Dr. Cathie Kelsey, and members of our faculty and student success teams. The FREE Open House will include a current student/alumni […]
A Tulsa Race Riot Survivor's Story Mark your calendars! Big Mama Speaks, a one-woman play that recounts the history of "Black Wall Street" in Tulsa, OK, and explores the work of reconciliation is coming to Iliff during Gathering Days Week. As we celebrate African American History Month, we will reflect on the impact of the worst race […]
When an Episcopal worship service takes place in the Iliff Chapel, a mysterious thing occurs: the chapel is transformed into St. Bede's Episcopal Church, a congregation officially recognized by the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado. And then, when the service ends, St. Bede's disappears into the ether until the next worship service and the chapel becomes […]
February 2024 // Pulpit+ Exchange with Rev. Dr. Lee Butler African American History and Heritage Month. Come for nourishing food, an insightful lecture, and robust conversations. Leave inspired to work for justice. About the Evening's Lecture "Black Church History and Heritage: From the Invisible Institution to the Visible Church" with Rev. Dr. Lee H. Butler, […]
At one time or another, we will all experience the grief of losing a loved one. But how we express that grief and how we mourn the loss of a member of our community can vary widely. While the pain of loss is universal, the actions and traditions of celebrating life and grieving death are […]
March 2024 // Pulpit+ Exchange with Rev. Dr. Boyung Lee Adult Faith Formation Beyond the Church “Walls” NEW! Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/fzFYVeul8Uk?feature=share About the Evening's Lecture Church educators often noted that traditionally, only about 10% of those attending Sunday services engaged in the church's educational or formational activities. This group primarily consisted of dedicated, long-standing members […]
The Board of Trustees requests the honor of your presence to attend and participate in the Installation of The Rev. Dr. Lee H. Butler, Jr. as President of the Iliff School of Theology on Thursday, the fourth of April, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church 3701 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205 Festivities […]
The Society of Race, Ethnicity and Religion will hold its biennial conference at Iliff! Confirmed speakers include Juan Floyd-Thomas, Tink Tinker, Deb Ortega, David Gushee, Boyung Lee and Mitri Raheb (Raheb will appear virtually). Miguel De La Torre will give the presidential address. Registration fee is waived for Iliff students, faculty and staff (although consider […]
Session Description While some pieces of history may be forgotten accidentally, other stories of the past have been intentionally hidden. Histories of oppression are often pushed to the background in favor of stories that are more comfortable. But how can we build a better future when we are hiding the past? For our April Renewal […]
