The Colorado Black Round Table, in conjunction with Metro Denver Area Community organizations, will sponsor a Martin Luther King Jr. Gaining Ground In The Black Community Birthday Celebration Rev. Dr. Lee Butler, Jr., President of Iliff School of Theology, will give the keynote address Saturday, January 13, 2024 4:00pm-7:00pm New Hope Baptist Church Family Life […]

Rev. Dr. Lee Butler to Guest Preach at New Hope Baptist Church Sermon Title: Weeping May Endure for a Night Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5 Join us for an inspiring worship service as we commemorate the life and lasting impact of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Experience thought-provoking reflections on Dr. King's vision and contributions to positive […]

President Butler joins Coach Prime Deion Sanders, Dr. Syl Morgan-Smith, and Mayor Michael Hancock for an ecumenical worship service at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, featuring Keynote Speaker, Congressman Joe Neguse.

President Butler joins a panel of distinguished pastors and theologians at The Kingdom Conference, hosted by New Song Church & Ministries. Click image for details and registration information.

We all hope to be remembered well and to reach the end of our lives with a sense that we have done all we wished to do. But what about the things left incomplete? How can we prepare ourselves and our loved ones for the unfinished pieces left when we are gone? Iliff alum Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist shares insights on coping with unfinished life tasks when preparing for a 'good death.' Join her for a brief exercise and discussion on addressing unfinished business, exploring the concept of a 'good death,' and considering diverse perspectives about the end of life.

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 […]