Bishop Payne Library

Jones Display

bishoppaynelibrary — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:37:08 +0000

The Bishop Payne Library display case honors the work of The Rev. Dr. Richard J. Jones this month, specifically pointing toward a special event this Friday:

The Unfinished Business of Mission: A Symposium in Celebration of the Ministry of Richard J. Jones

Time: 9:00 am

Since 1988 Rich Jones, through his teaching at Virginia Theological Seminary, has influenced hundreds of seminarians, laypersons, and clergy in the Episcopal Church and in other traditions to think globally, compassionately, and ecumenically. VTS is honored to present this exciting one day celebration of his career on the eve of his retirement.

All events will take place in the Lettie Pate Evans Auditorium unless otherwise noted.9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon – Registration

10:00 -11:30 a.m. – Reports from the Field
Workshops led by VTS graduates who attended during Rich Jones’ tenure

11:30 – 12:00 Break

12:00 Noonday Service – The Seminary Chapel

12:15 – 1:00 Lunch – The Refectory

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Plenary Session

Professor Robert Schreiter
The Chicago Theological Union
“What is the Church’s Enduring Mission in the World?”
A Closer Look: Robert Schreiter

2:30 – 3:00 Break

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Workshops
Professors reflect on the character of mission:

The Rev. Leon P. Spencer, Ph.D., VTS ‘89
“Toward a Theology of Partnership: The Church’s Unfi nished Missiological Task.”

The Rev. Grant LeMarquand, Th.D.
Academic Dean, Trinity School for Ministry, Ambridge, Pennsylvania
“What We Can Learn about Reading the Bible from Christians in the Global South”

The Very Rev. Christopher Hancock, Ph.D.
Director of the Centre for the Study of Christianity in China at King’s College, London.
“Mission Matters: A China Perspective”

The Rev. John Yieh, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of New Testament, Virginia Seminary
“The Last Shall Be First: Christian Missions in Modern China”

4:30 – 5:00 Break

5:00 Holy Eucharist – The Seminary Chapel
The Rt. Rev. Neff Powell, Celebrant
The Rev. Leon Spencer, Preacher

April Displays

bishoppaynelibrary — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:38:39 +0000

April is Earth month and the month in which we commemorate the martyrdom of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The library offers resources on these topics this month! Do come by and check it out.

National Library Week

bishoppaynelibrary — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:58:12 +0000

This year the Bishop Payne Library will celebrate National Library Week with a children’s book drive. The NLW theme is “Worlds Connect,” and the Bishop Payne Library is connecting our world with that of 2 D.C. literacy organizations, “D.C. LEARNs” and “Everybody Wins.”

Like-new or brand-new children’s books will be collected in the library Tuesday, April 14 through Saturday, April 18. These books will be donated. IN addition, patrons who donate will have their library fines forgiven (we suggest 1 book donation per overdue item). All forgiven fines will be totaled and that amount will be donated as well.

So get those children’s books ready to go!

Lent is upon us

bishoppaynelibrary — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:46:00 +0000

On display and available for checkout are several Lent-appropriate items. Please do stop by and check out what the BPL has to offer toward enhancing your Lenten experience!

Lost and Found

bishoppaynelibrary — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:36:29 +0000

It is once again time to empty the Bishop Payne Library’s Lost and Found. All items are pictured below and, if not claimed by next Thursday, February 12, will be donated. Happy reunion!

Come, o come, Emmanuel…

bishoppaynelibrary — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:41:33 +0000

The BPL is now decorated for Christmas…er…Advent. In all actuality we are decorated for both. We have our creche out, sans baby. We have a tree, garland, and wreath. As many of our patrons will leave us after final exams, we like to put decorations up about this time so that all can enjoy. So, please enjoy!

Wrappage.

BPL grande foyer.

Tree mingles successfully in reference area.

O little town of desk corner

Ralph Vaughan Williams

bishoppaynelibrary — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:11:22 +0000

2008 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Ralph Vaughan Williams in 1958. Vaughan Williams is a very well-known and respected composer with ties to the Anglican church.

At the turn of the century he was among the very first to travel into the countryside to collect folk-songs and carols from singers, notating them for future generations to enjoy. As musical editor of The English Hymnal he composed several hymns that are now world-wide favourites (For all the Saints, Come down O love Divine). Later he also helped to edit The Oxford Book of Carols, with similar success.

In a long and productive life, music flowed from his creative pen in profusion. Hardly a musical genre was untouched or failed to be enriched by his work, which included nine symphonies, five operas, film music, ballet and stage music, several song cycles, church music and works for chorus and orchestra (above biographical info from the RVW Society website).

The BPL features RVW in its display case this month. Please do drop by and have a look at this wonderful display.

New “Green” Books

bishoppaynelibrary — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:03:12 +0000

Now in the BPL!

In response to suggestions made by the Environmental Stewardship Committee and the folks at Cokesbury (who so nicely displayed these books), the BPL has ordered several new books with a “green” focus. The three pictured above are now available.

Earth Habitat

The Green Bible

Care for Creation

Native American Heritage Month Display

bishoppaynelibrary — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:03:35 +0000

November is Native American Heritage Month. The Bishop Payne Library would like to invite you to come check out our display, which includes a number of resources one might find useful.

Poster

Poster and resources

Elevator, Resurrected

bishoppaynelibrary — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:58:46 +0000

After enduring a process lasting several months, the Bishop Payne Library staff are happy to announce that the elevator is certified and ready to run. The elevator was recently repaired and yet still off limits for weeks due to a pending 3rd party inspection. Said inspection was performed today by a city inspector, and so it’s time for all adults and kiddies to come saddle up and ride the BPL elevator.

Happy Trails!

Junior David Romanik goes for a spin.