Lifelong Learning Awarded Grant for Being With Science Program
Lifelong Learning has been awarded a grant to create a new program to help congregations talk about science and faith.
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VTS Faculty Awarded Largest Share of Conant Foundation Grants for 2025–26
VTS faculty were awarded a total of $34,125 in Conant Foundation grants for research projects in the 2025–26 academic year.
Virginia Theological Seminary awarded $1.25m grant to develop child-centered practices in worship
VTS has been awarded a $1.25 million grant by Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch an initiative to research and develop child-centered practices in worship.
VTS Launches “Have Mercy” Resource for Faith Leaders
VTS has launched a new resource examining how foundational Christian commitments take on political significance, to help faith leaders navigate the current political climate.
VTS Pilgrimages
In 2026 VTS is offering three pilgrimages: Grace & Gardens in England’s “green and pleasant land,” May and September; and Biblical Turkey: Holy Land of the Early Church in October.
Affiliation Agreement Update: GTS Lease with Vanderbilt University Completed
The General Theological Seminary has completed a lease agreement with Vanderbilt University for the Close in Chelsea, after receiving approval from the New York State Attorney General.
Why Giving Matters
With your help, Virginia Theological Seminary brings God’s love to His people in need. The world today is a confusing place: polarization and secularization are strong. Many people have not yet found their way back to church after the COVID-19 pandemic. Loneliness, anxiety, and distrust weigh on us and those we love. VTS offers Christan…
Necrology
The Rev. Harry T. Burke ’34April 8, 2011 The Rev. Robert L. Bast ’47February 7, 2024 The Rev. Dr. Charles L. Winters, Jr. ’49May 17, 2022 The Rev. William G. Frank, Jr., M.D. ’52June 8, 2023 The Rev. Lorin A. Paull, Jr. ’53December 5, 2009 The Rev. Gordon B. Davis ’54February 10, 2020 The Rev….
Alumni on the Move
1975 The Rev. F. Allan Weatherholt, Jr.Interim Rector for St. John’s Episcopal Church, Hagerstown, MD 1986 The Rev. Canon Carol Cole FlanaganInterim Rector for St. James’ Episcopal Church, Mount Airy, MD All photos: Connecting with VTS alums and friends at General Convention. 1989 The Rev. Margaret E. IngallsInterim Rector for St. John the Evangelist Episcopal…
Preaching Congregations Grant
The Seminary has been awarded a $1.25 million grant by Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch an initiative to support preachers and help congregations become more involved in preaching ministry.