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Forming Public Spiritual Leaders: The Rev. Ayana Teter

Posted on September 22, 2025September 23, 2025 by ptsblog
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Being formed in a seminary is a journey unlike anything else. Students seek theological education for a variety of reasons: personal spiritual growth, preparing to serve their communities as public leaders, seeking ordination for ministry in a specific tradition, or in pursuit of a sense of call that is loud but not yet clear. Just…

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Praying for the Global Church

Posted on May 27, 2025 by ptsblog
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Whenever I return home to India, I am always asked questions about the church in the United States— questions such as, “How many Christians are there in the city you live in?” and “How is church attendance in the U.S.?” In fact, I get similar questions from friends in the U.S. inquiring about Christians in…

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An Episcopal Observance of All Hallows’ Eve

Posted on October 29, 2024October 24, 2024 by ptsblog
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On October 31 this year, the Seminary’s chapel team will host a service modeled on the Episcopal All Hallows’ Eve service, found in the Episcopal Book of Occasional Services, as part of the Seminary’s chapel program. While many Protestant denominations do not observe this particular holiday, PTS endeavors to introduce students to worship styles and…

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