Please make plans to join us for the 2025 HERStory Lecture, presented by Rev. Raquel St. Clair Lettsome.

A leading voice in womanist biblical interpretation, Rev. Lettsome is a powerhouse of knowledge and inspiration. Her captivating preaching, impactful teaching, and compelling writing have garnered national recognition. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a true expert during our HERStory Lecture series as she shares inspiring stories & insights that showcase the power of women.

Scan the QR code to register or click here.

Come celebrate & be inspired by Dr. Handy's compelling vision for McCormick and her commitment to fostering growth and excellence within our institution. This benefit dinner will feature jazzy performances by our special musical guests, Nythia Martinez and Rev. Dr. Ozzie Smith Jr., along with our featured artist, CC Sunchild.

Reserve your ticket today at bit.ly/letsgetjazzy

The Board of Trustees warmly invites you to be part of a significant moment as we celebrate the installation of Rev. Dr. Maisha I. Handy as the 12th president of McCormick Theological Seminary.

FIRST BAPTIST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
1613 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612

Evening dinner & music benefit concert at 7pm with registration (details coming soon.)

Each year outstanding international speakers and resource persons deal with a significant aspect of Christian mission. This year’s theme is “The Challenge of Our Age: Migration and Mission.” This event will be held both in person and virtually at the MTS campus at 5416 S. Cornell Ave.

In person attendees are invited to join us for a meal at 6:00 p.m. on the 3rd floor in the Atrium, followed by the program at 7:00 p.m. in Room 210. A reception will follow the program. Visit the event webpage to learn more about the 2025 World Mission Institute. 

Join us for one of two informational sessions to learn more about the Micro-Credential in Community Healing Practics (MCHP). This certificate program aims to equip faith leaders and community practitioners with trauma-informed and healing-centered practices.

Session One: March 6 at 11:30amCST [https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GQpT9h6LTyi9fTqTQY9hxw]
Session Two: March 6 at 5:30pm CST [https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qZpJUP8jRjeko5e0SZ-kyA]

This workshop is for new and returning students to learn about the changes in the 18th Edition of the Chicago Manual of Style. Participants will learn the basics of how to make footnotes and a bibliography (and win some prizes along the way!)

Join us in person at CTU Room 33 or scan the QR code to participate via Zoom or use this link: https://ctu.zoom.us/j/95754659115

Save the date for a special opportunity to hear from Dr. Handy as she shares her vision for the year and beyond during a conversation hosted by Dr. Stephanie Crumpton.

This is a virtual event via ZOOM for alumni. Click the link below to participate.

Join us for a gathering where our Elders will share their insights and stories about Sacred Memory. This is a chance to reflect and absorb their wisdom as we learn to Understand The Times.

Everyone is welcome under the virtual Baobab Tree—pastors, activists, seminarians, academics, young adults, and fellow Elders. Let’s come together to listen, learn, and grow as a community.

McCormick Theological Seminary’s “Preaching Wisdom: Sacred Memory Work for Christian Innovation” is led by Dr. Itihari Toure and supported by the Lilly Endowment.

This is a virtual event via ZOOM. Click the link below to participate.

Initiated in 2004 by Sylvia Jo Oglesby and McCormick Theological Seminary, the HIV/AIDS Clery & Lay Leadership Summit aims to reduce HIV/AIDS infections and related behaviors. We equip local church ministries and faith-based outreach workers with up-to-date education and best practices to help their communities.

Fourth Episcopal District of the AME Church
"Bishop Richard Allen House"
4448 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653

Free event with limited seating (first come, first served.)

Join us for the 2024 Callie House Lecture — The Call of Reparatory Justice: Who Do You Say I Am For Such a Time as This? Our featured speaker is Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith, Regional President at the World Council of Churches, North America. Hosted by McCormick's Center for Reparatory Justice, Transformation, and Remediation, the event takes place at McCormick, LSTC Chapel, 4th Floor. Parking is available. Admission is free but an RSVP is requested.

Sixth Annual Paul Wattson Lecture

Consider attending this annual lecture series presented by the Catholic Theological Union with a theme, “Global Christian Forum: Reshaping the Global Ecumenical Landscape.”

RSVP via QR code is required.

HONORING THE LEGACY OF DR. JAMES A. SCHERER

Join us for a FREE symposium honoring the late James A. Scherer, with guest speakers reflecting on Scherer as Lutheran churchman, eminent missiologist, ecumenist, mentor and beloved professor at LSTC.

Register for event.

Join us for McCormick’s
190th Commencement Service
celebrating the Class of 2024
on May 18th at 2pm.

The celebration will take place at
Hyde Park Union Church
5600 S. Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago, Illinois

Seminary reception preceding at 1130am at
McCormick Theological Seminary
5416 S. Cornell Avenue
Room 210-BC

Come celebrate our PASO, KASA, and AELM graduates!

This hybrid event will take place in Room 201 A & B and via Zoom.

5pm - 545pm — Reception

6pm - 730pm — Worship Service Celebration

Please contact Priscilla Rodriquez (773.947.6310) to RSVP and receive the Zoom link.

Come spend the afternoon with us!

Our beautiful, newly built-out space at the Catholic Theological Union (CTU), just blocks east of the campus we shared with LSTC, is now open and ready to support our impact far beyond its walls.

Come see our new space for yourself: 5416 S. Cornell, 5th Floor.

Free and open to the public. Light appetizers will be served.

RSVP via email or scan below:

2024 Annual Brawley, Allen, and Zenos Lecture
The Immigrant in Your Midst:
Migration, Ministry, and the Bible

April 12, 2024 | 9am - 3pm

The Brawley, Allen, and Zenos lectures at McCormick Theological Seminary will unite to sponsor a full-day event on migration, ministry, and the Bible on April 12. Free and open to the public, this event will include:

• Inspiring worship

• An informative lecture on migration in the Bible

  • Lecturer: Dr. Francisco Lozado
    Christian Theological Seminary

• Unique opportunities for small group conversations with McCormick faculty and local practitioners serving migrants in Chicago

• A lively panel discussion on how Scripture can inspire our ministry with migrants

Lunch will be available free of charge.

Registration now open.

Formation Week 2024 | Spring 2024
April 2

In our pursuit of rest as a command, rest as care for our body, and rest as worship, we invite you to join us for a guided reflection and Jazz Vespers service with Julian Davis Reid from Notes of Rest Ministry. The evening will begin with a community dinner sponsored by the Office of Student Services.

Plenary 1: Reframing Healing and Activism

State of McCormick

Plenary 2: Connecting Theological Education and Professional Life

Plenary 3: Modeling Solutions

Alumni Celebration
Classes 1973, 1998

Celebration of Distinguished Alumna 2023
Rev. Carmen M. Rosario Riviere, MDIV 1984

Celebration of Rising Star Award 2023
Chaplain Maria Sullivan-Marrero, MAM 2020

The purpose of community worship at McCormick Theological Seminary: 

We gather to worship the Divine as students, staff, and faculty at an institution of higher theological education. We take turns centering and affirming diverse affinity groups or theological schools of thought in the McCormick Theological Seminary community so that we can all share a variety of worshiping styles as led by those who claim them as their tradition.  

When we are not focusing on one affinity group or theological school of thought, we will do our best to have representation of various identity groups who are part of our community. 

Emmanuel Katongole is Professor of Theology and Peace Studies at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame, Indiana. He previously served as Associate Professor of Theology and World Christianity at Duke University, and as founding co-director of the Duke Center for Reconciliation.  He is the author of several books, including Born from Lament: The Theology and Politics of Hope in Africa (Eerdmans, 2017). Katongole is a Catholic priest of Kampala Archdiocese, Uganda where he was ordained in 1987.

For more information, contact: Ken Sawyer ksawyer@mccormick.edu)

Sponsored by McCormick Theological Seminary, Catholic Theological Union, and Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

From the perspective of a leading anti-gun violence Christian activist and a practitioner involved in policing reform, this two-part conversation will focus on the current public discourse on ending violence.

Moderator:
Jia Johnson, Director, Solidarity Building Initiative

Conversation partners:
Dr. RaShall M. Brackney, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Practice at George Mason University and former Chief of Police in Charlottesville, Virginia

Pastor Mike McBride,
Executive Director, Live Free USA

Streaming on Facebook Live here.