The month ahead will see a lot happening around the College.

For starters, we shall be welcoming pilgrims for three very different programs at the College:

• Introduction to the Bible Lands (4–12 May)
• Jordan Study Tour (13–15 May), and
• Palestine of Jesus (16–27 May)

Fr Andrew Sherman from St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, Boca Raton, Florida will be serving as Chaplain for our three courses during May, and we are delighted to welcome Fr Andrew back to the College community.

A special welcome as well to Canon Mary June Nestler, who is returning to serve as Visiting Professor for the Palestine of Jesus program.

In the Emmanuel Chapel at Virginia Theological Seminary on Monday, May 16, our Associate Dean, the Revd. Dr. Susan Lukens will be ordained to the Priesthood by Bishop James J. Shand, on behalf of Bishop Dickson Chilongani of the Diocese of Central Tanzania. The College community rejoices with Susan at this time, and we give thanks for her significant ministry as Adjunct Professor of Theology at Msalato Theological College in Dodoma, Tanzania.

At the end of this month we shall farewell Dr Rodney Aist, as he concludes his role as Course Director. Rodney has played a critical role in the life of St George’s College for almost three years. He leaves with the blessings and the love of the College community both here in Jerusalem and around the world. We wish him well for the future and look forward to other opportunities when he may be able to assist us with programs at the College.

During the last half of May and through the first week of June, Dean Greg Jenks will be visiting the US. During this time he will meet with alumni and friends, as well as with key staff in The Episcopal Church and partners in various academic institutions. There are alumni events planned for several locations, including Alexandria, Atlanta, Boston, Greenville and Memphis so if you live near any of those areas, watch for information from the North American Committee or your local alumni community.

On May 31 applications will close for the role of Director of Studies as well as for expressions of interest in serving as Chaplain to the College in the next twelve months or so. A number of applications have already been received for both roles, and the process of reviewing the applications and preparing for possible interviews will begin on June 1.