University’s 32nd annual Quaker Heritage Week Oct. 15-17

The university’s 32nd annual Quaker Heritage Week will feature Gregg Koskela, pastor of Newberg Friends Church, and include panel discussions on Friends testimonies and the university’s history Oct. 15-17.

The schedule is as follows:

Monday, Oct. 15

  • Koskela will speak on “You Shall Know the Truth … a Vision for George Fox University” at the 10:40 a.m. chapel service. Sarah Baldwin (Campus Ministries), Kendra Irons (Religious Studies), Steve Sherwood (Religious Studies), and two undergraduate students also will share.
  • From 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., a talk-back lunch for pastors and students is scheduled in the Cap and Gown Room, hosted by Baldwin. Also, Paul Anderson (Religious Studies) will present “A Quaker at the Vatican – Christian Unity under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.”
  • That evening, a panel discussion is scheduled from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Hoover Academic Building’s Room 105. Seven professors will discuss Friends testimonies on worship, ministry, sacraments, peace, convincement, simplicity, and integrity as part of a relationship with Christ.

Tuesday, Oct. 16

  • From 3:40 to 5 p.m., in Edwards-Holman Science Center’s Room 102, a panel of longtime faculty members will discuss the history of George Fox University as part of a celebration of the new book Founded by Friends: The Quaker Heritage of 15 American Colleges and Universities, which features an essay on George Fox by Anderson. The panel will include Arthur Roberts (Professor at Large) and faculty emeriti Ralph Beebe and Lee Nash. Anderson will speak on “The Mission of the Christ-Centered Quaker College.”

Wednesday, Oct. 17

  • The 10:40 a.m. chapel will feature Anderson, who will speak on “… And the Truth Shall Set You Free.”
  • At 8 p.m., “Marsh-mellowing with Gregg Koskela” is scheduled at Corey Beals‘ (Religious Studies) home, 603 N. Meridian St.

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