Homecoming 2024 will feature the seminary’s Center for Asian/Asian American Ministry as it celebrates its 40th Anniversary. We are excited to welcome you to campus for what promises to be a truly memorable day.
Our programming will include presentations, faculty sample classes, worship, and Community Meal. Our time together will center on the theme, “Founded by Grace, Transforming with Hope: A Celebration of CAAM’s 40th Founding Anniversary.”
Alumni, friends, colleagues, and family are welcome to this time of celebration!
Registration
In-person:
Online Participants and Students: No Cost
In-Person Registration
Includes presentations, faculty sample classes, networking lunch, worship service, community meal, social gathering. . . and an alum swag bag!
Online Registration
Includes two presentations (see below) and worship service.
If you need assistance in covering the in-person registration fee or if you have additional questions or needs, please contact Nancy Ramos, Director of Annual Giving and Alum Relations, by email or 847.866.3889.
Morning Refreshment
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a morning pastry
Welcome, The Center for Asian/Asian-American Ministries, and Garrett Now
(Available for online participants)
President Javier A. Viera
Dr. Dong Hyeon Jeong
Vice President Joseph R. Emmick
Weaving Our Stories: Trauma, Healing, Pastoral Care and Counseling
Dr. AHyun Lee, Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology, Care, and Psychotherapy
Theology on the Edge of Heaven and Earth
Dr. Mai-Anh Le Tran, Associate Professor of Religious Education and Practical Theology
Luncheon and Community Connect
Share a Meal and Connect with Fellow Alums and Students
Weaving Our Stories: Trauma, Healing, Pastoral Care and Counseling
Dr. AHyun Lee, Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology, Care, and Psychotherapy
Theology on the Edge of Heaven and Earth
Dr. Mai-Anh Le Tran, Associate Professor of Religious Education and Practical Theology
Envisioning the Future
(Available for online participants)
Rev. Dr. Amy Valdez Barker and Rev. Ayla Samson
Worship and Distinguished Alum Presentation
(Available for online participants)
Rev. Dr. Hwa-Young Chong, Preacher
Join the community for our weekly chapel service in the Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful, where we will also honor our Distinguished Alums, the Reverend Im Hyon Jung (G-ETS 1993) and the Reverend Dr. Heather Heinzman Lear (G-ETS 2015).
Community Meal
Campus housing is currently at capacity with students, so we encourage you to take advantage of the group rate at the Hilton Garden Inn in Evanston, Illinois.
1818 Maple Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
$169/night + tax
Breakfast and valet parking available for additional fees
Make your reservation early to ensure availability.
You are welcome to park in our Visitor Lot, located immediately west of our Main Building and accessible via Garrett Place.
If our Visitor Lot is full when you arrive, please park temporarily in the Garrett Place circle drive, come inside to the welcome table, and obtain a parking pass and map for nearby Northwestern University lots. Parking is included in your registration. Please leave extra time for parking.