The Rev. Fleming Rutledge is well known at Wycliffe College. To commemorate Black History Month, Rutledge has written an account of how she came to a deepened understanding of race in America. This “conversion” narrative is an important document of contemporary history, which we now share with the Wycliffe College community.

No matter the season, Rev. Philip Stonhouse invites us to consider the antidote to culture's ubiquitous call to productivity: live slowly, and practice discernment grounded in Jesus’ character and the presence of the Holy Spirit.

Rev. Dr Patrick McManus on how the hazy days of summer become extraordinary when considered in the light of the God.

"What if being rooted in Christ’s love is saying no to isolation and accepting the gift of love offered on the ground by the people right around me?" writes Amber Tremblett. "Because what is that if not the immanence of God? This latest foray into my anxious world has reminded me to look for God. In scripture and in prayer, yes, but also in all the moments of my life."

The beauty of Dow's meditation lies in its reminder that being a Christ-follower means being rooted in community. The spiritual habits we are called to practice - worship, baptism, testimony, and joy - orient us to the Living Word, Jesus Christ, in the context of community - the gathering of believers.

Why is Black History Month needed? What does the invitation of this calendar month offer to all of us at large? Wycliffe College's Communications Associate Renee James reflects on the surprise and invitation of Black History Month.

When circumstances overwhelm you, how do you stay the course? Wycliffe Senior Student Kathleen Krynski reflects on the power of the Psalms to orient, ground and guide through the big and small transitions of life.

We would like to invite the Wycliffe community to join us in prayer as we search for a new Principal:

 

Sovereign and gracious God,

In a world where contentment is often unattainable, Director of Development, Shelley McLagan, delves into the idea of choosing joy—not because Christians are exempt from struggles but because we have a God who is always with us when we go through them.