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Congratulations 🎉 to the Berkeley Divinity School Class of 2026!

A Commencement Evensong was held in Marquand Chapel, together with the conferral of diplomas and certificates and the awarding of prizes, followed by a reception at the Berkeley Center.

Congratulations 🎉 to the Berkeley Divinity School Class of 2026!

A Commencement Evensong was held in Marquand Chapel, together with the conferral of diplomas and certificates and the awarding of prizes, followed by a reception at the Berkeley Center.

Congratulations 🎉 to the Berkeley Divinity School Class of 2026!

A Commencement Evensong was held in Marquand Chapel, together with the conferral of diplomas and certificates and the awarding of prizes, followed by a reception at the Berkeley Center.

Five Berkeley MDiv seniors presented their thesis research to friends, students, and colleagues on the back porch of the Berkeley Center. 👏👏

Robin Brown, “White Silence as Formation in Episcopal and Anglican Contexts”

Logan Crews, “New World, Old Adam: The Baptismal Theology of the Virginia Colony”

Alden Fossett, “The Course of Empire Causes Us Much Grief: Imperialism, Slavery, and Genocide in the Theological Education of Berkeley Divinity School, the Episcopal School at Yale”

Jacob Stewart, “Muhlenberg’s Sermons & The Work of the Church”

Sully Hart, “Divine Security: An Exploration of Christian Liturgy Through the Lens of Attachment Theory”

Five Berkeley MDiv seniors presented their thesis research to friends, students, and colleagues on the back porch of the Berkeley Center. 👏👏

Robin Brown, “White Silence as Formation in Episcopal and Anglican Contexts”

Logan Crews, “New World, Old Adam: The Baptismal Theology of the Virginia Colony”

Alden Fossett, “The Course of Empire Causes Us Much Grief: Imperialism, Slavery, and Genocide in the Theological Education of Berkeley Divinity School, the Episcopal School at Yale”

Jacob Stewart, “Muhlenberg’s Sermons & The Work of the Church”

Sully Hart, “Divine Security: An Exploration of Christian Liturgy Through the Lens of Attachment Theory”

Five Berkeley MDiv seniors presented their thesis research to friends, students, and colleagues on the back porch of the Berkeley Center. 👏👏

Robin Brown, “White Silence as Formation in Episcopal and Anglican Contexts”

Logan Crews, “New World, Old Adam: The Baptismal Theology of the Virginia Colony”

Alden Fossett, “The Course of Empire Causes Us Much Grief: Imperialism, Slavery, and Genocide in the Theological Education of Berkeley Divinity School, the Episcopal School at Yale”

Jacob Stewart, “Muhlenberg’s Sermons & The Work of the Church”

Sully Hart, “Divine Security: An Exploration of Christian Liturgy Through the Lens of Attachment Theory”

Five Berkeley MDiv seniors presented their thesis research to friends, students, and colleagues on the back porch of the Berkeley Center. 👏👏

Robin Brown, “White Silence as Formation in Episcopal and Anglican Contexts”

Logan Crews, “New World, Old Adam: The Baptismal Theology of the Virginia Colony”

Alden Fossett, “The Course of Empire Causes Us Much Grief: Imperialism, Slavery, and Genocide in the Theological Education of Berkeley Divinity School, the Episcopal School at Yale”

Jacob Stewart, “Muhlenberg’s Sermons & The Work of the Church”

Sully Hart, “Divine Security: An Exploration of Christian Liturgy Through the Lens of Attachment Theory”

Five Berkeley MDiv seniors presented their thesis research to friends, students, and colleagues on the back porch of the Berkeley Center. 👏👏

Robin Brown, “White Silence as Formation in Episcopal and Anglican Contexts”

Logan Crews, “New World, Old Adam: The Baptismal Theology of the Virginia Colony”

Alden Fossett, “The Course of Empire Causes Us Much Grief: Imperialism, Slavery, and Genocide in the Theological Education of Berkeley Divinity School, the Episcopal School at Yale”

Jacob Stewart, “Muhlenberg’s Sermons & The Work of the Church”

Sully Hart, “Divine Security: An Exploration of Christian Liturgy Through the Lens of Attachment Theory”

Five Berkeley MDiv seniors presented their thesis research to friends, students, and colleagues on the back porch of the Berkeley Center. 👏👏

Robin Brown, “White Silence as Formation in Episcopal and Anglican Contexts”

Logan Crews, “New World, Old Adam: The Baptismal Theology of the Virginia Colony”

Alden Fossett, “The Course of Empire Causes Us Much Grief: Imperialism, Slavery, and Genocide in the Theological Education of Berkeley Divinity School, the Episcopal School at Yale”

Jacob Stewart, “Muhlenberg’s Sermons & The Work of the Church”

Sully Hart, “Divine Security: An Exploration of Christian Liturgy Through the Lens of Attachment Theory”

All are welcome to join the next Graduate Town Hall this Thursday, May 14, from 5pm-6pm Eastern on Zoom.

The Most Rev’d Sean Rowe ‘24 DDHon, will be interviewed by The Rev’d Dr. Andy Barnett ’12 MDiv, President of the Graduate Network.

There is no need to register ahead of time. The Town Hall Zoom Link is located on the Graduate Network homepage, link in our IG profile.

Berkeley at Yale hosted a joyful Festal Eucharist in Marquand Chapel this week in honor of Dean Andrew McGowan and Professor Felicity Harley-McGowan, with Past Presiding Bishop Michael Curry ‘78 MDiv preaching. More than 250 gathered for worship and celebration, including the Berkeley Board of Trustees; The Rt. Rev’d Jeffrey Mello, Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Connecticut; The Rt. Rev’d Julia Whitworth, Bishop of the Diocese of Massachusetts; The Rt. Rev. Ian Douglas, retired Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Connecticut; and The Rt. Rev’d Andrew St. John, Bishop of the Diocese of Melbourne, Australia.
So much gratitude for the Berkeley at Yale Chapel Ministers and Hospitality Ministry Team.

Berkeley at Yale hosted a joyful Festal Eucharist in Marquand Chapel this week in honor of Dean Andrew McGowan and Professor Felicity Harley-McGowan, with Past Presiding Bishop Michael Curry ‘78 MDiv preaching. More than 250 gathered for worship and celebration, including the Berkeley Board of Trustees; The Rt. Rev’d Jeffrey Mello, Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Connecticut; The Rt. Rev’d Julia Whitworth, Bishop of the Diocese of Massachusetts; The Rt. Rev. Ian Douglas, retired Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Connecticut; and The Rt. Rev’d Andrew St. John, Bishop of the Diocese of Melbourne, Australia.
So much gratitude for the Berkeley at Yale Chapel Ministers and Hospitality Ministry Team.

Berkeley at Yale hosted a joyful Festal Eucharist in Marquand Chapel this week in honor of Dean Andrew McGowan and Professor Felicity Harley-McGowan, with Past Presiding Bishop Michael Curry ‘78 MDiv preaching. More than 250 gathered for worship and celebration, including the Berkeley Board of Trustees; The Rt. Rev’d Jeffrey Mello, Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Connecticut; The Rt. Rev’d Julia Whitworth, Bishop of the Diocese of Massachusetts; The Rt. Rev. Ian Douglas, retired Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Connecticut; and The Rt. Rev’d Andrew St. John, Bishop of the Diocese of Melbourne, Australia.
So much gratitude for the Berkeley at Yale Chapel Ministers and Hospitality Ministry Team.

Berkeley at Yale hosted a joyful Festal Eucharist in Marquand Chapel this week in honor of Dean Andrew McGowan and Professor Felicity Harley-McGowan, with Past Presiding Bishop Michael Curry ‘78 MDiv preaching. More than 250 gathered for worship and celebration, including the Berkeley Board of Trustees; The Rt. Rev’d Jeffrey Mello, Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Connecticut; The Rt. Rev’d Julia Whitworth, Bishop of the Diocese of Massachusetts; The Rt. Rev. Ian Douglas, retired Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Connecticut; and The Rt. Rev’d Andrew St. John, Bishop of the Diocese of Melbourne, Australia.
So much gratitude for the Berkeley at Yale Chapel Ministers and Hospitality Ministry Team.

Berkeley at Yale hosted a joyful Festal Eucharist in Marquand Chapel this week in honor of Dean Andrew McGowan and Professor Felicity Harley-McGowan, with Past Presiding Bishop Michael Curry ‘78 MDiv preaching. More than 250 gathered for worship and celebration, including the Berkeley Board of Trustees; The Rt. Rev’d Jeffrey Mello, Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Connecticut; The Rt. Rev’d Julia Whitworth, Bishop of the Diocese of Massachusetts; The Rt. Rev. Ian Douglas, retired Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Connecticut; and The Rt. Rev’d Andrew St. John, Bishop of the Diocese of Melbourne, Australia.
So much gratitude for the Berkeley at Yale Chapel Ministers and Hospitality Ministry Team.

Berkeley at Yale hosted a joyful Festal Eucharist in Marquand Chapel this week in honor of Dean Andrew McGowan and Professor Felicity Harley-McGowan, with Past Presiding Bishop Michael Curry ‘78 MDiv preaching. More than 250 gathered for worship and celebration, including the Berkeley Board of Trustees; The Rt. Rev’d Jeffrey Mello, Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Connecticut; The Rt. Rev’d Julia Whitworth, Bishop of the Diocese of Massachusetts; The Rt. Rev. Ian Douglas, retired Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Connecticut; and The Rt. Rev’d Andrew St. John, Bishop of the Diocese of Melbourne, Australia.
So much gratitude for the Berkeley at Yale Chapel Ministers and Hospitality Ministry Team.

🎉Graduation festivities are beginning on campus 🎉
Pictured here are seniors from the Berkeley community who received their certificate in Black Church Studies!
L to R: Linda Etim, Maia Williams, Alden Fossett, Tasharah Person, Nana Boahen, ArDonna Hamilton, Elyon Wells, and Robin Brown.

The final week of spring term included two final sermons within the Berkeley community.

The Very Rev’d Andrew McGowan, outgoing Dean of Berkeley at Yale, preached his final Wednesday Community Eucharist in Marquand Chapel, and senior Nelson Pike ‘26 M.Div., who is a candidate for ordination in the Diocese of Massachusetts, preached at Friday Morning Prayer in St. Luke’s Chapel. Dean McGowan preached about how we recognize the risen Jesus in the breaking of the bread. Nelson Pike reminded the students that ends are also beginnings.

Read and watch their sermons by following the link in the bio or here:
https://berkeleydivinity.yale.edu/posts/2026-04-27-end-of-the-year-sermons-at-berkeley

The final week of spring term included two final sermons within the Berkeley community.

The Very Rev’d Andrew McGowan, outgoing Dean of Berkeley at Yale, preached his final Wednesday Community Eucharist in Marquand Chapel, and senior Nelson Pike ‘26 M.Div., who is a candidate for ordination in the Diocese of Massachusetts, preached at Friday Morning Prayer in St. Luke’s Chapel. Dean McGowan preached about how we recognize the risen Jesus in the breaking of the bread. Nelson Pike reminded the students that ends are also beginnings.

Read and watch their sermons by following the link in the bio or here:
https://berkeleydivinity.yale.edu/posts/2026-04-27-end-of-the-year-sermons-at-berkeley

On this final day of classes, Berkeley seniors concluded Senior Spirit Week by donning Berkeley colors and offering an avalanche of “Announcements” at Morning Prayer (iykyk). Nelson Pike ‘26 MDiv preached to all hearts.
#blesseddaytoall

On this final day of classes, Berkeley seniors concluded Senior Spirit Week by donning Berkeley colors and offering an avalanche of “Announcements” at Morning Prayer (iykyk). Nelson Pike ‘26 MDiv preached to all hearts.
#blesseddaytoall

On this final day of classes, Berkeley seniors concluded Senior Spirit Week by donning Berkeley colors and offering an avalanche of “Announcements” at Morning Prayer (iykyk). Nelson Pike ‘26 MDiv preached to all hearts.
#blesseddaytoall

On this final day of classes, Berkeley seniors concluded Senior Spirit Week by donning Berkeley colors and offering an avalanche of “Announcements” at Morning Prayer (iykyk). Nelson Pike ‘26 MDiv preached to all hearts.
#blesseddaytoall

Day 4 of Senior Spirit Week. Pajamas and Alleluias 🙌 at Morning Prayer. What will Friday bring?
#blesseddaytoall

The Berkeley community came together for an especially poignant Community Eucharist, at which The Very Rev’d Andrew McGowan served as preacher and celebrant for the last time at Wednesday Eucharist as Dean of Berkeley at Yale. A community meal celebrating Dean McGowan and Professor Harley-McGowan followed at the Berkeley Center.
>>>>swipe for singing>>>>> ✨🎶💐

The Berkeley community came together for an especially poignant Community Eucharist, at which The Very Rev’d Andrew McGowan served as preacher and celebrant for the last time at Wednesday Eucharist as Dean of Berkeley at Yale. A community meal celebrating Dean McGowan and Professor Harley-McGowan followed at the Berkeley Center.
>>>>swipe for singing>>>>> ✨🎶💐

The Berkeley community came together for an especially poignant Community Eucharist, at which The Very Rev’d Andrew McGowan served as preacher and celebrant for the last time at Wednesday Eucharist as Dean of Berkeley at Yale. A community meal celebrating Dean McGowan and Professor Harley-McGowan followed at the Berkeley Center.
>>>>swipe for singing>>>>> ✨🎶💐

The Berkeley community came together for an especially poignant Community Eucharist, at which The Very Rev’d Andrew McGowan served as preacher and celebrant for the last time at Wednesday Eucharist as Dean of Berkeley at Yale. A community meal celebrating Dean McGowan and Professor Harley-McGowan followed at the Berkeley Center.
>>>>swipe for singing>>>>> ✨🎶💐

Day 3 of Senior Spirit Week at Berkeley took an earnest turn. #blesseddaytoall

Day 3 of Senior Spirit Week at Berkeley took an earnest turn. #blesseddaytoall