× Register here for weekly dinners during Take On Lent
NOTE: If you select the option to pay at the door, we can accept cash or check each week ($20 per person, payable to WNC)
We are unable to accept credit card or electonic payments at the door.
5 pm: Choral Evensong
6 pm: Dinner & libations in Bethlehem Chapel
7 pm: Classes begin

× With theological debates igniting passions and controversies, the Council of Nicaea sought to untangle and clarify the intricate mysteries of the faith. It culminated in the creation of the Nicene Creed, a powerful declaration of belief that has resonated through the centuries.

As we mark the 1700th anniversary of this historic moment, this course invites you into a captivating exploration of early Christianity—its passionate struggles, its profound insights, and the birth of a creed that continues to pulse at the center of our worship. Delve deep into the theological legacy of Nicaea and discover how its timeless truths resonate in our lives today.

× March 25 - The Rev. Dr. Judy Fentress-Williams
Scripture: Ruth
Bio: Judy Fentress-Williams is in bi-vocational ministry in Alexandria, VA as the Dodge Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Virginia Theological Seminary and the Scholar in Residence at the Alfred Street Baptist Church. Dr. Fentress-Williams received her Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible from Yale University in 1999. She earned her M.Div. from Yale Divinity School in 1990 and her A.B. in English from Princeton University in 1984 with certificates in African-American Studies and American Studies. Dr. Fentress-Williams’ published work reflects her interest in a literary approach that highlights the multiple voices in scripture.

× Register here for weekly dinners during Take On Lent
NOTE: If you select the option to pay at the door, we can accept cash or check each week ($20 per person, payable to WNC)
We are unable to accept credit card or electonic payments at the door.
5 pm: Choral Evensong
6 pm: Dinner & libations in Bethlehem Chapel
7 pm: Classes begin

× With theological debates igniting passions and controversies, the Council of Nicaea sought to untangle and clarify the intricate mysteries of the faith. It culminated in the creation of the Nicene Creed, a powerful declaration of belief that has resonated through the centuries.

As we mark the 1700th anniversary of this historic moment, this course invites you into a captivating exploration of early Christianity—its passionate struggles, its profound insights, and the birth of a creed that continues to pulse at the center of our worship. Delve deep into the theological legacy of Nicaea and discover how its timeless truths resonate in our lives today.

× April 1 - The Rev. Dr. Ron Hopson
Scripture: Jeremiah
Bio: Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Hopson is a Professor of Psychology and Professor of Pastoral Care at Howard University. He holds a joint appointment in the Department of Psychology and the School of Divinity. He is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Washington, D.C. He teaches courses on Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, the Psychology of Religion, Pastoral Care, and Sexuality and Race. He is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and has served in pastoral positions in churches in the Washington, D.C. area.

× Register here for weekly dinners during Take On Lent
NOTE: If you select the option to pay at the door, we can accept cash or check each week ($20 per person, payable to WNC)
We are unable to accept credit card or electonic payments at the door.
5 pm: Choral Evensong
6 pm: Dinner & libations in Bethlehem Chapel
7 pm: Classes begin

× With theological debates igniting passions and controversies, the Council of Nicaea sought to untangle and clarify the intricate mysteries of the faith. It culminated in the creation of the Nicene Creed, a powerful declaration of belief that has resonated through the centuries.

As we mark the 1700th anniversary of this historic moment, this course invites you into a captivating exploration of early Christianity—its passionate struggles, its profound insights, and the birth of a creed that continues to pulse at the center of our worship. Delve deep into the theological legacy of Nicaea and discover how its timeless truths resonate in our lives today.

× April 8 - The Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas
Scripture: Genesis 16 (Hagar)
Bio: The Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas, Ph.D. is currently the visiting professor of Theology at Harvard Divinity School. From 2017 to 2023, she was Dean of the Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary and Professor of Theology. She was named the Bill and Judith Moyers Chair in Theology at Union in November 2019 where she is now Dean emeritus. She served as interim Dean of the Episcopal Divinity School from 2023-2024. During the 2023 fall term, she served as Honorary Professor of Global Theology at Emmanuel Theological College in Liverpool, England.