Spiritual Formation Program Schedule
Upcoming
All-Rivendell End of Year Picnic
Join us for our End of Year Picnic held at the Rivendell Institute!
Spiritual Formation in the Epistles: Phil. 4:10-23
Join us at Spiritual Formation as we continue our series, Spiritual Formation in the Epistles.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Spiritual Formation in the Epistles: Phil. 4:1-9
Join us at Spiritual Formation as we continue our series, Spiritual Formation in the Epistles.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Spiritual Formation in the Epistles: Phil. 3:15-21
Join us at Spiritual Formation as we continue our series, Spiritual Formation in the Epistles.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Faculty Friday with Dr. John Nwangwu
Join us for our April Faculty Friday event (last of the semester) featuring Dr. John Nwangwu!
John Tochukwu Nwangwu is a Nigerian-American public health doctor with expertise in infectious diseases and epidemiology, a consultant at the World Health Organization and a professor at both Yale University and Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). At Yale University, he holds the position of Clinical Professor of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology. While at SCSU he holds the position of Professor of Epidemiology and Global Health.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Spiritual Formation in the Epistles: Phil. 3:1-14
Join us at Spiritual Formation as we continue our series, Spiritual Formation in the Epistles.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Faculty Friday: Prof. John Hare
Join us for our March Faculty Friday event!
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Spiritual Formation in the Epistles: Phil. 2:12-30
Join us at Spiritual Formation as we continue our series, Spiritual Formation in the Epistles.
This week will be led by Spiritual Formation director Sue Smedley.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Spiritual Formation in the Epistles: Phil. 2:1-11
Join us at Spiritual Formation as we continue our series, Spiritual Formation in the Epistles.
This week will be led by Spiritual Formation director Sue Smedley.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
“Looking for Love: A Sacred Search” with Drs. Oluwatosin Adeyemo, YSM, and Kunle Adeyemo
We are very excited to invite Drs. Oluwatosin Adeyemo (Yale Medical School) and Kunle Adeyemo to share their story as we consider our topic, "Looking for Love: A Sacred Search." You'll definitely want to invite your friends for this special event! Catered dinner provided.
Tosin received her MD from Yale Medical School and completed her OB/GYN residency at Harvard. In 2020, she also completed a Master of Public Health degree at the Yale School of Public Health. She currently serves as Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the Yale Medical School, and is passionate about addressing women's health disparities in her immediate community and in global settings through research, education and provision of clinical care.
Kunle received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from MIT. He is a Senior Director in the Corporate Strategy team at Cognizant, an enterprise IT services company, where he supports the executive committee and the board in making key organizational and strategic decisions. Prior to Cognizant, Kunle worked at Bain & Company, a global management consultancy, serving clients across industries and geographies. In his off-work hours, he serves a worship leader at Trinity Baptist Church, New Haven. He is also an avid fan of Jeopardy!
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Faculty Friday: Dr. Jessica Abellard
Join us as Dr. Abellard (YSM) shares with us on the topic of “God’s Provision for Mental Health in this Season of Life" at our February Faculty Friday event! Catered dinner provided.
Originally from Miami, Florida, Dr. Jessica Abellard graduated from Temple University School of Medicine then completed her psychiatry residency at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. As a trainee, she served as Vice President of the New Jersey Psychiatric Association and American Psychiatric Association Resident Fellow Member Representative to Area 3, which covers the Mid-Atlantic region. She was awarded the Chairman’s Recognition Award and Clinical Excellence Award in Psychiatry. Following completion of her residency training, she pursued subspecialty training in geriatric and forensic psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine.
In 2019, Dr. Abellard joined Cornell Scott Hill Health Center and is the Medical Director of Geriatric Behavioral Services. She teaches 2nd and 3rd year medical students from Yale School of Medicine and is the treasurer of the Connecticut Psychiatric Society. She has a private practice in forensic psychiatry. Dr. Abellard is dedicated to treating the underserved and has an interest in the intersection of faith and mental health.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Spiritual Formation in the Epistles: Phil. 1:12-30
Join us at Spiritual Formation as we continue our series, Spiritual Formation in the Epistles.
This week will be led by Spiritual Formation director Karen Mahan.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Spiritual Formation in the Epistles: Phil. 1:1-11
Join us at Spiritual Formation as we pick up our series, Spiritual Formation in the Epistles and look at Philippians 1:11-11.
This week will be led by Spiritual Formation director Karen Mahan.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Rivendell Christmas Party
Join us at Rivendell for our annual Christmas Party!
More information about this event will be released closer to the event date.
Faculty Friday: Prof. Fred Sigworth, Yale School of Medicine
Join us for our last Faculty Friday event of the semester!
Prof. Fred Sigworth, Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology and of Biomedical Engineering and of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at the Yale School of Medicine, will be sharing about how he integrates his faith and his academic work.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Friendsgiving Potluck Dinner
Join us at Spiritual Formation for a special event! We will be sharing a Friendsgiving meal and celebrating in gratitude. Please email spiritual-formation@rivendellinstitute.org if you’d like to RSVP.
Spiritual Formation in the Epistles: “Continuing Conversations: Sharing Your Story”
Join us at Spiritual Formation as we continue our series, Spiritual Formation in the Epistles.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Faculty Friday: Dr. Courtney Gibson, Yale School of Medicine
Join us for our November Faculty Friday event featuring Dr. Courtney Gibson, Yale School of Medicine.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Spiritual Formation in the Epistles: “Swimming Upstream: Spiritual Battle”
Join us at Spiritual Formation as we continue our series, Spiritual Formation in the Epistles.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Spiritual Formation in the Epistles: “Power for Change: Spirit-filled Living”
Join us at Spiritual Formation as we continue our series, Spiritual Formation in the Epistles.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Spiritual Formation in the Epistles: “What God’s Love Does”
Join us at Spiritual Formation as we continue our series, Spiritual Formation in the Epistles.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Faculty Friday: Dr. David Mahan, YDS Lecturer
Join us for our first Faculty Friday event of the semester!
Dr. David Mahan, YDS Lecturer and Rivendell’s Executive Director, will be sharing.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Spiritual Formation in the Epistles: “What God’s Love Is”
Join us at Spiritual Formation as we continue our series, Spiritual Formation in the Epistles.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
All Grad Fellowships Seaside Retreat: “God’s Grander Story: Ambition, Vocation, and the Call of Christ”
Join us at beautiful Killam’s Point, 20 minutes away and right on the water with beautiful hiking trails. Enjoy a refreshing time of fellowship with the various graduate and professional groups, and hear a short teaching on the topic of “God’s Grander Story: Ambition, Vocation, and the Call of Christ" by guest speaker, Pastor Matt Coburn (Trinity Baptist Church). Breakfast, hot drinks, and lunch provided.
Carpool to/from the retreat is available.
Please register by Wednesday, September 20th. Registration fee: $25
Spiritual Formation in the Epistles: “Identity: Being & Becoming”
Join us at Spiritual Formation as we begin our series, Spiritual Formation in the Epistles.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Graduate Student Panel: Keeping Faith First at Yale
Join us at Spiritual Formation as we hear from several graduate students at Yale about their experience integrating their faith and their studies.
Catered dinner provided. This event is open to graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their spouses. We look forward to seeing you!
Rivendell Kick-Off Picnic
Stop by the Rivendell Institute for our Kick-Off picnic! Meet new students, enjoy a catered meal, and get connected with Rivendell programs.
Catered dinner provided. Bring your friends!
All-Rivendell End of Year Picnic
Join us for our End of Year Picnic held at the Rivendell Institute!