Symposium: Sustaining Hope and Seeking Justice in Challenging Times and Special Convocation

Join us for the first day of celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the Trinity Chapel at a special multi-faith symposium on Sustaining Hope and Seeking Justice in Challenging Times.

The event will feature keynote speakers The Right Rev. Michael Curry and The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls, along with discussions and remarks from various faith leaders.

Panelists

• The Rt. Rev. Riscylla Shaw | Suffragan Bishop, Diocese of Toronto
• Rabbi Yael Splansky | Senior Rabbi, Holy Blossom Temple
• Venerable Chueh Fan | Fo Guang Shan Temple, Mississauga
• The Rt. Rev. Carla Blakley | Bishop of the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
• Dr John Milloy | Former MPP and Ontario Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities
• The Rev. Dr John Meehan | Society of Jesus and Director of the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History

Program

• Symposium – 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. | Seeley Hall

1:00 p.m. – Opening remarks
1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. – Keynote speakers | The Right Rev. Michael Curry and The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls
1:50 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. – Panel Discussion
2:50 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. – Q/A
Guests who are attending Convocation are welcome to mingle in Seeley Hall until Convocation.

• Special Convocation – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Trinity Chapel

During this special Convocation, we will formally acknowledge the academic achievements of Divinity’s students and honour the graduates from 2020 and 2021—the two years when ceremonies were held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, honorary degrees will be awarded to The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls and The Right Rev. Michael Curry.