Visiting with John and Susan Yates
Fifty years ago, Trinity’s first Dean-President, Bishop Alf Stanway, was collected from the Pittsburgh airport by John and Susan Yates. John drove Alf and his wife to Sewickley, near St Stephen’s, where John Yates was assistant to the Rector, John Guest. Both Johns appear in this 1976 photo with their colleague John Howe, who later became the Bishop of Central Florida.
All three Johns subsequently played a vital role in the growth of Biblical Anglicanism across America and have wonderful testimonies to share. Deuteronomy 8:3 highlights the Biblical theme of holding fast to God’s work in history - “Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years.” Remembering is so important, yet our busy lives make it hard to find time for this kind of reflection. We know that places spark memories, and conversations prompt reflection.
This is why we are inviting you to join John and Susan Yates as they return to this corner of Pennsylvania.
Join Trinity’s student body for evening prayer in the old chapel at 4:30pm before enjoying a catered dinner with John and Susan Yates, Trinity’s Dean President, Bryan Hollon, and others.
After dinner, you are welcome to tour Trinity's campus or as invited join Susan Yates for her presentation on "Running the Race; Lessons for Women" at Trinity’s Women’s Fellowship, accompanied by dessert.
Gather at the new Trophimus Center for the 8:30 a.m. Eucharist with the Rev. John Yates II preaching. Enjoy refreshments after the service in conversation with faculty and students, and benefit from an interview with John regarding lessons learned from life-long ministry. A tour of John’s old church, St Stephen’s, Sewickley, is combined with lunch and reflections.
We look forward to welcoming you to Trinity.
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