Aslan is on the move. And so am I

On June 29, 2011 / By maggi dawn / Reply

It’s just been announced across the water that I am to be the Dean of Marquand Chapel and Associate Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School. My son and I will be moving over there later this year, as soon as remaining items of paperwork and visas are processed.

Marquand Chapel at YDS is ecumenical, and as Dean of Chapel I’ll be overseeing the whole programme of worship, and also the development of the students’ skills in leading worship in their various traditions. The Associate Prof. element of the job is also very exciting, and will give me lots of space to develop the work I’ve done in recent years on theology and the arts.

This is a big adventure: it’s tremendously exciting to be joining such a vibrant and interesting community, and I am really looking forward to it. There are also, of course, a few strains of sadness and apprehension at taking a very long leave from England and many wonderful friends on this side of the Pond. But as with any move, there’s not much time to ponder all of that; the next few weeks and months are going to be fully occupied with packing up my life here, putting some of it in crates and selling/giving away whatever we can’t take with us.

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45 Responses to “Aslan is on the move. And so am I”

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  1. ramtopsrac
    On June 29, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    Congratulations! I’m glad the future has become clear for you, and am sure that God and the students at Yale will benefit.

    Keep blogging so we don’t miss you too much :-)

  2. Laura Sykes
    On June 29, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    I am thrilled for you – it is such an exciting move. Sad for us in a way, of course, because I like to think of you ‘up the road’ but I feel I have got to know you quite well over the last few months purely in cyberspace, so hope to continue to hear of your doings once you get to Yale. Congratulations!

  3. John
    On June 29, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    All the best for the big change, and enjoy yourselves. It’ll be different for us you leave behind, knowing you’re not in Cambridge any more!

  4. Phil Ritchie
    On June 29, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    Wonderful news Maggi, though we will be sad to see you heading the other side of the pond. Praying that this period of transition goes smoothly for you and your son.

  5. tallandrew
    On June 29, 2011 at 5:07 pm

    Wow! What a great opportunity. Congratulations!

  6. Catriona
    On June 29, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    Congratulations and God-speed. You will bless the good people of Yale. Please keep on blogging – so long as you keep on enjoying it

  7. Brad E.
    On June 29, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    Congratulations, and welcome! When will you be making the move, as well as beginning your new responsibilities? Looking forward to seeing you around, not to mention worshiping together.

  8. Marika
    On June 29, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    Congratulations!

  9. Phil Wood
    On June 29, 2011 at 5:37 pm

    Huge congratulations Maggi. I’m sure this is an opening with terrific possibilities. Safe journeys and blessings with all the practicalities.

  10. Neale
    On June 29, 2011 at 5:52 pm

    England’s loss is North America’s gain. Congratulations on the new job!

  11. Hugh
    On June 29, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    Wonderful news, congratulations. We’ll miss you on this side of the pond not least bcause it is going to be harder to find a reason to head up the M11 to the ‘Binson Chapel. This is a wonderful adventure and definitely a time to look forward and not back. God bless.

  12. Karin
    On June 29, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    Congratulations Maggi. I hope it all goes well and you make lots of lovely new friends.

  13. Theresa Froehlich
    On June 29, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    Congratulations on your new adventure at Yale, my niece’s alma mater. Wonderful to see a woman filling this position, integrating theology, worship and the arts. You should hop over to the West coast to visit Regent College, my alma mater, and see what they’re doing in that area of integration.

    Coach Theresa

  14. Steve
    On June 29, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    congratulations – really glad this has opened up for you – you’ll missed this side of the pond but some really good folks the other side as you know

  15. Mark Balfour
    On June 29, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    Congratulations Maggi! May you have lots of blessings in this transition time.

  16. Gurdur
    On June 29, 2011 at 6:38 pm

    WhoA! Many great big warm congratulations!

  17. Phil Groom
    On June 29, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    Wow: congratulations! The USA’s gain is the UK’s loss; glad we’re a global community these days :)

  18. Jane D
    On June 29, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    Congratulations!

  19. Gerrarrdus
    On June 29, 2011 at 7:50 pm

    Congratulations. Don’t forget to blog!

  20. Revsimmy
    On June 29, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    Congratulations, Maggi. It looks like a wonderful opportunity and sounds as though it will really suit you and your gifts. Hope the paperwork gets sorted out soon and that the move goes well for you and your son.

  21. Dorothy Moore Brooks
    On June 29, 2011 at 8:07 pm

    Alle-bloomin-luia! That does not sound very Yale but hear our delight for you and Ben. I am not at all surprised that you are heading across the pond and know that you will be a great gift to them. xxxx

  22. Lisa (msla)
    On June 29, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    Congratulations and packing mercies!

  24. Chris Kidd
    On June 29, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    So exciting, will be praying for you guys as you prepare to move, and end well in Cambridge.

  25. Dave Faulkner
    On June 29, 2011 at 11:10 pm

    Many congratulations. May it be an exciting adventure for you and your son.

  26. Becky Garrison
    On June 30, 2011 at 1:22 am

    I went to YDS and have some contacts you will love to connect with here – will shoot you an email.

  27. Janette
    On June 30, 2011 at 3:19 am

    Congratulations!

  28. Ed
    On June 30, 2011 at 4:46 am

    Congratulations! i hope this next phase of your lofe goes well for you and your son in this next phase of your lives. God bless.

  29. dave perry
    On June 30, 2011 at 7:09 am

    What fabulous news Maggie; I am absolutely delighted for you. YDS has such a treat in store. I really hope this opportunity heralds a profoundly deep time of creative flourishing for you. I can’t wait to read the results!

  30. Graham Smith
    On June 30, 2011 at 7:40 am

    I agree with Neale: England’s loss is North America’s gain.

    Just remember, if you ever decide to become a US citizen then you always remain a British citizen (so far as this country is concerned), no matter what promises you make as part of that country’s citizenship ceremonies. ;-)

    P.S. If you get any spare time, will you please consider giving elocution lessons to American actors? Their fake British accents seem to be getting worse.

  31. Jonathan Evens
    On June 30, 2011 at 8:21 am

    Congratulations Maggi. All sounds very exciting.

  32. Christine
    On June 30, 2011 at 8:25 am

    Dear Aslan!
    While you are on the move anyway, a gentle hurry-up nudge to the US embassy staff maybe… ?
    What?! You’re not into visa? Sure? Oh, come on! Pretty please!

  33. Andy Jackson-Parr
    On June 30, 2011 at 9:06 am

    Congratulations, that is fantastic News :0)

  34. Jane Willis
    On June 30, 2011 at 9:26 am

    Congratualtions – sounds so exciting :-) And yes, please keep blogging!

  35. Ash
    On June 30, 2011 at 10:24 am

    That’s very exciting news, Maggi! Hope the move goes smoothly, and I look forward to hearing more about it soon.

  36. Sam Norton
    On June 30, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    Excellent news, sounds like a perfect match.

  37. Muthah+
    On June 30, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    Welcome to our side of the Pond, Maggie. YDS is a good place to be. Look up my friend John-Albert Mosley when you arrive. Great musician and liturgist.

  38. Karen Freeman
    On July 2, 2011 at 12:06 am

    This is amazing, Maggi – how wonderful! As an American living in England, may I say welcome to the US? What a great opportunity and marvelous challenge! You’ll be great!

  39. Kerry
    On July 3, 2011 at 5:49 pm

    How wonderful! As a U.S. admirer of your work, I’m glad you’ll be on this side of the Atlantic for a bit.

  40. Simon Marsh
    On July 5, 2011 at 11:45 pm

    Lucky, lucky, lucky old Yale :) Congratulations!

    Simon :) x

  41. David
    On July 6, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    Gutted that we’re losing you to the States but wish you all the very best for you and your lad as you move. Please keep blogging!

  42. maggi Dawn
    On July 7, 2011 at 12:04 am

    thanks everyone for these marvellous encouragements and good wishes. You are so kind!

  43. Chrsi Mercer
    On July 13, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    Best of wishes and blessings on your impeding journey and adventure Maggi for you and your son….many congratulations Chris

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