Memorial Church
Committee Seeks New Pusey Minister
A search committee formed by University President Drew G. Faust has begun its search for a new Pusey Minister at Harvard’s Memorial Church.
Sparks House Tea
Students, staff, and other members of the Harvard community converse and enjoy tea and treats during Wednesday Tea at Sparks House, a tradition started by the late Rev. Prof. Peter Gomes.
Weekly Tea Tradition Revived at Sparks House
Sparks House—the former residence of the late Reverend Peter J. Gomes—opened its doors again on Wednesday to continue its tradition of hosting a weekly tea.
Tea Is Back at Sparks House
Continuing a tradition begun more than 35 years ago by the late Reverend Peter J. Gomes, Wednesday teas will return this evening to Sparks House. Gomes, who died this past February, opened his official residence once a week as a gathering place for members of the Harvard community.
Hustle and Bustle
The bustle of Harvard Yard continues as the commemorative bell tolls of Memorial Church—ringing at the exact times that each of the planes crashed on the morning of the attacks—fill the surrounding area.
Harvard Events Commemmorate 10th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks
During a series of events Sunday, the University commemorated the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, mirroring similar events around the country as it remembered a day that has become a defining moment of the past decade.
The Voice of Harvard
Gomes would come to be known, in part, by his voice—its rich humor, its melody, its power, and its timbre. Though he died in February, his voice—and all that it stood for—will continue to resonate in the memory of those who knew him.
Faust Reflects on Gomes at Baccalaureate
University President Drew G. Faust invoked the late Rev. Peter J. Gomes at yesterday’s Baccalaureate Service, encouraging members of the Class of 2011 to maintain their identities as they go off to achieve their goals.