Conwell to Hand Out 335 Degrees on Saturday

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary will award 335 master's and doctorate degrees on Saturday.

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary will confer 290 master’s degrees and 45 Doctor of Ministry degrees during commencement exercises on Saturday morning in the Bennett Center at Gordon College. The ceremonies, which start at 10 a.m., will also include the graduating students from the Center for Urban Ministerial Education, the Boston campus of Gordon-Conwell. The commencement speaker will be Rev. Dr. Roberto Miranda, senior pastor of Congregación León de Judá, one of Boston’s largest churches. Congregación León de Judá is widely recognized for its outreach to minority youth and Latino immigrants. Most recently, Miranda was one of the religious leaders that spoke during the Interfaith Service held in Boston following the Boston Marathon …

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'Angie Blend' is Creation of Hamilton Tea Company

A special tea blend at Jolie Tea Co. in Hamilton plays tribute to American Idol star Angie Miller of Beverly.

Amy Job hopes that American Idol star Angie Miller of Beverly gets to taste some of the 'Angie Blend" when she returns to the North Shore this weekend. Job, who owns Jolie Tea Co. on Bay Road in downtown Hamilton, came up with the blend to honor the singer, who on Thursday night reached the Top 3 on season 12 of the show. Miller's spot in the Top 3 means she gets a hometown visit on Saturday that will include a parade through downtown Beverly and a concert. The blend, which is available in free samples at the store, includes pomegranate, rose pedals, ginger and lavender and is a China green tea. "She will hopefully get to try the tea when she comes home," Job said on Thursday, before the Top 3 results were announced during the show on …

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Five Things to Know on April 24: Arts Night to Take Over Miles River Middle School

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Wednesday, April 24. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Nicer: By Wednesday afternoon, the temperature could reach 70 degrees. Regardless, Wednesday will be a much nicer day than Tuesday. It is forecasted to start out with the chance of a shower and some clouds but will clear-up later. 2. Arts Night: Students at Miles River Middle School will show off their artistic talent at Arts Night on Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. at the school. The event will include a school-wide visual arts exhibit, choral performances, the Jazz Combo and a Middle School Drama Festival preview. It is free and open to the public. 3. Open Meeting Law: The state Attorney General’s office had planned to hold a seminar about the Open …

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Hear 'Soulful Music' at the Community House or Run a 5K This Weekend

Get a look at the quick info about some of the local events happening this weekend in Hamilton, Wenham and nearby on the North Shore.

A musical performance featuring fiddles, a harp and viola at the Community House and a road race at Lynch Park in Beverly and are all on the weekend events calendar. And there's a lot of other events going on in Beverly and the nearby area of the North Shore. Get the when and where below for several events and other happenings in the Hamilton and Wenham area. Remember, each Friday morning Hamilton-Wenham Patch’s “Get Out” weekend planner brings you a quick guide to local events and activities. If you have great ideas of your own that you want to share, please feel free to add them in the comments section at the bottom. 1. ENSEMBLE GALILEI QUARTET Where/When: Community House of Hamilton-Wenham, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Why Go: Fiddles, a Celtic …

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'Star Wars' was a Formative Movie for this Priest

Get to know the leader of Christ Church in Hamilton.

Name: Patrick Gray Street: 151 Asbury St. (behind Christ Church) Family: Wife, Naomi Gray - we just celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary on Nov. 21!  Two kids - Ezra who is eight and in third grade at Cutler, and Ella, who is five at the Christ Church Parish Day School. Occupation: I'm an Episcopal priest, and the Rector (which basically means Head Pastor) at Christ Church of Hamilton and Wenham. Hobbies/interests: I wish I had more of them! But being with my family is tons of fun for me, whether it's at the beach with them during the summer or sledding in the winter. We like games in our family, so we do a lot of "gaming," as well. What are you passionate about? I want people to know Jesus Christ. What did you study in school? I …

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Person Taken By MedFlight After Boating Accident

A medical helicopter was called to Hamilton on Saturday for a person who was seriously injured in a boating accident.

A man was taken to the hospital in a medical helicopter on Saturday afternoon following a boating accident on Chebacco Lake. The incident happened at about 2:45 p.m. There were not a lot of details available on Saturday evening, but according to Twitter posts from people who monitor public safety radio transmissions, they said the incident involved a person who suffered a severed limb. An ambulance was first called to Norris Road and then the medical helicopter landed at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Hamilton Police Department Sgt. Stephen Walsh said that no press release on the incident had been prepared on Saturday evening and that more information would be available on Sunday. Nobody from the Hamilton Fire Department, that also …

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4-Year-Old Injured When Car Rolls From Parking Space

A 4-year-old was injured on Saturday morning in an incident involcing a rolling car on the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary campus.

A 4-year-old child was injured when they fell from a rolling car on the campus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary on Saturday morning. Police and fire crews were called to Bell Hall, on the campus near the corner of Bridge and Woodbury streets,  at 8:03 a.m., according to a written statement from Hamilton police Sgt. Stephen Trepanier. The vehicle – police did not name the make or model – rolled out of a parking space.  Inside was a 2-year-old and 4 year-old. The mother tried to stop the vehicle from rolling and while doing that received minor injuries. But the 4-year-old received more serious injuries. Police did not say the extent of the child’s injuries but said they were not life-threatening. Lyons ambulance took the child to the …

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: May 11

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Friday, May 11. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Parent Survey: Friday is the final day for parents to fill out an online survey that asks for opinions about parent involvement in the schools. Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District was selected as one of the districts in the state to participate in the survey, run by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. If more than 17 percent of parents participate, the school district is eligible for a small grant. The survey takes between three and 10 minutes to complete and will help increase parental involvement in the schools. 2. Gordon-Conwell Commencement: Dr. Tom Little was killed by the Taliban in 2010 and his wife Libby will address Gordon-Conwell …

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: April 19

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Thursday, April 19. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Fire: The high fire risk continues on Thursday, with state fire officials continuing to warn that fuels continue to be very dry in the woods, creating an “elevated fire weather risk.” Humidity will be low on Thursday but winds will be very light. 2. Scholarship: The deadline to submit an application for the Wenham Village Improvement Society’s Secondary Education Scholarship is less than a day away. Wenham residents entering the freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year in college and are applying for financial aid at the institution they plan to attend are eligible to apply. The application must be mailed by Friday. It is attached to this story as a PDF. 3. Get …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 12

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Monday, March 12. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Wow: The weather on Monday will be nearly perfect. The forecast calls for temperatures well into the 60s midday with sunny skies. 2. Trash: A second chance to have your questions answered about the new trash, recycling and organics collection program in Hamilton and Wenham comes on Monday night at Hamilton-Wenham Library. The event starts at 7 p.m. 3. Dr. Tim Johnson: The chief medical editor for ABC News, Dr. Timothy Johnson, will be one of the panelists at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary’s program this Saturday called “Sent Out To Heal: The Church’s Role in the Health Care Crisis.” Register on Monday and save $10 off the regular fee of $30, which also includes a …

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