Friends of the Academy

As a group of local supporters actively involved in the Trinity Forum Academy community, the Friends of the Academy play a significant role in the lives of the Fellows. The Academy hosts a number of special events for the Friends each year, and Friends are invited to attend all major Academy events as well as regular classes and guest lectures. Friends of the Academy often serve as host families and mentors to the Fellows, providing a vital support network.

More about the Friends of the Academy

Upcoming Friends Events

Please RSVP to Sarah at spowell@ttf.org.

March 19, 7:00pm - An Evening with Benedict Rogers, author of On the Side of Angels. Benedict Rogers is a writer and human rights activist, working with Christian Solidarity Worldwide. He is the author of A Land Without Evil: Stopping the Genocide of Burma’s Karen People (Monarch, 2004) and co-author with Joseph D’souza of On the Side of the Angels: Justice, Human Rights, and Kingdom Mission (Authentic, 2007). He has traveled 24 times to Burma and its borderlands, and also works on Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. He has lived in Hong Kong, China, East Timor and Washington, DC, and is now based in London.

Apr. 21 -May 6 -Fellows QRE Symposium
Come hear Fellows present their research projects, the culmination of their learning and research at the Academy. Check back in the spring for specific dates and times.

May 21 -Academy Graduation

Upcoming Speakers
Friends are invited to attend speaker events with the Fellows. Unless otherwise noted, all lectures begin at 3:00pm in the Academy Library. Coffee and snacks will be provided. While some lectures are shorter, we schedule for them to conclude no later than 5:00pm.

See the full calendar here

Past Friends Events

2009

Dec. 17 - Annual Christmas Party
Hosted by Al & Marty Sikes. Bring your favorite side dish or dessert. RSVP to Sarah at spowell@ttf.org.

Feb. 7 - The Integrity Weekend with Dr. Francis Collins & Kelly Monroe Kullberg
Friends are invited to attend the Saturday afternoon lecture at 4:00pm with Dr. Francis Collins at no cost. A limited number of tickets for dinner and the following panel discussion are available for $100 per plate. To reserve your place at the lecture or tickets for dinner, please contact Sarah at spowell@ttf.org.

2008-2009

Sept. 6 -Class of 2009 Kickoff Dinner
Hosted by Academy Trustee Ann Holladay

Oct. 23 - Dinner with Ed & Ursula Meese

2007-2008

Jul. 27 - Summer Gathering to Introduce the New Library, Welcome New Staff

Sep. 16 - Class of 2008 Kickoff Dinner
Hosted by Academy Chairman Bob Kramer

Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 - Annual Conference: Assessing & Engaging Global Culture
Keynote Speakers - Dr. Os Guinness & Doug Holladay

Dec. 13 - Christmas Party
Hosted by Friends John & Karen Mathis

Mar. 6 - Dinner with Dr. Os Guinness

Apr. 8 - An Evening with Dr. Michael Lindsay
Hosted by Academy Chairman Bob Kramer

May 22 - Academy Graduation

Join the Friends

The Friends group was founded by two local couples who saw the long-term value in investing in our future leaders. They also wanted to benefit from the rich social and intellectual environment that has grown up around the Academy. The Friends group now includes supporters from St. Michaels, Easton, Annapolis and Washington, DC. We'd love for you to join us!

Friends commit to give $1,000 annually to the Academy. If you are interested in becoming a Friend of the Academy, please contact us at academy@ttf.org or call 410.745.4411.