United Days: Interpreting Texts for the Liberation and Flourishing of Our World
Join fellow United alums and students, faculty, and staff for United Days. This year’s two-day homecoming event is themed “Interpreting Texts for the Liberation and Flourishing of Our World.” Drawing on the Hebrew Bible, we will experience new ways to think about leadership in our current landscape. Together, we will engage questions such as:
What does it mean to be a neighbor?
How do biblical texts provide liberation stories?
How might liberation stories restore our souls?
In our exploration of these questions, we will invite the texts to direct us as we work toward the transformation of our human and ecological world. Leaders of faith communities will be challenged to envision their call in new ways. We will also seek liberation and flourishing in musical texts, specifically in the lyrics of Prince, in our Friday morning plenary session.
We look forward to welcoming you home! More information and registration to follow.
Plenary Speakers
Schedule
Thursday, October 23, 2025
| 8:30 AM | Registration/Gathering/Coffee |
| 9:15 AM | Opening Worship |
| 10:15 AM | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 AM | Plenary Session: “Interpreting Texts for Human and Ecological Liberation and Flourishing” by Dr. Kenneth Ngwa |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:15 PM | Plenary Session: “Terrestrial Interpretation: Earthly Readings in Times of Crisis” by Dr. Jennifer Maidrand |
| 2:15 PM | Break |
| 2:45 PM | Plenary Session: “Dreaming Up Ministries of Liberation and Flourishing: Reflections on Psalm 126” by Kenneth Ngwa |
| 5:30 PM | Reception at Town and Country |
| 6:00 PM | Banquet at Town and Country includes presentation of 2025 Spirit of United and Distinguished Alum Awards |
Friday, October 24, 2025
| 8:30 AM | Gathering and Coffee |
| 9:30 AM | Plenary Session with Dr. Pamela (Ayo) Yetunde, facilitated by Rev. Dr. Gary F. Green II |
| 11:30 AM | Depart |
Registration Details
Details to follow.
