October 31, 2020
Queer Theofuturism: A Community Coloring Book for LGBT History Month
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March 20, 2019
The Arts are in United’s DNA: An Interview with Jennifer Awes Freeman
Photo of Jennifer Awes Freeman by Angela Jimenez Photography Last summer this blog introduced you to Jennifer Awes Freeman, the new assistant professor of Theology and the Arts at United. More recently I sat down with Jennifer to talk about her role in United's theology and the arts programs. Here are some excerpts from our conversation. Tell me a little about your role as a professor of Theology and the Arts. (more…)
ADVENTure TIME: Theology and the Arts Students Write Litany for the UCC Board of Pensions
This summer, Dr. Cindi Beth Johnson, Director of The Intersection, Wilson Yates Center for Theology and the Arts, was asked to work with a group of students in the Theology and the Arts concentration to write a litany for the United Church of Christ’s National Board of Pensions. The request was to gather a group of students to study the lectionary texts and write a liturgy that would be available to all of the churches of the UCC as part of a bulletin insert during the liturgical seasons of Advent and Christmas. Here is an excerpt for the first week of advent: (more…)
September 27, 2018
Don’t Leave Your Trumpet at the Door: A Guide to Theological Education at United Seminary
Don’t Leave Your Trumpet at the Door: A Guide to Theological Education at United Seminary (more…)
September 27, 2018
Interview with Dr. Ayo Yetunde on the Theology of Prince
"The Theology of Prince" is a project at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities headed by Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde, Assistant Professor of Pastural and Spiritual Care and Counseling and Director of Interfaith Chaplaincy. The project includes a call for essays, poetry, video, or visual art from the United Community in response to the theme. On September 27, 2017 I interviewed Dr. Yetunde about the project and her connection to Prince. (more…)
September 27, 2018
Clyde Steckel to Speak on New Book: Finding the Church | A Personal Memoir
January 23, Emeritus Professor Clyde Steckel will speak at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities about his recently published book, Finding the Church / A Personal Memoir. (more…)
September 20, 2018
How Can We Honor the Moment?
**This photo was taken September 17, 2017 in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Having recently lost her mother and currently viewing the horrific devastation Florence is bringing to the Carolina coast, this reflection from last year is especially poignant to the photographer. (more…)
August 3, 2018
Get excited for Conversations with Jimmy: Art by Jimmy Reagan
This fall, United Theological Seminary is delighted to host a retrospective of Jimmy Reagan’s early works and artwork from his most recent exploration of other materials. We invite you to come be part of the conversation! (more…)
June 29, 2018
Panel on the Art of Jimmy Reagan Video
On October 9, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities hosted a panel about the artist Jimmy Reagan. Jimmy Reagan is internationally recognized as an Outsider Artist. Diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, he creates in a way that isn't impeded by the rules of mainstream art. Monday's panel included Jimmy's mother Peg Reagan, Associate Professor Emerita of Theology & the Arts at United Jann Cather Weaver, and artist Jeff Anderson. You can view the video of the whole panel below. The exhibit Conversations with Jimmy will be up at United until November 30, 2017. (more…)