United Theological Seminary

• Meet on the Library Porch (or in Bigelow Chapel if It’s raining)
• Cold beverages will be available.
• All are welcome!

During the summer months you are invited to join us for outdoor worship on most Tuesdays at 5 p.m. These gatherings will be an opportunity to check in, ground ourselves into the Earth, breathe, pray and be reminded of our interconnectedness with all life.

• Meet on the Library Porch (or in Bigelow Chapel if It’s raining)
• Cold beverages will be available.
• All are welcome!

“Behind the Walls: Reflections on Prison Ministry” with Karen Hutt

During the summer months you are invited to join us for outdoor worship on most Tuesdays at 5 p.m. These gatherings will be an opportunity to check in, ground ourselves into the Earth, breathe, pray and be reminded of our interconnectedness with all life.

Explore Buddhist texts whose themes are healing, trauma, illness, death, wellness, and spiritual care. Through teaching, meditation, and dialogue we will study key texts and approaches to scripture from a broad range of Buddhist traditions. This workshop will deepen our ability to provide spiritual support in any context as well as grow our capacity to support Buddhists in particular.

Ben Connelly is a Soto Zen teacher and Dharma heir in the Katagiri lineage. He also teaches mindfulness in a wide variety of secular contexts including police and corporate training, correctional facilities, and addiction recovery groups. He is the author of Inside the Grass Hut and Inside Vasubandhu’s Yogacara (Wisdom Publications). Ben is based at Minnesota Zen Meditation Center and travels to teach across the United States.

United’s fourth workshop on Buddhist spiritual/pastoral care meets on Friday, July 20th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 21st from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participation in previous workshops is not required.

Discussion of Walter Brueggeman’s work and his call that we must fight oppression, no matter where it is hidden. As people of faith, we are called to speak. Participants will be encouraged to read A Gospel of Hope for guided discussion. Xenophobia will be discussed.