2026 Commencement
You are invited to the
64th Commencement Exercises
of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Sunday, April 26, 2026 — 3:00 PM CT
Plymouth Congregational Church, Minneapolis
Gathering Onsite and Online
Commencement will be available in a hybrid format. Whether you intend to participate onsite or online, please sign up at the link below. Those who register to attend online will receive program and livestream links via email before the event. Those who attend onsite are invited to stay after to chat with our graduates at a reception.
Commencement Speaker
Rev. Dr. Amy Butler
Rev. Dr. Amy Butler is the founder of Invested Faith, a nonprofit that identifies, resources, and networks faith-rooted social entrepreneurs who are reimagining the work of faith communities in the world. She currently serves as Pastor of the Community Church of Honolulu, bringing her visionary leadership to a diverse and dynamic faith community. She is the former Senior Minister of Calvary Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. and The Riverside Church in New York City, where she was the first woman to lead those historic congregations. She holds degrees from Baylor University, the International Baptist Theological Seminary, and Wesley Theological Seminary.
A respected preacher, writer, and leader in progressive faith movements, Dr. Butler is the co-author of Holy Disruption: A Manifesto for the Future of Faith Communities (Chalice Press, 2025) and author of a memoir, Beautiful and Terrible Things: Faith, Doubt, and Discovering a Way Back to Each Other (The Dial Press, 2023). Throughout her ministry, she has been recognized for her commitment to justice, compassion, and building communities of radical welcome.
