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United Hosts Stream & Discussion of the Rainbow Push Coalition’s Emergency Summit for Gaza

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities 767 Eustis St., Suite 140, Saint Paul, MN, United States

The Leadership Center for Social Justice and Social Transformation Program also invites members of the United community to join us on campus for a livestream of the beginning of the Emergency Summit for Gaza taking place on January 12.

Queer & Trans Theology Salon

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities 767 Eustis St., Suite 140, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Do you find queer and trans theology thrilling and engaging? We do, too! Join us January 17 for conversation, dialogue, and connection with others. Trans and queer academics, clergy, students, and community members are all welcome; no preparation is necessary, and this event is free. Wine, cheese, and sparkling water will be served. These events are sponsored by the Leadership Center for Social Justice and the Social Transformation Program at ...

Social Transformation Showcase

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities 767 Eustis St., Suite 140, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Every year, each Social Transformation student at United completes a project or internship that addresses a significant social issue. Join us onsite or through Zoom on April 3 at 7:00 PM to learn about this year's group of projects and the meaningful impact these students have made. This showcase will include seven brief presentations and the opportunity to ask questions and celebrate the work of these students. We will also ...

“Radiance of the Body: Spirituality in the Art of Keith Haring” | Faculty Lecture with Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis

Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church 511 Groveland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Hosted in the art gallery of Hennepin Avenue Untied Methodist Church, this talk by Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis will explore Haring’s religious background and his liberated and freeing view of sexuality and spirituality. We will look at examples in the current show, Keith Haring: Art is for Everybody at the Walker Art Center, as well as other examples of Haring's work.

Connection, Care, and Conscience: Voting Our Values

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities 767 Eustis St., Suite 140, Saint Paul, MN, United States
Hybrid Hybrid Event

As an American people, we are facing an important decision in November when we vote to elect the next President of the United States. We are living in a political moment that has produced fear and anxiety for many. With the election looming in the midst of political polarization, it can be tempting to simply pick a side (red or blue) because we feel like we are supposed to, or ...

Social Transformation Lunch: Christians Against Christian Nationalism

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities 767 Eustis St., Suite 140, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Join us for a session led by Jerry Gale from Christians Against Christian Nationalism Minnesota. Christians Against Christian Nationalism was started in 2019 as an initiative of the Baptist Joint Committee on Religious Liberty (BJC). BJC was started in 1936. It is a faith-based advocacy organization, headquartered in Washington DC, that focuses on upholding the historic Baptist principle of religious liberty. Jerry Gale is retired and a member of Hennepin ...

Social Transformation Lunch: Post-Election Conversation

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities 767 Eustis St., Suite 140, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Now that we are a week past the 2024 election, what lessons have we learned? Where do we go from here? How do we reconcile with our neighbors after all the chaos and intensity of the last few months? How do we move forward with peace, grace, and renewed purpose? Join Rev. Dr. Ry Siggelkow, director of the Leadership Center for Social Justice, and Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis, associate professor ...

Social Transformation Lunch: “Pre-Inauguration Conversation”

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities 767 Eustis St., Suite 140, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Feeling anxious, fearful, and hopeless since the election? Oppressive power seeks to render us powerless by creating confusion and isolating us from one another. Join us for a theological conversation about our current conjuncture and what might be on the horizon nationally and globally. How are you “discerning the spirits” and what does it look like for you to act faithfully with others today? Gather onsite and online with Rev. ...

Queer & Trans Theology Salon

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities 767 Eustis St., Suite 140, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Do you find queer and trans theology thrilling and engaging? We do, too! Join us on Wednesday, January 22, for conversation, dialogue, and connection with others. Trans and queer academics, clergy, students, and community members are all welcome; no preparation is necessary, and this event is free. Wine, cheese, and sparkling water will be served. United’s Leadership Center for Social Justice and its Social Transformation Program sponsor these events. WHEN ...

Social Transformation Lunch: “Post-Inauguration Conversation”

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities 767 Eustis St., Suite 140, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Are you feeling anxious, fearful, and hopeless since the election? Oppressive power seeks to render us powerless by creating confusion and isolating us from one another. Join us for a theological conversation about our current conjuncture and what might be on the horizon nationally and globally. How are you “discerning the spirits” and what does it look like for you to act faithfully with others today? Gather onsite and online ...

Embodying Solidarity with Indigenous People by Becoming Kin

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities 767 Eustis St., Suite 140, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Sponsored by the Twin Cities Repair Community for Makoce Ikikcupi (Dakota Land Recovery), Sarah Augustine will present a lecture, “Embodying Solidarity with Indigenous People by Becoming Kin,” on Friday evening, April 4, 7:00–8:30 PM at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. This hybrid talk is open to the public at no charge; doors open at 6:15 PM. Sarah is the executive director of the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine ...

Justice and Joy: Empowering Religious Support for Trans Lives

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities 767 Eustis St., Suite 140, Saint Paul, MN, United States

In a time when trans lives are under direct attack, LGBTQ leaders are pushing back and inviting more allies to speak up about our religious identity. Join other people of faith at United—on May 30, 2025, starting at 9:00 AM—to learn how to lift your voice effectively in large and small ways that are authentic to your beliefs and tradition. We are delighted to share that we will be hearing ...