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SUMMARY:Theology and the Arts Lunch: “Acrostic Poetry” with Kristina Erny
DESCRIPTION:On March 10\, from 12:15–1:15 PM CST—that’s 2:15 AM Shanghai time!—Sheryl Schwyhart (’20) will host a Theology and the Arts Lunch on campus at the Intersection\, and online. Our special guest is Kristina Erny\, a third-culture poet\, visual artist\, and the author of Elijah Fed by Ravens. Kristina was raised in South Korea and abroad\, and currently lives in Shanghai\, China. She will be sharing her praxis of poetry\, “Acrostic Poetry\,” and how it can expand our understanding of sacred texts. \nJoin us onsite in The Intersection or click here to join via Zoom. > \n\nQuestions? Contact Sheryl Schwyhart.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/theology-and-the-arts-lunch-acrostic-poetry-with-kristina-erny/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theology and the Arts Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryl Schwyhart":MAILTO:sheryl.schwyhart@unitedseminary.edu
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SUMMARY:Reception with "Re: assembled" Artist Dale Dobias (’89)
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow United community members and Dale Dobias (’89)\, an alum and the creator of the brilliant “Re: assembled — An Offering” exhibit on display on United’s campus\, for a reception on Friday\, February 13\, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM CT. We will enjoy the art and share light refreshments.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/reception-with-re-assembled-artist-dale-dobias-89/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admissions,Arts and Theology,Theology and the Arts Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryl Schwyhart":MAILTO:sheryl.schwyhart@unitedseminary.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T121500
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SUMMARY:Theology and the Arts Lunch with Dale Dobias (’89)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first Theology and the Arts Lunch of 2026 featuring Dale Dobias (’89)\, an alum and former staff member. Dale\, the artist and curator of the on-campus exhibit titled “Re: assembled — An Offering\,” will be joining us to talk about his art practice in mini collage and guide attendees in creating their own. \nJoin us onsite in The Intersection or click here to join via Zoom. > \n\nQuestions? Contact Sheryl Schwyhart.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/theology-and-the-arts-lunch-with-dale-dobias/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theology and the Arts Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryl Schwyhart":MAILTO:sheryl.schwyhart@unitedseminary.edu
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit — "Re: assembled — An Offering"
DESCRIPTION:United is thrilled to be hosting an exhibit by Dale Dobias (’89)\, an alum and former staff member\, titled “Re: assembled — An Offering.” The exhibit\, available for viewing in the center of United’s campus\, will be available from January 12 through February 27\, 2026. \nOn Friday\, February 13\, a reception was held with Dale on campus. 
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/art-exhibit-re-assembled-an-offering/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admissions,Arts and Theology,Theology and the Arts Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryl Schwyhart":MAILTO:sheryl.schwyhart@unitedseminary.edu
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SUMMARY:2025 Fall Convocation
DESCRIPTION:United’s 2025 Fall Convocation will include a formal celebration of United’s newly established Wilson Yates Chair of Theology and the Arts. Our speaker will be the chair’s namesake\, Rev. Dr. Wilson Yates (President Emeritus & Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Religion\, Society\, and the Arts\, 1967–2005). \nWilson has made significant and lasting contributions to the life of United as well as the field of theology and the arts. He has expanded and deepened the connection between imagination\, creativity\, and theology as expressed through the arts\, all of which have been at the core of United’s academic ethos for decades. The establishment of the Wilson Yates Chair of Theology and the Arts was made possible by a group of generous donors\, including alums\, current and former faculty\, staff\, and trustees\, as well as those whose lives and vocations Wilson has impacted. Their gifts support\, in perpetuity\, the centrality of the arts at United as a core pillar of the seminary’s educational experience. \nThis free event will take place on Thursday\, September 25\, at 12:15 PM CT. Happening onsite and online\, Fall Convocation is always free and open to the public. Please park on the south side of the CASE building (767 Eustis St.\, St. Paul\, MN 55114). Need directions? Click here > \nDirect any questions to Jen Bingen Buck at jbuck@unitedseminary.edu or 651-255-6162. \nDeadline: Please register by Tuesday\, September 23\, 2025. \nNote: We are aware of and working quickly to resolve an intermittent issue with our form vendor. If you experience any difficulties registering\, please wait a couple of minutes and refresh the page. If you still encounter a problem\, contact Andrew Fox at afox@unitedseminary.edu\, and he will ensure you are registered. We regret any inconvenience. \n\n \n \n \n\n \nPhoto by James Butler. Used with permission from Hennepin Avenue UMC.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/fall-2025-convocation/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convocation,Theology and the Arts Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Bingen Buck":MAILTO:jbuck@unitedseminary.edu
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SUMMARY:2025 Arts Praxis Showcase: Nexus
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Arts Praxis showcase event on Saturday\, April 26\, 2025\, from 1:00–3:00 PM CT in United’s chapel and online. The Arts Praxis exhibit\, titled “Nexus\,” will be on display in the United gallery. The artists will each briefly present their work\, and they include Leah Eichmiller\, Tyrone Fowlkes\, Tierany Lyons\, Megan Maki\, Emily McKown\, Walken Schweigert\, and Amy Zucker Morgenstern. Light refreshments will be provided. \n\nPlease register so we can prepare for our guests! If you will be joining us online\, please access the showcase here. >
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/2025-arts-praxis-showcase-nexus/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Theology,Theology and the Arts Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Jennifer Awes Freeman":MAILTO:jawesfreeman@unitedseminary.edu
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SUMMARY:“Obedient to…”—An Exhibition of Metal Work and Fiber Art
DESCRIPTION:When artistic alums Doug Abbott (’10) and Sheryl Schwyhart (’20) first met at the lunch table at United ten years ago\, neither could have foreseen how a friendship would be forged around theology\, art\, and personal struggle. It is fitting that in this time of Lent\, a period of reflection and seeking to “see differently\,” they would collaborate to bring an exhibition out of persistence and faith.  \nJoin us onsite or online at the Arts Lunch on April 1 at 12:15 PM for a conversation about their process for creating “Obedient to…”—An Exhibition of Metal Work and Fiber Art. \nNOTE: The password is Awes-Freem \nJoin Us Via Zoom >
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/obedient-to-an-exhibition-of-metal-work-and-fiber-art/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Affairs,Admissions,Theology and the Arts Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Jennifer Awes Freeman":MAILTO:jawesfreeman@unitedseminary.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T130000
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SUMMARY:Social Fabric: The Lives of Our Beloved Textiles
DESCRIPTION:What is alive in your favorite textile objects? Whose lives have they witnessed? For our first Theology and the Arts Lunch (bring your own) of 2025\, join local fiber artist and zine-maker Allison Keirstead Jones onsite or online for a discussion about her anthology project\, Social Fabric: The Lives of Our Beloved Textiles. You are invited to bring a special textile object from your life to present as part of our conversation.\nJoin Us Via Zoom >\nPasscode: Awes-Freem
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/social-fabric-the-lives-of-our-beloved-textiles/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Theology,Theology and the Arts Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Jennifer Awes Freeman":MAILTO:jawesfreeman@unitedseminary.edu
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SUMMARY:Theology and the Arts Lunch: “Tradition and Juxtaposition in the Work of Mahmoud Saleh Mohammadi”
DESCRIPTION:Mahmoud Saleh Mohammadi (b. 1979) is an Iranian artist from Tehran who studied as a painter at the Art University in Tehran and then continued his education at Brera Fine Arts Academy in Italy\, graduating in Visual Arts. \nIn his works\, he combines the focus\, uniformity\, and tradition of the (Middle-)East with the Western ideals of creative expression. In many of his pieces\, Saleh Mohammadi juxtaposes iconography from Persia to explore the histories of Iran\, Italy\, Japan\, and other countries of his encounter. His vision continues to push the boundaries of his own art\, urging spectators to look beneath the surface and uncover the essence of materials\, colors\, and cultural intersections. \nHe is currently based both in Milan and Antwerp. \nJoin Us Via Zoom > \nQuestions? Contact Dr. Jennifer Awes Freeman.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/theology-and-the-arts-lunch-tradition-and-juxtaposition-in-the-work-of-mahmoud-saleh-mohammadi/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theology and the Arts Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Jennifer Awes Freeman":MAILTO:jawesfreeman@unitedseminary.edu
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SUMMARY:"Mementos of Failure" Exhibition: Learning from Our Failures
DESCRIPTION:As part of our exhibition Mementos of Failure\, we welcome Tyrone Fowlkes\, curator and current DMin student in Theology and the Arts\, who will reflect on the concept behind the exhibition\, as well as the place and meanings of failure in our lives. After a brief presentation\, he will be joined by a few panelists to extend the conversation\, which will be followed by Q&A and further reflection with the audience. \nThis will be taking place onsite in the United Chapel or online via Zoom. Light refreshments will be served. \nJoin Via Zoom >
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/momentos-of-failure-exhibition-learning-from-our-failures/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theology and the Arts Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Jennifer Awes Freeman":MAILTO:jawesfreeman@unitedseminary.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T041440
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SUMMARY:"Momentos of Failure" | Theology and the Arts Lunch
DESCRIPTION:In anticipation of the November event for the “Mementos of Failure” exhibit at United\, curator and current DMin student Tyrone Fowlkes and Dr. Jennifer Awes Freeman will discuss the concept behind the exhibit\, the process of curation\, and invite attendees to reflect on the complexity and benefits of “failure.” We will gather at 12:15 PM CT with a program beginning at 12:30 PM CT!\n\nClick here to join via Zoom. >
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/momentos-of-failure-theology-and-the-arts-lunch/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theology and the Arts Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Jennifer Awes Freeman":MAILTO:jawesfreeman@unitedseminary.edu
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