Join United President Molly T. Marshall, United professor Dr. Demian Wheeler, Spirit of Peace Pastor Charles D. Owens (’13), and panel moderator State Rep. Kameron Nelson for a discussion of progressive theology and the manner in which it influences our public work.
Practitioners and pastors who are engaged in chaplaincy and spiritual care are invited, now more than ever, to consider how their role as spiritual care providers can support social justice efforts within their institutions and communities. “Chaplaincy & Reproductive Justice: A Conversation on Intersections,” led by Rev. Dr. Jessica Chapman Lape, creates space for spiritual care providers, chaplains, and chaplaincy students to explore the intersections of spiritual care and a ...
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.
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 ...
The decision to pursue a seminary degree involves a process of reflection and discernment. Join United faculty, staff, and current students January 24 at 12:30 PM for an exclusive, interactive Zoom conversation. You’ll have the opportunity to experience Zoom as a tool for distance learning and get clear answers to all your questions about United. SCHEDULE Explore what academic program, student life, and vocational planning looks like at United; Interview current ...
The decision to pursue a seminary degree involves a process of reflection and discernment. Join United faculty, staff, and current students January 24 at 6:00 PM for an exclusive, interactive Zoom conversation. You’ll have the opportunity to experience Zoom as a tool for distance learning and get clear answers to all your questions about United. SCHEDULE Explore what academic program, student life, and vocational planning looks like at United; Interview ...
What difference would it make if the many caregivers of our world—doulas, chaplains, mothers, fathers, grandmothers, pastors, nurses, doctors—accompanying those with whom they care, worked together to transform our careless social structures? What if the remedy to widespread caregiver burn-out was to be found in building infrastructures of care rather than in promoting marketized practices of self-care? The COVID-19 pandemic reminded us of our dependence on one another for life and, ...
On February 2 at 7:00 PM, Max Brumberg-Kraus (’20) and Dr. Jennifer Awes Freeman, the author and illustrator of Visions of Love’s Divine, will converse about the project that led to the publication. Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis will moderate.
The decision to pursue a seminary degree involves a process of reflection and discernment. Join United faculty, staff, and current students February 21 at 12:30 PM for an exclusive, interactive Zoom conversation. You’ll have the opportunity to experience Zoom as a tool for distance learning and get clear answers to all your questions about United. SCHEDULE Explore what academic program, student life, and vocational planning looks like at United; Interview current ...
The decision to pursue a seminary degree involves a process of reflection and discernment. Join United faculty, staff, and current students February 21 at 6:00 PM for an exclusive, interactive Zoom conversation. You’ll have the opportunity to experience Zoom as a tool for distance learning and get clear answers to all your questions about United. SCHEDULE Explore what academic program, student life, and vocational planning looks like at United; Interview ...
Clergy, faith formation ministers, other congregational leaders, and the whole United community, are invited to a panel discussion including anti-racism and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leaders from the ELCA, PC(USA), and UCC of Minnesota. Explore approaches to anti-racism work appropriate for diverse settings and leave inspired, with applicable resources for your congregation—no matter where you are in your anti-racism work. This is offered as a collaboration between United’s Anti-Racist Initiatives ...
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 ...
