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 ...
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, ...
Join the Leadership Center for Social Justice and the Justice and Peace Studies program at the University of St. Thomas as we view a documentary about the life of Quaker activists Staughton and Alice Lynd. Accompanying: The Journey of Staughton and Alice Lynd is a documentary by Catherine Murphy that covers the Lynds’ remarkable partnership in social justice struggles over seven decades, including Staughton’s time as director of the SNCC ...
Join us August 10, 2024, for a celebration with Mississippi River! Gather with us to connect, learn, pray, engage, play, celebrate, and honor the spirit of water. This year, we will meet at Hidden Falls Regional Park in St. Paul from 5:00–8:00 PM for a community celebration featuring speakers, music, booths, food, art, and play areas for children. These partners are co-presenting the event: Resilient Indigenous Sisters Engaging (R.I.S.E. Coalition) ...
You are invited to the 2024 Hawkinson Fund for Peace and Justice Award Ceremony. Dan Guenthner and Margaret Pennings, Founders of Common Harvest Farm in Osceola, Wisconsin, are the 2024 Honorary Award recipients. Also, five 2024 Hawkinson Peace & Justice Scholarships will be awarded. This event is co-sponsored by the Leadership Center for Social Justice and United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Parking is available in Grace's garage across ...
