Sexuality and Gender: Real Talk in Faith Communities
Marie Alford-Harkey Fri. 9/15, 1– 6pm; Sat. 9/16, 9am –5pm Theorizing and theologizing about sexuality and gender happens in many...
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Restoring "Faith" in Activism
Jonathan Soto Fri. 10/6, 1– 6pm; Sat. 10/7, 9am –5pm New York City is witnessing a surge of grassroots’ multi-faith...
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A Journey in Love: The Subversive and Creative Way of the Hebrew Prophets
Nahum Ward-Lev Fri. 10/13, 1– 8pm; Sat. 10/14, 9am –1pm Living in Berlin in the mid-1930’s Abraham Heschel saw that...
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Bricks and Mortals: The Nitty Gritty Matters in Parish Ministry (Part 1)
Donna Schaper Fri. 10/20, 1– 6pm; Sat. 10/21, 9am –5pm This course will explore how the minister navigates the interesting...
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Rev. Dr. Marvin M. Ellison ’81 Announces June 30 Retirement from Union Theological Seminary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Respected Director of Alumni/ae Relations to be Succeeded by Rev. Emily E. Odom ‘90 New York City, NY — The Rev. Dr....
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Episcopal Divinity School to Affiliate with Union Theological Seminary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas ’82, ’88 – Scholar & Racial Justice Activist – Named EDS’s New Dean Cambridge, MA – Episcopal Divinity...
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Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) Joins National Faith Leaders on International Day Against Homophobia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Conference & Public Event a Partnership with the Offices of Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) & Senator Chris Coons...
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Union Theological Seminary Declares Itself a Sanctuary Seminary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Students, Faculty, Staff, Administration & Board of Trustees Stand Together to Adopt Sanctuary Protections New York City, NY—Union Theological Seminary in the...
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