This Worldwide Struggle Lecture
On Monday, August 7, Union’s own Dr. Sarah Azaransky will speak about her groundbreaking new book, This Worldwide Struggle: The International...
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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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M. Shawn Copeland Lecture: "To Know Christ Crucified"
Sep 27
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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Rev. Dr. William Barber & Clergy Leaders Condemn Racist Voter Suppression & Submit Letter of Protest to UN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York City, NY – Rev. Dr. William J Barber II, National President and Senior Lecturer of Repairers of the Breach, co-Chair of...
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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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