Dear Friends, I am pleased to share with you the 2023 Impact Report for Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York. It’s a first for us. While we are constantly communicating with our many stakeholders, we do not have a tradition of creating a single, comprehensive, public facing annual update. As a step
Read MoreDr. Jorge Rodriguez gives a more in-depth perspective on how the People’s Church has lent a hand to the community of El Barrio since its founding over 100 years ago. New York – In the heart of East Harlem, there is a story of resilience, community, and faith that has spanned more than 100
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5 min read At Union Theological Seminary, our commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of diverse communities and cultures goes beyond the classroom. Students have the opportunity to embark on remarkable weekend courses that offer a unique blend of education and exploration. Recently, Rev. Dr. Samuel Cruz, a dedicated professor at Union, led an extraordinary
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The play, “When Wajcha Meet Pachamama,” tells the story of a friendly clown on a journey to save the sick planet. The play will debut at the New York Theater Festival on October 23, October 25, and October 28. New York – Union Theological Seminary’s Professor of Worship Rev. Cláudio Carvalhaes recently wrote a
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Despite a surge of technology over the past decades – especially during the pandemic – faith institutions have struggled to put new tools into practice and accommodate people’s changing lives. This initiative will unlock new opportunities to bring faith groups into the 21st Century. New York – Today, a group of faith and social justice
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MIssed the TIDEL Fellows PRogram Info-Session Webinar on October 4th? Sign up below to access the recording covering information for potential applicants. Access the Info-Session Recording
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A recap of Union Theological Seminary’s 187th Convocation, celebrated on September 6th, 2023. It was truly an incredible and inspiring way to start the year. Welcome all new members of the Union Community!
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Union Theological Seminary (UTS) has a long history of preparing divinity students to enter the chaplaincy field through academic coursework as well as Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) programs. The Chaplaincy Concentration for MDiv students, which launched in 2019, represents a fruition of Union’s longstanding commitment to social justice, rigorous scholarship, and interreligious engagement. Individuals like
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By Encore participant Kip Zegers 3 min read Five years ago, just retired after having been a teacher for 33 years, I had a chance to go back to Union Theological Seminary. It was exactly 50 years since I’d walked in and started work on a Masters degree in education. I had never finished, dropping
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In Memoriam, May 25, 2023 – June 29, 2023 Alums James A. Hayes Patricia H. Snook `50 Richard P. Poethig `52 Mary F. Libassi `55 Ruth A. Dann `61 Robert M. Snable `61 Melody J. Turner `68 Faculty, Staff, Trustees and Friends Joseph C. Hough Jr.
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