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Pride Perspectives

Friday, June 30, 2023

By Union student KP Tacconi 5 min read If syllabus creation can be an act of justice, then Dr Patrick Cheng was an activist in designing his course on Queer Theology.  Before starting the class, I wrongly assumed we would spend significant time discussing why being queer is ok in the sight of God. This—I

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All Dressed Up and Great Conversation, Too: What More Could We Want?!

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

By Union students and Wayward Wisdom Caucus members Jane Wohl and Karl Taps 5 min read Wayward Wisdom is a new student caucus, formed at the start of the 2022-2023 academic year and representing Union students aged fifty and older. Students fifty and older now represent approximately twenty percent of Union’s student body and contribute

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50 Years Later: Reflections from Union’s 50th Anniversary Class

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

6 min read During this year’s One Union Reunion celebrations, we held a 50th Anniversary Chapel in honor of our Union alums who graduated in 1970, 1971, 1972, and 1973. During the chapel service two of Union’s 50th Anniversary class alums, Sue Ellis Melrose and Douglas Grote, shared their heartfelt reflections—and we are honored to

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Recap: Union Theological Seminary’s 2023 Commencement

Friday, May 26, 2023

Union’s 2023 Commencement was truly a special day. To all of our graduates: Union would not be what it is without your invaluable contributions to this community. Wherever life next takes you, we are wishing you peace, fulfillment, and joy, and know that you always have a home here. Congratulations to the class of 2023!

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May 2023: In Memoriam

Friday, May 26, 2023

In Memoriam, February 1, 2023 – May 24, 2023   Alums Margery L. Mayer `53 John S. Jenkins `53 Adel Heinrich   `54 Maryhelen E. Clague `56 Alfred E. Williams `56 Donald P. Smith            `57 Robert J. Kaiser `59 Alice C. Mastin `59 Margaret Z. Kornfeld `60 Robert A. Chase            `64 Michael R. Heintz `65 Morgan

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AAPI Legacies and Futurisms

Friday, May 26, 2023

By Union student and AAPI Caucus Co-chair Kathy Lin 4 min read On May 3rd, 2023, the AAPI Caucus at Union held their second annual AAPI Arts Showcase, titled ‘AAPI Legacies and Futurisms’. The Showcase proceedings, which spanned from noon through 5 PM, began with a chapel in honor of AAPI Heritage Month. The service

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In Memoriam: Former Union President Rev. Dr. Joseph C. Hough, Jr.

Thursday, May 25, 2023

President from 1999 to 2008 The Reverend Dr. Joseph C. Hough Jr., or Joe as he was known to everyone, died on May 15, 2023, a few months shy of his 90th birthday, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Chris Herlinger ’93 interviewed Joe for a celebratory issue of the Union News in 2008 at

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The Queer Gospel of Resurrection: Easter Season Op-Ed

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Written by union students eric busby and brendan nee 4 min read Marriage equality was heralded by many as the final word on LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion, especially in the Church; but cisgender Christians, both gay and straight, miss the full hope of the resurrection when they believe the exchange of wedding vows is enough.

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Union Theological Seminary and Episcopal Divinity School Announce New Directions for Leading Anglican Studies Program

Friday, March 31, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2023 Union Contact: Afsheen Shamsi 212-280-1552 [email protected] EDS Contact: Miguel Escobar 718-916-7060 [email protected] Union Theological Seminary and Episcopal Divinity School Announce New Directions for Leading Anglican Studies Program New York – Union Theological Seminary (UTS) and Episcopal Divinity School (EDS) today announced the joint decision to discontinue their formal affiliation.

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January 2023: In Memoriam

Monday, January 30, 2023

In Memoriam, November 8, 2022 – January 30, 2023 Alums John R. Weiler `49 Maureen M. Carkeek `50 Mary E. Stoughton `51 Janet C. Spielmann `53 Mary D. Simmons `53 Frederick L. Swann `54 Edward L. Eastman `54 Nancy B. Wolcott `56 David T. Nakagawa `57 Elinor L. Yeo `58 William R. Shealy `58 Robert

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