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Dearest friends, As we begin a new semester at Union next week, we do so with a profound sense of hope for what lies ahead and simultaneously grave concern over the hatreds that burden our world. Last weekend, Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker of Synagogue Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, lovingly welcomed into their shul a person

The Union community is saddened to learn of the death of Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh ’63, founder of the Order of Interbeing and namesake of our program for Engaged Buddhism – a term he coined. Known for his peacebuilding work, his deep friendship with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his prolific authorship, and his

Dear Union Community, It is with great sadness that I share that a giant in theological education and Christian ministry circles has passed, Union alum, Rev. Dr. Henry H. Mitchell. Over the years, I had many blessed chances to spend time with Rev. Mitchell and his family and enjoyed hearing his stories about the time

Union is excited to welcome Rabbi Sonja K. Pilz, PhD as the new Interfaith Minister. Rabbi Pilz joins Rev. Bertram Johnson and Union’s Peer Chaplains in providing spiritual care to our students. Learn more here. About Rabbi Sonja K. Pilz, PhD Rabbi Sonja K. Pilz, PhD, earned her doctorate from the department of Rabbinic Literature

By Kelly Brown Douglas and Serene Jones Thursday, November 18th, Julius Jones was granted clemency and his life was spared execution for a murder to which he maintains his innocence. This was a several years-long struggle led by legions of on-the-ground Oklahomans who stood up for justice before the Julius Jones case became a cause

With the American Academy of Religion 2021 conference and the Society of Biblical Literature 2021 annual meeting on the horizon, we want to highlight the incredible Union students, faculty, and alumni who will be presenting! Times shown are Central Standard Time (UTC-06:00) American Academy of Religion Conference (PROGRAM) Friday, November 19 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Disability

Resurrection Hope By Dean Kelly Brown Douglas How do we really know that God cares when Black people are still getting killed? How long do we have to wait for the justice of God? I get it, that Christ is Black, but that doesn’t seem to be helping us right now. These questions from her

Union Theological Seminary President Rev. Dr. Serene Jones today announced the appointment of Afsheen Shamsi to the position of Vice President of Communications and Marketing. “Afsheen brings a wealth of experience and will be instrumental to Union’s efforts to communicate effectively with all of Union’s wonderful constituents and with the broader world,” said President Jones. Afsheen

The  RISE Together Mentorship Network, founded by Reverend Dr. Lisa D. Rhodes, is a women of color sister care peer mentoring community anchored at Union Theological Seminary. For seven years, The RISE Network has been a life giving space for women of color seminary students, early to mid-career clergy, senior pastors, faculty, and community advocates.