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Reunion 2022-2023 will take place April 26 – 29, 2023 with in-person indoor and outdoor spaces and virtual programming so that everyone can participate! With this year’s theme – One Union – our hope is that as many alums will join each other for this first ReUnion on campus since 2019.

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Union’s Development Office is planning a variety of programming for alums and community members to gather, including faculty lectures, a book fair, tours, workshops, milestone class years special gatherings, an all-class years’ celebration, the opportunity to speak with students, and so much more. In addition to the general events, during Reunion 2023, we will also host special events for the 50-year (’70, ’71, ’72, ’73), 25-year (’95, ’96, ’97, ’98), 10-year (’10, ’11, ’12, ’13), and 5-year (’15, ’16, ’17, ’18) graduation anniversaries that we were unable to celebrate in person over the past few years.

Reunion is a celebratory occasion to be in community with one another and with the seminary – a time when memories are created. We encourage you to become a class ambassador and to share your thoughts. Do you have ideas or questions? Contact Nayeli Garcia Mowbray at ngmowbray@uts.columbia.edu or 212-280-1419. For information on directions, please click here. 

We look forward to seeing you – in whatever way is possible for you – in spring 2023.

Accommodations

If you’re planning to stay overnight, Union has organized room blocks at a couple of great hotels in the area for our ReUnion guests. If you’re interested in staying at the Aloft Harlem, just click this link to reserve your room. We also have a room block at The Arthouse Hotel, just click this link to reserve this room.  You can also book a room at The Lucerne by clicking here, entering your dates, and following the prompts. If you prefer to make your reservation over the phone or via email, you can call 1-800-492-8122 or email reservations@thelucernehotel.com.

Schedule

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

One Union Reunion Registration
2:00 pm ET | Hastings Lobby & Bonhoeffer Room | In-person Event
Register for the opening day of One Union Reunion and enjoy light refreshments before the programming kicks off.

One Union Reunion Opening
3:00 pm ET | Seminary-wide OR Around Union! | In-person event
Join us for the initial programming at One Union Reunion. Starting at 3 PM, there will be tours of Union, class photos, student & alum art exhibit, and more!

Trailblazers Worship Service
7:00 pm ET | James Chapel | Hybrid Event
Join us for a special Trailblazers Worship and Reception featuring The Rev. Dr. Violet Lee `08 and joined by The Rev. Dr. Timothy Akins-Jones, The Rev. Brenda Ford `08, soloist June Townes, and pianist Eustace Johnson –  moderated by The Rev. James Singletary `08. Guests are invited to receive communion and stay for an hors d’oeuvres reception following the service.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

One Union Reunion Registration
8:00 am ET | Hastings Lobby & Bonhoeffer Room | In-person Event
Register for the second day of One Union Reunion and enjoy light refreshments before the programming kicks off.

Morning Prayer
9:00 am ET | The Small Chapel | In-person Event
Gather for Morning Prayer at Union for a meaningful and grounding start to the day.

1836 Legacy Circle Celebration & Recognition Service
11:00 am ET | James Chapel | Hybrid Event
Celebrate the generosity and commitment of the members of the 1836 Legacy Circle, who have made gifts to support the Union Theological Seminary’s mission for generations to come.

Chapel Honoring 50th Reunion Classes
12:00 pm ET | James Chapel | Hybrid Event
This Chapel Service honors the 50th Reunion Classes (’70, ’71, ’72, and ’73) at the Union Theological Seminary.

Community Lunch
12:45 pm ET | A207 | In-person Event
Community lunch is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow alums, faculty, staff, and our current students over a delicious meal with indoor and outdoor (weather dependent) options.

Book Fair
2:00 pm ET | The Burke Library | In-person Event
This book fair showcases the works of our esteemed alums, faculty, staff, and students. From theological texts to memoirs and novels, this diverse collection of books is a testament to the breadth and depth of the Union community.

Archive Workshop
3:00 pm ET | The Burke Library | In-person Event & Recorded
Join us for an engaging introduction to archives led by the Archivist at the Burke Library! Come learn about the library’s collections related to the rich history of Union, the work that goes into preserving these important archives, and some tips and tricks for organizing your own materials. This recording will be shared with online participants.

Fireside Chat with Dr. Isaac Sharp
4:00 pm ET | The Burke Library | In-person Event & Recorded
Join for a fireside chat with Isaac B. Sharp, author of the highly anticipated book, “The Other Evangelicals.” In this intimate conversation, Sharp will delve into his research on the diverse and complex world of evangelicalism beyond the mainstream. This recording will be shared with online participants.

Faculty Lecture with Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Su Yon Pak ’99
5:00 pm ET | James Chapel | Hybrid Event
You are invited to a faculty lecture where you will hear from Union President Rev. Dr. Serene Jones and three newly promoted Full Professors, Cláudio Carvalhaes, Esther Hamori, and John Thatamanil in conversation with Dean Su Pak. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on theology, bible, and worship. Reception to follow.

50th/25th Reunion Gathering
7:00 pm ET | President’s Apartment | In-person Event
Members of classes ’70, ’71, ’72, and ’73 who are celebrating their 50th reunion milestone are invited to a gathering with the classes celebrating their 25th reunion milestone, class of ’95, ’96, ’97, ’98. Enjoy an evening together, hosted by Union President Rev. Dr. Serene Jones, for an hors d’oeuvres reception.

10th/5th Reunion Party
7:00 pm ET | McGiffert Hall Rm 811 | In-person Event
The 10th anniversary classes (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) and 5th anniversary classes (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018) are invited for a special reunion party in McGiffert Hall.

Union Pub Night
9:00 pm ET | McGiffert Hall Rm 811 | In-person Event
This Reunion Happy Hour event offers the chance to mingle with fellow Union Theological Seminary alums and our current students over drinks and light bites.

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

One Union Reunion Registration
8:00 am ET | Hastings Lobby & Bonhoeffer Room | In-person Event
Register for the third day of One Union Reunion and enjoy light refreshments before the programming kicks off.

Donald Shriver Memorial Service
9:30 am ET | James Chapel | Hybrid Event
Join us for a memorial service commemorating the late The Rev. Dr. Donald W. Shriver Jr., President Emeritus of Union Theological Seminary.

Meditations on Queer Worship, Liturgy, & Theology
11:00 am ET | The Burke Library | In-person Event & Recorded
Join for a fireside chat with authors from the anthology “Beyond Worship: Meditations on Queer Worship, Liturgy, & Theology.” The book, which features a number of authors who are students and alums of Union, seeks to show LGBTQIA+ people that they are divine, here for a reason, and have so much to contribute to their communities. This recording will be shared with online participants.

Theology and Arts Chapel
12:00 pm ET | James Chapel | Hybrid Event
This chapel service will be led by Union’s own Christiane Brooks Johnson Professor of Psychology & Religion Rev. Pamela Cooper-White, PhD, MDiv, MA, PhD, LCPC, featuring an alum, student and friend art exhibit including the work of Marilyn Seven `62.

Grab-and-Go Lunch
12:30pm ET | Fred Davie Terrace | In-person Event
Enjoy a boxed lunch in the renewed Fred Davie Courtyard, where you can be outdoors from within your beloved seminary. 

Tour of Union
2:30pm ET | Bonhoeffer Room | In-person Event
This tour will highlight the renewed areas around Union that have created a more welcoming and nurturing learning environment for students.

Senator Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock ’94, ’06
5:00 pm ET | James Chapel | Meet & Greet, In-person Event
6:00 pm ET | James Chapel | Moderated Conversation, Hybrid Event
Join us for special evening co-hosted with The Riverside Church when U.S. Senator & Union alum Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock ’94, ’06 sits down for a conversation with Rev. Adriene Thorne, the new senior minister at The Riverside Church and Union’s Assistant Professor of Homiletics, Rev. Dr. Timothy Adkins-Jones. In the beautiful setting of Union’s James Chapel, the panel will discuss Senator Warnock’s latest book, A Way Out of No Way: A Memoir of Truth, Transformation, and the New American Story, how the Senator’s time as a Union student informs his faith, the work he is doing now, and more!

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

Virtual Farewell from President Jones
1:00 pm ET | Zoom | Online Event
Join Union President Rev. Dr. Serene Jones for her farewell remarks to close out our 2023 Reunion.

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