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Convocation
Fall
and Spring Convocation are annual events held by United Theological
Seminary. Fall Convocation formally opens the new academic
year. Spring Convocation is an event
of special interest for alumni/ae
and the wider community. It is an opportunity for the community
to gather, remember, celebrate, and explore topics of interest.
FALL
CONVOCATION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2007, 11:35 AM
Speaker:
James Gertmenian, senior pastor, Plymouth
Congregational Church, Minneapolis, and United trustee
“Rolling
Up Our Sleeves: Liberal Religion as Hard Work.”
Read
Rev. Gertmenian’s speech
SPRING
CONVOCATION
APRIL 23 - APRIL 24, 2008
Convocation 2008 photos
John Shelby Spong |
Eleazar Fernandez |
“BEING THE
CHURCH IN A POSTMODERN WORLD”
How
will the church speak a word of God’s love in a postmodern
reality? How will we communicate the Gospel in imaginative
and engaging ways? What word of hope can the church bring
to the public square? How will globalization continue to
change the church and the society to which it is called?
How can church leaders in a fractured, frantic, post-Christian,
and even post-religious society respond to people’s
deepest spiritual hungers and build God’s beloved
community? Join us as members of United’s faculty,
along with Bishop John Shelby Spong, explore these important
questions.
PROGRAM
SCHEDULE
CONVOCATION LEADERSHIP
ALUMNAL EVENTS and COSTS
CONVOCATION
PROGRAM COSTS
REGISTRATION
PROGRAM
SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY,
APRIL 23
THURSDAY,
APRIL 24
CONVOCATION
LEADERSHIP
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John
Shelby Spong was Episcopal Bishop of Newark before
retiring in 2000. A visiting lecturer at Harvard and universities
and churches throughout North America and the English-speaking
world, he is one of the leading spokespersons for liberal
Christianity. His books include Jesus for the Non Religious, Sins of Scripture, A New Christianity for a
New World, Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism, Resurrection: Myth or Reality?, Why Christianity
Must Change or Die, and his autobiography, Here
I Stand. He has initiated discussions for controversies
within the church and become an outspoken advocate for change. |
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Eleazar Fernandez is professor of constructive theology at United and an ordained
minister in the United Church of Christ in the Philippines.
He earned his M.Div. from Union Theological Seminary in
the Philippines, his Th.M. from Princeton Theological Seminary,
and his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University. He is the author
of Reimagining the Human: Theological Anthropology in
Response to Systemic Evil. |
Panel participants and topics:
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Joseph Bush, Jr.,
associate professor of life and leadership of the congregation
and director of masters studies - Christianity’s
Public Life
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Barbara
Anne Keely, associate professor of Christian
Education and congregational spirituality - Faith
Formation
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Marilyn Salmon,
professor of New Testament theology - Biblical Interpretation
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Richard
Weis,
professor of Old Testament theology and dean of the seminary
- moderator
John
Shelby Spong’s participation is co-sponsored by the
Plymouth Center for Progressive Christian Faith, which is
excited to host Bishop Spong on Thursday, April 24, for an
evening lecture. The lecture, entitled “A Christian
Future: What will go? What will stay?” What will Change?”,
will begin at 7:30 PM at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900
Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis. Parking is available in the
church lot off LaSalle and Franklin Avenues. A $10 donation
will be taken at the door. For more details, please visit
the Plymouth Center Web site at www.plymouthcenter.org.
CONVOCATION ALUMNI/AE EVENTS
PRESIDENT’S LUNCH FOR UTS ALUMNI/AE
Wednesday, April 23, 12:00 PM
Join Kita McVay ’96, interim
president, at this collegiate luncheon recognizing anniversary
classes of 1938, 1948, 1958, 1968, 1978, 1983, 1988, and
1998. Spouses, partners, and friends are welcome. Class
photos will be taken.
Fee:
$9.50 (There
is no charge for members of the above anniversary classes.)
Registrations
must be made in advance due to limited seating.
RECEPTION
Wednesday, April 23, 6:00 PM
Open
to all registrants, spouses, partners, and friends. The
reception will be hosted by Kita
McVay and held at the Mermaid Entertainment and Event Center, 2200 Highway 10, Mounds View.
Fee:
No charge.
BANQUET
Wednesday, April 23, 6:30 PM
All
registrants, spouses, partners, and friends are invited
to the banquet hosted by Kita
McVay. The evening
includes a delicious dinner, entertainment by our gifted
students, the presentation of the Distinguished
Alumnal Award, and other recognitions. The event location is the Mermaid Entertainment and Event Center, 2200 Highway 10, Mounds View.
Fee:
$25.00
Registrations must be made in advance.
ANNUAL
ALUMNI/AE BREAKFAST
Thursday, April 24, 8:00 AM
Alumni/ae, friends, faculty, and staff are invited to this
‘early bird’ breakfast and the annual meeting
of the Alumnal Association. This event is hosted by the
Alumnal Council and
is a great way to begin your day.
Fee:
$8.50
Registrations must be made in advance.
CONVOCATION
PROGRAM COSTS
| Both
Days - General Admission |
| Before
March 14 |
$90 |
| After
March 14 |
$115 |
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| Both
Days - Retired/Student Admission |
$45 |
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| One
Day - April 23 Admission |
$70 |
| One
Day - April 24 Admission |
$70 |
REGISTRATION
The program for Wednesday, April 23, is full.
The President’s Lunch on Wednesday is also full.
Thursday’s program is still open, as is the
Alum Banquet and the Alum breakfast.
Please call 651.255.6138 to register.
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