United Methodist (UMC) Gathering at United

You are invited to a United Methodist (UMC) gathering at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, happening onsite and online. This is an auspicious opportunity to gather in community, participate in worship, honor three of United’s UMC elders, and share lunch. Our preacher for worship will be Rev. Gloria Roach Thomas (’98), featured in United’s Fall 2024 Issue of VOICES. During lunch, we will ask how United can support you, and offer a brief update on United’s work.

United and the Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church have a dynamic relationship, realized daily through the work of alums and friends. In roles that include pastoral ministry, conference leadership, chaplaincy, volunteers, and academia, there are many ways in which we are tied closely together.

United’s formal institutional connection to the MN Conference of the UMC has deep foundations, particularly in and through the leadership of three beloved former members of United’s faculty. As part of our gathering, we will honor these UMC elders in the United community:

• Rev. Dr. Christie Cozad Neuger (’80), Professor Emerita of Pastoral Counseling and Pastoral Theology (1992–2005)
• Rev. Martha Postlethwaite, Chaplain and Professor of Spiritual Formation (1992–2014)
• Rev. Dr. Wilson Yates, President Emeritus and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Religion, Society, and the Arts (1967–2005)

We’re also delighted to share the names of our Event Hosts:

*denotes member of the event planning committee

Please register using the form below by May 14.

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