For United's Fall 2023 Convocation, we are celebrating both Rev. T. Michael Rock, United’s new director of contextual education, as well as the closing of United’s 60th anniversary year.
On Saturday, October 7, First United Methodist (the Copper Top Church) will host President Molly T. Marshall for an afternoon gathering, “A Conversation about Meaning with United President Molly T. Marshall,” starting at 4:00 PM. On Sunday, President Marshall will be back at First United Methodist to lead a 9:00 AM adult forum session before preaching during their 10:00 AM worship service.
The decision to pursue a seminary degree involves a process of reflection and discernment. Join United faculty, staff, and current students for an exclusive, interactive Zoom conversation. Click the link above to register!
Join us each quarter at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities for conversation, dialogue, and connection with others. Trans and queer academics, clergy, students, and community members are all welcome; no preparation is necessary, and our first event—happening at 3:30 PM on National Coming Out Day, October 11—is free.
The decision to pursue a seminary degree involves a process of reflection and discernment. Join United faculty, staff, and current students for an exclusive, interactive Zoom conversation.
As part of Symposium Week (October 23–25), United is hosting a public-facing event on Monday, October 23. This panel, titled "Reorienting Ourselves to the Reality of Not Yet," will be facilitated by Rev. Dr. Gary F. Green II, United’s director of anti-racist initiatives and assistant professor of pastoral theology and social transformation. “Reorienting Ourselves to the Reality of Not Yet” is a public event that officially launches the second wave ...
In this lecture and workshop, Dr. Ry Siggelkow, Director of the Leadership Center for Social Justice, and Ricardo Pérez, the Leadership Center's artist-organizer in residence, explore what contemporary lessons we can learn from Ella Baker, the work of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), and the Zapatistas for organizing today. After introducing these figures and movements, we will lift up and explore together some of their common principles and practices that might inform efforts of “organizing in the spirit of accompaniment” today.
Join United President Molly T. Marshall, United professor Dr. Demian Wheeler, Spirit of Peace Pastor Charles D. Owens (’13), and panel moderator State Rep. Kameron Nelson for a discussion of progressive theology and the manner in which it influences our public work.
Practitioners and pastors who are engaged in chaplaincy and spiritual care are invited, now more than ever, to consider how their role as spiritual care providers can support social justice efforts within their institutions and communities. “Chaplaincy & Reproductive Justice: A Conversation on Intersections,” led by Rev. Dr. Jessica Chapman Lape, creates space for spiritual care providers, chaplains, and chaplaincy students to explore the intersections of spiritual care and a ...
The Leadership Center for Social Justice and Social Transformation Program also invites members of the United community to join us on campus for a livestream of the beginning of the Emergency Summit for Gaza taking place on January 12.
