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Monday, November 26
8:00 AM - Book Sale
Spencer Library
1:00 PM - Executive Team
Hatch Room
Tuesday, November 27
11:35 AM - Chapel
Bigelow Chapel
12:00 Noon - UU Student Group
Small Dining Room
2:30 PM - Whalum Discussion
Hatch Room
Wednesday, November 28
9:00 AM - Healthy Congregations Workshop Steckel Learning Center
Thursday, November 29 9:00 AM - Ministry Leadership in a Digital Culture
Steckel Learning Center / Strobel Room
11:35 AM - Chapel
Bigelow Chapel
12:00 PM - UTS Choir Rehearsal
Bigelow Chapel
4:00 PM - Art Reception Joan G. Cox
Bigelow Chapel
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Chapel Schedule
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Chapel Services are held in Bigelow Chapel at 11:35 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Tuesday, November 27
Dorothy Atchley - Thursday, November 29
Paul Capetz - Thursday, December 13
Lessons and Carols - Tuesday, December 18
Blue Christmas
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Job Opportunities
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The page includes links to resources and related career opportunity websites.
Recently added:
- Director of Youth Ministry
Lake Harriet UMC, Minneapolis MN - Campus Minister University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas
- Associate Minister
First UCC, Northfield MN - Youth Director
Edina Morningside Church (UCC), Edina MN - Music Director/Coordinator
Redeemer Lutheran Church in NE Minneapolis - deadline to apply extended to Dec 15 - Assistant Professor in the area of Pastoral Care and Pastoral Theology, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
- Youth/English Ministry Pastor
Korean Evangelical United Methodist Church, Hopkins MN
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Financial Aid Notices
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Financial Aid/Student Loans
If you are borrowing a Federal Direct student loan the 2nd disbursement will be available on Fri, February 8, 2013. Tuition and fees will be deducted from the loan and any balance will be issued to the student for living expenses on these dates.
If you have questions about financial aid, please contact Michelle Turnau, director of financial aid and housing, at mturnau@unitedseminary.edu or 651.255.6117.
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Cokesbury Bookstore
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Hello United Community,
Some of you know, but not all, that Cokesbury will be closing all of its physical bookstores.
As students, you know you are going to graduate, but it's sometime in the future. We know our store will close - at sometime in the future. Meanwhile, there is a lot of work to do.
We HAVE (or are ordering) your J-term books. We will be ordering Spring textbooks and will have in the store for you-so you can use your Cokesbury no-interest, 120 days account for purchase.
There will be more news as it is known to us. You can keep up on our facebook page: Cokesbury Bookstore - United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.
Please come visit, find special pricing - logo wear 30% off - and other surprises as we find and learn what and when merchandise is going on clearance.
Peace and blessings,
Meredythe Jones Rossi, Seminary Store Manager, Email mrossi@cokesbury.com or call 651.638.1960 with any questions.
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New Brighton, MN 55112
Phone: 651.633.4311
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SEMINARY NEWS
A Prayer for United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities on the occasion of its 50-year Anniversary
Submitted by the Rev. Dr. Karen Smith Sellers, '76
Conference Minister of the Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ
Trustee, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Pour out your Spirit, O God, on United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.
Stir students with hearts and minds passionate to encounter
and embrace You.
Invigorate faculty to explore and explain Your abiding grace and mystery in fresh and faithful ways.
Stimulate in trustees a compelling vision and wise stewardship.
Inspire alumni with gratitude for learning and generosity in ministry.
Enhance the covenants with all those in the Seminary's wider community so that together, through strong partnerships,
Your call may be more clearly discerned and Your will more fully followed.
Amen.
Margaree Levy in new role as the director of diversity and equity
Margaree Lev y, having served with the Dean's office as multicultural coordinator since August of 1999, is changing roles within United beginning this month. Margaree will now be working under the title of director of diversity and equity and reporting to the director of admissions.
While much of her work remains the same (working with and advocating on behalf of students of color, co-chairing CARJ, managing the annual multicultural lectures, and providing support for international students), greater emphasis will now be placed on the core values of diversity and multiculturalism in the overall mission of the seminary as well as working with admissions to enhance recruitment and retention of students from diverse populations. This new role for Margaree, with some additional hours, recognizes her skills and wisdom as well as United's commitment to greater diversity and equity throughout the seminary. Margaree's work with admissions will be key as we look to become even more the community we believe we are called to be.
Save the Date - Kwanzaa on December 6
UTS will have its 4th annual Kwanzaa celebration during chapel on Thursday, December 6th at 11:35am. It will be followed by a traditional Kwanzaa karamu (feast) in the Context Cafe. Please save the date and plan to attend.
Philippine Immersion Trip
June 10-24, 2013
This trip offers participants an opportunity to broaden their understanding of our global realities as well as deepen their commitment to greater well-being in the context of our highly globalized world. In particular, participants will be offered the privilege to live with the Filipino people, listen to their stories,
learn about people's movements, share their faith and hopes, engage in dialogue about global issues, and explore ways of global solidarity. Moreover, participants will be exposed to the life and ministry of churches in the Philippines, and they will have the opportunity to explore or strengthen church partnerships.
Cost: $3,199.00*
This includes air fare, lodging, meals, transportation in the Philippines, honoraria, and other expenses directly related to the partnership/immersion trip. Schedule of payment: November 31 ($200.00), January 15 ($1,000), March 15 ($1,000.00), April 15 ($999.00).
For students:
This does not include tuition fee.
Non-students:
This does not include registration or auditing fees. Non-students should be aware that the trip is an academic course, and all participants benefit from and are expected to complete readings and share in discussions led by faculty and guest speakers.
* Price is based on the airfare cost of $1,800.00 (summer peak season price) and a minimum of 10 participants.
If interested, please contact  Eleazar S. Fernandez
Professor of Constructive Theology
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities New Brighton, Minnesota 55112
Email:
Phone: 651.255.6131
United DMin Student seeks assistance with doctoral thesis
Greetings,
My name is Tim Tennant-Jayne. I'm a fellow student at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities and a Candidate for the Doctor of Ministry degree.
For my doctoral thesis, I'm developing a resource for members of a congregation's worship committee. This will help them recognize the theological, historical, educational, and even physical rationales for increasing the visual elements in congregational worship. The resource also offers some guidelines, suggestions, and materials to get started with visuals. You can view this resource online, by going to https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B2DckdTp1UamRnR0MHU0bzJObnM
I would greatly appreciate your assistance by reviewing the resource and responding via the evaluation form. All responses will remain anonymous in my thesis. I'd appreciate receiving your responses by December 30th, so I can incorporate them into my thesis.
Your response to this request will be a great help to me as I develop this resource, and to my thesis. Thank you for your time and comments.
Tim Tennant-Jayne
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ACADEMIC NEWS
Professor Carolyn Pressler on medical leave
Professor Carolyn Pressler is scheduled to have hip surgery on December 5. She will be on medical leave until the last week of January 2013. Her advisees will be assigned temporary advisors. You may contact her by December 4. After that she will be unavailable for seven weeks.
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IN THE GALLERY
Joan G. Cox
"A Backward Glance"
November 26 - December 1
TEMPO by Joan Cox
Reception for the Artist
Thursday, November 29
Honorary hosts: Martha and Art Kaemmer
5:00 - 7:00 PM
With artist comments at 6:00 PM
Gallery Exhibition
November 26 - December 21
United's 50th anniversary year ends with an exhibition of paintings by Joan G. Cox, daughter of the late Henry Gustafson, professor emeritus of the New Testament at United. Joan's work has been exhibited in galleries in the U.S. and Europe and in many business, public space, and private collections.
This program is partially funded by a gift to the Wilson Yates Religion and the Arts Endowment in honor of Eugene Jaberg '54, professor emeritus of communication, for his contributions to religion and the arts.
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INSTITUTE FOR THE SUPPORT OF PASTORAL MINISTRIES
Narrative Resources for Pastoral Counseling
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
In this course we will focus on Narrative Counseling theory and the resources it offers to pastoral caregivers. This Narrative Counseling approach, highly influenced by various liberation theories, reflects an attentiveness to both culture and person. It is deeply respectful, relies on a consultative rather than an expert model, and is elegant in both its simplicity and thoroughness. Narrative theory's efficient and effective qualities as well as the de-centering of the counselor in the counseling process make this approach particularly well-suited to both parish pastors and to pastoral care specialists. This one-day course is open to the public. Instructor: Christie Neuger, Founder and Director of The InstituteFee: $65.00, $35.00 for students in a degree program at United
Deadline to register: Tuesday, February 5
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
Ministry Leadership in a Digital Culture Thursday - November 29, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
This seminar will draw on contemporary theological frames and provide pragmatic resources for leading in ministry amid digital culture. 
Led by Mary Hess, associate professor of educational leadership at Luther Seminary. Her areas of teaching and research include digital storytelling, media and spirituality, pop culture, and blogging.
Fee: $120
Students: $60
Registration: Download printable registration form OR Register online OR Contact Renee Flesner, 651.255.6138.
CEUs available.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Community Christmas Party
Friday, December 7
Context Café
The annual United Community Christmas Party for students, staff, faculty (plus family, partners and guests) will be held on December 7 in the Context Café. Gather at 5:00 PM, dinner at 6 (potluck!) and activities at 6:45. Mark your calendars now and watch for more information.
You Really Light Up the Room!
Rather than buy new lights, it is hoped that United community members can donate used but working Christmas lights to decorate the Context Café for the season and in time for the Christmas Party on Dec. 7. If you have lights to donate, please being them to Michelle Rodriguez's office by Dec. 4. Thank you!
With great sadness - an announcement of resignation
Dean Ebbers announced the resignation of Kathy Webb has resigned her position as Music Coordinator, effective December 31. "Kathy has played an invaluable role in adding musical spirit and texture and joy and reverence in the worship life of the seminary, and has also enriched innumerable special events. We will feel her loss keenly, even as we wish her well in her expanded role at her home church."
All are invited to a dessert reception and a time to collectively thank Kathy for her work with us to be held during lunchtime on Thursday, December 13, following the Lessons and Carols service.
Mega-Gigantic Used Book Sale
November 26 - December 7
Get ready for the biggest, mind-blowing used book sale we've ever held in the Spencer Library. For two weeks following Thanksgiving we'll be offering hundreds of used books for purchase and every one of 'em at the low, low price of ONE THIN DIME! With over 200 boxes of used books squirreled away throughout the library we are highly motivated to move 'em out before they overwhelm the seminary and we find ourselves featured in an episode of Extreme Horders!
As always, there will be a Student's Only table the first week with books of special interest to current UTS students; so come early and come often as the selection will constantly change throughout the sale.
Holy Honey on Sale
The HOLY HONEY is now on sale in the Context Café. They are $10 per jar and are sure to be a fan favorite for Christmas gifts. Thank you for supporting healthy Bees.
Brandon - Beekeeper
SEC Sponsors Self Care Week
In an effort to promote self care among students during this stressful time of year, the Student Executive Committee (SEC) is once again sponsoring several activities from Mon, December 4 - Tues, December 18.
Free Massages
Free 10 minute chair massages will be offered to students on a first come, first served basis. A sign up sheet will be available at the library desk beginning Tuesday, November 27. Please bring money to tip.
Monday, December 3, 4:00-6:00 PM
Shummon Room (1st floor Macmillan across from Michelle Turnau's office )
Tuesday, December 4, 12:30-2:30 PM
Campbell Room (2nd floor Macmillan near restrooms)
Thursday, December 6, 3:45-5:45 PM
Campbell Room (2nd floor Macmillan near restrooms)
Friday, December 7, 12-2:00 PM
Campbell Room (2nd floor Macmillan near restrooms)
Sweet and Healthy Diversions
An assortment of baked goods, pastries, fruit and/ or vegetables along with free tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and/or cider will be available for free during morning, afternoon, and evening breaks during exam week.
Lost & Found Items:
Contact Michelle Rodriguez, mrodriguez@unitedseminary.edu, 651.255.6119, to claim lost and found items.
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ACADEMY FOR VITAL CHRISTIANITY
Biblical Economics: What is the Fair Share for the Common Good?
How do ordinary people go about living ethically in a consumerist society?  Explore different ways of thinking about justice and fairness in economics, and consider whether biblical notions of justice are relevant today.
Led by Sharon Tan, associate professor of Christian ethics at United; others areas of teaching and research include human rights, jurisprudence and law.
Date: Saturday - December 1, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Cost: $98.00*
Location:
First United Methodist Church
813 W Myrtle St, Stillwater MN 55082
Read more and register
*Includes lunch. Group discounts and limited scholarships are available.
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EVENTS OF INTEREST
Healthy Congregations/Organizations Workshop
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon, Steckel Learning Center
Lead by Rev. Lyle Schlundt and Rev. Ray Nelson
This workshop focuses on the health of a congregation/organization. When the concepts of "health" and "congregation" are developed from a systems perspective, one embraces the idea that a congregation, like all human systems, is an emotional system. As such, identifiable processes occur. The same processes operate in marriage, families, workplace, recreational groups, and the congregation. The key to any emotional system is its leadership. Leadership is found in many subsystems. This workshop is designed to involve these people. The healthy functioning leader contributes immensely to the healthy functioning of a congregation. Healthy leaders and healthy congregations are nearly inseparable. In healthy congregations, people follow an inner compass, they take responsibility for self, they respond to anxiety, they respect boundaries, and they stay in contact with one another.
To sign up for the workshop, call Lyle at 612.759.9033 or email revdr.lyle_schlundt@yahoo.com.
Peace Lutheran Church Coon Rapids presents
The Gift of Peace - A Christmas Celebration
Saturday, December 15 - Concert at 7:00 PM - Dinner at 5:45 PM
Peace Lutheran Church Coon presents their seventh annual Christmas concert featuring the best Christmas music from today's top contemporary Christian artists, as well as fabulous arrangements of traditional holiday favorites. Led by UTS student Doug Ness, each year's concert is a spirit filled event, with music ranging from beautiful ballads to smokin' R&B. This year's concert will feature special guest vocalist UTS' own Nancy Ellis, and promises to be an extra special!
Information and tickets available at www.peacecoonrapids.org or by phone at
763.757.4459. Peace Lutheran Church Coon Rapids, 20 Northdale Boulevard, Coon Rapids, MN 55448. Flyer (PDF) with more information.
Make Ready, O Bethlehem
A Festal Journey through the Orthodox Hymnography of Advent
Saturday, December 8, 7:30 PM
St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, 1701 5th St NE, Minneapolis
From Annunciation to Christmas, the hymnography of the Orthodox Church is sprinkled with texts that prepare for the advent of Christ. Using these texts as well as the Church's special melodies, this concert will take the audience on a liturgical journey from Christ's conception to his birth in the case.
For the Love of God Take a Break
A Young Clergy Retreat for Spiritual Renewal
January 31 - February 2, 2013
Pilgrim Center, Green Lake, Wisconsin
This retreat is designed for the 2030 clergy to pause in their ministry and breathe deep. The hope is that clergy are able to connect with one another and learn from each other. Barbara Anne Keely will lead two sessions on Spiritual Disciplines. When ministry takes over our lives, we forget to stop and take a break, so come and remember what it feels like to be you, again. And for those not in the 2030 Clergy Network, you are welcome to join...because in the United Church of Christ: All are Welcome! Brochure with retreat schedule, costs and financial assistance, as well as registration info. From an alum planning the retreat: "this is a great opportunity for those graduating with MDivs to attend. It would be a great way for them to connect with other "younger" clergy, since this retreat will be geared to the 2030 network of clergy in the UCC."
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