 This Week at United | |
Monday, December 24 - Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Seminary, library and bookstore closed
No meetings scheduled
Thursday, January 3
1:15 PM - Student Spiritual Direction
Campbell Room
|
Chapel Schedule
| |
Chapel Services are held in Bigelow Chapel at 11:35 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays during long terms.
- No Chapel during winter term; Chapel services will resume in spring term.
- Watch Monday Morning for more information about Opening Communion for spring term.
|
Job Opportunities
| | Click here to go to the Job Opportunities web page.
The page includes links to resources and related career opportunity websites.
|
Financial Aid Notices
|
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.
|
Cokesbury Bookstore
| |
Happy Christmas NEW Year in January
ALL Textbooks in stock will be 30% off January 2
when we reopen after the Holidays! Many more offers in store as we learn of them. Come see us early for best selections and often for more discounts.
Winter: Two more books for TR 513 should be here January 2
Spring: All ordered and will be arriving the first week of January, so please come and get 'em.
All best wishes for peace and love,
Meredythe, Justin, Karen, and just joining in the fun, Bob Bledsoe
Email mrossi@cokesbury.com or call 651.638.1960 with any questions. |
Monday Morning Archives
| Subscribe: If you would like to receive issues of Monday Morning via email please sign up by clicking here.
by 5:00 PM on Thursdays. Please put "Monday Morning Announcement" in the subject line.
(PDF files)
|
Monday Morning
| Monday Morning is published weekly by the dean's office during fall, winter, spring and summer terms. Submit articles to Deb Olsen by 5:00 PM on Thursdays. Please put "Monday Morning Announcement" in the subject line.
|
About us
| United Theological Seminary
of the Twin Cities
3000 Fifth Street NW
New Brighton, MN 55112
Phone: 651.633.4311
Fax: 651.633.4315
Toll free: 800.937.1316
|
|
|
FROM THE PRESIDENT
May the joy of the holiday
season fill your days
and ignite your spirits.
I wish you peace in
all of your endeavors.
Dr. B
Barbara A. Holmes interview in Spokesman-Recorder From a recent Interview by MSR News:
"The United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is currently celebrating 50 years of service. Since July of 2012, Reverend Dr. Barbara A. Holmes has been the first African American woman at its helm. Her artist's sensibility, imaginative approach to ministry, and creative problem solving are already being viewed as both inspiring and what's needed to move the institution forward. Well known as an outstanding leader in theological education and an inspiring lecturer and teacher, Dr. Holmes hails from Memphis Theological Seminary, where she was professor of ethics and African American religious studies and served for five years as vice president/dean of academic affairs." Link to the interview to read more.
|
 |
|
SEMINARY NEWS 
Season's Greetings from United! United will be closed for the Christmas and New Year's holidays.Our doors will close Friday, December 21 and reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Have a blessed holiday. Follow the global studies trip to South Africa In January, a dozen United students, alumni and friends will be heading to Cape Town, South Africa for a t heological reflection on AIDS, apartheid, and the arts of resistance. We will be led by Professor Chris Smith along with Kim Vrudny, a UTS graduate and faculty member at the University of St. Thomas. You can follow our journey through our blog at utsglobaltrips.com. We hope you will post comments and questions, and of course appreciate your prayers and well wishes.
Remembering Alice Strobel
United Seminary received word that Alice Strobel passed away Saturday, December 15, surrounded by friends and family. Alice was United's Registrar for many years and a key figure of support for generations. We send our condolences to her family and friends. Services will be held after the first of the year.
Follow the Wild Goose!
Pilgrimage to Iona October 4-13, 2013
Journey to the heart of Celtic spirituality
with guides Ramona Scarpace and Martha Postlethwaite.
The wild goose is the Celtic symbol for the Holy Spirit. " Peregrinatio" is the Celtic notion of pilgrimage.... not about going to a particular place, because God is everywhere, but about wandering, in search of one's own resurrection. Follow the squawking wildness Of God and the beauty of flying in formation with a community of others who long for contemplation, worship, nature and art. Join us. An informational meeting will be held Tues, January 15th from 5:00-6:30 PM at United Seminary.
|
|
SPENCER LIBRARY
SEASON'S GREETINGS FROM THE LIBRARY STAFF!
Library hours January 2013
Winter Term: January 7 - 25, 2013
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The End is Coming!
Do You Know Where Your Library Books Are?
All library books checked out by students during fall term were due Tuesday, December 18. We're usually able to renew materials you are still using. Ask someone on the library staff to assist with your renewal BEFORE Dec. 18. Books not returned or renewed by the deadline will be presumed lost, you will get coal in your stocking, and bills will appear on your seminary account.
Library's used book sale a success
The library reports that many books found new homes as a result of the sale. That's a lot of dimes! The remaining books will be picked up by "The Lift" a St. Paul organization that works with youth. The Lift operates an online used book business to teach employment skills and employ urban youth. Read more.
|
 |
COMMUNITY NEWS
The Christmas Finals Story
'Twas the night before finals and all through the school, not a chair or seat open, not even a stool.
This was no time to sleep! Students filled the library.
There was no time to shave, they were looking quite hairy.
Study tables were filled with deep thought-thinking heads.
At the back of each one: a vision of beds.
But study they did, because study they must!
For professors filled syllabi with dates that were "just."
So often you'd hear a sigh or a gasp,
or a "Why did I sleep through Paul Capetz's class?!"
And, "Which Niebuhr is this? I just can't recall.
Barbara Ann's handouts mention no Niebuhr at all!"
"Now just you calm down," a student would chime, "Remember, Bob told us, 'one day at a time.'"
"Quiet down!" another student would say, "I'm trying to exegete Matthew today!"
So much tension on campus, so many hard feelings.
It seemed Christmas had lost all its good-feeling meanings.
Who could save the students? Well, Santa of course!
He appeared with his beard and a strange-antlered horse.
He exclaimed, "Ho-ho-ho! You need a Christmas eruption!"
"Oh, Santa," they sighed, "it's pronounced 'deconstruction.'"
"I know you are all overwhelmed," and he smiled.
"But do not forget, in a very short while,
Your family and friends and loved ones will be near.
Soon finals will end when Christmas is here!"
Such wise words from a man who wore red all year-long, but the students did know, Santa couldn't be wrong!
So with smiles on their faces, Santa packed up his sleigh, left the students to study and went on his way.
But they heard him exclaim, through the snow and the slush, "Merry finals to all, and to all an A-plus!"
Written by Kelsey Renk and read at the 2012 UTS Christmas Party
Bigelow Chapel maintenance and improvements
If you have not already heard, we are re-carpeting the Bigelow Chapel! We have now set a date for this installation - Dec. 19-21. We chose a time that hopefully does not conflict with events in this space. This will be the culmination of some major work that has been done to preserve the excellence of this beautiful space. Here is a quick rundown of things Team Maintenance has done to preserve Bigelow:
- Caulking of the outer wall - thus stopping the severe water damage we were experiencing.
- Sheetrock repair and painting of the processional wall.
- Wood restoration of the benches which were badly damaged from water and use.
- New carpet has been installed!!
 Let me take this brief opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of keeping this space beautiful.
Please keep food and beverages - even covered beverages - out of this space. Please be extremely cautious when burning candles or placing any container with water - vases, vessels, etc.
Please help us keep it as beautiful as possible
Brandon Krosch
Director of Physical Plant
United Theological Seminary
|
|
ACADEMIC NEWS
Philippine Immersion Trip - there's still time to register!
Traveling 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. Read more about United's global justice trips.
Cost: $3,199.00, which 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 fee.
Note: 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
efernandez@unitedseminary.edu, 651.255.6131
|
|
IN THE GALLERY
Joan G. Cox
"A Backward Glance"
TEMPO by Joan Cox
Gallery January 2 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.
|
|
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
|
|
EVENTS OF INTEREST
Twin Cities Bronze Handbell Ensemble to present
The Twelfth Night Meltdown
Saturday, January 12, 7:30 PM
Peace United Methodist Church
5050 Hodgson Rd, Shoreview MN
The musicians of Twin Cities Bronze, the areas' leading professional handbell ensemble, present their annual 12th Night concert. Deb Olsen, Assistant to the Dean at United, is a member of the group.
Titled "The Meltdown", this performance will warm you in wintry January with its wide array of musical selections. The entire audience, along with the ensemble, will attempt to melt away the snow and cold of January by creating a summer rainstorm.
The concert starts at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM.
Admission: $15.00; children/students with ID: $5.00
Diane Davies, former United trustee and a Bush Fellow, announces that her guest blog post is now live at http://www.bushfoundation.org/blog/lifetime-self-discovery.
Benedictine Center Issues Call to Artists
The Benedictine Center is issuing a call to Minnesota artists to participate in a Juried Art Show planned for January 31 thru March 15. The submission deadline is January 15. Awards totaling $375 will be distributed to the top three winners.
Called "Seeing God," this show provides a venue for artists who think deeply about their work and whose creativity helps viewers experience the Divine. According to Sam Rahberg, director of the Center, "We believe art can be an interpretive lens into the mystery of God, so we are looking for works that capture that deep sense of wonder."
Contest rules and entry forms, can be found on www.stpaulsmonastery.org. Click on the Benedictine Center tab under "Juried Art Show." Or call 651.777.7251; email: benedictinecenter@stpaulsmonastery.org
The Benedictine Center, a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of St. Paul's Monastery, is located at 2675 Benet Road in Maplewood.
Accordance Bible Software will be holding a FREE training seminar Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013
Location and Hosted by:
Fourth Baptist Church and Central Baptist Theological Seminary
900 Forestview Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
9am to 6pm
The seminar will be suitable for users of Accordance or individuals who would like to observe and learn more about the Bible software. It will be beneficial to anyone who is interested in studying the Bible, leading others in study, researching original languages or preparing for pastoral ministries.
Please visit our website here for more information about Accordance or for a list of our upcoming training seminars go here. For registration information, please email us at seminars@accordancebible.com.
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." Art Workshop International - Assisi, Italy
Two 12-day sessions: July 17-28 and July 30-August 10 Instructional Programs in Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Special and Independent Programs. Visit www.artworkshopintl.com for more information.
|
|
|
