 This Week at United |
Monday, January 7
Winter Term Begins
1:00 PM - Executive Team
Hatch Room
Tuesday, January 8
10:15 AM - Student Spiritual Direction
Campbell Room
10:30 AM - Staff Committee
Small Dining Room
10:30 AM -Admissions and Student Life Small Dining Room
Thursday, January 10
10:00 AM - Technology Oversight
Hatch Room
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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 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.
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Job Opportunities
| Click here to go to the Job Opportunities web page.
The page includes links to resources and related career opportunity websites. Posted this week:
- Part-time Music Director
Linden Hills UCC, Minneapolis 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 and Welcome to 2013:
The bookstore clearance is on!
Monday January 7 everything in the store goes to 30% off. All textbooks are included and will be discounted 30% throughout the time we have them. Please come in and say hello and we will wish you a Happy New Year! Peace, Meredythe, Justin, Bob and Karen from South Africa Email mrossi@cokesbury.com or call 651.638.1960 with any questions. |
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About us
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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
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
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.
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SEMINARY NEWS
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.
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.
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SPENCER LIBRARY
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
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Improved Wireless Internet at United
Today many of us connect through a variety of devices from netbooks to desktops, smart phones to tablets. To provide the best possible service to as many devices as possible, United has recently changed the way our network handles these connections. Here is what you will need to connect:
- Connect your WiFi enabled device to the "UTS" network
- Open your browser and enter the UTS wireless password
note: this password is subject to change, but for now remains unchanged
Please refer questions or comments to computersupport@unitedseminary.edu
Welcome January (winter) Term!
This is a good time to review emergency procedures.
Snow Emergency: A decision for closing will be made and communicated by 6:45 AM or during the day. Once the decision is made, staff, faculty and students will receive an automated phone call. The closing will be listed in KSTP and WCCO's school closing announcement. As soon as possible, a message to students and the public will be put on United's website and social media sites.
Fire: Move to the nearest exit and wait outside for further instructions or an "all clear" signal from Brandon, Tom or Eric. We will have a fire drill sometime in the next few weeks.
Tornado: go to the student mailboxes area by the Context Café. Wait for the all-clear from Brandon, Tom or Eric.
Terrorist or hostage situation:
- If the threat is potential, call Brandon (763-245-0777) or Eric (651-724-0056)
- If the threat is imminent, go to the nearest room, lock the door, call 9-1-1 and then Brandon or Eric
- If phone numbers are not available, use a seminary phone to dial 799, which will page all speaker phones. Say "Brandon, please come to [wherever you are]. This will be a code for all of us that there is a problem.
- In a classroom, use a cell phone to call Brandon or Eric. Their numbers will be posted in the classrooms. They will pass the word to other classrooms if necessary.
- To alert everyone to a campus lock down we will use the automated emergency phone calling system described below.
Automated phone system: We subscribe to a service that will send a voice message to the number we have on file for faculty, staff and students. You can also receive a text message and email if you chose. If your preferred contact phone number has changed since last fall, please email Tom Lockhart to update.
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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
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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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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.
Aspiring Writers Workshop
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Twin Cities Daily Planet Office, 2600 E Franklin Ave Ste #2, Minneapolis
To register: https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/262/donate.asp?formid=TCM-event&c-6977216
Telling Your Story
Thursdays, January 31 - March 7, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
MCTC Continuing Ed, 1505 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
Class ID 12626 $125 1.2 CEUs
To register: MCTC continuing ed: www.minneapolis.edu
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.
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