 This Week at United |
Monday, January 14 1:00 PM - Executive Team
Hatch Room
Tuesday, January 15
11:30 AM - Informal Seminar on Process Theology
Strobel Room
2:30 PM - Pastors' Group - The Institute
Campbell Room
5:30 PM - Iona Pilgrimage Information Meeting
Steckel Learning Center
10:30 AM -Team Whalum Hatch Room
4:00 PM - Chaplains' Group - The Institute
Campbell Room
9:00 AM - MN Conference UCC- SAM
Small Dining Room
9:00 AM - MN Conference UCC - DPAM
Hatch Room
9:30 AM - MN Conference UCC - Covenant
Steckel Learning Center
12:00 Noon - MN Conference UCC - COM
Strobel Room
12:00 Noon - Student Review & Policy
Hatch 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. Recently posted::
- Chief Advancement Officer, United Theological Seminary, New Brighton MN
- Summer Internships, LeaderTreks
- Part-time Music Director
Linden Hills UCC, Minneapolis MN
|
Scholarships
|
Merit Scholarships for 2013/2014
The George D Dayton Scholarship and The Presidential Scholarship are merit scholarships intended to assist outstanding students toward the completion of degree programs while attending United Theological Seminary.
The criteria and process for selection is on pages 55-57 of the Masters Student Handbook. Please note the candidates for the merit scholarship must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). To schedule your exam go to www.gre.org. Test results must be submitted to the financial aid office from a recognized testing site not later than March 1, 2013. Please allow two to three weeks for test results to be processed and mailed.
Interested students should contact Michelle Turnau (651.255.6117 or mturnau@unitedseminary.edu) for more information.
|
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
| |
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.
Christmas is 90% off starting Jan. 14.
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.
|
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 
It's with deep sadness that I share with you information on three people who are dear to United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities and have recently died. Each of these individuals has had a tremendous and lasting impact on the life of United. We are profoundly grateful to them for their many contributions and stewardship and want to extend United's sympathy to their families and friends.
Click here to read the complete letter from President Holmes.
Harriet Spencer
Harriet Spencer's journey with United began in the 1970s when she took a class in the Old Testament on the advice of her friend Bobbie Piper who had earned a Master of Arts degree at United. From this sampling of theological education, Harriet began what would become a long-term friendship with the seminary.
Alice Strobel Alice Strobel, secretary to United's founding dean, Louis Gunnemann, registrar, and director of academic services, died at her home on December 15. In 1962, Alice arrived at United with her husband Robert Strobel, who was appointed professor of Christian nurture. She didn't leave the seminary until her retirement in 1987. Paul Schilling Paul Schilling, emeritus trustee, passed away on November 20 in Carefree, Ariz. Paul and his wife Mary established the Paul K. and Mary L. Schilling Chair in Leadership and Economic Life of the Church because Paul felt strongly that ministers needed to be educated to handle the essential administrative work of a church.
|
|
|
SEMINARY NEWS
Annual Multicultural Lectures
Concert Event
Kirk Whalum
presents
"The Gospel According to Jazz"
Friday, February 8
7:30 PM
Hennepin Avenue
United Methodist Church
Please join us to enjoy an evening featuring nationally acclaimed recording artist Kirk Whalum. Kirk began his career in the 1980s, paving the way for a long and thriving career in international jazz. Ensuing albums included Caché, Joined at the Hip, For You, and his much celebrated series The Gospel According to Jazz. He collaborated with such industry giants as Quincy Jones, Al Jarreau, Bob James, Barbra Streisand and the late Whitney Houston, and has been heard on soundtracks for blockbuster movies. Nominated multiple times, Kirk is a Grammy winner for Best Gospel Song, "It's What I Do," featuring Lalah Hathaway.
This event is free and open to the public. Please note the event will be held at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church.
For more information, contact Margaree Levy, 651.255.6118.
download poster
download postcard
Follow the global studies trip to South Africa
Follow the journey of a dozen United students, alumni and friends to Cape Town, South Africa for a t heological reflection on AIDS, apartheid, and the arts of resistance through their blog at utsglobaltrips.com. They are watching for your posts, comments and questions.
Pilgrimage to Scotland including the Isle of Iona
October 4 to 12, 2013
Informational meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
 For centuries, pilgrims have made their way to the Isle of Iona, in the Inner Hebrides and off the coast of Western Scotland. Here, they have listened to the heartbeat of God in the wild wind, foaming sea and rugged landscape while walking in the footsteps of St. Columba and each other. Journey to Edinburgh, Melrose Abby, Lindisfarne, Iona and other sacred and holy places.
The informational meeting includes an overview of the pilgrimage, itinerary, cost, and a brief presentation on Celtic Spirituality. Rev. Martha Postlethwaite, chaplain and Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation at United Theological Seminary (UTS) of the Twin Cities and Ramona Scarpace, seminarian at UTS and teacher of Celtic spirituality will lead the pilgrimage. Pilgrimage arrangements are through CrossingBorders, a company that specializes in pilgrimage travel. Lori Moline from CrossingBorders will be at the meeting to answer your travel questions.
If you have questions about the informational meeting and/or the pilgrimage, please contact Martha, mpostlethwaite@unitedseminary.edu
Philippine Immersion Trip this summer
The trip is open to students, alums, friends and family. Read the article.
Save the date to celebrate books!
Tuesday, April 16, 12:00 Noon
A celebration of the latest book by Eleazar Fernandez. Fernandez edited New Overtures - Asian North American Theology in the 21st Century. The book project, done by Asian North American scholars and friends, was done in gratitude for Fumitaka Matsuoka's significant contribution to theological education, the church, religious studies, Asian and Asian American studies, and interdisciplinary studies.
Tuesday, April 30, 12:00 Noon
A celebration of the latest book by United instructor Pamela Wynn. Wynn edited the final book of the Laurel Poetry Collective, Body of Evidence. The collection includes the reflections of each member on their relationships with poetry and their experience as part of the Collective. The event will include Pam Wynn and friends from the Poetry Collective.
|
|
COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING
Writing as Mindfulness
Tuesdays, February 19, 26; March 5, 12, 26
1:30-3:00 PM
 Take time apart during Lent to delve into writing as a spiritual practice. Led by author and writer Sam King, you are invited to sharpen your attention, paying homage to writing as a form of prayer and meditation. Working together and as individuals, you will see your writing develop and change as it becomes a deeper form of spiritual practice, providing insights and understanding and a tool to carry with you in your daily life and work.
Fee: $70.00
Students/Seniors: $35.00
Registration: Register Online or contact Renee Flesner 651.255.6138
Evenings at the Bigelow: Art and Soul
presents "Readings and Reflections on Love"
Tuesday, February 5, 7:30 PM
Featuring Greta Oglesby
 This unique evening of music and readings celebrates the universal themes of Love. Our headliner, acclaimed actress and singer Greta Oglesby, will be accompanied by composer and pianist Sanford Moore. A featured actor at the Guthrie and Penumbra theaters, Greta has starred in productions such as "Carolyn, or Change," "The Amen Corner," "Black Nativity," and "Gem of the Ocean." She also is a jazz singer who has performed at the Dakota and the Capri Theater. In an evening that promises to be a room full of Love, enjoy additional readings by performer Dennis Spears, architect Joan Soranno (who designed our award-winning Bigelow Chapel), and United board member Benjamin Oehler.
"Readings and Reflections on Love" celebrates all kinds of Love-from romantic love to love of family, earth, God, pets, and more. This popular annual event is an enjoyable and magical celebration. Previous performers include Leslie Ball, Ruth MacKenzie, Kevin Kling and Simone Perrin, and Lorie Line.
Fee: $15.00
Students/Seniors: $10.00
Registration: Register Online. Or contact Renee Flesner, 651.255.6138.
|
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
|
 |
COMMUNITY NEWS
Feeling under the weather?
We have a problem here at UTS ... we're too dedicated to coming into work or school when we're sick! The nasty bug is making its way around the buildings. Please don't spread it by dragging yourself in if you are sneezing, coughing or have a fever. Please use your best judgment, keeping in mind that you could give your bug to many other people. If you do come in, please use lots of hand sanitizer and avoid contact as much as possible.
Informal seminar on process theology
Tuesday, January 15 & January 22
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the Strobel Room
Do you have questions about process theology? Dr. Jeanyne Slettom is offering informal seminars on Tuesdays for the reminder of the J-term. No reading, no preparation, no prior knowledge required, just your curiosity and interest!
Calling All Lonely & Unused Brown Clip Boards!
We need you for our next Gallery Show! Gently-used brown hardboard clipboards are requested for loan or donation in legal, letter, and memo sizes. Clipboards should have a springclip at the top with a hole, so that it can be hung on the wall. Please deliver your loaned or donated clipboards to Amanda Hunter's mailbox in the Commons by January 22. If you are only loaning your clipboard, please write your name on a
piece of masking tape secured to the back of the board, so we can be sure to return it to you! We are trying to collect around 40 of the legal/letter sized boards. Questions? Email ahunter@unitedseminary.edu. Thanks!
MLK Breakfast
The multicultural office purchased (10) tickets to the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast, January 21, 2013 to be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center Ballroom A, 1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Mrs. Marian Wright Edelman, a lifelong advocate for disadvantaged Americans and president/founder of the Children's Defense Fund, is the speaker. Please email Margaree Levy or call 651.255.6118 if you have not picked up your tickets. Thanks!
Merit Scholarships
Students: please note the announcement about Merit Scholarships.
Volunteer to be an usher at the Kirk Whalum concert Feb. 8
at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
We are expecting to fill the sanctuary. Ushers will greet guests and help them find seats; assist in collecting a free will offering during the concert; and pick up in the sanctuary following the concert. Arrive at 5:30 PM for a brief orientation; church doors open to the public at 6:30; concert begins at 7:30. If you are interested or have questions contact Gretchen Milloy, 651.255.6162.
|
|
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
|
|
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
ONE VOICE Mixed Chorus
Minnesota GLBTA Chorus
presents
"We Are One Voice: 25th Anniversary Concert"
Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM
The Cowles Center, 528 Hennepin Ave, Minneapoliis MN 55403
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.
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."
|
|
|
