MONDAY MORNING
Volume 52, Issue 29
March 25, 2013 

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

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calendarThis Week At United
 
Monday, March 25   

9:00 AM - AARP Tax Assistance 
Steckel Learning Center

9:00 AM - Hospitality Room-Search Candidate
Campbell Room

10:00 AM - Search Candidate Presentation
Strobel Room

12:00 Noon - Candidate lunch with Students
Strobel Room

1:45 PM - Candidate conversation with Academic Council members
Campbell Room

4:45 PM - Candidate conversation with Academic Council members
Campbell Room 

 
Tuesday, March 26

10:00 AM - Advancement Meeting 
Campbell Room

10:00 AM - Search Committee 
Hatch Room

11:35 AM - Chapel 
Bigelow Chapel

12:00 PM - UU Student Group 
Small Dining Room

1:30 PM - Writing as Mindfulness with Sam King 
Art Studio

1:45 PM - Student Spiritual Direction 
Campbell Room

Wednesday, March 27        
9:00 AM - AARP Tax Assistance
Steckel Learning Center

10:30 AM - Academic Council     
Strobel Room

1:00 PM - Faculty Discussion
Strobel Room 

 

Thursday, March 28     
11:35 AM - Chapel
Bigelow Chapel

Seminary closed at noon
for Maundy Thursday 
 
Friday, March 29      
Seminary closed for Good Friday 
chapelChapel Schedule
Tuesday, March 26
Cathy Kolwey

Thurs, March 27 - Tues, April 2

Easter break

Thursday, April 4

Pamela Cook

Tuesday, April 9
Eleazar Fernandez
Anniversary of the Death
of Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Thursday, April 11
Jacki Bremer, Laura Cannata, and
Patsy Herbert

Tuesday, April 16
Tresca Allsman, Maercy Monroe,
Cathy Pino, and Sarah Schaleger

Thursday, April 18
Ginny Grey and Diane Cayemberg

Tuesday, April 23
Justin Buchs-Hammond, Missy Holdorf, Tim Miler, and Janel Soderborg

Thursday, April 25
NO CHAPEL- Convocation

Tuesday, April 30
Pam Wynn

Thursday, May 2
Deb Braun, Terri Burnor, Cathy Kolwey, and Christine Spiritwolf

Tuesday, May 7
Lori Werch, Kevin Geurink, and
Jayne Helgevold

Thursday, May 9
TBA

Tuesday, May 14
Rich Kooyer and Laura Thompson

Thursday, May 16
FAREWELL TO GRADUATES
jobs 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:
  • Nursery Director
    St. Paul's United Church of Christ, St. Paul MN 
Rural Immersion Internship
Prairie Lakes Association of the South Dakota Conference - UCC
More information

Student Pastor

Immanuel United Church of Greenwood WI

More information  

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FROM THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE 

     

6:30 PM at Plymouth Congregational Church

Rev. Dr. Barbara A. Holmes Dr. Barbara Holmeswill be inaugurated as the eighth president of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.

Rev. Dr. Renita Weems, vice president of academic affairs, American Baptist College, will deliver the inaugural address.

A reception will follow the service. All are welcome. Click for the invitation.

Greeters needed for Dr. B's inauguration service

Contact Gretchen Milloy, 651.255.6162, if you are interested or have questions. 


Dr. B is the keynote speaker at the Spiritual Directors International conference

Thursday, April 11
, at 7:15 PM

Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront Hotel
11 Kellogg Blvd. East, St. Paul MN 55101
The event is free and open to the public.
 

"The Dream-Keeping Women: Womanist Approaches to Spiritual Direction"

The Reverend Dr. Barbara A. Holmes will explore the mystical legacies of black women that are rarely spoken of but prevalent in the black family traditions. Dr. Holmes will explore her roots in Gullah culture and the women of her family who acted as shamans and mediators of mystery in everyday life. She will also discuss elements of womanism that inspired the contemplative activism of Fannie Lou Hamer and Rosa Parks.
Read more

semnewsSEMINARY NEWS      

 

 

Book Celebration for Eleazar Fernandez
Tuesday, April 16, Strobel Room 
Please join for a lunch discussion to celebrate the recent publication of  "New Overtures: Asian North American Theology in the 21st Century" based on essays in honor of Fumitaka Matsuoka.

The respondents will be Cathy Pino, United MDiv student, Barbara A. Holmes, president , and Nantawan Lewis, Professor and Chair of the Department of  Ethnic and Religious Studies, Metropolitan State University and Interim Chair of the Steering Committee of Association of Asian/North American Theological Educators. Editor of Revolution of Spirit, co-editor of Sister Struggling in the Spirit and Remembering Conquest: Feminist/Womanist Perspectives on Religion, Colonization and Sexual Violence. Author of many articles on religion, sex trafficking and sexual violence against Asian and Asian American women.

Please bring your lunch to the Strobel Room for the discussion. 

Spring Convocation

The Church's Public Witness  

April 24-25, 2013

In collaboration with United's Center for Public Ministry, this year's Spring Convocation explores the role of faith communities and their calling to do justice - from theological, prophetic and practical perspective. Check the website  for program details and information about presenters and panelists:

  • Sarah Bellamy
    "Theatre as Public Witness"
  • Jennifer Butler
    "The Path to Irrelevance" & "Finding Our Way Back"
  • Eleazar S. Fernandez
    "Letting Justice Roll: God in Public"
  • Steven Newcom
    panel: "The Place of Public Ministry"
  • Paul Slack
    panel: "The Place of Public Ministry"

Whether you are a United alum, active in ministry or exploring your own spiritual path, join us for this invigorating topic. Space is limited; register now.

communityCOMMUNITY NEWS

Commencement 2013  

Sunday, May 19 at 3:00 PM
Plymouth Congregational Church, Minneapolis

Click here for commencement weekend information.

 

Register for Summer Term Courses
Textbook lists for summer term courses have been posted with links to the new Online Bookstore. Visit the online summer registration bulletin. 


UTS Student Facebook Group
To all new students (and maybe a few who've been around awhile too!): For anyone on Facebook, there is a student group on Facebook that all current UTS students are welcome to be a part of. It is a place to share ideas, ask questions, affirm and be affirmed, and be connected in community. If you would like to join the conversation, you can find it on Facebook at "UTS Students."  

Note: The group is created by students for students, and, as the cliche goes, "opinions, etc. expressed on this page do not necessarily reflect the official position of the seminary."  This group is a closed group for current UTS students only. By joining you are agreeing to keep confidential the things posted there, especially things of a sensitive nature. Unless someone posts a really cute picture of a kitten. That you may share, with the poster's permission. But generally what happens on the UTS student page stays on the UTS student page. Unless it's about Vegas. Then it must go back to Vegas.)

 

Looking for an opportunity to put your social justice training into practice?

Consider donating an item or a service to a fundraising bridal shower to benefit the MS Society of Minnesota! For more information, please contact Michelle Rodriguez at [email protected].

Thank you!

galleryIN THE GALLERY 

"Another Minnesota Family in the Neighborhood"

February-March

 

photo by Mohamed Barre 

The work of Somali photographer and community activist Mohamed Barre provides a visual exploration and documentation of what it is like for Somali families to find home in Minnesota. His art features both stark changes and simple nuances in a profound and beautiful way. Barre's photography also depicts the changing landscape of Minnesota. Originally intended to preserve a history of the Somali community for the next generation, Barre's work also helps us understand the stories of home, transition, individuals, communities, and neighborhoods, and what it means to live in an increasingly diverse neighborhood.

 

Barre's photography will be on exhibition in the Bigelow Chapel and the Classroom Gallery in February and March. For exact times, please check our website. Gallery tours are available by contacting Amanda Hunter at [email protected]


eBook Trial
The Spencer Library, as part of the Minnesota Theological Library Association (MTLA), has been invited by Palgrave/Macmillan Publishing to assist in creating a subject list of eBook titles of interest to graduate level religion scholars. During March and April you are encouraged to browse the Palgrave eBook collection of over 8,000 titles and suggest titles of interest. At the end of this trial period, Palgrave/Macmillan will give each MTLA seminary the opportunity to purchase any of the suggested titles. To participate, visit our
eBook Trial web page. Thanks for your help! 

 

Online Reference Works Available

Did you know the Spencer Library has some great online reference works available to all current students and faculty? It's true! Check out our Electronic Reference Sources area located on our e-Reference page and take 'em for a spin; and come back often because we'll be adding more in the near future!

Of particular interest is the Oxford Biblical Studies Online, a "comprehensive resource for the study of the Bible and biblical history. The integration of authoritative scholarly texts and reference works with tools that provide ease of research into the background, context, and issues related to the Bible make Oxford Biblical Studies Online a valuable resource not only for college students, scholars, and clergy, but also anyone in need of an authoritative, ecumenical, and up-to-date resource."
(Oxford University Press. "About Oxford Biblical Studies Online."  http://www.oup.com/obso/about/ accessed March 8, 2013)  

Library hours during Holy Week: 

  • Thursday, March 28 - 8:00 AM - Noon
  • Friday, Saturday, March 29-30 - Closed
  • Monday, Tuesday, April 1-2 - 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
alumnewsALUM NEWS 

Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Susan Allers-Hatlie, who recently was selected by the ACPE (Association for Clinical Pastoral Education) Board of Representatives for a National Emerging Leader Award!  The award is presented annually to nine ACPE Supervisors, one from each region, who have been supervising ten years or less and have made outstanding contributions to the ACPE community through their initiative, innovation or leadership. Sue will be recognized at the Presidential Dinner during ACPE's Annual Conference in May.   
instituteINSTITUTE FOR THE SUPPORT OF PASTORAL MINISTRIES 

Pastoral Care and Counseling with Couples

Monday, May 6, 9:00 - 3:30 PM
Instructor: Christie Neuger

Christie Neuger

In this course we will explore various aspects of the theory and practice of pastoral counseling with couples over typical family life cycles. We will look at the kinds of needs that couples are likely to have including: preparation for marriage, addressing couple conflict, communication challenges, making decisions about separation and divorce, and seeking couple enrichment.

 

Fee: $65.00, $35.00 for students in a degree program at United
Registration form (printable)
events
EVENTS OF INTEREST  

Kwanzaa Task Force of the Mission and Witness Committee

will host

Critical Conversations

on the local mission effort to deal with sex trafficking

and the prostitution of children in the Twin Cities

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Valley Community Presbyterian Church

3100 Lilac Drive North, Golden Valley

Presentations from the joint effort of Northside Women's Space Rev. Alika Galloway, Executive Director, and Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) Lauren Martin, Ph.D., Director of Research will follow a dinner. There is no charge; the meal is provided by Presbyterian friends of Kwanzaa. An email to Karen at: [email protected] will be of great help to the Task Force in our meal and program planning.

2013 Mahle Lecturer in Progressive Christian Thought

During the week of April 7-10, Hamline University will welcome
Dr. Joerg Rieger to campus to offer several events which will be of interest to the UTS community. Dr. Rieger is the Wendland-Cook Professor in Constructive Theology at Perkins School of Theology, South Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
On Sunday, April 7, he will preach (9:30am) and teach (11am) at Hennepin Ave UMC, followed by a workshop from 4pm-7pm at Camphor Memorial UMC on the topic of "Grace Under Pressure: What is the Heart of our Methodist Traditions?"
On Tuesday, April 9, following a 5pm open reception, Dr. Rieger will give his keynote address, "Occupy Religion?: Reimagining the God of the Multitude" at 7pm in Sundin Hall.
On Wednesday, April 10, from 9:30am to 11am, join with Dr. Rieger for the Progressive Religious Leaders Brunch at the Anderson Center (free).
Please RSVP
or for more information contact Rev. Nancy Victorin-Vangerud, [email protected], or 651.523.2750.   

    

Spiritual Memoir Writing Workshop

led by author Wendy Brown-Baez

Mondays April 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:30- 8:30 pm free

Springhouse Ministry Center, 610 W 28th St, Minneapolis, 55408

Writing is a way to listen to the deepest self and inner voice. We will share poems of devotion and wisdom from world-renowned poets and pay attention to how the Divine is present in daily life. Using simple writing techniques, we will ponder questions of faith and doubt to find inspiration, grace and renewal. All levels of writers welcomed. Topics we will cover in Spiritual Memoir:

  • God as a Presence in daily life
  • Transcendent moments: Joy and terror
  • Finding the holy in the ordinary
  • Mentors, angels and miracles
  • Prayer: when prayers are not answered, when they are
  • Belief and doubt, dark night of the soul
  • Spiritual surrender

Wendy Brown-B�ez has published two books of poetry, Ceremonies of the Spirit and transparencies of light, and prose and poetry in numerous literary journals. She has taught writing workshops at Women & Spirituality conference, Celebrate Yourself women's retreats, Cornerstone, Harriet Tubman, The Aliveness Project, The Bridge for Youth, Face to Face Academy, MCTC, Mpls Community Ed, and Unity Christ Church. More info: www.wendybrownbaez.com/   

Call Deb at First Christian (DOC) to reserve your spot (612.870.1868).

Wendy Brown-B�ez is a fiscal year 2012 recipient of an Artist Initiative grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is funded, in part, by the Minnesota State Legislature from the State's art and cultural heritage fund with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on Nov. 4, 2008.

 

Dine out. Do Good. April 25.

Dining Out For Life, Thursday, April 25, 2013

When you dine out on April 25, the participating restaurants will donate a portion of the proceeds to The Aliveness Project and Rural AIDS Action Network. For more information, visit diningoutforlife.com 

or call 612.824.5433. If you can volunteer as a restaurant ambassador, please sign up at aliveness.org 

 

Why Does Every Pastor Need Coach Training?

Professional Coach Training: Developing Ministry Excellence and Effectiveness

May 6-9, 2013 at Robbinsdale United Church of Christ

For additional information please visit: http://coaching4clergy.com/robbinsdale-mn 

Team Wheel Help 

Team Wheel Help is riding again this year as part of our effort to beat Multiple Sclerosis (and to help find solutions for those already living with MS). We have several UTS students and friends living with MS and would like to invite any UTS students, faculty, staff, family, and friends to join us this summer for either the MS TRAM (week long ride from July 14-19 in northern Minnesota) or for the MS150 (weekend ride June 7-9 from Duluth to Minneapolis). They are great rides and are quite "doable" for most folks who bike a bit throughout the spring and summer months. I'd love to have UTS represented along the route!! There are camping and hotel/B & B options for overnight options - AND, if anyone has an RV or would like to join us without biking (and help set up camping or other arrangements, let us know).

If you're not into biking, though, or aren't able to join us for the ride--please consider donating to our efforts. We collect monetary donations, and appreciate every one! We also collect used cell phones and recycle them - last year, UTS students, staff, faculty, and friends helped us raise over $700 in recycled cell phone funds!!! Used phones can be donated anytime and placed in the box outside of Michelle Rodriguez's office in McMillan Center or in my UTS mailbox #172 anytime.

Contact Karen Evenson (Team Wheel Help captain) with questions or to register or donate: [email protected] or 763.370.4245. Online registration/donation links with more info about the rides:

MS 150   

MS TRAM