 This Week At United
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Monday, April 15
9:00 AM - AARP Tax Assistance
Steckel Learning Center1:00 PM - Executive Team Hatch Room 6:00 PM - Center for Public Ministry dinner Strobel Room 6:30 PM - Building a Movement to End PovertyBigelow Chapel 7:00 PM - Strategic Action Cmte. Hatch Room
Tuesday, April 16
9:00 AM - Executive Committee
Hatch Room
11:35 AM - Chapel
Bigelow Chapel
12:00 PM - Book Celebration for Eleazar Fernandez
Strobel Room
12:00 PM - UU Student Group
Shummon Room
1:45 PM - Student Spiritual Direction
Hatch Room
2:30 PM - Pastors' Consultation Group through The Institute
Campbell Room
9:00 AM - Seminary Council
Strobel Room
10:30 AM - Academic Council
Strobel Room
1:00 PM - Faculty Discussion
Strobel Room
4:00 PM - Chaplains' Consultation Group - Institute
Campbell Room
Thursday, April 18
9:00 AM - Minnesota UCC SAM
Hatch Room
9:00 AM - Minnesota UCC DPAM
Steckel Learning Center
9:30 AM - MN UCC Covenant
Campbell Room
11:35 AM - Chapel
Bigelow Chapel
12:00 PM - Minnesota UCC
Strobel Room
1:30 PM - DMin Oral Exam
Campbell Room
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Chapel Schedule
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Tuesday, April 16
Tresca Allsman, Mercy Monroe, and
Sarah Schaleger
Thursday, April 18
Ginny Gray 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
Bob Albers
Tuesday, May 14
Rich Kooyer, Cathy Pino, and Laura Thompson
Thursday, May 16
FAREWELL TO GRADUATES
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Job Opportunities
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The page includes links to resources and related career opportunity websites. Recently posted:
- Full Time Pastor St. James UCC, Hamburg NY
- Faith Formation Director Union Congregational Church, Elk River MN
- Full Time Minister Shenandoah Congregational (UCC), Shenandoah, Iowa
- Associate Chaplain for Religious and Spiritual Life Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
- Director of Youth Ministry (full-time)
Presbyterian-Congregational (UCC) Church, Ashland WI
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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'S OFFICE
United Theological Seminary congratulatesRev. Dr. Barbara A. Holmes
on her inauguration as the eighth president of the seminary.
The president's office offers deep appreciation to everyone involved with the inauguration. The inauguration was inspiring and we look forward to our future.
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SEMINARY NEWS
The Center for Public Ministry presents
Conversation with Poverty Initiative Scholar/Activists from Union Theological Seminary
Tuesday, April 16
1:30 - 4:45 PM Strobel Room
Join us for an exploration of how the intersection of grassroots organizing, faith and social theory is building a movement to end poverty, with...
 Willie Baptist, a formerly homeless father who came out of the Watts uprisings, the Black Student Movement, and working as a lead organizer with the United Steelworkers has 40 years of experience organizing amongst the poor including with the National Union of the Homeless, the Kensington Welfare Rights Union, the National Welfare Rights Union, the Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign, and many other networks. Willie serves as the Poverty Initiative Scholar-in-Residence and is the Coordinator of the Poverty Scholars Program.
 John Wessel-McCoy , a project organizer at the Poverty Initiative. He is originally from Decatur, Illinois. He earned an MA in Spring 2009 from Union Theological Seminary and was awarded the Charles Augustus Briggs Award, given to graduates who have demonstrated "qualities of conscience, commitment, and courage as exemplified in the life and work of Charles Augustus Briggs." Prior to entering the MA program at Union Theological and working with the Poverty Initiative, he was a union organizer.
Click for more information and to register.
Book Celebration
Eleazar Fernandez
Tuesday, April 16
12:15 PM Lunch Discussion
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. 2013-14 Registration Bulletin The registration bulletin for the 2013-14 academic year is published at www.unitedseminary.edu/academics/regbul.asp. Fall Term registration opens on Monday, April 22, and all registrations are due by Friday, May 17, to avoid the late fee. If you have questions or find broken links or other issues with the web pages, please send an e-mail with the details to Susan Hastings at shastings@unitedseminary.edu.
Book Event
Pamela Wynn and the Laurel Poetry Collective
Tuesday, April 30  11:35 AM Chapel Service
12:15 PM Lunch Discussion April is Poetry Month, so honor this special time by celebrating Body of Evidence, edited by United alum and adjunct professor Pamela Wynn. Body of Evidence is the final publication of the Laurel Poetry Collective and includes the reflections of each member on their relationship with poetry and their experience as part of the Collective. This event begins with a chapel service on poetry and spirituality and continues with a luncheon discussion with Pam and members of the Laurel Collective. Lunch is available for purchase in the Context Café.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Dear beloved community of many friends,
A message from Meredythe Jones-Rossi
It was hard being severed from my bookstore. Buying books with professors, librarians, clergy, seminarians and lay people. And...vestments, candles, curriculum, fair trade gifts (Divine Chocolate) and Peace Coffee. I was happy and loved it all. Here at home, I have to boil my own water for tea and cook my meals (ah! Chef Michelle you are missed.) But I am surrounded by the flowers and cards and great gifts - messages of your warm thoughts and generosity. It is filling my heart with good thoughts and delightful memories. There is a magnetic quality at United. All the scholars, discerning and fulfilling their Callings - unforgettable, that's what you are. So I will see you again, because it would be awful to stay apart. Deep thanks for your help with groceries and entertainment for Spring Break. I am filling my resume with the words you wrote and said to me. I am so grateful and encouraged. Love and hugs, Meredythe STUDENT COMPUTER LAB MOVES! CHECK OUT THE NEW HOT SPOT ... Looking for a new place to relax or study? Then visit the old Cokesbury Bookstore space, the new home for the Student Computer Lab. Comfortable furniture and gallery space for art exhibits have transformed this area next door to the Context Café into a great place to hang-out with friends and colleagues. The Spencer Library - home to the Student Computer Lab for many years - wishes the computers well in their new home and reminds everyone that you will no longer need to sign-up at the library circulation desk to use the computers. We do encourage you, however, to be mindful of your time using these common computers so that others may have equal access. Applying for Financial Aid for 2013/14 FAFSA's for the 2013/14 academic year
are now available at www.fafsa.gov. If you plan to apply for need based aid and/or a federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford student loan and you will be enrolled at least half time in a Masters Degree program (Doctor of Ministry students can apply for student loans) at UTS you must complete the FAFSA. The UTS school code is G02386. Need based aid from UTS is awarded on a first come first served basis. There is no guarantee that funds will be available if you wait too long to complete the FAFSA. If you have any questions contact Michelle Turnau at mturnau@unitedseminary.edu or 651.255.6117.
Sunday, May 19 at 3:00 PM
Plymouth Congregational Church, Minneapolis
Click here for commencement weekend information.
Graduate invitations are ready for pickup at Deb Olsen's desk.
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The Legacy of Penumbra Theatre:
The Power of Art and Social Change
In the Bigelow Chapel
April 8 through June 25
We are honored to have Sarah Bellamy speak at Spring Convocation and lead a workshop in the Summer Institute this year. Bellamy is the Associate Artistic Director for Penumbra Theatre. She is passionate about the ability of art to provide educational outreach to the community, increasing awareness around social issues and celebrating difference.
To complement Bellamy's time with us, we will be displaying this exhibit curated by the Archie Givens, Sr. Collection of African American Literature, exploring the on-going work and prestigious history of Penumbra's contribution to the theatre arts, social justice, and wider Twin Cities community.
A Public Witness:
Rediscovering United's Permanent Collection
In the Classroom Gallery
Showcasing new gifts to United's Permanent Collection, this exhibit features works by a variety of artists working in a diversity of styles and themes addressing societal, religious and spiritual concerns. This exhibit is an excellent reminder of the many ways United's arts collection and programming inspire, encourage, and support our students, staff and faculty as they pursue their vocational ministries and engage the wider Twin Cities community in a vital cultural dialogue.
Join us for the Installation!
April 17 - 9:30 AM
We will be meeting in the Classroom Gallery, and having lunch after! Please email Amanda at ahunter@unitedseminary.edu with any questions!
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INSTITUTE FOR THE SUPPORT OF PASTORAL MINISTRIES
Pastoral Care and Counseling with Couples
Monday, May 6, 9:00 - 3:30 PMInstructor: 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)
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EVENTS OF INTEREST
Beth Donaldson to celebrate ordination anniversary
United Church of Christ in New Brighton will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ordination of their pastor, Rev. Beth Donaldson, at the 9:20 AM worship service on April 21. Rev. Donaldson has served UCC New Brighton since May of 2004. She has also served as an adjunct instructor for United. Congratulations, Beth!
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
C.S. Lewis - THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS
Directed by Max McLean
TWO GREAT OFFERS:
* Save $10 on Great Seats! (When you buy two $49 or $59 tix. Use code HPR11)
* Save More on Groups of 10 or more! Call 866.476.8707
Friday, May 10 at 8:00 PM and Saturday, May 11 at 4 and 8:00 PM
Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
For more information and tickets visit www.ScrewtapeOnStage.com or call 612.339.7007. This is limited offer, subject to availability and not valid on previously purchased tickets. Venue service fees apply on all purchases.
Rethinking Evangelism: Faithful witness in a new apostolic era
July 22-24, 2013
Luther Seminary
What does it mean to give witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ in an increasingly diverse and pluralistic society? How can we "give an account for the hope that is within us ... with all gentleness and reverence" (2 Peter 3:15-16), reclaiming evangelism as a central practice for Christians in daily life today? Read more and register.
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: kevenson@unitedseminary.edu or 763.370.4245. Online registration/donation links with more info about the rides:
MS 150
MS TRAM
Native Ministries Consortium
Summer School 2013
Training for Leadership in Ministry
July 8 - 19, 2013
Vancouver School of Theology,www.vst.edu
Read more about the offerings and register online.
Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR)
Learn to provide trauma-informed and resilience-oriented care
to address individual and community trauma.
The STAR Training is a 4 & 1/2 day evidenced-based training integrating trauma healing & resilience, neuropsychology, restorative justice, nonviolent peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and broadly defined spirituality teaching positive alternatives to revenge to address individual and community trauma.
STAR offers 27 hours of board approved continuing education for social workers, psychologists, LMFT, LPC, LPCC, LADC, nurses & educators.
The STAR training is accessible to professionals as well as laypersons.
* 98% of graduates rated STAR "very good" to "excellent."
*100% of STAR graduates reported gaining increased confidence and practical skills to identify types of trauma, break cycles of violence and build resilience.
For more further information please access online information and registration for the following STAR Training dates:
Fri-Sun October 11-13 &
Sat-Sun October 26-27www.starmpls4.eventbrite.com
or 612.377.4660 to register by mail and answer any questions.
As needed, donors have provided scholarship assistance for those who have the interest and time to participate in STAR but lack the financial resources for full tuition. Please contact Donna Minter at STAR.Mpls@gmail.com about the scholarship application process now.
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