MONDAY MORNING
Volume 53, Issue 5
September 30, 2013 

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

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calendarThis Week At United
 
Monday, September 30 
Alum Council Meeting
5:30 PM - Steckel Learning Center
 
Tuesday, October 1
Bush Fellowship Info Session
for Faith
80:00 AM - Strobel Room

Chapel
11:35 AM - Bigelow Chapel

Next Calls
1:30 PM - Hatch Room

Wednesday, October 2 
Education Planning and Evaluation
Committee
10:30 AM - Hatch Room

"Community Quilting Project" with Deidre Scherer
1:00 PM - Steckel Learning Center

Faculty Administration Committee
1:30 PM - Hatch Room
 

Thursday, October 3 
Diedre Scherer Lunch Discussion
11:00 AM - Strobel Room

Chapel
11:35 AM - Bigelow Chapel

Student Spiritual Direction
12:00 Noon - Campbell Room 
 
Friday, October 4 
Arts Event
9:00 AM - Bigelow Chapel
chapelChapel
Chapel Services are held in Bigelow Chapel at 11:35 AM every Tuesday and Thursday during fall and spring terms. 

 

Tuesday, October 1 
We will be celebrating the blessedness of all women, through word, song, and experiential prayer.  The focus text will be The Beatitudes, with a message uplifting the many voices of women's reproductive rights.

Cathy Kolwey  

 

Thursday, October 3  

Deidre Scherer, visiting artist-in-residence, and Cindi Beth Johnson, director of the program in arts, faith & culture

alumAlum News
Dawn Carlson Conn

Dawn Carlson Conn (MDiv 1997) will be commissioned as a Minister of Liturgical Art at a service on Sunday, October 6 at 3:00 PM at Robbinsdale UCC (4200 Lake Ave., Robbinsdale). Clergy are invited to robe and wear red stoles. All others may wear red or their favorite color.

finaidFinancial Aid Notices

Financial Aid 

Students who are borrowing a federal unsubsidized Stafford loan will have all tuition and fees and rent if applicable deducted from the first disbursement. Checks for the balance of the loan for living expenses were issued on Friday, September 13.  


If you applied after August 31, 2013 your check may not be available on this date.

 

If you have questions please contact Michelle Turnau at [email protected] or 651.255.6117.  

housing Housing Director
Commuter Apartment 

Students who plan to commute to campus and need overnight housing in the on campus commuter apartments please contact Michelle Turnau. The cost is $20.00 per night.

foodservice Food Service

 

Welcome to Gwen Preble, our new food service assistant
We are pleased to announce the hire of Gwen Preble as the food service assistant. Gwen will work 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during the school year to assist Chef Michelle with food preparation, clean up and running the cash register. Students will continue to help during the day as needed and during the evening for the supper meal.

 

The Context Caf� 

open

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

for lunch from noon until 1:30 PM

and dinner from 5:00 PM -6:00 PM  

 

Fridays the Context Caf�

is open

for lunch from noon -1:30 PM

 

Come and enjoy tasty food prepared by Chef Michelle Weiser along with the seminary community.  Michelle prepares homemade cookies, bars, etc. for the afternoon class break.

 

You can purchase a food card in the Context Caf� for $18 ($20 value). 

 

Vending machines are available by the student mailboxes for pop and miscellaneous snacks.

 

Students interested in working in the Context Caf� during lunch, dinner and/or catered events please contact  Michelle Turnau for more information.

travelTravel Opportunities

Celtic Spirituality
Pilgrimage of Ireland 

 
May 6 - 16, 2014
Explore an ancient spiritual tradition that embodies care for creation, embraces differences, provides seeds of resistance to empires and
finds the sacred in all this is.

Led by
Rev. Kiran Young Wimberly
& Rev. Dr. Tim Johnson   

$300.00 deposit due by 11/24/13

  

For itinerary, description, cost and registration information go to www.CherokeeParkUrnited.org
or contact Rev. Johnson: 651.227.4275, [email protected]
cosponsoredCo-Sponsored Events

The Other Peace Process: Interreligious Dialogue in the Service of Peace

 
Rabbi Ron Kronish and Kadi Iyad Zahalka, prominent inter-religious dialogue activists in Jerusalem, will discuss interreligious and intercultural dialogue as an essential ingredient for achieving lasting peace.   

Tuesday, October 1, 8:00 PM
Anderson Center 305-6
Hamline University
774 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul MN

 

Read more on United's website, visit www.stthomas.edu/jpc or call 651.962.5780.
jobs Job Opportunities

Employment Opening at United:

  • Communications Coordinator
Visit the seminary's Job Opportunities page for more information about campus jobs.

 

Click here to go to the Job Opportunities web page to see additional postings for jobs outside of the seminary.
The page includes links to resources and related career opportunity websites.

Recently posted:
  • Interim Organist/Pianist
    First Christian Church of Mahtomedi, Mahtomedi MN 
  • Director of Religious Education
    White Bear Unitarian Universalist, Mahtomedi MN 
  • Chaplain
    Presbyterian Homes, Roseville MN 
  • Nursery Director
    St. Paul's UCC, St. Paul MN 
  • Pianist/Organist
    Sunrise United Methodist
    Mounds View MN 
  • Youth Leader
    Lynnhurst Congregational UCC, Minneapolis MN - deadline extended 
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semeventsFROM THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

 


Dr. B to speak at the MNRCRC Clergy & Faith Leader Breakfast  Dr. Barbara Holmes
The MN Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (MNRCRC) is delighted to welcome Rev. Dr. Barbara Holmes as our special guest speaker at the Clergy & Faith Leader Breakfast on Tuesday, 10/22, from 8:30-9:30 AM, at Shir Tikvah Congregation, 1360 W. Minnehaha Pkwy, in Minneapolis.RSVP to [email protected] to reserve your seat at the table.

Kelli Clement (MDiv 2010) serves as Executive Director of MNRCRC.
Read more about the MN Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice by visiting their website, www.mnrcrc.org

newsSEMINARY NEWS          

 

Making United Possible

Calling all students! 

During Reading Week, October 21-25, we will hold our Fall Phonathon. Students can play a very important role in United's Annual Fund by calling our alums and sharing some of their experience of seminary and enthusiasm for United. In return, volunteers receive a Target gift card and the gratitude of multitudes.

 The income generated through the
Annual Fund makes United possible!

If you are willing to spend two hours during any day that week or if you have time available on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday evening, contact Kathleen Remund at [email protected] or 651.255.6112 and we'll get you on the schedule.

 

Susan Deborah (Sam) King to Serve as Sam King
Artist-in-Residence during the 2013-14 academic year

United is pleased to announce that popular local poet and author Susan Deborah (Sam) King, M.Div., will be an artist-in-residence at United during the 2013-14 academic year.

 

We currently have three events with Sam scheduled; the first of which, concerning the discernment process, is October 28. You're encouraged to not delay registration, as this class is already generating great interest and seats are filling fast.
Read more about the events.

semeventsSEMINARY EVENTS           


Threads of Connection:

Works by Deidre Scherer 
on exhibition through November 18
 

  

Scheduled workshops and programs with Deidre Scherer:  

 

Community Quilting Project

Wednesday, October 2

1:00-4:00 PM 

Registration required.  


Exhibition Opening Reception and Program
Thursday, October 3 

6:00 PM: Reception for the artist

7:00 PM: Program, includes remarks from Deidre Scherer, a performance piece with Sh� Cage, and a panel discussion.

No charge. Registration requested. 

 

Chapel Service and Lunch Discussion with the Artist
Thursday, October 3
11:35 AM - 1:15 PM
 

No charge or registration.

 

Drawing from Life

Friday, October 4 

1:30 PM: Check in and view the exhibition

2:00-4:30 PM: Workshop

$20 (students $10)
Registration required.

 

Narratives with "Surrounded by Family and Friends"

Saturday, October 5
9:30 AM: Check in and view the exhibition

10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Workshop

$10. Registration required.

 

Questions? Contact Renee Flesner at [email protected] or 651.255.6138. Or go to www.unitedseminary.edu

 

Farming and Ministry:
A Visit to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Farm, Harris MN

Sunday, October 13
3:00 - 6:00 PM
We will tour Nitty Gritty Dirt Farm and enjoy a nourishing meal of homemade soup and bread made in the onsite bread oven. Robin Raudabaugh 1993, 2002, co-owner of Nitty Gritty Dirt Farm, will speak about the work of the farm, how it has evolved over time and how her work as a farmer is integral to her sense of calling as a minister in the United Church of Christ. Register now! This event is limited to 25 people. Read more and register   

Divinations: A Discernment Process 

Monday, October 28
9:00 AM-3:30 PM 

Are you at a crossroads? Having trouble making a critical decision? Wondering which path to take and what might be your truest purpose? What is the burning question your life is posing to you right now? In this session, by interacting with existing works and

engaging in the making of our own poetry and art, through processes designed by the facilitator, you will be able to tap more deeply your own inner wisdom and set your resolve toward the living out of your dreams. Read more and register 

dean

NEWS FROM THE DEAN   

Cindi Beth Johnson
new director of art, faith and culture

I am pleased to announce that Cindi Beth Johnson's title has been changed to "director of art, faith and culture."

 

Cindi Beth brought many of her gifts and talents to the United community in her former role as the director of community programming in the arts, religion and spirituality. The change in title better reflects her responsibilities in the theology and art programming at United.

 

We look forward to new and exciting theology and art programming under Cindi Beth's direction. 

  

Anti-Racism Workshop - requirement for new students 
October 16, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Steckel Learning Center 
This workshop is a prerequisite to take IS152. For students who matriculated in summer of 2013 and later, or who have not yet taken IS152, this workshop is required. If you have registered with Susan Hastings, make sure to contact Deb Olsen  for your pre-workshop reading materials.

 

TR650 Theology in Contemporary Film 

Announcing an addition to the spring 2013-14 course schedule:
Jann Cather Weaver, United's Associate Professor Emerita of Worship, and Theology and the Art, will teach Theology in Contemporary Film  on Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:15 PM. Course description:   

Discerning theological dimensions in contemporary film requires learning to read a film's theology, not imposing one's theological views upon a film. This course will introduce students to the tools of 'seeing' the theology/ies in contemporary film, enabling students to grapple with different theological perspectives. We will also discuss the social context of each film. As we examine the films, the films will in turn examine our lives of action and beliefs. This is not a film studies course. Tentative films: Sweet Land; Departures; Avatar; Daughters of the Dust; There will be Blood; Lars and the Real Girl; The Butler

There no prerequisites, although IS152, TR271, a bible course, and//or a theology course would be helpful background.

 

Seeking Students for a WRITING RESOURCES POOL
We are looking for students to provide help with writing, editing and proofing student-written papers on an as-needed basis. Work opportunities may begin immediately. Pay starts at $10.00 per hour.

Contact Deb Olsen, [email protected] or call 651.255.6168 to be placed on the Writing Resources Pool contact list.   

 

Roth Prize offered by the Mercersburg Society
The Mercersburg Society invites students to participate in the competition, which offers an award of $750 for the best student paper on any topic, historical or contemporary, pertaining to Mercersburg Theology. Students taking courses in American Christianity, Theology, Church History or Worship may find the Mercersburg tradition a topic for in-depth study. Papers submitted for the prize may be written in a regular seminary course or arise from independent study. Papers are expected to be 15-20 pages in length, complete with appropriate documentation. For more information contact/submit papers to 

Anne T. Thayer ([email protected]

Diefenderfer Professor of Mercersburg and Ecumenical Theology and Church History

Lancaster Theological Seminary

555 West James St

Lancaster PA 17603 

Read more about the society. 

Submissions should be received by May 15, 2014 

registrarNEWS FROM THE REGISTRAR 


Academic Calendar Changes

Last week Dean Sharon Tan announced upcoming changes to the curriculum. Changes are also in the works to move the academic calendar from the current semester system to a trimester system. Watch here for details!

 

2015 Grads

Are you planning to graduate a year from this spring in May 2015? If so, the changes in the academic calendar may affect your course planning. Please contact Susan Hastings for more information: [email protected] or 651.255.6120.

galleryIN THE GALLERY   
 

THREADS OF CONNECTION:

Works by Deidre Scherer 

on exhibition through

November 18

For more information visit www.unitedseminary.edu 

 

Art in the Halls
If you're dropping in to meet, network, learn or just pay a visit, we invite you have a look at the art in the United hallways.

A new exhibition in the McMillan building, "INTERSECTIONS: Finding Our Common Ground," features husband/wife team Chuck Hoffman and Peg Carlson-Hoffman who work together on the same canvas.
Read more
events
EVENTS OF INTEREST  

The Muslim-Christian Dialogue Center and
the Theology Department at the University of St. Thomas

Thursday, October 10, 12:00 Noon - 1:15 PM

October 25-26, Plymouth Congregational Church 

That women and men exercised significant leadership together in the community around Jesus has nearly been forgotten. In this seminar we will look closely at canonical and non-canonical sources to understand the leadership women offered and the dynamics of its suppression. Speaker:  Budd Friend-Jones, Senior Minister of First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake, near Chicago, and author of Faith in a Minor Key and When Easter Interrupts.
Friday, October 25, 7:00-8:30 PM

Saturday, October 26, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Fireside Room. Cost $70. Please register. 

Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, 612.871.7400, www.plymouth.org  

 

Living Table UCC Sponsors Concert and Raffle

Living Table United Church of Christ in Minneapolis, a partner congregation of United, is holding a fundraising concert on Sunday, October 20, at 7:00 PM. "Yesterday Once More: A Tribute to the Music of the Carpenters" is produced by Jim Brinkman and performed by a stellar group of musicians. Tickets are $35 and all the proceeds benefit Living Table UCC.

If you're not interested in Carpenter's music, you may also want to know about the Living Table Big Cash Raffle. The prizes are cash prizes. Tickets are $50; 160 tickets will be sold and 20 cash prizes will be awarded. The highest single award is $1,000. Four awards of $250, five or $100 and ten of $50 will also be given out. So there is, at minimum, a very good chance of winning back your initial investment! The drawing for the raffle will be held on Sunday, October 20th. You do not have to be present at the drawing in order to win.  

For more information contact Kathleen Remund at [email protected] or 612.722.0489.

 

Learn Compassionate Communication 

Nov. 3 or Nov. 16
Plymouth Congregational Church
Leader Yvette Erasmus says, with Compassionate Communication tools, "simply put, relationships are more fun."

 Parenting with Compassionate Communication: Reducing family stress

Nov. 3, 12:00 Noon -3:00 PM, childcare provided. $25.

Deepening Compassionate Communication training
Nov 16, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, $75

For details and to register, go online:
www.plymouth.org/learning/spiritual.php


The Progressive Youth Ministry Conference:

Fresh Voices, Radical Ideas
Wednesday, March 19 - Friday, March 21, 2014
Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago
Do we really need another youth ministry conference?
The answer is YES if...

...You're looking to hear fresh voices
...You're interested in radical ideas
...You're hoping for frank, open conversations about sexuality
...You consider yourself liberal or progressive and you feel  out-of-place at other youth ministry gatherings, 
...You want to meet others who are part of your tribe, 
...You're in need of new ideas for music and programming, 
...You want to be inspired
...You're ready to be part of a movement

The JoPa Group and Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago are inaugurating the Progressive Youth Ministry Conference. Read more

 

The Forgiveness 360 Symposium
November 7 - 17 2013 
Concordia University 1282 Concordia Ave, St Paul, MN
Keynote Speaker on Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 PM:
Marina Cantacuzino, Founder of the Forgiveness Project, London UK and Huffington Post Correspondent. 
Get Details at spiritinthehouse.org and tickets at ticketworks.com

Cert School for Progressive Christian
Faith Formation & Youth Ministry 
The Cert School is geared toward clergy who work with children, youth and families, full and part-time church staff, faith formation and youth ministry volunteers, and seminary students who are wanting greater
skills in ministering with children, youth and families.
Click here for a PDF flyer
Southern Cert School:
January 19-24 & April 25-27, 2014
Location for both class and April retreat
is near St. Petersburg, FL
More information

Northern Cert School:
May 18-23 & November 7-9, 2014
Location of May classes is in Alexandria, MN 
(November retreat near the Twin Cities area)
More information