This Week At United 

Context Caf�  

Spencer Library Hours

TUESDAY, JUNE 10 - FRIDAY, JUNE 13
9:00 AM-3:45 PM daily

Join us for workshops that explore the intersections of art and religion, inspiring spiritual growth and reflection that leave you refreshed for your work in the world. Choose either a full- or half-day attendance option, depending on your schedule. Whatever workshop(s) you chose, that workshop theme is the one that will be addressed each day you attend.

This year's workshops and leaders:

• Moving with Spirit - Emily Jarrett Hughes
• How Can We Sing a New Song? - Tom Witt
• Building Community: Using Theatre to Bridge, Breathe and BE - Nicole M. Smith
•  Visual Proclamation: Telling Sacred Stories - Lynette La Rue

Registering for Summer Institute

Register a friend when you register, and get the 2nd registration 1/2 off! 

Full-Day Fee: $225
Before May 31: $175

Students: $75
Friend: $112.50

Friend Before May 31: $87.50

Half-Day Fee: $150
Before May 31: $125
Students: $50
Friend: $75

Friend Before May 31: $62.50

For more information and online registration, click here. You may also contact Renee Flesner at 651.255.6138

A SPECIAL INVITATION TO UNITED STUDENTS
Workshop Assistants Needed!

As a student you can register for the annual Summer Institute in Spirituality and the Arts at the discounted rate of $75. Another way to receive a significant discount is to be a Workshop Assistant (WA). Cindi Beth Johnson has several slots available for WAs, who pay only a $25 registration fee for the entire Summer Institute (and any applicable supply fees). In turn, WAs assist their assigned instructor with room setup, making copies, helping with supplies, etc. WAs can then take part in the workshop, as well as a workshop in the other part of the day. Most of the assisting happens during the workshop, but occasionally a WA may need to stay late or arrive early (15-30 minutes). If you are interested in being a Workshop Assistant, please contact Cindi Beth Johnson at cbjohnson@unitedseminary.edu. 

AT THE MOVIES!

United Joins St. Mark's Cathedral & Partners to Present:

PRIDE at the Movies

Tuesdays, through June 17th

7:00 PM

St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral

519 Oak Grove St.

Minneapolis MN 55403

United is a partner with St. Mark's Cathedral in the PRIDE offerings this year.  In the weeks ahead, Pride at the Movies will feature the following films about the challenges for inclusion of transgender individuals

June 3rd 7:00pm: Transamerica

June 17th 7:00pm: Too Cold Out There Without You

No admission charge; a goodwill offering will be taken.

Visit www.ourcathedral.org/pride to learn more.

Announcing United's New Director of Development

The seminary is delighted to announce Kit Briem is the new director of development for United.  Kit brings energy, excitement, and 18 years of expertise in development to this position.  Kit's experience includes leadership and fundraising roles at Graywolf Press (Minneapolis), Scholarship America (Minneapolis), International Wolf Center (Plymouth), Philanthrofund Foundation (Minneapolis), and Cornerstone Advocacy Service (Bloomington). Her successful work has included planned giving, major gifts, annual fund, and capital campaigns.

Kit will be an excellent addition to United as our director of development. Please join us in welcoming Kit to the seminary community.

Bigelow Chapel Courtyard Pavers

Do you wish you had purchased a stone paver for the Bigelow Chapel courtyard?

It is not too late! We accept orders year-round and incorporate new stone pavers into the courtyard each summer. Stone pavers are offered in two sizes, 12"x 6" and 12"x 12". All of the proceeds from the purchase of the stone pavers go to United's scholarship fund.

�       Remember a loved one,

professor or classmate

�       Pay tribute to a graduate or class

�       Commemorate a special event

�       Acknowledge someone who has

made a difference in your life

�       Share a short verse or message

Payments may be made over three years; download the order form here.

Questions? Contact Gretchen Milloy  at gmilloy@unitedseminary.edu or 651.255.6166.

From Enemy to Friend Books Available

We have some copies of From Enemy to Friend: Jewish Wisdom in the Pursuit of Peace by Rabbi Amy Eilberg still available.  Rabbi Eilberg is an adjunct professor at United.

Retail is $25.00 but we are offering them for $20.00.  Please contact Gail Anderson at ganderson@unitedseminary.edu,, if you would like to buy a copy.

Community Bread Oven Informational Meeting

Wednesday, June 4, 7:00-8:00 PM

Strobel Room

There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday June 4th from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Strobel Room where members of the United community and our neighbors in New Brighton will be able to hear about how we will use the oven to build community, new programming events around the oven, and how you can become part of United's Bread Oven Team.  

 

Please plan to attend, to hear about how the oen will be used for the community and how you can take part!"

  

 
 

United Starts Urban Farm!

We are embarking on a new adventure at United - Urban Farming.  We are beginning construction on a new raised bed farm behind McMillan Center and we want you to be a part of it!

Every Wednesday from 10-12 we will be meeting on the site - behind McMillan Center to:  volunteer help, learn different farming/gardening practices, and tie this all together as spiritual practice. 

We are blessed to have Robin Raudabough as the Farm manager.  She has the experience owning and operating the Nitty Gritty Dirt Farm - a successful CSA Farm (Community Supported Agriculture).  Robin also has the passion and desire to draw connections with food, faith, and farming . 

Please come this Wednesday and every Wednesday this summer!  Be a part of this project that is sure to give back to the community food shelves and those in need as well as one another . 

FOLLOW THE FARM:  

faithfarmingandfood.blogspot.com