Volume 53, Issue 47
August 18, 2014

 


Job Opportunities
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.

New This Week:
Children's Ministry Director
Minnetonka United Methodist Church, Minnetonka, MN  
Click here for more information.

Hospice Volunteer
Brighton Hospice
St. Louis Park, MN
Click here for more information.

Music Director
Community United Church of Christ,
St. Paul Park MN
Clilck here for more information.

Recently Posted:
At United: 
The Interfaith and Intercultural Initiative Program is seeking two students to fill positions related to TR160 and an event on September 11.  See "Student Employment at United," in the column to the right.

Connections & Family Ministry Director
Awaken Community,
St. Paul MN
Click here for more information.

Childcare Coordinator for Multiage Program
(Birth - Kindergarten)
Mayflower Community Congregational UCC
Minneapolis MN
Click here for more information.

 

 


 
 

Context Caf�  

Summer Hours
 
During the Summer Term, the Context Caf� will be serving lunch on the following dates:
 
June 2 - 6
M, T, Th, F
Noon - 1:00 PM
 
June 9 - 13
Monday - Friday
Noon - 1:00 PM
 
June 16-20
M, T, Th, F
Noon - 1:00 PM
 
Please come and enjoy lunch!  There will not be a lot of students around this term so please eat lunch on campus if possible.

Spencer Library Hours

 

TERM BREAK

 May 17 - June 1

Mon-Fri:     8 AM - 4 PM

Sat & Sun: CLOSED

 

MEMORIAL DAY

May 26

CLOSED

 

SUMMER TERM

June 2-20

Mon, Tues, Th:  8 AM - 7 PM

Wed & Fri:         8 AM - 5 PM

Sat (6/7,6/14): 10 AM - 2 PM

Sun:                   CLOSED

 

SUMMER BREAK

June 21 - September 1

Mon - Fri:    8 AM - 4 PM

Sat - Sun:   CLOSED

 

INDEPENDENCE DAY

July 4

CLOSED

 

LABOR DAY

Mon. Sept. 1

CLOSED

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About us
United Theological Seminary
of the Twin Cities
3000 5th Street NW
New Brighton, MN 55112

Phone: 651.633.4311
Fax: 651.633.4315
Toll free: 800.937.1316


From the President

A Message from Dr. B

With the summer winding down, our hearts and minds turn toward syllabi and reading lists.  We are looking forward to your return and to the teaching and learning that gives us such joy. 

 

United embarks on its 53nd year of education for transformation with returning and new staff and faculty, a new condensed curriculum, and an extension site in the North Loop  of the warehouse district.

News From the Dean

Trading Places: New Locations for the Art Studio and the Computer Lab

We are pleased to announce that United's Art Studio has relocated. The studio, formerly in the Classroom Wing, is now on the lower level adjacent to the Context Caf�. In this new setting the Art Studio is in the heart of the school and serves as a visible reminder of the central role of the arts in United's brand of theological education. The open space concept of the studio offers both beauty and an implicit invitation for all to participate in the creative process.

In this new location the integration of art and faith in process, product, and education is evident. Watch Monday Morning and Facebook for more opportunities to get involved.

The Computer Lab is now located in the classroom wing, where the Art Studio used to be. Check out the new space the next time you're on campus!

       

The Kaleo Center

 

Introducing the Kaleo Center for Faith, Justice and Social Transformation!

It's official: the Center for Public Ministry at United has taken a new name! We are now the Kaleo Center for Faith, Justice and Social Transformation (pronounced "Kal�o"). This name change reflects a deepening sense of our identity, not a departure from our mission.

 

The name "Kaleo" expresses our self-understanding as a voice calling forth justice across faith communities. In ancient Greek, "kaleo," means "to call," "to invite," or "to summon."  In Hawaiian, "ka leo" means "the voice."

 

Kaleo Center seeks to call forth the best and deepest passions in persons of faith. We work to prepare and empower faithful leaders with the theological, strategic, analytical and practical skills needed to act powerfully for the common good. And we do this in partnership with allies in the wider community. We believe that justice requires deep, abiding relationships: who we stand with is as important as what we stand for.

 

Kaleo Center is launching not just a new name and a new look, but a constellation of new academic offerings. These will enable both masters' degree and Doctor of Ministry students to earn concentrations in Social Transformation. A new MA degree program is in development and pending approval, and Kaleo is exploring ways to deliver certificate programs to learners who are not seeking academic credit.

 

We hope you'll take some time to check out our website at 

 www.kaleo.center.

 

 

 

Welcome, Arif Mamdani! 

The Kaleo Center is pleased to announce the arrival of our newest staff member, Arif Mamdani, as a part-time associate director. Arif's work will focus primarily on technology, social media and community relations. Prior to joining the Kaleo Center, Arif served as the Executive Director of the Progressive Technology Project. Following his work at PTP, he served as the Executive Director of the Seasons Fund for Social Transformation. Most recently, Arif worked with TakeAction Minnesota as Director of Movement Building.

 

In addition to his professional experience, Arif has also served on philanthropic and grant making boards with the Headwaters Foundation for Justice and the Minneapolis Foundation. Arif is a member of First Universalist Church of Minneapolis and also serves on the board of the UU Church of the Larger Fellowship. Finally-he is matriculating as an M.Div. student at United beginning in September.

 

Welcome to United, Arif!

Seminary News

United Night at the Minnesota Twins Baseball Game

Come one, come all, to enjoy delicious grilled food and cheer on the Twins (or the Chicago White Sox)!

  • Learn more about the Warehouse space where United will be offering classes this fall.
  •  Meet the incoming class of students
  • Connect with United alums
  • Enjoy delicious grilled food and cheer on the Minnesota Twins (or the Chicago White Sox).

When: Tuesday, September 2, 5:00 PM (game starts at 7:05

PM)

Where: 514 North 3rd Street, Minneapolis (where United will offer classes this fall)

Cost:  $20 includes food and Twins game ticket (homeplate view terrace level)


 
Click here to register:  You must register  by this Tuesday, August 12. 

 

Alumni News

Ecclesiastsical Council for Mary Shaffer

Thursday, August 21, 11:00 AM

Mayflower Congregational United Church of Christ

106 E Diamond Lake Road, Minneapolis

An Ecclesiastical Council for Mary Shaffer '13 will be held August 21 at 11:00am at Mayflower Congregational UCC. Clergy with standing in the Minnesota Conference and lay delegates from a minimum of seven churches with standing will engage in a period of examination to be followed by a vote on a motion that Mary Shaffer be ordained into the ministry of the United Church of Christ. A light lunch will be served following the Ecclesiastical Council. To ensure a quorum for the council, please RSVP to the church at 612-824-0761 or [email protected].  Information about Mary can be found here. 

Student Employment at United

Student Positions Available

The Interfaith and Intercultural Initiative program is looking for some part-time student help. This could be one or two people depending on interest.

TR610 Theology of Religions: We are looking for a student to help with the TR610 Theology of Religions class. The class will be learning from Buddhist, Sikh, Muslim and Jewish communities. There are, however, many other communities in the area. With direction, the student will contact leaders of these various communities and complete a 30 minute video interview with each leader. The interviews will then be edited and become part of the Moodle resources for the class and for future classes. Some experience with video is recommended, but not necessary. This position can be done for hourly pay or for credit depending on the interest of the student and the scope of the work.

September 11 Dinner Event: We are hosting a dinner on September 11 for immigrant pastors of immigrant congregations. We hope to get at least 40 pastors to attend. We want to hear their concerns and hopes for their communities, and determine what role the seminary can play in supporting their ministries. An assistant is needed to help with community outreach to invite the pastors, and to help with logistics (name tags, registration, signage, etc.) of the actual dinner. The assistant should have at least 15 hours available the week of September 8, including the day and evening of September 11.

Please email Gail Anderson if you are interested in one or both of these positions.