Beer Brewing Class

Thursday, April 9th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Church Business Administration Courses Open to United Students at a Reduced Rate

You know how to preach a sermon, but what about predicting cash flow? This partnership with the National Association of Church Business Administrators (NACBA) prepares church leaders with practical skills and theological reflection about the work of managing a church. This well-received series was at capacity last year, and this year United students have an opportunity to take classes at a reduced rate. For more information, contact Brian Braskich, Community Programming director, 651.255.6170.

Save the Date:

Midwestern Regional Gathering for UCC Members in Discernment

March 11-13

Cleveland OH

Coulda/Woulda/Shoulda:

A Frank Conversation for Current Students about Maximizing Your Experience in Seminary

Friday, March 13,

11:30-12:45

Strobel Room

• What kind of work might I do besides parish ministry and chaplaincy?

• How do I make the most of my electives?

• How do I tend to my spiritual life during school?

• What kinds of continuing education will I need to do my work effectively in the future?

Students: Come and engage with five alums doing different types of ministry (chaplaincy, parish ministry, nonprofit, working artist, bivocational) who will share their wisdom and advice about what worked well for them and what they wish they'd done differently.

Sign Up for Hands-On Beekeeping!

Thursday April 23^rd from 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Thursday April 30^th from 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Saturday May 2^nd from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Cost: $80

Work with live bees from United's own bee operation, giving you the confidence to start a successful beehive in your backyard.  This course consists of both classroom and hands-on learning, offering participants practical skills for at-home beekeeping and honey extractions, as well as an in-depth look at the biology and history of beekeeping.

Register:  At United's Website or by calling 651-255-6170.

Wisconsin Conference Workshop with Diana Butler Bass Postponed

The Wisconsin Conference of the United Church of Christ's event with Diana Butler Bass has been postponed.  Originally scheduled for March, it has been tentatively rescheduled for September 19 and 20, so that Dr. Butler Bass can participate in the memorial service for the late Marcus Borg, scheduled in March. 

Monday Morning apologizes for the inaccessibility of the links we provided to the Conference event in our last issue, and we'll do our best to keep you posted as we get close to December.

In the meantime, you can follow the progress in the event's planning here. 

Qu'ran for the Non-Muslim Westerner

Tuesday, Feb. 24th, 7:00 PM

3M Auditorium, Owens Science Center (OSC 150)

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul 

Free

What does the Qur'an offer to a non-Muslim, Western audience? As many in the United States have become more aware of the billion Muslims who share our planet, they wonder about this book.

You are cordially invited to attend Dr. David Penchansky's public lecture "Some Suras: A Biblical Scholar Reflects on the Qur'an." The lecture is a part of the University of St. Thomas theology department's New Frontiers in Theological Research Lecture Series and is co-sponsored by the Muslim-Christian Dialogue Center. 

For information, click here, or contact Paul Gravilyuk. For accommodations regarding accessibility, call 651-962-6315. 

Dr. Hal Taussig

2015 Mahle Lecture in Progressive Christian Thought

Tuesday, April 14th

Anderson Center, Hamline University

774 Snelling Ave., St. Paul
 

Reception: 5:30 PM, Rm111; Panel: 7 PM -9 PM, Rm 304-5 

This year, Hamline University's annual Mahle Lecture series will feature Dr. Hal Taussig as the keynote, presenting a lecture entitled "Are the Gospels of Mary, Thomas and Truth Scripture? Imagining New Ways of Reading the Bible in the 21st Century."

United's Assistant Professor of New Testament Theology, Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian, along with Dr. Neil Elliott and Sister Joan Mitchell, will present a panel discussion: "A New New Testament? Persistent Challenges in Interpreting Biblical Texts".

The event is free and open to the public. Paid parking is available in the underground parking lot of Anderson Center. 

 
RSVP to the Wesley Center: 651-523-2878 or nvictorinvangerud01@hamline.edu.  

Left to Right: Dr. Neil Elliott; Sister Joan Mitchell; Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian

Ames (IA) UCC Announces Annual Theologian-in-Residence Program

February 28-March 1

Ames United Church of Christ

215 Six Street, Ames IA

The Ames United Church of Christ in Ames, IA is proud to announce our 31st Theologian-in-Residence weekend program of February 28-March 1.  Its theme is "Stirred by the Spirit."  It will be lead by Ruth Duck and Cynthia Wilson of Garrett Theological Seminary of Evanston, IL, renowed church musicians.  Ruth is an ordained UCC minister whose hymn texts are found in many current hymanls (there are 14 in The New Century Hymnal).  They will focus on worship and congregational singing for today's congregation.s.

For more information on registration, fees, speakers, program and special deals for students, click here.  

Narrative's 2015 Writing Contest

Narrative magazine's winter story contest is open to all fiction and nonfiction writers. Short shorts, short stories, essays, memoirs, photo essays, graphic stories, all forms of literary nonfiction, and excerpts from longer works of both fiction and nonfiction are all eligible. Entries must be previously unpublished, no longer than 15,000 words, and must not have been previously chosen as a winner, finalist, or honorable mention in another contest.

For more information, click here. 

Welcoming Everyone's Gifts: Equipping Congregations to Include Children and Youth with Disabilities

Friday, April 17, 6:30-9:30 PM and

Saturday, April 18, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Valley Community Presbyterian Church

Golden Valley, MN

One in four children and youth live with a disability that may be ADHD, autism, mental illness, or a physical condition. Welcoming Everyone's Gifts: Equipping Congregations to Include Children and Youth with Disabilities  is a 2-day interfaith, ecumenical conference that will offer practical tools and strategies to help meet the challenges of including all young people in the life of the congregation. 

Sponsored by the Resource Center for Churches and the Disability Concerns Ministry of the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area.

Requested donation: $25; scholarships are available.

Click here for more information, or call 651-357-1150.

Cuba:  Getting to Know our Neighbor to the South

As United looks to create a partnership with seminaries in Cuba, here are a few opportunities to expand our knowledge of the island. 

President Holmes' Upcoming Visit to Cuba

United President Barbara A. Holmes will be traveling to Cuba       and will visit with Dr. Renario Arce, President of the Evangelical Theological Seminary of Matanzas, Cuba during her time there. 

Click here to read about Dr. Arce's work, and the effects on the Church of the lifting of travel restrictions to Cuba.

Watch Monday Morning for updates on Dr. B's trip, and the growing relationship forged between United and our sisters and brothers in Cuba!

Hartford Seminary Peacemaking Fellows
Residential Scholarship beginning in September 2015

A one-year, all-expenses-paid residential program of interfaith study and practice for American Christian leaders seeking to work for peace among the religiously diverse communities of the United States.

Funded by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, these Fellowships will be awarded through a competitive application process to two highly qualified and motived applicants who are passionate about interfaith relations and peacemaking. Scholarships include: Travel, Housing, Stipend and Full Tuition.

Contact Rev. Dr. Johnathan B. Lee, jlee@hartsem.edu, for more information.

Detailed instructions at www.hartsem.edu/academics/ipp.

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

FOR 2015-16

The George D. Dayton Scholarship and

The Presidential Scholarship are merit scholarships intended to assist outstanding students toward the completion of master's degree programs while attending United Theological Seminary.

The criteria and process for selection is on pages 48-49 of the Masters Student Handbook.  Please note the candidates for the merit scholarship must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).  To schedule your exam go to www.gre.org.  Test results must be submitted to the financial aid office from a recognized testing site not later than March 1, 2015.  Please allow two to three weeks for test results to be processed and mailed.

Interested students should contact Michelle Turnau (651-255-6117 or mturnau@unitedseminary.edu) for more information.

02/15/15 

Shari Prestemon Social Justice Internship

Back Bay Mission is pleased to announce that applications are available for the 2015 Shari Prestemon Social Justice Internship. This internship provides a member of the United Church of Christ between the ages of 19 and 35 with a unique opportunity to serve with and learn from Back Bay Mission staff in all of our ministry areas.

Click here for application and more information.

Residency Opening for March 2, 2015

Mayo Clinic CPE, Rochester, Minnesota

Residency position open for two consecutive units of residency CPE: spring quarter (March 2 - May 22, 2015) and summer quarter (May 22 - August 7, 2015). A pre-requisite of a successfully completed Level 1 ACPE unit is mandatory - No Exceptions. A broad array of clinical opportunities are available, which include medical and surgical subspecialties, diverse intensive care unit ministries, organ transplantation, a children's hospital, a psychiatric hospital, and a Level 1 regional trauma center.   Two different hospital campuses make this a uniquely powerful learning environment. Mayo Clinic health and dental benefits are available at reasonable rates.   The Resident stipend is $14,950 for 6 months. There is no tuition fee. For program information e-mail ring.roger@mayo.edu.