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During January 10-13, 2018, Starr King School for the Ministry welcomed 11 new students to the school. They were greeted by current students, faculty, and staff in the traditional Threshold Ceremony and Vespers Service. Other activities included social time, group meals, general introductions, and a closing ceremony & anointing in the Round Chapel. We are very
Looking for a special experience this summer? “A Mindful Walk” Transylvanian immersion course, offered by Starr King and the Unitarian Universalist Partner Church Council (UUPCC), promises to be just that! The course is designed for UU seminarians but open to all. Scholarships and additional fundraising support are available. Visit http://uupcc.org/trip/july-2018-mindful-walk-Transylvania, and contact Megan Dowdell (mdowdell@sksm.edu) for more
Educating to “Create Just and Sustainable Communities that Counter Oppressions” (“ECO”) is a core goal of Starr King’s M.Div. and M.A.S.C. degree programs. In this required 8 day core intensive, M.Div. and M.A.S.C. students work together to form a framework for counter-oppressive spiritual leadership. We will ask: how can spirituality, ministry, and religious activism respond
Do you feel called to spiritual leadership? Have you been longing to think more deeply about life and engage more effectively in responding to injustices and suffering? Has your heart been moved by your participation in a religious community? Since our founding in 1904, we have consistently expanded the boundaries of theological education. For the
On the morning of Tuesday, April 3, 2018, Starr King School for the Ministry hosted Thinking Out Loud: An Experimental Colloquium on Freedom, Destiny, and Authenticity. It was a special opportunity for the SKSM community to hear and celebrate recent academic work from three members of its accomplished faculty. Presenters included the Rev. Dr. Meg Richardson (Interim Dean
It is with deepest sorrow that we share the news of the death of the Rev. Dr. Til Evans. She passed away in the early morning of April 19, 2018, at the age of 95. Born in England, Dr. Evans came to the United States in 1946, shortly after training to be a nurse and
On May 1, 2018, Starr King School for the Ministry hosted a joint book release party, celebrating new work from the SKSM community about caring for those we love at the end of their lives. The event highlighted two books; Life’s Last Gift: Giving and Receiving Peace When a Loved One is Dying by Dr. Charles
The Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt Endowed Scholarship
Dear Ones— Though classes are over, it’s a busy time for us here, as we work to address the painful experiences of students of color at Starr King. I want to thank you for your messages of concern about our graduating student and the circumstances surrounding her decision not to attend commencement ceremonies last week.
Giving Week: May 8-12