Eden Theological Seminary
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Eden Theological Seminary is committed to strengthening the life of the #church in #community. A #progressive #seminary of the @unitedchurch.bsky.social, we are located in Webster Groves, a suburb of St. Louis, MO.
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We’ve invited David Luckes back for a more in-depth discussion on the powerful effect alignment between finances and mission can have on community impact.
When: Saturday, December 6th 9:30am-12pm CT
When: Online
Reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/3LyKJqi
When: Saturday, December 6th 9:30am-12pm CT
When: Online
Reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/3LyKJqi
November 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We’ve invited David Luckes back for a more in-depth discussion on the powerful effect alignment between finances and mission can have on community impact.
When: Saturday, December 6th 9:30am-12pm CT
When: Online
Reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/3LyKJqi
When: Saturday, December 6th 9:30am-12pm CT
When: Online
Reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/3LyKJqi
Giving Tuesday is coming up in two weeks. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 2nd and be part of the largest global giving day.
Learn more and donate early here: https://bit.ly/448dXTm
Learn more and donate early here: https://bit.ly/448dXTm
November 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Giving Tuesday is coming up in two weeks. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 2nd and be part of the largest global giving day.
Learn more and donate early here: https://bit.ly/448dXTm
Learn more and donate early here: https://bit.ly/448dXTm
Last month, Eden students and faculty represented the school at the annual banquet of the Interfaith Partnership of Greater St. Louis.
"We gathered as strangers, but we left the place like friends with a smile."
"We gathered as strangers, but we left the place like friends with a smile."
November 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Last month, Eden students and faculty represented the school at the annual banquet of the Interfaith Partnership of Greater St. Louis.
"We gathered as strangers, but we left the place like friends with a smile."
"We gathered as strangers, but we left the place like friends with a smile."
“Growing whole rather than growing older.” Powerful, huh? Next Steps is Eden’s 16-week program for adults who have recently entered or are anticipating retirement.
Our next cohort starts January 13, 2026. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4nULjfO
Our next cohort starts January 13, 2026. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4nULjfO
November 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
“Growing whole rather than growing older.” Powerful, huh? Next Steps is Eden’s 16-week program for adults who have recently entered or are anticipating retirement.
Our next cohort starts January 13, 2026. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4nULjfO
Our next cohort starts January 13, 2026. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4nULjfO
What does it take for community- and faith-based organizations to thrive, not just survive?
Join us this week at a FREE lunch & learn led by David Luckes on budget and finance.
When: Thursday, November 13, 12-12:45 pm CT
Where: Online Only
Sign up Here: https://bit.ly/3WK3klG
Join us this week at a FREE lunch & learn led by David Luckes on budget and finance.
When: Thursday, November 13, 12-12:45 pm CT
Where: Online Only
Sign up Here: https://bit.ly/3WK3klG
November 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
What does it take for community- and faith-based organizations to thrive, not just survive?
Join us this week at a FREE lunch & learn led by David Luckes on budget and finance.
When: Thursday, November 13, 12-12:45 pm CT
Where: Online Only
Sign up Here: https://bit.ly/3WK3klG
Join us this week at a FREE lunch & learn led by David Luckes on budget and finance.
When: Thursday, November 13, 12-12:45 pm CT
Where: Online Only
Sign up Here: https://bit.ly/3WK3klG
Eden’s international immersion trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand for the World Communion of Reformed Churches @worldcommunion was transformative for Eden students and alumni. Summer and Sylvia both had the chance to speak, lead, and connect with their peers from around the world.
November 7, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Eden’s international immersion trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand for the World Communion of Reformed Churches @worldcommunion was transformative for Eden students and alumni. Summer and Sylvia both had the chance to speak, lead, and connect with their peers from around the world.
Singer-Songwriter. Arranger. Ordained Minister in the United Church of Christ. Working for Disability Justice.
Read Jacob's story here: https://bit.ly/49H2JZz
Read Jacob's story here: https://bit.ly/49H2JZz
November 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Singer-Songwriter. Arranger. Ordained Minister in the United Church of Christ. Working for Disability Justice.
Read Jacob's story here: https://bit.ly/49H2JZz
Read Jacob's story here: https://bit.ly/49H2JZz
January 2026 Ministry Cohort Registration Is Open! Cohorts support lifelong learning and are for anyone - authorized clergy, chaplains, Christian educators, lay leaders and anyone interested in the topic.
Learn more and sign up for the Cohort that intrigues you most!
https://bit.ly/4nDk74X
Learn more and sign up for the Cohort that intrigues you most!
https://bit.ly/4nDk74X
November 4, 2025 at 1:53 AM
January 2026 Ministry Cohort Registration Is Open! Cohorts support lifelong learning and are for anyone - authorized clergy, chaplains, Christian educators, lay leaders and anyone interested in the topic.
Learn more and sign up for the Cohort that intrigues you most!
https://bit.ly/4nDk74X
Learn more and sign up for the Cohort that intrigues you most!
https://bit.ly/4nDk74X
Eden was a proud sponsor of the Convergence Music Project's Converging 2025 Conference in Columbus, OH. Eden's Dr. Grundy provided powerful witness, education, and music throughout the event.
October 30, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Eden was a proud sponsor of the Convergence Music Project's Converging 2025 Conference in Columbus, OH. Eden's Dr. Grundy provided powerful witness, education, and music throughout the event.
If you’re ready to dream again and explore new paths come join us!
WLI is holding a workshop on how non-traditional forms of ministry can bring fresh life, vision, and purpose.
⏰ Saturday, November 1st 9:30am-12pm
📍Join us via Zoom from anywhere!
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WLI is holding a workshop on how non-traditional forms of ministry can bring fresh life, vision, and purpose.
⏰ Saturday, November 1st 9:30am-12pm
📍Join us via Zoom from anywhere!
communitylearning.eden.edu/product?cata...
October 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If you’re ready to dream again and explore new paths come join us!
WLI is holding a workshop on how non-traditional forms of ministry can bring fresh life, vision, and purpose.
⏰ Saturday, November 1st 9:30am-12pm
📍Join us via Zoom from anywhere!
communitylearning.eden.edu/product?cata...
WLI is holding a workshop on how non-traditional forms of ministry can bring fresh life, vision, and purpose.
⏰ Saturday, November 1st 9:30am-12pm
📍Join us via Zoom from anywhere!
communitylearning.eden.edu/product?cata...
This month, a group from Eden joined the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) @worldcommunion in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Read the full story and see all the pictures here: www.eden.edu/2025/10/24/e...
Read the full story and see all the pictures here: www.eden.edu/2025/10/24/e...
October 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
This month, a group from Eden joined the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) @worldcommunion in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Read the full story and see all the pictures here: www.eden.edu/2025/10/24/e...
Read the full story and see all the pictures here: www.eden.edu/2025/10/24/e...
After 28 years serving Eden in many capacities, it is finally time for Denise Stauffer to retire! Last Friday we held a luncheon to honor Denise and bid her farewell as she enters a new chapter.
October 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
After 28 years serving Eden in many capacities, it is finally time for Denise Stauffer to retire! Last Friday we held a luncheon to honor Denise and bid her farewell as she enters a new chapter.
Join us on Saturday, September 27 bright and early from 8:30-10:30am to help us plant Eden’s Sacred Grove!
We’ll gather at 8:30 on Saturday morning, September 27. Bring gardening gloves and a shovel if you have one. We’ll have coffee, doughnuts, and water.
We’ll gather at 8:30 on Saturday morning, September 27. Bring gardening gloves and a shovel if you have one. We’ll have coffee, doughnuts, and water.
September 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Join us on Saturday, September 27 bright and early from 8:30-10:30am to help us plant Eden’s Sacred Grove!
We’ll gather at 8:30 on Saturday morning, September 27. Bring gardening gloves and a shovel if you have one. We’ll have coffee, doughnuts, and water.
We’ll gather at 8:30 on Saturday morning, September 27. Bring gardening gloves and a shovel if you have one. We’ll have coffee, doughnuts, and water.
Our weekly worship services are for everybody. On campus or virtual, student or community member, you are welcome.
Chapel services are every Tuesday evening from 5:50-6:20. If you’re joining us on campus, they are preceded by a community meal.
Chapel services are every Tuesday evening from 5:50-6:20. If you’re joining us on campus, they are preceded by a community meal.
September 22, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Our weekly worship services are for everybody. On campus or virtual, student or community member, you are welcome.
Chapel services are every Tuesday evening from 5:50-6:20. If you’re joining us on campus, they are preceded by a community meal.
Chapel services are every Tuesday evening from 5:50-6:20. If you’re joining us on campus, they are preceded by a community meal.
We had a transformative time at Faith in the Time of Monsters: An International Symposium on White Christian Nationalism by our friends at Valley and Mountain Fellowship United Methodist Church in Seattle, WA. Here’s Eden’s Recruiting Specialist Dr. Justin Shamell with Dr. Cornel West at the event!
September 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
We had a transformative time at Faith in the Time of Monsters: An International Symposium on White Christian Nationalism by our friends at Valley and Mountain Fellowship United Methodist Church in Seattle, WA. Here’s Eden’s Recruiting Specialist Dr. Justin Shamell with Dr. Cornel West at the event!
Join guest instructors Ayanna Johnson Watkins and Jia Lian Yang for a workshop with the Center for Lived Faith and Organizing: Narratives and Storytelling in Faith Organizing!
When: Saturday September 27, 2025 | 8am-1:00pm CT
Where: Online or In-person
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When: Saturday September 27, 2025 | 8am-1:00pm CT
Where: Online or In-person
communitylearning.eden.edu/product?cata...
September 10, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Join guest instructors Ayanna Johnson Watkins and Jia Lian Yang for a workshop with the Center for Lived Faith and Organizing: Narratives and Storytelling in Faith Organizing!
When: Saturday September 27, 2025 | 8am-1:00pm CT
Where: Online or In-person
communitylearning.eden.edu/product?cata...
When: Saturday September 27, 2025 | 8am-1:00pm CT
Where: Online or In-person
communitylearning.eden.edu/product?cata...
Last chance to sign up for a Fall 2025 Ministry Cohort!
Cohorts start on September 10th and meet five times throughout the semester. Sign up for the topic that intrigues you most here. Consider a bundle of several. communitylearning.eden.edu/catalog?page...
Cohorts start on September 10th and meet five times throughout the semester. Sign up for the topic that intrigues you most here. Consider a bundle of several. communitylearning.eden.edu/catalog?page...
September 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Last chance to sign up for a Fall 2025 Ministry Cohort!
Cohorts start on September 10th and meet five times throughout the semester. Sign up for the topic that intrigues you most here. Consider a bundle of several. communitylearning.eden.edu/catalog?page...
Cohorts start on September 10th and meet five times throughout the semester. Sign up for the topic that intrigues you most here. Consider a bundle of several. communitylearning.eden.edu/catalog?page...
Walk. Give. Change the World. Registration for the Saint Louis Metro CROP Hunger Walk is OPEN!
The 2025 St. Louis Metro CROP Hunger Walk starts at 1:30pm on Sunday, September 28th at Eden Seminary.
events.crophungerwalk.org/crophungerwa...
Images Courtesy of CROP Hunger Walk and Dale Cripe
The 2025 St. Louis Metro CROP Hunger Walk starts at 1:30pm on Sunday, September 28th at Eden Seminary.
events.crophungerwalk.org/crophungerwa...
Images Courtesy of CROP Hunger Walk and Dale Cripe
September 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Walk. Give. Change the World. Registration for the Saint Louis Metro CROP Hunger Walk is OPEN!
The 2025 St. Louis Metro CROP Hunger Walk starts at 1:30pm on Sunday, September 28th at Eden Seminary.
events.crophungerwalk.org/crophungerwa...
Images Courtesy of CROP Hunger Walk and Dale Cripe
The 2025 St. Louis Metro CROP Hunger Walk starts at 1:30pm on Sunday, September 28th at Eden Seminary.
events.crophungerwalk.org/crophungerwa...
Images Courtesy of CROP Hunger Walk and Dale Cripe
Join us on 9/2 for Opening Convocation, an evening to kick off our Academic Year! Reception begins at 4:30.
As a special treat this year, there will be book signings from two of Eden’s own: Drs. Justin Shamell and Mary Schaller Blaufuss!
Register today:
www.eden.edu/events/openi...
As a special treat this year, there will be book signings from two of Eden’s own: Drs. Justin Shamell and Mary Schaller Blaufuss!
Register today:
www.eden.edu/events/openi...
August 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Join us on 9/2 for Opening Convocation, an evening to kick off our Academic Year! Reception begins at 4:30.
As a special treat this year, there will be book signings from two of Eden’s own: Drs. Justin Shamell and Mary Schaller Blaufuss!
Register today:
www.eden.edu/events/openi...
As a special treat this year, there will be book signings from two of Eden’s own: Drs. Justin Shamell and Mary Schaller Blaufuss!
Register today:
www.eden.edu/events/openi...
Worship is a central part of theological education at Eden.
Today, we’re looking back fondly on a visit from the band from Grace African Christian Connections last May.
We’re looking forward to the start of the new academic year with chapel services coming in September.
Today, we’re looking back fondly on a visit from the band from Grace African Christian Connections last May.
We’re looking forward to the start of the new academic year with chapel services coming in September.
August 25, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Worship is a central part of theological education at Eden.
Today, we’re looking back fondly on a visit from the band from Grace African Christian Connections last May.
We’re looking forward to the start of the new academic year with chapel services coming in September.
Today, we’re looking back fondly on a visit from the band from Grace African Christian Connections last May.
We’re looking forward to the start of the new academic year with chapel services coming in September.
It’s a warm day in St. Louis and Webster University students are busy moving into some of the rooms of Eden’s Schultz Hall.
Eden has event spaces to meet any occasion. Inquire with Eden’s Outside Events Coordinator, Ms. Danita Carter at [email protected]
Eden has event spaces to meet any occasion. Inquire with Eden’s Outside Events Coordinator, Ms. Danita Carter at [email protected]
August 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
It’s a warm day in St. Louis and Webster University students are busy moving into some of the rooms of Eden’s Schultz Hall.
Eden has event spaces to meet any occasion. Inquire with Eden’s Outside Events Coordinator, Ms. Danita Carter at [email protected]
Eden has event spaces to meet any occasion. Inquire with Eden’s Outside Events Coordinator, Ms. Danita Carter at [email protected]
We hope to see you at Opening Convocation, an evening to kick off our 2025-26 Academic Year. Be part of our community on campus or online.
Register here: www.eden.edu/events/openi...
Register here: www.eden.edu/events/openi...
August 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
We hope to see you at Opening Convocation, an evening to kick off our 2025-26 Academic Year. Be part of our community on campus or online.
Register here: www.eden.edu/events/openi...
Register here: www.eden.edu/events/openi...
Stories have power. And those who own the narrative own the power.
Join the Center for Lived Faith and Organizing on Friday, September 27th from 8:00am-1:00pm for Narratives & Storytelling in Faith Organizing.
Register today: communitylearning.eden.edu/product?cata...
Join the Center for Lived Faith and Organizing on Friday, September 27th from 8:00am-1:00pm for Narratives & Storytelling in Faith Organizing.
Register today: communitylearning.eden.edu/product?cata...
August 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Stories have power. And those who own the narrative own the power.
Join the Center for Lived Faith and Organizing on Friday, September 27th from 8:00am-1:00pm for Narratives & Storytelling in Faith Organizing.
Register today: communitylearning.eden.edu/product?cata...
Join the Center for Lived Faith and Organizing on Friday, September 27th from 8:00am-1:00pm for Narratives & Storytelling in Faith Organizing.
Register today: communitylearning.eden.edu/product?cata...
We had a great time at the UCC General Synod this month. This is what community looks like!
So fun to reconnect with Eden Alumni. Thanks to those who joined us for community events and to the outstanding faith leaders who inspired us.
So fun to reconnect with Eden Alumni. Thanks to those who joined us for community events and to the outstanding faith leaders who inspired us.
August 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
We had a great time at the UCC General Synod this month. This is what community looks like!
So fun to reconnect with Eden Alumni. Thanks to those who joined us for community events and to the outstanding faith leaders who inspired us.
So fun to reconnect with Eden Alumni. Thanks to those who joined us for community events and to the outstanding faith leaders who inspired us.
Next Steps is a 16-week program for adults who have recently entered or are anticipating retirement that introduces participants to perspectives on vocation and aging.
Our next cohort starts on August 26th! Learn more here: communitylearning.eden.edu/product?cata...
Our next cohort starts on August 26th! Learn more here: communitylearning.eden.edu/product?cata...
August 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Next Steps is a 16-week program for adults who have recently entered or are anticipating retirement that introduces participants to perspectives on vocation and aging.
Our next cohort starts on August 26th! Learn more here: communitylearning.eden.edu/product?cata...
Our next cohort starts on August 26th! Learn more here: communitylearning.eden.edu/product?cata...