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As an interreligious seminary committed to faith, scholarship, and justice, we honor this milestone of representation and look forward to possibilities for collaboration and common purpose as our city moves ahead.
(Photo Credit: Reuters on Election Night at Mayor-Elect Mamdani's Victory Celebration)
November 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
...which works towards the goal of a just peace in Palestine/Israel by facilitating education, promoting partnerships, and coordinating advocacy. The award recognizes outstanding volunteer ministry among Episcopalians aged 18 to 30.

Congratulations Anabelle!
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Read the full story, “'She is the future of our church.' Winnie Varghese named first woman dean of St. John the Divine.” here: religionnews.com/2025/07/18/w...
'She is the future of our church.' Winnie Varghese named first woman dean of St. John the Divine.
(RNS) — The election of Varghese, a queer woman of Indian descent, as dean of America’s largest Episcopal church represents a number of historic firsts.
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October 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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October 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Our featured guest is Dr. Philip Butler, Associate Professor of Theology and Black Post-Human Artificial Intelligence Systems at Iliff School of Theology. This conversation will be moderated by TIDEL’s Director of Programs, Dr. Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes.Learn more and RSVP here: utsnyc.edu/blog/event/t...
TIDEL Speaker Series - The Sustainability of Artificial Intelligence (2025-10-30)
Join us for a timely conversation on the ethical sustainability of artificial intelligence. While AI promises innovation, it is also deeply harmful to our environment demanding vast amounts of energy…
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October 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Read the full story, “Reclaiming Religious Liberty for All: Union Welcomes the Law, Rights & Religion Project” here: utsnyc.edu/blog/2025/09...
Reclaiming Religious Liberty for All: Union Welcomes the Law, Rights & Religion Project
How LRRP’s bold, pluralist vision extends Union Theological Seminary’s century-long mission of faith in action. When the Law, Rights & Religion Project (LRRP) moved from Columbia University’s Law…
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October 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM

✨ Limited Seating: The first 135 attendees will receive a signed copy of Bricks & Clicks.
📍 Burke Library | 5:30–8:00 PM
🔗 Register now: utsnyc.edu/blog/event/e...
Networking Mixer and Fireside Chat: Applying Business Wisdom to Higher Education's Digital Future (2025-10-20)
Union trustees Cliff Hudson (former CEO, SONIC) and Craig Miller (former CIO, Planet Fitness) join us to examine what operational practices transfer to mission-driven institutions—and what doesn’t.…
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October 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Together, they’ll explore how business insights can shape the future of higher education through justice-centered innovation.

Hosted by Dr. Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes, Director of Union’s TIDEL, we will examine how to build humane, data-informed systems that advance access, equity, and student success.
October 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
How can these laws play together for the healing of a planet brutally attacked?

This class aims to help students to critically learn about their own religious backgrounds, to wrestle with the ways we engage our traditions, and find ways to live in closer relation with the earth now.
October 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
In this class, we will take the trajectories of the Christian churches following three historic laws: the law of Belief, Prayer, and Ethics. However, given that climate disasters are already upon us, we must add one more fundamentally necessary law: Nature.
4th Annual Mama Leo Lecture Series (2025-10-18)
Union Theological Seminary, in partnership with Dr. Samuel Cruz, Associate Professor of Religion and Society, is establishing The Mama Leo Latinx Lecture Series to honor the Puerto Rican spiritual…
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October 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM