United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
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Preparing innovative and compassionate leaders for the equipping of churches, other faith communities, and society toward justice and peace.
Jonathan Morgan (’00) has more points of connection with United than most. Not only is he an alum, former trustee, and donor, but he was also interim president before he even got his degree. These days, the connection he most treasures is his deep and enduring friendship with Rev. Dr. Wilson Gates.
November 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Jonathan Morgan (’00) has more points of connection with United than most. Not only is he an alum, former trustee, and donor, but he was also interim president before he even got his degree. These days, the connection he most treasures is his deep and enduring friendship with Rev. Dr. Wilson Gates.
Art has the tremendous power to restore us in a time when our world seems to make no sense and we need a moment of respite and encouragement from our daily struggles. A single photograph of a flower or a laughing child can buoy our spirit to carry on.
🎨 Art by Sheryl Schwyhart (’20)
🎨 Art by Sheryl Schwyhart (’20)
November 26, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Art has the tremendous power to restore us in a time when our world seems to make no sense and we need a moment of respite and encouragement from our daily struggles. A single photograph of a flower or a laughing child can buoy our spirit to carry on.
🎨 Art by Sheryl Schwyhart (’20)
🎨 Art by Sheryl Schwyhart (’20)
Rachel Bly, a former oncology nurse, decided to move into patient care as a chaplain. At United, she found the connections and resources she needed to make that transition.
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Rachel Bly, a former oncology nurse, decided to move into patient care as a chaplain. At United, she found the connections and resources she needed to make that transition.
Music was Yolanda Williams’ (’20) first passion. She is an accomplished pianist and professional singer. As a teenager, she also found God, but she didn't act on that impetus until more recently.
November 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Music was Yolanda Williams’ (’20) first passion. She is an accomplished pianist and professional singer. As a teenager, she also found God, but she didn't act on that impetus until more recently.
THROWBACK THURSDAY
Eleven years ago, United celebrated the release of Rabbi Amy Eilberg's (’16) book, “From Enemy to Friend: Jewish Wisdom and the Pursuit of Peace.” Reflections were shared by Marilyn Salmon (Professor Emerita of New Testament Theology, 1989–2014, of blessed memory)
Eleven years ago, United celebrated the release of Rabbi Amy Eilberg's (’16) book, “From Enemy to Friend: Jewish Wisdom and the Pursuit of Peace.” Reflections were shared by Marilyn Salmon (Professor Emerita of New Testament Theology, 1989–2014, of blessed memory)
November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
THROWBACK THURSDAY
Eleven years ago, United celebrated the release of Rabbi Amy Eilberg's (’16) book, “From Enemy to Friend: Jewish Wisdom and the Pursuit of Peace.” Reflections were shared by Marilyn Salmon (Professor Emerita of New Testament Theology, 1989–2014, of blessed memory)
Eleven years ago, United celebrated the release of Rabbi Amy Eilberg's (’16) book, “From Enemy to Friend: Jewish Wisdom and the Pursuit of Peace.” Reflections were shared by Marilyn Salmon (Professor Emerita of New Testament Theology, 1989–2014, of blessed memory)
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember—in grief and solidarity—our trans and gender-expansive siblings who are no longer with us. May we transform our churches, faith communities, and society such that every trans life is safe, celebrated, and affirmed.
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember—in grief and solidarity—our trans and gender-expansive siblings who are no longer with us. May we transform our churches, faith communities, and society such that every trans life is safe, celebrated, and affirmed.
Even while they are enrolled, our students at United are working to apply their education and transform our world. As they speak truth and seek justice in their classrooms and communities, they rely on scholarships and financial assistance made possible by faithful donors!
November 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Even while they are enrolled, our students at United are working to apply their education and transform our world. As they speak truth and seek justice in their classrooms and communities, they rely on scholarships and financial assistance made possible by faithful donors!
We're delighted to introduce yet another new student who started at United this fall. Chavonn Shen is an accomplished poet who is enrolled in United’s MA in Leadership program through the Sims Scholarship Initiative. Welcome to United, Chavonn!
November 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We're delighted to introduce yet another new student who started at United this fall. Chavonn Shen is an accomplished poet who is enrolled in United’s MA in Leadership program through the Sims Scholarship Initiative. Welcome to United, Chavonn!
We stand in solidarity with our neighbors, documented and undocumented, as we vehemently condemn this morning’s federal raid in Saint Paul as immoral, unjust, and a violation of basic civil liberties.
November 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
We stand in solidarity with our neighbors, documented and undocumented, as we vehemently condemn this morning’s federal raid in Saint Paul as immoral, unjust, and a violation of basic civil liberties.
The wait is almost over! Join us tomorrow evening at 7:00 PM (November 19) on campus or online to celebrate the launch of Rev. Dr. Gary F. Green II’s ground-breaking new book: “Playing the Game: Embodied Brilliance beyond the Moral Limits of Race in Sport.”
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The wait is almost over! Join us tomorrow evening at 7:00 PM (November 19) on campus or online to celebrate the launch of Rev. Dr. Gary F. Green II’s ground-breaking new book: “Playing the Game: Embodied Brilliance beyond the Moral Limits of Race in Sport.”
Good news! We have extended our priority deadline for the Spring term. Apply for a master's or DMin degree program by December 1, and earn a $1,000 scholarship. Let it be the nudge you need to accept the call to seminary.
⁉️Have questions? Visit buff.ly/EkFkhX9 to learn more and take the first step!
⁉️Have questions? Visit buff.ly/EkFkhX9 to learn more and take the first step!
November 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Good news! We have extended our priority deadline for the Spring term. Apply for a master's or DMin degree program by December 1, and earn a $1,000 scholarship. Let it be the nudge you need to accept the call to seminary.
⁉️Have questions? Visit buff.ly/EkFkhX9 to learn more and take the first step!
⁉️Have questions? Visit buff.ly/EkFkhX9 to learn more and take the first step!
We are excited and honored to introduce yet another new United student! Denise Cormaney, who recently relocated to the Twin Cities area, is pursuing an MDiv in Interreligious Chaplaincy. Learn more about this delightful new student in the panels here.
Welcome to United, Denise!
Welcome to United, Denise!
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We are excited and honored to introduce yet another new United student! Denise Cormaney, who recently relocated to the Twin Cities area, is pursuing an MDiv in Interreligious Chaplaincy. Learn more about this delightful new student in the panels here.
Welcome to United, Denise!
Welcome to United, Denise!
United student Cas Burr is nearly done with his MDiv in UU Studies. In a Fall 2025 VOICES article, Cas shares what led him to seminary and the esteem he holds for gifted United faculty, scholarships, and CPE opportunities.
📰 Visit buff.ly/wwrbUcW to learn more about his life and aspirations.
📰 Visit buff.ly/wwrbUcW to learn more about his life and aspirations.
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
United student Cas Burr is nearly done with his MDiv in UU Studies. In a Fall 2025 VOICES article, Cas shares what led him to seminary and the esteem he holds for gifted United faculty, scholarships, and CPE opportunities.
📰 Visit buff.ly/wwrbUcW to learn more about his life and aspirations.
📰 Visit buff.ly/wwrbUcW to learn more about his life and aspirations.
At the UMC Gathering at United in May, Rev. Gloria Roach Thomas (’98) offered a meditation. “You see, there is power in the light that Jesus Christ gives us,” she asserted.
November 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
At the UMC Gathering at United in May, Rev. Gloria Roach Thomas (’98) offered a meditation. “You see, there is power in the light that Jesus Christ gives us,” she asserted.
In just one week, on Wednesday, November 19, Rev. Dr. Gary F. Green, II—associate professor of Pastoral Theology and Social Transformation and director of Racial Intelligence Systems—will host the formal launch of his new book at United!
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
In just one week, on Wednesday, November 19, Rev. Dr. Gary F. Green, II—associate professor of Pastoral Theology and Social Transformation and director of Racial Intelligence Systems—will host the formal launch of his new book at United!
Thinking back on United Days a little more than two weeks ago, attendees were enthralled by Dr. Jen Maidrand’s plenary session, “Terrestrial Interpretation: Earthly Readings in Times of Crisis.”
November 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Thinking back on United Days a little more than two weeks ago, attendees were enthralled by Dr. Jen Maidrand’s plenary session, “Terrestrial Interpretation: Earthly Readings in Times of Crisis.”
We're thrilled to share that the Fall 2025 Issue of VOICES is now available for digital download! We have some lovely features and reflections in this issue, including:
📝 Letter from President Molly T. Marshall
🧑🎓 UU Student Cas Burr
🎼 MDiv in Methodist Studies Alum, Rev. Dr. Yolanda Williams (’20)
📝 Letter from President Molly T. Marshall
🧑🎓 UU Student Cas Burr
🎼 MDiv in Methodist Studies Alum, Rev. Dr. Yolanda Williams (’20)
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We're thrilled to share that the Fall 2025 Issue of VOICES is now available for digital download! We have some lovely features and reflections in this issue, including:
📝 Letter from President Molly T. Marshall
🧑🎓 UU Student Cas Burr
🎼 MDiv in Methodist Studies Alum, Rev. Dr. Yolanda Williams (’20)
📝 Letter from President Molly T. Marshall
🧑🎓 UU Student Cas Burr
🎼 MDiv in Methodist Studies Alum, Rev. Dr. Yolanda Williams (’20)
On this Throwback Thursday, we reflect on the long history of advocacy and protest in which United students, alums, faculty, and staff have participated.
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
On this Throwback Thursday, we reflect on the long history of advocacy and protest in which United students, alums, faculty, and staff have participated.
“Playing the Game: Embodied Brilliance beyond the Moral Limits of Race in Sports,” Rev. Dr. Gary F. Green II’s new book, was published yesterday! In two weeks, on Wednesday, November 19, United will formally celebrate Rev. Dr. Green’s book launch.
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
“Playing the Game: Embodied Brilliance beyond the Moral Limits of Race in Sports,” Rev. Dr. Gary F. Green II’s new book, was published yesterday! In two weeks, on Wednesday, November 19, United will formally celebrate Rev. Dr. Green’s book launch.
You've felt the call. You've discerned your commitment to serving the common good. If you apply for the spring term at United by December 1, you can claim a $1,000 scholarship. It's time to pick your program and chart your course forward.
👟 Visit buff.ly/XrWrQFx to take the first step!
👟 Visit buff.ly/XrWrQFx to take the first step!
November 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
You've felt the call. You've discerned your commitment to serving the common good. If you apply for the spring term at United by December 1, you can claim a $1,000 scholarship. It's time to pick your program and chart your course forward.
👟 Visit buff.ly/XrWrQFx to take the first step!
👟 Visit buff.ly/XrWrQFx to take the first step!
Good news: We've EXTENDED the deadline! Apply for a spring 2026 master’s or DMin program by December 1, and you will automatically receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Follow your call to work for the common good.
🎓 Visit buff.ly/dC43PCR to get started today!
Follow your call to work for the common good.
🎓 Visit buff.ly/dC43PCR to get started today!
November 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Good news: We've EXTENDED the deadline! Apply for a spring 2026 master’s or DMin program by December 1, and you will automatically receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Follow your call to work for the common good.
🎓 Visit buff.ly/dC43PCR to get started today!
Follow your call to work for the common good.
🎓 Visit buff.ly/dC43PCR to get started today!
On this Sunday, November 2, we observe All Souls’ Day. Held the day after All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day invites observers to reflect on all who have passed.
May we honor those to whom we've said goodbye, and may we be blessed by their memories.
May we honor those to whom we've said goodbye, and may we be blessed by their memories.
November 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
On this Sunday, November 2, we observe All Souls’ Day. Held the day after All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day invites observers to reflect on all who have passed.
May we honor those to whom we've said goodbye, and may we be blessed by their memories.
May we honor those to whom we've said goodbye, and may we be blessed by their memories.
United observes Native American Heritage Month, which celebrates traditions, languages, and stories from Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities.
November 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
United observes Native American Heritage Month, which celebrates traditions, languages, and stories from Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities.
The fall term is underway at United, and we are currently accepting applications for the spring term. In good news, scholarships are still available to support those who apply for a master’s or DMin program by December 1!
November 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The fall term is underway at United, and we are currently accepting applications for the spring term. In good news, scholarships are still available to support those who apply for a master’s or DMin program by December 1!
On this, the last day of October, we are thrilled to introduce another of United’s new students this fall. Bodhi Der Parunakian, who was born in Japan but now calls Tennessee home, is completing their MDiv in Interreligious Chaplaincy. Learn more in the panels here, and welcome, Bodhi, to United!
October 31, 2025 at 12:03 PM
On this, the last day of October, we are thrilled to introduce another of United’s new students this fall. Bodhi Der Parunakian, who was born in Japan but now calls Tennessee home, is completing their MDiv in Interreligious Chaplaincy. Learn more in the panels here, and welcome, Bodhi, to United!