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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Eden Theological Seminary joins faith leaders for an interfaith conversation on reproductive justice. Sat, Feb 14, 9:00AM(9:30 start) at Congregation Shaare Emeth. Hosted by Access MO with Rev. Dr. Deborah Krause. Register: bit.ly/interfaith-feb14
February 4, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Eden Theological Seminary joins faith leaders for an interfaith conversation on reproductive justice. Sat, Feb 14, 9:00AM(9:30 start) at Congregation Shaare Emeth. Hosted by Access MO with Rev. Dr. Deborah Krause. Register: bit.ly/interfaith-feb14
Black History Month is a sacred time
At Eden, we honor a faith that remembers, resists, and builds, that is rooted in justice, truth, and the dignity of every life.
##BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryIsSacred #FaithAndJustice #EdenTheologicalSeminary #SacredHistory #FaithThatBuilds
At Eden, we honor a faith that remembers, resists, and builds, that is rooted in justice, truth, and the dignity of every life.
##BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryIsSacred #FaithAndJustice #EdenTheologicalSeminary #SacredHistory #FaithThatBuilds
February 2, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Black History Month is a sacred time
At Eden, we honor a faith that remembers, resists, and builds, that is rooted in justice, truth, and the dignity of every life.
##BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryIsSacred #FaithAndJustice #EdenTheologicalSeminary #SacredHistory #FaithThatBuilds
At Eden, we honor a faith that remembers, resists, and builds, that is rooted in justice, truth, and the dignity of every life.
##BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryIsSacred #FaithAndJustice #EdenTheologicalSeminary #SacredHistory #FaithThatBuilds
“Eden is the connective tissue between a seminary education and local congregations.”
Here from Eden Board Member Rev. Shannon Johnson on how Eden’s Contextual Education Model makes a real-world impact on local congregations.
Here from Eden Board Member Rev. Shannon Johnson on how Eden’s Contextual Education Model makes a real-world impact on local congregations.
February 1, 2026 at 12:44 AM
“Eden is the connective tissue between a seminary education and local congregations.”
Here from Eden Board Member Rev. Shannon Johnson on how Eden’s Contextual Education Model makes a real-world impact on local congregations.
Here from Eden Board Member Rev. Shannon Johnson on how Eden’s Contextual Education Model makes a real-world impact on local congregations.
Meet the Eden faculty! Professor of Constructive Theology (and Allen and Dottie Miller Professor of Mission and Peace) Damayanthi Niles’ writing and research focuses on constructive and contextual theology. At Eden, she teaches foundational theology, missiology, and post-colonial thought.
January 29, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Meet the Eden faculty! Professor of Constructive Theology (and Allen and Dottie Miller Professor of Mission and Peace) Damayanthi Niles’ writing and research focuses on constructive and contextual theology. At Eden, she teaches foundational theology, missiology, and post-colonial thought.
In the interest of care, safety, and community, all seminary classes and work will be online Mon, Jan. 26 due to weather. Students will hear from their professors. Staff & faculty will work remotely. Please stay safe and off the roads unless necessary. ##WeAreEden #EdenCares #EdenCommunity #StaySafe
January 25, 2026 at 9:30 PM
In the interest of care, safety, and community, all seminary classes and work will be online Mon, Jan. 26 due to weather. Students will hear from their professors. Staff & faculty will work remotely. Please stay safe and off the roads unless necessary. ##WeAreEden #EdenCares #EdenCommunity #StaySafe
Meet Eden alum Rev. Gabrielle Kennedy! Rev. Gabrielle started as an involved lay leader and through answering her call, became a Master’s student, an executive director of a nonprofit, and a business owner and consultant working to support congregations.
Read her story here: https://bit.ly/4qeQubD
Read her story here: https://bit.ly/4qeQubD
January 25, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Meet Eden alum Rev. Gabrielle Kennedy! Rev. Gabrielle started as an involved lay leader and through answering her call, became a Master’s student, an executive director of a nonprofit, and a business owner and consultant working to support congregations.
Read her story here: https://bit.ly/4qeQubD
Read her story here: https://bit.ly/4qeQubD
Thank you to the Missouri United Methodist Foundation for supporting Pat’s Place and the Garden & Gleaning Project at Eden.
Garden and Gleaning has been dedicated to growing fresh produce that is delivered to food ministries in St. Louis.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3Zvq7D2
Garden and Gleaning has been dedicated to growing fresh produce that is delivered to food ministries in St. Louis.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3Zvq7D2
January 23, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Thank you to the Missouri United Methodist Foundation for supporting Pat’s Place and the Garden & Gleaning Project at Eden.
Garden and Gleaning has been dedicated to growing fresh produce that is delivered to food ministries in St. Louis.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3Zvq7D2
Garden and Gleaning has been dedicated to growing fresh produce that is delivered to food ministries in St. Louis.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3Zvq7D2
Register today for Eden’s Spring Convocation!
With two days of impactful events and an incredible lineup of speakers, Spring Convocation promises to be a transformative event. Attend In Person on Eden’s Campus or Live via Zoom. We hope you’ll join us.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4rXS7fE
With two days of impactful events and an incredible lineup of speakers, Spring Convocation promises to be a transformative event. Attend In Person on Eden’s Campus or Live via Zoom. We hope you’ll join us.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4rXS7fE
January 23, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Register today for Eden’s Spring Convocation!
With two days of impactful events and an incredible lineup of speakers, Spring Convocation promises to be a transformative event. Attend In Person on Eden’s Campus or Live via Zoom. We hope you’ll join us.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4rXS7fE
With two days of impactful events and an incredible lineup of speakers, Spring Convocation promises to be a transformative event. Attend In Person on Eden’s Campus or Live via Zoom. We hope you’ll join us.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4rXS7fE
Experience the power of community each week at Eden’s chapel services.
Chapel services take place every Tuesday from 5:50-6:20 pm on campus and online. If you’re joining us on campus, there's also a community meal at 5pm.
Watch our chapel services back on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/4qTzxUB
Chapel services take place every Tuesday from 5:50-6:20 pm on campus and online. If you’re joining us on campus, there's also a community meal at 5pm.
Watch our chapel services back on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/4qTzxUB
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January 19, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Experience the power of community each week at Eden’s chapel services.
Chapel services take place every Tuesday from 5:50-6:20 pm on campus and online. If you’re joining us on campus, there's also a community meal at 5pm.
Watch our chapel services back on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/4qTzxUB
Chapel services take place every Tuesday from 5:50-6:20 pm on campus and online. If you’re joining us on campus, there's also a community meal at 5pm.
Watch our chapel services back on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/4qTzxUB
Learn about Eden’s End of Life Doula Certificate Program!
Eden’s End-of-Life Doula Certificate Program provides a holistic approach to deathcare, empowering you to serve your family, community, congregation, or clients with dignity, presence, and purpose.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3NoQojN
Eden’s End-of-Life Doula Certificate Program provides a holistic approach to deathcare, empowering you to serve your family, community, congregation, or clients with dignity, presence, and purpose.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3NoQojN
January 18, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Learn about Eden’s End of Life Doula Certificate Program!
Eden’s End-of-Life Doula Certificate Program provides a holistic approach to deathcare, empowering you to serve your family, community, congregation, or clients with dignity, presence, and purpose.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3NoQojN
Eden’s End-of-Life Doula Certificate Program provides a holistic approach to deathcare, empowering you to serve your family, community, congregation, or clients with dignity, presence, and purpose.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3NoQojN
📣 Announcement - The Center for Lived Faith and Organizing is excited to share its workshop lineup for 2026!
All workshops can be joined online or in person. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4jFUrnM
All workshops can be joined online or in person. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4jFUrnM
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM
📣 Announcement - The Center for Lived Faith and Organizing is excited to share its workshop lineup for 2026!
All workshops can be joined online or in person. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4jFUrnM
All workshops can be joined online or in person. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4jFUrnM
Welcome to the team, Marlon!
Marlon Rhodeman is coming on as Eden’s new Director of Marketing & Communications. Marlon is the Media Director for West Side Missionary Baptist Church. He’s also the winner of ABC’s Pitch Contest!
Please join us in giving Marlon a warm welcome to the Eden team.
Marlon Rhodeman is coming on as Eden’s new Director of Marketing & Communications. Marlon is the Media Director for West Side Missionary Baptist Church. He’s also the winner of ABC’s Pitch Contest!
Please join us in giving Marlon a warm welcome to the Eden team.
January 13, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Welcome to the team, Marlon!
Marlon Rhodeman is coming on as Eden’s new Director of Marketing & Communications. Marlon is the Media Director for West Side Missionary Baptist Church. He’s also the winner of ABC’s Pitch Contest!
Please join us in giving Marlon a warm welcome to the Eden team.
Marlon Rhodeman is coming on as Eden’s new Director of Marketing & Communications. Marlon is the Media Director for West Side Missionary Baptist Church. He’s also the winner of ABC’s Pitch Contest!
Please join us in giving Marlon a warm welcome to the Eden team.
Come with your questions!
Join the Walker Leadership Institute for a Lunch & Learn and Workshop on Marketing & Communications, led by Allegra Mangione & Hari Baumbach!
Thursday, 1/15 from 12-12:30pm - https://bit.ly/4pxj0os
Friday, 1/30 from 9:30am-12pm - https://bit.ly/49cByp2
Join the Walker Leadership Institute for a Lunch & Learn and Workshop on Marketing & Communications, led by Allegra Mangione & Hari Baumbach!
Thursday, 1/15 from 12-12:30pm - https://bit.ly/4pxj0os
Friday, 1/30 from 9:30am-12pm - https://bit.ly/49cByp2
January 11, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Come with your questions!
Join the Walker Leadership Institute for a Lunch & Learn and Workshop on Marketing & Communications, led by Allegra Mangione & Hari Baumbach!
Thursday, 1/15 from 12-12:30pm - https://bit.ly/4pxj0os
Friday, 1/30 from 9:30am-12pm - https://bit.ly/49cByp2
Join the Walker Leadership Institute for a Lunch & Learn and Workshop on Marketing & Communications, led by Allegra Mangione & Hari Baumbach!
Thursday, 1/15 from 12-12:30pm - https://bit.ly/4pxj0os
Friday, 1/30 from 9:30am-12pm - https://bit.ly/49cByp2
Eden stands with the community of United Theological Seminary and all who are joining in non-violent action to protest ICE’s lawless actions and the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis. Dr. Molly Marshall, United’s President, responds here to the killing of Renee Good.
https://bit.ly/4qgkQv9
https://bit.ly/4qgkQv9
Statement by President Molly T. Marshall on the Killing of Renee Good
We are reeling with horror, grief, and anger over the killing of Renee Good by a federal agent in Minneapolis.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Eden stands with the community of United Theological Seminary and all who are joining in non-violent action to protest ICE’s lawless actions and the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis. Dr. Molly Marshall, United’s President, responds here to the killing of Renee Good.
https://bit.ly/4qgkQv9
https://bit.ly/4qgkQv9
Eden’s Academic Dean, Christopher Grundy, has released a new single, “Take Us Home by Another Way,” just in time for Epiphany!
Find the single on Spotify, Apple Music, or on YouTube by following the link.
https://bit.ly/4qnipqc
Find the single on Spotify, Apple Music, or on YouTube by following the link.
https://bit.ly/4qnipqc
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January 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Eden’s Academic Dean, Christopher Grundy, has released a new single, “Take Us Home by Another Way,” just in time for Epiphany!
Find the single on Spotify, Apple Music, or on YouTube by following the link.
https://bit.ly/4qnipqc
Find the single on Spotify, Apple Music, or on YouTube by following the link.
https://bit.ly/4qnipqc
Happy New Year from Eden Seminary! May 2026 be your year to meet the moment with theological rigor and community action.
December 31, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Happy New Year from Eden Seminary! May 2026 be your year to meet the moment with theological rigor and community action.
Three Master of Community Leadership students, Marcella Cloud, Erin Dooley, and Davanta Scruggs, shared their projects. Two Doctor of Ministry students, Mtipe Koggani and J.T. Young, presented new research.
Congratulations to all the students who presented. Your hard work is shining through!
Congratulations to all the students who presented. Your hard work is shining through!
December 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Three Master of Community Leadership students, Marcella Cloud, Erin Dooley, and Davanta Scruggs, shared their projects. Two Doctor of Ministry students, Mtipe Koggani and J.T. Young, presented new research.
Congratulations to all the students who presented. Your hard work is shining through!
Congratulations to all the students who presented. Your hard work is shining through!
What if we redefined retirement as jubilee?
Eden’s Next Steps program introduces participants to perspectives on vocation and aging drawn from theology, philosophy, and psychology. You’ll leave with a personal plan for this new and meaningful chapter of your life.
https://bit.ly/4qpp9E5
Eden’s Next Steps program introduces participants to perspectives on vocation and aging drawn from theology, philosophy, and psychology. You’ll leave with a personal plan for this new and meaningful chapter of your life.
https://bit.ly/4qpp9E5
December 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
What if we redefined retirement as jubilee?
Eden’s Next Steps program introduces participants to perspectives on vocation and aging drawn from theology, philosophy, and psychology. You’ll leave with a personal plan for this new and meaningful chapter of your life.
https://bit.ly/4qpp9E5
Eden’s Next Steps program introduces participants to perspectives on vocation and aging drawn from theology, philosophy, and psychology. You’ll leave with a personal plan for this new and meaningful chapter of your life.
https://bit.ly/4qpp9E5
Blessed Advent, at Eden Seminary we pray that the hope, love, and joy of this season meets you and the congregations and communities you serve as we all seek to join God’s loving and liberating work in the world.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Blessed Advent, at Eden Seminary we pray that the hope, love, and joy of this season meets you and the congregations and communities you serve as we all seek to join God’s loving and liberating work in the world.
https://bit.ly/3MJDD30https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA1jvKFGvJw
https://bit.ly/3MJDD30https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA1jvKFGvJw
Tracy’s journey took her around the world and later, back home to the US, where she continues to advance human rights, focusing today on immigrant and refugee communities in Aurora, Colorado.
Read Tracy’s story here: https://bit.ly/4pJyhmP
Read Tracy’s story here: https://bit.ly/4pJyhmP
December 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Tracy’s journey took her around the world and later, back home to the US, where she continues to advance human rights, focusing today on immigrant and refugee communities in Aurora, Colorado.
Read Tracy’s story here: https://bit.ly/4pJyhmP
Read Tracy’s story here: https://bit.ly/4pJyhmP
Thank you, Presbyterian Church USA for sharing the story of our recent $10 Million granny award from Lilly Endowment.
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Eden Theological Seminary receives $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Eden Theological Seminary, a seminary in St. Louis affiliated with the United Church of Christ, has received a $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help the seminary create large-scale collaborations that will push the envelope of innovatio...
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December 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Thank you, Presbyterian Church USA for sharing the story of our recent $10 Million granny award from Lilly Endowment.
https://bit.ly/3LbHJAn
https://bit.ly/3LbHJAn
Save the date for Eden’s Spring Convocation 2026!
This year’s theme is: Imagination for Ministries of Transformation: A Forum in Honor of Rev. Dr. Walter Brueggemann.
Spring Convocation will take place April 9-10, 2026. Check out the schedule of events here: https://bit.ly/4rXS7fE
This year’s theme is: Imagination for Ministries of Transformation: A Forum in Honor of Rev. Dr. Walter Brueggemann.
Spring Convocation will take place April 9-10, 2026. Check out the schedule of events here: https://bit.ly/4rXS7fE
December 21, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Save the date for Eden’s Spring Convocation 2026!
This year’s theme is: Imagination for Ministries of Transformation: A Forum in Honor of Rev. Dr. Walter Brueggemann.
Spring Convocation will take place April 9-10, 2026. Check out the schedule of events here: https://bit.ly/4rXS7fE
This year’s theme is: Imagination for Ministries of Transformation: A Forum in Honor of Rev. Dr. Walter Brueggemann.
Spring Convocation will take place April 9-10, 2026. Check out the schedule of events here: https://bit.ly/4rXS7fE
Thank you, STL Public Radio for sharing a story about our recent grant award! We are excited to work together to prepare leaders for ministry and foster collaboration among seminaries nationwide.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3L9F4as
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3L9F4as
Eden Theological Seminary awarded $10M grant to strengthen support for Christian congregations
A portion of the five-year grant will be used to support courses that teach congregations how to thrive in the digital age, as well as other programming ideas that come out of collaborations.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Thank you, STL Public Radio for sharing a story about our recent grant award! We are excited to work together to prepare leaders for ministry and foster collaboration among seminaries nationwide.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3L9F4as
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3L9F4as
Our weekly chapel service is each Tuesday at 5:50pm. We’ll be starting up again on January 20th! We hope you’ll find belonging with us next year and join us online and in person. In the meantime, explore the recordings of our past services on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/444ZDLs
December 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Our weekly chapel service is each Tuesday at 5:50pm. We’ll be starting up again on January 20th! We hope you’ll find belonging with us next year and join us online and in person. In the meantime, explore the recordings of our past services on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/444ZDLs
There’s still time to register for a Spring 2026 Ministry Cohort!
We have an amazing lineup of themes in 2026.
Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4nDk74X
If you have questions, you’re in good hands. Contact Dr. Jill Baker at jbaker@eden.edu.
We have an amazing lineup of themes in 2026.
Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4nDk74X
If you have questions, you’re in good hands. Contact Dr. Jill Baker at jbaker@eden.edu.
December 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
There’s still time to register for a Spring 2026 Ministry Cohort!
We have an amazing lineup of themes in 2026.
Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4nDk74X
If you have questions, you’re in good hands. Contact Dr. Jill Baker at jbaker@eden.edu.
We have an amazing lineup of themes in 2026.
Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4nDk74X
If you have questions, you’re in good hands. Contact Dr. Jill Baker at jbaker@eden.edu.