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.
Opportunities for connection abound at United. Students are welcome to attend numerous events and chapel services either in person or on Zoom, join affinity groups, serve on the Student Leadership Collective, or forge relationships through shared courses.
December 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Opportunities for connection abound at United. Students are welcome to attend numerous events and chapel services either in person or on Zoom, join affinity groups, serve on the Student Leadership Collective, or forge relationships through shared courses.
A message from President Molly T. Marshall on this first Sunday in Advent:
Christian forebears were wise to know that fully celebrating the coming of Christ required preparation. Thus, churches observe four weeks of Advent, leading to the Christmas welcome of the mystery of incarnation.
Christian forebears were wise to know that fully celebrating the coming of Christ required preparation. Thus, churches observe four weeks of Advent, leading to the Christmas welcome of the mystery of incarnation.
November 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
A message from President Molly T. Marshall on this first Sunday in Advent:
Christian forebears were wise to know that fully celebrating the coming of Christ required preparation. Thus, churches observe four weeks of Advent, leading to the Christmas welcome of the mystery of incarnation.
Christian forebears were wise to know that fully celebrating the coming of Christ required preparation. Thus, churches observe four weeks of Advent, leading to the Christmas welcome of the mystery of incarnation.
Intending to start seminary this spring? Good news! We've extended the deadline! Apply for a master's or DMin program at United by Monday, December 1, and earn $1,000 scholarship to get you started.
November 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Intending to start seminary this spring? Good news! We've extended the deadline! Apply for a master's or DMin program at United by Monday, December 1, and earn $1,000 scholarship to get you started.
United (through the wonderful Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis) is joining with faith communities across Minnesota for an Interfaith Service for Trans Solidarity, “Gathered in Love,” on December 9—a gathering to honor, bless, and uplift the sacred worth of our trans siblings.
November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
United (through the wonderful Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis) is joining with faith communities across Minnesota for an Interfaith Service for Trans Solidarity, “Gathered in Love,” on December 9—a gathering to honor, bless, and uplift the sacred worth of our trans siblings.
Rev. Dr. Cindi Beth Johnson, Vice President for Advancement, reflects
What I learn from and about our students shapes the work I lead in Advancement. As they learn and expand their theological perspectives, they are focused on truth and justice.
What I learn from and about our students shapes the work I lead in Advancement. As they learn and expand their theological perspectives, they are focused on truth and justice.
November 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Rev. Dr. Cindi Beth Johnson, Vice President for Advancement, reflects
What I learn from and about our students shapes the work I lead in Advancement. As they learn and expand their theological perspectives, they are focused on truth and justice.
What I learn from and about our students shapes the work I lead in Advancement. As they learn and expand their theological perspectives, they are focused on truth and justice.
President Molly T. Marshall reflects:
"Thanksgiving is a quintessential holiday for many, and we relish its cornucopia of causes for gratitude."
"Thanksgiving is a quintessential holiday for many, and we relish its cornucopia of causes for gratitude."
November 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
President Molly T. Marshall reflects:
"Thanksgiving is a quintessential holiday for many, and we relish its cornucopia of causes for gratitude."
"Thanksgiving is a quintessential holiday for many, and we relish its cornucopia of causes for gratitude."
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.