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Join Episcopal Divinity School at Union and Dean Kelly Brown Douglas on Wednesday, October 12 for a screening of the film Sankofa, produced by the celebrated Ethiopian filmmaker Haile Gerima and>>>

“How do we preach hope, peace, joy, and love in these hot mess times?” Union professor’s Rev. Dr. Andrea White and Rev. Dr. Cláudio Carvalhaes and others will be reflecting on these questions at the>>>

Join Donna Schaper Nov 4-5 for Bricks and Mortals, a course exploring the shifting landscapes of religious buildings, guiding the stewards of these buildings to develop productive plans in order to>>>

“For me, being Jewish is really all about community.” In honor of Rosh Hashanah and the Jewish High Holidays, David Gastwirth, Union’s VP of Online Education & Learning, speaks to the important>>>

Fall is upon us here in NYC and the semester is underway! 🍂🍁 Wishing our community ease, depth, and meaning as the school year takes off. How is your fall going?

In honor of #HispanicHeritage month, Dr. Jorge Rodríguez explores the nuances of the term ‘Hispanic.’ “No matter the term that’s used to talk about the community, the reality>>>

Join the Center for Earth Ethics, Union Theological Seminary at “A Species Between Worlds”: A.I., Ecology & Earth Ethics September 28, 2022 | 5-7 pm 537 West 27th Street, New York, NY What are>>>

On Nov 4-5, join Sarah Monroe for Chaplaincy and Building a Movement in Poor Communities. As the religious landscape in the United States shifts with growing speed, chaplaincy has grown in importance>>>

Check out this conversation with Union professor Dr. Euan Cameron and Pitts Theology Library on Luther’s translation of the New Testament. “The Luther Bible is a work of literature,” he shared>>>

In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, Rev. Dr. Cláudio Carvalhaes urges us to think and feel about borders. “Instead of chanting ‘build that wall’ we have to sing ‘turn those>>>

How can we harness imagination in traditions that radically emphasize present moment awareness? On October 21-22, Ben Connelly will lead the course Imagination, Interdependence, and Liberation:>>>

Join Episcopal Divinity School at Union on October 4 for a lecture and interview with author Katherine Stewart, as she discusses her book “The Power Worshippers.” In this revelatory>>>

“Education is a formation process that shapes people into becoming who they are called to be. It leads them out from the depths of their being, which is also where God is.” – Vice President of>>>

Join Mona Siddiqui Oct 14-15 for Faith and Struggle: Christian and Muslim Perspectives, which will explore the topic of struggle through the writings of celebrated Christian and Muslim scholars, and>>>

Come visit Tiffany Tea! Located in the Pit, Tiffany Tea is open Mon, Tuesday, Thursday 8-4, Wednesday 8-2, and Friday 8-12. Tiffany Tea features coffee, teas, pastries, sandwiches, sushi, and more>>>

Associate Professor of Social Ethics Sarah Azaransky is featured in this recent podcast episode of Listen, Organize, Act! Azaransky and the host discuss the life and legacy of Bayard Rustin, a>>>

In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, we spoke to Union faculty and asked them to share a message with our community in this regard. Here, Professor Rev. Dr. Samuel Cruz highlights the important>>>

Union alumi/ae came together in-person and online this past Saturday for a Los Angeles-based gathering with Union President Rev. Dr. Serene Jones. Many thanks to all who attended!

How do you speak of the justice of God amidst unjust human suffering and oppression? Join Dean Kelly Brown Douglas Oct 7-8 for Gustavo Gutierrez and the Problem of Human Suffering, a course exploring>>>

Alumna Karenna Gore is the founder and executive director of the Center for Earth Ethics at Union. Working at the intersection of faith, ethics, and ecology, CEE is dedicated to addressing the moral>>>

Missed convocation or looking to watch it again? The full livestream from yesterday’s event is available on YouTube.

Convocation 2022

Yesterday was Union’s 186th Convocation and installation of Su Yon Pak as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean. With music, poetry, and storytelling, the incoming class was welcomed to Union>>>

Union’s Continuing Education courses offer the opportunity to the public to join our students and the wider Union community in exploring new ideas, skills, and world views. Focused on topics in>>>

Yesterday we welcomed the first chapel service of the school year! Through song, prayer, poetry, and meditation, we took time to breathe and be together. Looking forward to all that this space will>>>