Seminary For a Day

Seminary For a Day

All are welcome! Come join us for a day filled with insightful discussions, engaging workshops, and meaningful connections at 4444 Arlington Blvd. Whether you're a seminary student, a curious individual, a religious professional, or just looking to expand your knowledge, this event is perfect for you! Dive deep into theological topics, meet like-minded individuals, and gain valuable insights from experienced speakers. Don't miss this opportunity to enrich your mind and soul. Reserve your spot now at this link: uucava.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/b55b5012-98b6-4658-ad45-8d53460981c9

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Workshop Offerings:

UU Theology and Communal Care: Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt, President of the UUA

• Community itself is one of Unitarian Universalism’s greatest strengths. While we often talk about how we are to be with one another as a freely chosen faith, we do not always dig into the wisdom we have inherited through UU with one another as a freely chosen faith, we do not always dig into the wisdom we have inherited through UU theological teachings on community, justice, covenant, and religious freedom. Join us for a conversation on where we theological teachings on community, justice, covenant, and religious freedom. Join us for a conversation on where we ground our commitments to communal care in challenging times.

Exploring Theologies of Reproductive Justice: Rev. Rob Keithan, Minister of Social Justice at All Souls Unitarian Church

• In 2015, the UUA became one of the first faith groups to officially adopt the reproductive justice (RJ) framework. This deeply intersectional approach invites UUs to connect our rich--yet often siloed--traditions of working for economic justice, LGBT intersectional approach invites UUs to connect our rich--yet often siloed--traditions of working for economic justice, LGBT equality, racial justice, reproductive rights, sexual justice, and more. It also requires us to reflect critically on identities, power, equality, racial justice, reproductive rights, sexual justice, and more. It also requires us to reflect critically on identities, power, accountability, and solidarity. This session will explore how we can learn and grow through theologies of reproductive justice.

Forming our Faith, Shaping a People, and Sustaining Our Mission: Dr. Elias Ortega, President and Professor of Ethics at Meadville Lombard Theological School

• A workshop that explores the interconnectedness of personal spiritual growth and communal engagement. This interactive session delves into how individual spiritual journeys equip participants to contribute meaningfully to their congregation through session delves into how individual spiritual journeys equip participants to contribute meaningfully to their congregation through membership engagement, stewardship, and community outreach. Participants will gain practical tools and strategies for nurturing their spiritual growth, embracing joyful stewardship practices, and building relationships with new members, ultimately strengthening the congregation's mission and fostering a culture of compassion and ethical action.

My Theology is Not About Me: Rev. Nancy McDonald Ladd, Director of Communications and Public Ministry of the UUA

• I often write about modern Unitarian Universalism’s high theological anthropology. With this comes an often-problematic assumption that people are already basically good and as such, more in need of affirmation than of transformation in our congregational contexts. that people are already basically good and as such, more in need of affirmation than of transformation in our congregational contexts. In this talk, I’d like to explore those challenges, such that even those of us who do not affirm an overly theistic vertical dimension in our In this talk, I’d like to explore those challenges, such that even those of us who do not affirm an overly theistic vertical dimension in our theology can assert a robust call for transformation, atonement, reconciliation and restoration in our faith tradition. If indeed love is at theology can assert a robust call for transformation, atonement, reconciliation and restoration in our faith tradition. If indeed love is at the center, can we relate to sources of love and accountability quite beyond our own individual selves?

Covenant: Let's Put Love at the Center: Rev. Carol Thomas Cissel, Minister of Social Justice and Community Development at UUCA

• Covenant is the silk that joins Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregations, communities, and individuals together in a web of interconnection. The practice of promising to walk together is the precious core of our creedless faith.” (source UUA.org). Join Rev. CTC for an interactive experience. We will engage the questions surrounding covenant and illuminate the WHY & the WHAT. Why are Covenantal Relationships particularly meaningful? Why should UU’s place LOVE at the center of our lives? What great theological and Covenantal Relationships particularly meaningful? What great theological and historical covenants still affect our lives today? Come, let’s engage the questions about making and keeping our promises-- together.

All are welcome- whether you are a student enrolled in a theological program, you are a student of life, you practice Unitarian Universalism or you don't know what UUism is, we welcome you. Join this day of learning, relfection, and growth for all levels of faith development and exploration.

Lunch and childcare will be provided.

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