Deconstructing Lent: a Sermon by Bernard Schlager
Bernie Schlager, PSR faculty and the executive director of CLGS, shares a sermon on deconstructing Lent: More than being called to undertake penance, self-denial, fasting, and face our temptations in life, our spiritual traditions call upon us to do the work of justice- making.
Change Happens Now Podcast: Season 7, Episode 1: Faith, Trust, and Meaning Making in Community
In this season’s premiere, host Mo King sits down with spiritual leaders Rev. Adriene Thorne (MDiv ’08) PSR alumnx, and Senior Minister of the historic Riverside Church in NYC, and PSR’s President Rev. Dr. David Vásquez-Levy.
PSR Welcomes Two New Faculty to Contribute to Reimagining Theological Education
Join us in welcoming our new colleagues, Dr. Alexandra Rosado-Román and Dr. Ish Ruiz, into PSR’s growing student community and global network of spirituality-rooted leaders. Together, we make up one of the most diverse communities in theological education.
Donor Spotlight: Grace Gilliam (MTS ’10)
In this Donor Spotlight, meet Grace Gilliam, a devoted scholar whose journey from practitioner to Associate Director of Community Engaged Learning at PSR reflects her profound commitment to holistic education. Grace’s deep immersion in Buddhist teachings, combined with her academic pursuits, drives her passion for contributing to the formation of spiritually rooted leaders in seminary education through her support of PSR.
Watch MDiv Student LeJon Payne Preach at Stanford University’s Black Church: University Praise & Worship
Watch current PSR MDiv student Rev. Dr. LeJon Payne preached at Stanford University’s Black Church: University Praise & Worship.
This I Believe: Rev. Dr. Monica Joy Cross (MDiv ’10, DMin ’21)
The Alumnx Council of PSR meets bi-monthly. As a practice, they take turns sharing “This I Believe.” This month’s post is from Rev. Dr. Monica Joy Cross (DMin ’21)
Alumnx Rev. Dr. Christy Newton Becomes Executive Director of Disciples Seminary Foundation
Please join us in celebrating Rev. Dr. Christy Newton (MDiv ’00) who was just announced as the new executive director of Disciples Seminary Foundation (DSF)!
Alumnx Debra Haffner Awarded Gold Medal for Lifetime Achievement from the World Association for Sexual Health
Join us in congratulating alumnx Rev. Debra Haffner (DMin ’16) on being awarded a Gold Medal for Lifetime Achievement from the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) — their highest honor!
Progressive Voices of Faith: Hope for the New Year
This month we asked PSR’s faculty, students, staff, alumnx, and board what gives them hope for the new year!
PSR and CLGS Applaud Papal Approval of Blessings for Same-Sex Couples
We hope this historic and significant step toward the celebration of committed relationships between same-sex couples is the first of many from the Vatican in the movement towards full acceptance and inclusion of our LGBTQ+ Catholic family.