An op-ed from PSR Professor, Dr. Leonard McMahon
God entreats us to, “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another,” in John 13:34. While we may all agree with this sentiment in the abstract it can feel difficult in an election year when James Baldwin’s quote, “We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist,” feels more urgent.
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Watch the recording of the Earl Lecture Series, Part 1, here!
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Pacific School of Religion (PSR), a leading progressive Christian seminary known for its commitment to social justice and inclusive ministry, is excited to announce the upcoming launch of Kwaray, a bold and collaborative initiative designed to reimagine theological education. Drawing on the best of the Bay Area’s technological innovation and expanding the reach of PSR’s academic programs, Kwaray will be a distributed learning network that connects diverse voices and experiences, creating an inclusive, dynamic educational ecosystem. This groundbreaking initiative has been made possible by a generous grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. A primary aim of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s grantmaking in religion is to deepen the religious lives of Christians, principally by supporting efforts that enhance congregational vitality and strengthen the leadership of Christian communities.
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Rev. Dr. David Vásquez-Levy, President of Pacific School of Religion, discusses the origin story of Kwaray, a new community-based learning platform dedicated to equipping rising faith leaders as they navigate an era of profound spiritual and cultural upheaval.
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As the first female principals at Bora Architecture, Amy Donohoe and Jeannie Lai champion justice-oriented design, making educational spaces innovative, inclusive, and inspirational. They sat down with us to talk about their personal and professional journeys and the importance of design justice, equity, and community engagement in architecture. We hear about the challenges of a male-dominated industry, the historical lack of diversity in architecture, the importance of recognizing and addressing biases in design, and creating inclusive spaces that prioritize the needs of both staff and clients.
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Pacific School of Religion’s Center for LGBTQ and Gender Studies in Religion (CLGS) invites you to join us for “Queering the 2024 Vote,” a series of five impactful online workshops this Fall 2024. As we approach the upcoming US elections, this series seeks to empower LGBTQ individuals, allies, and communities to be voices and votes for positive change in our nation’s urgent need for justice, hope, love, and compassion.
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I believe that this might be one of the most challenging assignments that I have undertaken lately. The first challenge was my willingness to share something so personal and intimate. I teetered between caution and courage; between faith and fear; between private and public. I settled somewhere in the middle of them all. Secondly, there are many forces that contribute to the colonization of our spirit, so I believe that finding my truth has been a pathway to remaining authentic, so I do my best to take myself wherever I go. I learned long ago that I cannot and do not expect you to understand or even agree with me, but I do ask that you believe me.
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"As a progressive Christian seminary and graduate school, PSR is firmly committed to serving churches and nonprofit organizations. One way in which we live out this out is by speaking to this critical and timely discussions that impact everyone's lives," President Vásquez-Levy said.
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Pacific School of Religion (PSR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacob Perez as the new Director of Marketing and Communications, effective July 16th, 2024. Jacob, a PSR alumnus with a Master of Theological Studies (MTS ’21), returns to his alma mater with a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the institution’s mission.
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Join us in congratulating PSR faculty Rev. Kristin Stoneking who has been elected a bishop by The United Methodist Church’s (UMC) Western Jurisdiction!
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The Pacific School of Religion community joins the family of alumnx Jim Price in mourning his loss on June 12, at the age of 91
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Recent graduate Dr. Robert W. Lee, IV (DMin ’24) reflects on the Presidency, faith and his journey at PSR ahead of the presidential election.
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On May 19th PSR celebrated its 157th commencement with the theme, Emerging Unafraid: Living Out the Courage of Our Compassion. Read more about the ceremony and see pictures of the grads and their families!
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Rev. Jakob Hero-Shaw, coordinator of CLGS's Transgender Roundtable shares a Pride Month call to recognize chosen family in our lives and in the pages of our sacred texts.
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Host Mo King sits down with Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil, a pastor, dynamic speaker, award-winning author, and professor, about her mission to empower emerging Christian leaders to practice reconciliation in their communities.
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Recent MDiv and MAST graduate Jessie Ratcliff shares a reflection on how his identity as a trans person of color intersects with the social justice and spiritual work of environmentalism.
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Read the full text of Rev. Dr. John H. Vaughn (MDiv ‘85)'s inspiring address at PSR's 157th Commencement.
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Learn more about the speakers, panels, and breakout sessions that will be part of PSR's Fearless Generations: Alumnx in Action Virtual Gathering — June 1st, 2024!
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Host Mo King sits down with Lauren Snelling and Dori King to discuss their experiences as parents and educators and the importance of storytelling in their respective fields.
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Incoming Doctor of Ministry student D. Lopez shares the work that has become their ministry ensuring housing and education for housing-insecure and homeless students in Fort Collins, CO.
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Each year, Pacific School of Religion honors student excellence in building community, preaching, and ethics - see this year's winners and learn more about the awards.
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PSR professor Rev. Dr. Stoneking, one of the many who have been engaged in the fight to remove discriminatory policies against LGBTQ+ persons from the UMC’s rules, shares an op-ed from the General Conference.
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PSR recognizes every individual's inherent dignity and worth, irrespective of their identities, and we firmly believe this discriminatory language contradicts the teachings of love and compassion exemplified by Jesus Christ.
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Rev. Cecil Williams was a transformative leader whose ministry and life have impacted millions in the San Francisco Bay Area and across the world including many PSR alumnx and faculty. May he rest in peace.
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Watch the full video of PSR’s beloved Director of Community Life, Rev. Ann Jefferson, preaching at Stanford’s historic Memorial Church on Sunday, April 14th, as part of Stanford University Public Worship.
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In this Donor Spotlight, meet Carolyn Fure-Slocum whose journey from student to college chaplain is a testament to the transformative power of PSR's education and community.
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Host Mo King sits down with esteemed scholars Dr. Traci West and PSR Professor Dr. Lisa Asedillo to explore how to transform faith into tangible action and illuminate the path toward ethical living and social justice in today's world.
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Join the entire Pacific School of Religion (PSR) community in congratulating Dr. Lisa Asedillo for being awarded this year’s Faculty Excellence Award!
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