Social Justice and Archaeology: Archaeological Institute of America Talk
Join us for an AIA lecture on April 23 at 5:10 PM at the Bade Museum at Pacific School of Religion.
Faith Beyond Exclusion – Earl Lecture Series 2026
Join us September 25–26, 2026, as the Earl Lectures mark 125 years of courageous public theology and 25 years of LGBTQ and gender justice at PSR, gathering voices around the theme Faith Beyond Exclusion.
One Life, Four Stories: Book Event with Dr. David Ourisman
Join us for a HYBRID BOOK EVENT with Rev. Dr. David Ourisman, author of One Life, Four Stories: Invitations to Faith & Wonder. Drawing on decades of experience as a pastor, scholar, and teacher, Dr. Ourisman explores the core stories of faith and their relevance for today’s world. The event will feature a presentation by Dr. Ourisman followed by a panel discussion with GTU President Dr. Uriah Kim and PSR Faculty Emerita Dr. Mary Donovan Turner.
Beyond the White Church: A conversation with PSR Alum, Doug Cunningham
Beyond the White Church presentation by Rev. Doug Cunningham
Discussion of the importance and practical steps for disrupting racism in the church.
Q&A and book signing. Books will be available.
Standing with Our Immigrant Neighbors: How Religious Leaders & Congregations Can Make a Difference
You are invited to hear Rev. Dr. David Vásquez-Levy discuss how religious leaders and congregations can support and minister to immigrants during the second Trump administration. A nationally acclaimed leader in immigration justice, Dr. Vásquez-Levy blends theological depth, faith-based advocacy, and institutional leadership to inspire religious communities toward compassionate action.
Project 2025 and the Threat of Christian Nationalism
PSR President David Vásquez-Levy will be a panelist for this event, hosted by Wake Up Sonoma. Brad Onishi will be leading the panel of experts in a focused conversation on the history and rise of Christian Nationalism and the threat of Project 2025. Onishi is a former evangelical Christian Nationalist who, shortly after leaving high…
Earl Lecture 4: Manufacturing Hope: Leveraging Religious and Technology Connectivity to Advance the Common Good
For those joining online, use this Zoom link. Join us for the final lecture in in PSR’s 2024 Earl Lecture series, Disruptive AI, Christian Nationalism, and Democracy. This lecture, Manufacturing Hope: Leveraging Religious and Technology Connectivity to Advance the Common Good will be led by John Robichaux, Executive Director for U.C. Berkeley’s Coleman Fung Institute…
Earl Lecture 3: What Was Meant for Evil: Making AI, Religion, and Democracy Work for Us
For those joining online, use this Zoom link. Join us for the third in PSR’s 2024 Earl Lecture series Disruptive AI, Christian Nationalism, and Democracy. This lecture, What Was Meant for Evil: Making AI and Religion Work for Us will be led by John Robichaux, Executive Director for U.C. Berkeley’s Coleman Fung Institute for Engineering…
Earl Lecture In-Person Screening + Q&A: Bad Faith
As part of our 2024 Earl Lecture series, PSR will be hosting a free screening of the documentary Bad Faith at the Elmwood Theater in Berkeley, CA at 7pm PT. A Q&A Panel will follow, featuring: Bishop Yvette Flunder Founder & Senior Pastor, City of Refuge United Church of Christ Presiding Bishop, The Fellowship of…
Earl Lecture 2: AI and Religion as Technologies of Communal Meaning Making
For those joining online, use this Zoom link. Join us for the second in PSR’s 2024 Earl Lecture series Disruptive AI, Christian Nationalism, and Democracy. This lecture, AI and Religion as Technologies of Communal Meaning Making will be led by PSR Dean, Susan Abraham, with a response by John Robichaux, Executive Director for U.C. Berkeley’s Coleman…