This I Believe – Rev. Christine Haider-Winnett (MDiv ’15)
It was hard for me to accept that, on November 5, 2024, in the United States, most voters that were allowed to vote cast their ballots for Donald Trump at the top of the ticket. And by returning Senate control to the Republican Party, any extant checks and balances in the Federal government were erased, ensuring Republican control of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of government. And this, four years following Trump’s involvement in terrorism targeting fellow Americans four years earlier. While these results were hard for me to accept, this is was what I expected.
This I Believe – Rev. Dr. Daniel Rodriguez Schlorff (DMin ’19, CSR ’24)
It was hard for me to accept that, on November 5, 2024, in the United States, most voters that were allowed to vote cast their ballots for Donald Trump at the top of the ticket. And by returning Senate control to the Republican Party, any extant checks and balances in the Federal government were erased, ensuring Republican control of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of government. And this, four years following Trump’s involvement in terrorism targeting fellow Americans four years earlier. While these results were hard for me to accept, this is was what I expected.
PSR Honors the Legacy of Risé Jones
We are saddened to share the passing of Risé Jones (MAST ’22) whose contributions to PSR’s community life, the city of Elgin, and the organization Hamilton Wings, amongst countless number of lives, groups and organizations that she touched, was reflective of her generosity and joy. We honor her legacy and bear witness to her lasting impact on this world.
This I Believe – Rev. Linda Jaramillo (MDiv ’05)
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.
PSR Community Mourns the Loss of Alumnx Jim Price (MDiv ’58)
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
So Help Me God: Faith, the Presidency, and my Doctor of Ministry: a Reflection by Dr. Robert W. Lee, IV (DMin ’24)
Recent graduate Dr. Robert W. Lee, IV (DMin ’24) reflects on the Presidency, faith and his journey at PSR ahead of the presidential election.
Donor Spotlight: Carolyn Fure-Slocum (MDiv, MA ’91)
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.
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.
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)!