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News Group: This I Believe

This I Believe: Christopher Lowson

Our Alumnx Council meets bi-monthly, and, as part of our closing practices each meeting, we invite a member of the Council to share a personal reflection, “This I Believe.” This month’s reflection comes from Christopher Lowson, who graduated PSR with a STM (now known as the MTS) in 1978. Lowson was awarded a World Council of Churches’ scholarship to study at PSR and previously studied Theology at King’s College in London from 1972-76. After graduating, Lowson was ordained a deacon (1977), priest (1978), and eventually a bishop in 2011. Lowson served in a variety of ministerial roles during that period in London, Hampshire, and Lincoln.

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.

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.

This I Believe: Jacob Perez (MTS ’21)

The Alumnx Council of PSR meets bi-monthly. As a practice, they take turns sharing “This I Believe.” We’ll post these inspiring testimonials as they are created. This month’s post is from Jacob Perez (MTS 2021).   I believe that one of the most important responsibilities of spiritual leaders is nurturing the theological formation of our…

This I Believe: Rev. Richard Nugent

The Alumnx Council of PSR meets bi-monthly. As a practice, they take turns sharing “This I believe.” We’ll post these inspiring testimonials as they are created. This month’s post is from Richard Nugent (MDiv 1996)   I believe in the power of community – communities grounded in the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth of each…

This I Believe: Diana Becton

Diana Becton (MTS, 2015), a member of PSR’s Alumnx Council, shares her thoughts on criminal justice reform in this month’s “This I Believe”

This I Believe: Carolyn Roberts

Carolyn Roberts (MDiv ’75) a member of PSR’s Alumnx Council shares her thoughts in this month’s “This I Believe”