In Memoriam: Rev. Janice Sommervillie
“Janice impacted each of our lives in the community in deep ways through her commitment to life and ministry, dedication to making theological education accessible and helping others see, hear, and live out their callings.”
New Virtual Exhibit from the Badè Museum
What was daily life like in the ancient world? How was it similar and different from life today? These are the questions addressed in the latest exhibit from the Badè Museum of Biblical Archaeology at the Pacific School of Religion. The virtual exhibition, titled Daily Life in an Ancient Judean Town, features a selection of…
Bade Museum Object Highlight: Canaanite Lamp
The Badè Museum has more than 200 ceramic lamps in its collection! Check out our new video on a Canaanite saucer lamp, which will be featured in our digital exhibition Daily Life in an Ancient Judean Town! This upcoming virtual exhibition features a selection of objects from the museum’s archaeological collection.
Museum Director, Aaron Brody’s Letter to the Editor: Ancient Black Lives Matter
http://www.asor.org/blog/2020/07/brody-letter-to-anetoday-editor?fbclid=IwAR2gprvC_wM-LlbQ96fXS-_1JGa4SGlbEXHDrTt05p4H94LVoOGVIKMtHtE
New Perspectives on Ancient Nubia
The Badè Museum, in partnership with the Archaeological Research Facility (ARF) at UC Berkeley, presents a new virtual lecture series, “New perspectives on Ancient Nubia.” The series brings together a diverse group of scholars whose research explores various aspects of the archaeology, religion, art, and history of ancient Nubia, the region of modern-day southern Egypt to central Sudan.
Vote and Take Action
Dear PSR Community: The significance of next Tuesday’s election cannot be overstated. We can feel it in our very bodies and in the tensions of our communities. Leaders up and down the ballot represent often competing visions of how we respond to this time of pandemic, long-overdue calls for reckoning with racism, environmental crises, and…
OPINION: Responding to Pope Francis’ Message on Civil Unions
Is This the Message We Need? A Response to Pope Francis’ Message on Civil Unions The news media is abuzz with the news that Pope Francis has endorsed same sex civil unions. Some outlets call this move a distinct change from the rigid dismissal of same sex couples by the Vatican in the past and…
Welcoming New Faculty and Adjuncts
Dear PSR Community: As we begin a new academic year, we are excited to welcome new colleagues. Earlier this spring we announced the appointment of Rev. Aizaiah Yong, who will serve as Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Pastoral Care and Academic Director of Ignite Institute. Aizaiah received his PhD in Practical Theology at the…
PSR’s Statement on the Murder of George Floyd
Dear PSR Community: “I can’t breathe.” These tragic words from George Floyd echo the desperate cry of Eric Garner and generations of African Americans who have been suffocated by the scourge of racism and oppression. They speak to the crisis of a virus that deprives its victims of the very source of life and the…
Acting Associate Pastor, First Church Berkeley UCC, Berkeley, CA
First Church Berkeley (United Church of Christ) is seeking an Acting Associate Minister. Join a dynamic, thriving, progressive Christian church focused on social justice and living out the gospel of Jesus. We are an Open & Affirming, WISE (Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive & Engaged in mental health ministry), and Sanctuary church. The Acting Associate Pastor will…