Change Happens Now Podcast: Season 7, Episode 5: Blueprints for Change: Redefining Architecture through Justice, Equity, and Community
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.
CLGS Launches “Queering the 2024 Vote” Online Workshop
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.
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.
President David Vásquez-Levy is a Panelist at Two Upcoming Events this Week
“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.
PSR Announces 2024 Earl Lecture Series: Disruptive AI, Christian Nationalism, and Democracy
REGISTER FOR OUR OCTOBER 1ST LECTURE, “WHAT WAS MEANT FOR EVIL: MAKING AI & RELIGION WORK FOR US,” HERE The rise of Christian Nationalism in the U.S., along with other forms of religious nationalisms around the world, threaten to turn back the clock on hard fought progress on issues of equality, diversity, and…
Ignite Institute Welcomes Maurice “Mo” King (MAST ’24) as New Director of Growth for Kwaray
Ignite Institute is delighted to announce that Maurice “Mo” King has joined Pacific School of Religion (PSR) as our new Director of Growth effective July 29th. This role will growth on Kwaray, a bold and collaborative initiative by PSR to reimagine theological education. Mo is a beloved member of our community, having just graduated from…
PSR Welcomes Jacob Perez (MTS ’21) as New Director of Marketing and Communications
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.
PSR Professor Rev. Kristin Stoneking Elected Bishop by UMC’s Western Jurisdiction
Join us in congratulating PSR faculty Rev. Kristin Stoneking who has been elected a bishop by The United Methodist Church’s (UMC) Western Jurisdiction!
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.