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Coordinator of Congregational Life and Coordinator of Religious Exploration, Part Time, The Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead: Marblehead, MA
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead is a liberal religious community in Marblehead, MA that celebrates spiritual and intellectual inquiry and growth. We are inspired to practice and promote our Unitarian Universalist values and principles with acceptance, compassion, and love, both within our church and in the larger world community. UUCM... More
BUSTH’s Six Most-Read News Stories of 2025
The Boston University School of Theology's six top-read stories from 2025 showcase the depth and breadth of our faculty expertise and outreach, our outstanding alumni and students, as well as the importance of our community and belonging. Look back on 2025 by reading these top posts one more time as... More
Rev. Adam Randazzo (’09) featured in Bostonia for Church Re-Opening
The following is an excerpt from Bostonia’s article “An Ipswich Church Rises from the Rubble” by Steve Holt, featuring alumnus Adam Randazzo ('09), published on December 11, 2025. When the ceiling collapsed at Living Faith United Methodist Church in Ipswich, Mass., pastor Adam Randazzo was determined not to let the congregation’s future collapse... More
BUSTH announces Faculty Publications and Presentations for December 2025
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications and scholarly presentations for December 2025: Eunil David Cho “Response to Jay-Paul Hinds’ Paper ‘The Shepherd’s Black Sheep: African American Pastoral Theology in the Age of Afropessimism,’” Journal of Pastoral Theology, published online first. https://doi.org/10.1080/10649867.2025.2585787 Presentation: Keynote Speaker, More
Reverend Dr. Henry James Scherer, Jr., (’64,’74)
The following obituary was originally published by Legacy and can be found here. The Rev. Dr. Henry "Bing" Scherer, 86, of West Brookfield, MA, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025. He was born in Glens Falls, NY, on April 12, 1939, to the late Henry J. and Elizabeth (Wetherel) Scherer, Sr. Bing graduated with... More
Reverend Dr. Robert W. Blaney (’66)
The following obituary was originally published by Santa Cruz Sentinel Featured Obituaries and can be found here. It is with deep sadness that we inform you that Bob Blaney died in Santa Cruz on November 3, 2025. After studying in Mexico, Geneva and Berlin he received his Masters in Divinity and a Doctorate in... More
The Very Rev. Robert F. Smith, Th.D., (’73)
The following obituary was originally published by The United Church of Canada and can be found here. The United Church of Canada grieves the death of The Very Rev. Robert Frederick Smith, the denomination’s 30th Moderator, who faithfully served in this role from 1984 to 1986. Rev. Smith died in Sechelt, British Columbia on... More
Reverend Edwin E. Hinshaw, (’66)
The following obituary was originally published by Legacy and can be found here. Edwin Everett Hinshaw passed away peacefully at age 91 November 27, 2025 at Schooner Memory Care in Auburn Maine. He was born August 16, 1934 in Winchester, Indiana, just across the street from where he grew up as eldest of three... More
Rev. Dr. William H. Simpson (’68)
The following obituary was originally published by Goodrich Funeral Home and can be found here. Rev. Dr. William H. Simpson, 100 1924 - 2025 Nahant - Rev. Dr. William H. Simpson, 100, of Nahant, MA, passed away on October 9, 2025. "Rev. Bill" was born in Frederick, MD, the son of the... More
Executive Director, Full Time, Wanakee camp and retreat center: Meredith, NH
Our community is entering an important transition, and we are grateful to share the official posting from the New England Conference of The United Methodist Church announcing the search for Wanakee’s next Executive Director. This role is essential in supporting the people, programs, and spiritual life that make Wanakee a... More