Author: Jaclyn K Jones
Robert Pearson (STH'50) celebrates 70th wedding anniversary
Bob and Mary Pearson are now living in Keizer, OR. Bob graduated from STH in 1950 with a B.S.T. Bob and Mary celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this past April with family and friends.
Richard Lewis Beard (STH'57, SED'83)
Richard Lewis Beard died on December 3, 2016. He received a Bachelor of Sacred Theology from STH in 1957 and was an advocate for people with developmental disabilities. A celebration of his life is scheduled for December 15, 2016. You can read the entire obituary that appeared in the Boston Globe.
Pat Reyes (STH'11) shares his story and the story of how his community saved him
Nobody Cries When We Die: God, Community, and Surviving to Adulthood is the name of Pat Reyes’s new book, a personal look at the economic and racial oppression that threatened to kill him in his youth and the community that saved him. You can purchase the book on Amazon.
Dr. Donald Megnin (STH'60) publishes book of mini-sermons
Dr. Donald Megnin’s (STH’60) new book, Sermons for the Separated, was written for those disenchanted with the institution of religion. He wants to offer hope and ideas that will help people live the best life possible. You can read more about the book on the Trafford Publishing website.
Gil Caldwell (STH'58) on the UMC Becoming a 21st Century Church
SCRIPTURE & TRADITION WITHOUT EXPERIENCE & REASON, MAKES POSSIBLE & JUSTIFIES DISCRIMINATION! by Gil Caldwell (STH’58), BU Distinguished Alumni Award Winner 2016 Reconciling Ministries Network has posted my blog, “Becoming a 21st Century Church.” I suggested that our current United Methodist Church anti-homosexuality language, legislation and practice is clothed in Scripture and Tradition. I would add that this […]
Kurt Glacy (STH'07) publishes God's Business
“It’s none of your business!” We would never say that to God, especially in terms of how our churches work. In fact, our churches ARE God’s Business. Everything that we do in our church is a reflection on God. Therefore, we are responsible for doing our part to make the Church thrive in every way. […]
Part-time/Interim Youth Ministries Director, Sudbury, MA
Sudbury United Methodist Church (SUMC) in Sudbury, MA, is seeking a part-time interim Youth Ministries Director with the possibility of transitioning into a long-term position in early Spring, 2017. By leading and operating all aspects of the youth programs, the Youth Ministries Director will play a vital role in driving the mission of the youth […]
Reverend Dr. James Olson (STH'03, STH'12)
We are pleased to announce that on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, the Illinois Conference UCC Council voted on the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to call the Rev. Dr. James J. Olson to serve as Acting Associate Conference Minister for Fox Valley and the Chicago Metropolitan Associations. The Rev. Dr. James J. Olson, OCC, is […]
Rev. Dr. John H. Stanfield, II (STH'05)
Rev. Dr. and Professor John H.Stanfield, II, African and African Diaspora Minister and Public Sociologist and former senior professor in numerous major research universities in America and abroad , has been appointed as Post-Retirement Distinguished Research Fellow and Research Director in the South Africa Human Sciences Research Council(HSRC) Research Programme on Democracy, Governance, and Service […]
Mark McKim (STH'93) publishes book
Mark McKim’s new book, “Counter Cultural Worship: A Plea to Evangelicals in a Secular Age,”has been published by the good folk at Smyth & Helwys. Available from the publisher and at Amazon.