Author: sthalum

Organist/Choir Director, Part-Time/Other, Episcopal: Weymouth, MA

The Church of the Holy Nativity in Weymouth, an Episcopal Church, is searching for an Organist/Choir Director to provide music and direct choir for the 10 am Holy Eucharist service on Sundays and other special services. Familiarity with Episcopal worship is preferred but we will coach the right candidate. Successful candidate will rehearse the choir […]

Lead Presbyter for Transformation, Part-Time, PCUSA: Boston, MA

The Presbytery of Boston seeks a Lead Presbyter for Transformation. Resumes and contact information for 3 references must be submitted by June 15 to Beverly Shank, Chair of Presbytery of Boston Personnel Committee at pob.budgetttaskforce@gmail.com Proposed start date is August 5. Compensation $50,000 – 25 hrs/wk The Presbytery of Boston is a membership of 20 […]

Director of Religious Education and Family Ministry, Part-Time, UU: Quincy, MA

Job Description for Director of Religious Education and Family Ministry (DRE&FM) United First Parish Church (UFPC), Unitarian Universalist, in Quincy, MA Position Summary United First Parish Church (UFPC) of Quincy, Massachusetts, seeks a dynamic, energetic, part-time Director of Religious Education and Family Ministry (DRE&FM) to lead our Spirit Circle Lifespan Religious Education Program, and to […]

Alumni Testimonials from Historic 2024 UMC General Conference

Information for this article came from The United Methodist Church’s website pages entitled “General Conference” and “General Conference News and Commentary.” Photography credits to Anastasia Kidd (STH ‘04, STH ‘18), Andrew Kimble (STH ‘19), and Emily Ling (STH ‘19). Special thanks to our alumni and current students who provided quotes.  Between April 23, 2024 and […]

Reverend Dr. Hyveth Marjorie Williams (STH ’98) Speaks at Summit on Social Consciousness Hosted by Andrews University

The following is an excerpt from the Lake Union Herald article “Andrews University hosts Race and Religion Summit” by Andrew Francis, published on March 13, 2024.  “The ninth Summit on Social Consciousness took place on Thursday, Feb. 29, and Saturday, March 2, 2024, with the theme “Race. Religion. Reflections. Andrews University: The Institutional Saga (1960–1980).” Each of the gatherings […]

Reverend Elizabeth Duffy (STH’09) Speaks at Lockport Lenten Luncheon

The following is an excerpt from the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal article “Zion UCC pastor Elizabeth Duffy is the next Lockport Lenten Luncheon speaker” published on March 9, 2024.  “Duffy has served as the pastor of Zion United Church of Christ in Tonawanda since 2010. She resides in Amherst with her husband and two children. Duffy […]

Reverend David Winslow Polhemus (STH’57)

This obituary was originally posted by The Laconia Daily Sun and can be found here. David Winslow Polhemus, 91, died Friday, April 10, 2024, in Rio Rancho, NM, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Woodsville, NH to Oscar and Helen Polhemus on December 12, 1932. He is a graduate of Indiana University, Boston […]

Reverend William Claude Fillingim (STH ’65)

This obituary was originally posted by Elliot Mortuary & Crematory and can be found here. William Claude Fillingim was gifted to the world on Christmas Day, December 25, 1937. He was the fourth of nine children born to A. E. “Nick” and Elaine (Waters) Fillingim in Pensacola, Florida. His parents and family instilled in him a love of […]

Dr. Mark Alexander Horton (STH ’86)

This obituary was originally posted by Green Valley News  and can be found here. Mark Alexander Horton died unexpectedly March 3, 2023 in his home in Green Valley. He was born on January 25, 1947 in Niagara Falls, New York, the son of the late George Kingsbury Horton and Mary Mateer Horton. In addition to his […]

Dr. Richard A. Hughes (GRS ’70, STH ’66)

This obituary was originally posted by Maneval Allen Redmond Cremation and Funeral Home and can be found here.  Richard Allan Hughes died on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at his residence in Williamsport.  He was born on July 30, 1941 as the only child of Rev. William E. Hughes and Dorothy M. Hughes in Batavia, New […]