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Christian Science Monitor: An 11-Year Vigil to Redefine Church
After being shut down in 2004, the church of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, in Scituate, MA, has had consistent supporters fighting to keep it open for the past 11 years, holding vigils everyday. However, Massachusetts Supreme Court has weighed in and ruled that the parishioners are trespassing by occupying the church. Lifelong supporters of the […]
Daily Free Press: Event Shines Light on Acceptance Within Religious LGBT Community
On October 21, Muelder Chapel at Boston University’s School of Theology offered a safe environment for 17 people to gather for “Sacred Stories of Emergence” as part of OUTober: a month long celebration designed to celebrate raise awareness for BU’s LGBT community. Many of the attendees are currently graduate students in the School of Theology. […]
UMNS: How a Church Shares Faith
The First United Methodist Church in Portland, Oregon has been welcoming new members consistently over the past three years despite the rise of the “None Zone” in the city. The “None Zone” is the amount of people who answer “none” when asked about their religious affiliation and Portland’s reaching a high of 42 percent. These […]
Director of Youth Ministries, Jacksonville, NC
Located near the largest Marine base, Camp Lejeune, Trinity United Methodist Church of Jacksonville, North Carolina, is seeking a full-time Director of Youth Ministries. This worshipping congregation of 300 is like joining a warm, caring family who takes care of each other as well as the military and local families in their community. Trinity is […]
Boston University Ranks in Top 25 Theology Programs at GraduatePrograms.com
Boston University School of Theology is ranked in the Top 25 graduate programs for theology and religious studies on GraduatePrograms.com. GraduatePrograms.com ranks graduate programs on a 10 star system using reviews from current or recent graduate students. Students rate the school in 15 ranking categories, including academic competitiveness, career support, financial aid, education quality, and […]
Director of Children's Ministry, Arlington, TX
First United Methodist Church of Arlington, Texas (http://www.arlingtonmethodist.org/), a church of 3900 members in the heart of downtown Arlington, is seeking a full-time Director of Children’s Ministry. FUMC Arlington is a welcoming community growing in grace together through worship and study, while sharing God’s love by serving those in need. Multiple generations worship together as […]
A Journey to North Korea
On November 3 and 4, join Boston University School of Theology (STH) for the premiere showing of Dai Sil Kim-Gibson’s documentary on North Korea, People are the Sky, and a series of conversations with Andrew Sung Park, Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, and Choi, Hee An. The events are a continuation of the 2015-2016 STH theme, “Power, […]
Minister of Family Ministries, Fayetteville, NC
Minister of Family Ministries, Fayetteville, NC Haymount UMC in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a minister of Family Ministries. The primary focus will be on ministry with youth (grades 6-12), but also involve children (K-5). Consistent with the mission of HUMC, the candidate should possess the ability to build on existing programs while expanding the emphasis […]
STH Distinguished Alums Discuss the Decade's Greatest Challenges
In September, Boston University School of Theology bestowed awards on four alumni/ae who are known for their outstanding service and leadership. Fr. Alexander Veronis (STH 1960, PhD), Dr. Lallene J. Rector (STH ’78, GRS ’86), and Reverend Dr. William Bobby McClain (STH 1962, STH 1977) received the Distinguished Alumni/ae Award. Alex Froom (STH 2012, SSW […]
Part-Time Youth Director, Lynn, MA
Grace United Methodist Church in Lynn is looking for a Part-Time Youth Director (20 hours a week). We are looking for an energetic and a creative Youth Director who will promote Spiritual Growth among Middle and High School Youth through activities and Bible study, encourage involvement in Outreach Ministries, present the Christian faith in ways […]