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The Atlantic: Religion and Temperance in the American South

In The Atlantic, reporter Joe Pinsker investigates the question of why the South is the region with the fewest breweries and whether its religious dynamics play a part. The story notes that the region’s strong Baptist influence may make it less receptive to the brewing industry. Dr. Nancy Ammerman, Professor of Sociology of Religion at […]

Church Youth Director, Liverpool, NY

LIVERPOOL FIRST UMC 604 Oswego Street, Liverpool, New York 13088 315-457-5180 FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENT: $20,000/year including deductions for applicable taxes EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS: – meet Safe Sanctuaries standards (must be 24 years old to work with Youth to 19 years) – pass a background check required by UNYUMC annual conference – must receive Safe Sanctuaries training and […]

Summer Intern Minister, Swampscott, MA

June 17-August 30, 2015 Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn Swampscott, MA 8-10 hours/week 2 weeks vacation within an 11 week period (arranged in consultation with the Parish Minister) $1800 stipend 1-2 days a week on site (one day will be Sunday) The Summer Intern Minister will work under the supervision and mentorship of the […]

UMC News: What Can Christians Learn from Judas?

What can Christians learn from Judas? As the disciple who betrayed Christ to arrest and crucifixion, he can be a complicated and confusing figure. United Methodist Church News reporter Heather Hahn interviewed Jennifer Wright Knust, Boston University School of Theology Associate Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins, about the place of Judas in Christian […]

Director of Religious Education, Jamaica Plain

First Church in Jamaica Plain Unitarian Universalist seeks a part-time religious educator to lead our growing Religious Education (RE) Program, which primarily serves children and youth. At a time of change and opportunity within First Church, the Director of Religious Education (DRE) will be a pivotal leader working closely with the minister and the congregation […]

Christian Education Director, Melrose, MA

First United Methodist Church in Melrose MA is looking for an experienced Christian Education Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to planning Sunday School, recruiting and development of teachers and working closely with the pastor and other committees as necessary in all aspects of the education program. Applications will be received until the position […]

David Felten (STH ’88)

David Felten (STH ’88) is a native of Phoenix and received a music education degree from Arizona State University before attending Boston University School of Theology where he earned his MDiv in Biblical Studies and History. Before completing Chaplaincy training at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, David spent a year studying as a Rotary Graduate […]