Solidarity In Practice by alum Rev. Dr. Nagel Monroe

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Our lives have changed. Changed by pandemic, changed by death, changed by necessity, changed by social distancing. We will not be the same after the COVID-19 pandemic. We simply cannot be. We will have lived through a global trauma and we will have done it communally. We will have stretched ourselves beyond our routines, our…

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Glory-Neal Wins 2020 Distinguished Graduate Award

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Alumna Rev. Dr. Lois V. Glory-Neal will be presented with the prestigious Distinguished Graduate Award on Friday, March 27 for reflecting the mission of the seminary and exemplary service in ministry. The Mission of 勛圖窪蹋厙: Centered in Christ and rooted in the Wesleyan tradition, 勛圖窪蹋厙 is a…

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Humans Are Created To Live In Community by Revs. Gregory

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In The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben describes how trees of the same species growing in the same stand are connected to each other through their root systems. He calls trees social beings who share food with their own species and sometimes even with their competitors. Why? The reasons are the same as for…

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A Reflection on Epiphany by alum Rev. Andrew McHenry

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Please enjoy this reflection on Epiphany by Rev. Andrew McHenry. Rev. McHenry is a 1995 graduate of 勛圖窪蹋厙. He served as pastor eight years at First Congregational Church in Emporia until moving to Paradise, California to lead Memorial Congregational Church. Shortly into his tenure, his own home and possessions, as well…

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Advent: Vulnerable Expectation

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A Note from Dr. Melissa Pearce, Director of Alumni and Partner Relations: Hello Alumni!Saint Paul wants to hear from more of you, so we are now adding an alumni-authored Devotional to the newsletter each month.Please let me know if you are interested in being a guest writer by emailing me at.As an alumna myself,…

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Saint Paul Alum Rev. Lia McIntosh Earns Life Coaching Appointment

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The Saint Paul family congratulates Rev. Lia McIntosh on her appointment to a full-time Extension Ministry of Leadership and Life Coaching. The designation comes from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church. Rev. McIntoshs vision is that Every leader has a coach and uses coaching skills to support others.…

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Iowa Student Finds Peace in Dedicating All to Christ

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Iowa student, Fredrick Killian, exemplified American success in his professional life. But he was restlessand it showed. He served in a number of different professions, including law enforcement, hotel management and hospitality, and then, executive management for nursing homes. Though he won awards and accolades with each change of profession, he knew he hadnt found…

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