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The following photos, videos, and event summaries were shared in Starr King’s email updates during the 2018 Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly (GA), June 20-24, 2018 in Kansas City, MO. To receive the latest news from Starr King, please subscribe to our mailing list (look for the red box on this page) and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. Greetings… Read More

On May 1, 2018, Starr King School for the Ministry hosted a joint book release party, celebrating new work from the SKSM community about caring for those we love at the end of their lives. The event highlighted two books; Life’s Last Gift: Giving and Receiving Peace When a Loved One is Dying by Dr. Charles… Read More

On the morning of Tuesday, April 3, 2018, Starr King School for the Ministry hosted Thinking Out Loud: An Experimental Colloquium on Freedom, Destiny, and Authenticity. It was a special opportunity for the SKSM community to hear and celebrate recent academic work from three members of its accomplished faculty. Presenters included the Rev. Dr. Meg Richardson (Interim Dean… Read More

Do you feel called to spiritual leadership? Have you been longing to think more deeply about life and engage more effectively in responding to injustices and suffering? Has your heart been moved by your participation in a religious community? Since our founding in 1904, we have consistently expanded the boundaries of theological education. For the… Read More

Looking for a special experience this summer? “A Mindful Walk” Transylvanian immersion course, offered by Starr King and the Unitarian Universalist Partner Church Council (UUPCC), promises to be just that! The course is designed for UU seminarians but open to all. Scholarships and additional fundraising support are available. Visit http://uupcc.org/trip/july-2018-mindful-walk-Transylvania, and contact Megan Dowdell (mdowdell@sksm.edu) for more… Read More

During January 10-13, 2018, Starr King School for the Ministry welcomed 11 new students to the school. They were greeted by current students, faculty, and staff in the traditional Threshold Ceremony and Vespers Service. Other activities included social time, group meals, general introductions, and a closing ceremony & anointing in the Round Chapel. We are very… Read More

The Starr King Curriculum Committee is excited to award the 2018-2019 Hilda Mason Teaching Fellowship to Faryn Borella and Ariel Aaronson-Eves! For many decades — at least since the 1970’s — Starr King degree students have taught courses at the school. The School views such practice teaching as an integral aspect of graduate theological education, in… Read More

On Monday, October 16, 2017, the Rev. Kathleen McTigue (SKSM graduate, Honorary Degree Recipient, and Executive Director of the Unitarian Universalist College of Social Justice) presented a workshop entitled “Saying Yes & Saying No.” When we consider all of the wrongs and injustices in the world around us, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed; it can… Read More

From his early days growing up as the son of immigrants on the Yakima Valley Indian Reservation in Washington, through WWII incarceration, starting Asian American Studies, working with rural migrant communities, up to present day issues for immigrants, Muslims, African Americans and others, Isao draws vital lessons about responding to injustice, hatred and anti-immigrant fervor.”… Read More