Dear Ones— I write today with a heart broken open, as I grieve with our siblings of the Muslim faith throughout the world. The heinous attack that took place in Christchurch New Zealand last Friday, the 50 precious lives lost, the dozens of people wounded while at prayer—all these things feel unspeakable to us. And… Read More
Recent News
A Message of Solidarity
Dear Ones — I write today in sorrow and in solidarity with all our intersex, gender-fluid, gender non-binary and transgender siblings, wherever they are. The recent article in UU World magazine, “After L, G, and B,” has caused waves of pain, and a sense that, yet again, our siblings are objects of curiosity and sites… Read More
“A TheoEthics: #BlackLivesMatter Movement” – January Intensive Recap
Each day “A TheoEthics: #BlackLivesMatter Movement” intensive began with a visual narrative representing one of the lost lives who are foundational to the #BLM Movement. During our week, we engaged, humanized and centered the lives of #TrayvonMartin, #NiaWilson, #EricGarner, #SandraBland and #TamirRice. This course was intentional in de-centering white pedagogy as normative, declared #BlackLivesMatter as… Read More
Seminary for a Day – First Unitarian Portland
Last weekend, Rev. Sofia Betancourt, Assistant Professor of Unitarian Universalist Theologies & Ethics, gave the keynote address at First Unitarian Portland’s Seminary for a Day on Saturday, January 26. Her keynote, titled “From Liberal to Liberation: A Theological Response to Climate Disruption,” took on some large, interconnected questions on liberal theology, liberation theology, and earth… Read More
Priority Application Deadline February 1, 2019
The first priority application deadline for the Fall 2019 term is fast approaching! If we receive your application by February 1, 2019 the application fee of $65.00 is waived. We will also place you on the priority list for institutional scholarships should you qualify. Co-create a life of profound purpose at Starr King School for the Ministry! Apply… Read More
Highlights: Spring 2019 Orientation
Starr King School for the Ministry welcomed 10 new students to the school during Spring Orientation January 9-11, 2019. They were greeted by current students, faculty, and staff in the traditional Threshold Ceremony and Vespers Service. Other activities included social time, group meals, countering oppression seminars, building community workshops, and a closing ceremony & anointing… Read More
Highlights: Fall 2018 Convocation
On Tuesday, September 4, graduates, students, faculty/staff, trustees, and friends of SKSM gathered in the Fireside Room for the Fall 2018 Opening Convocation. We heard from both of our current Presidents: Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt and Elle Parks (the 2018-2019 Student Body President). Rosemary Bray McNatt, Linda Laskowsi (Trustee), Bishop Yvette Flunder (Trustee), Rev. Lauren… Read More
2018 Fall Orientation Highlights
Last week (August 15-17, 2018), we welcomed 21 new students to the school during Fall Orientation. They were greeted by current students, faculty, and staff in the traditional Threshold Ceremony and Vespers Service. Other activities included social time, group meals, countering oppression seminars, building community workshops, and a closing ceremony & anointing in the Round… Read More
Expanding ECO
Dear Ones: I hope that you’ve all had a blessed and restful summer break! It won’t be long before we are together again. When school was last in session, all of us were deeply affected by the testimony of one of our MASC graduates who spoke about her painful experiences as a black woman at… Read More
Highlights: 2018 UUA General Assembly
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
