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
Recent News
In Honor of the Rev. Dr. Til Evans
It is with deepest sorrow that we share the news of the death of the Rev. Dr. Til Evans. She passed away in the early morning of April 19, 2018, at the age of 95. Born in England, Dr. Evans came to the United States in 1946, shortly after training to be a nurse and… Read More
RECAP: SKSM Colloquium Celebrates Faculty Research
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
Fall 2018 Application Deadlines
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
Register for “A Mindful Walk” Transylvanian Immersion Course!
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
2018 Spring Orientation Highlights
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
Congratulations to the 2018-19 Hilda Mason Teaching Fellows!
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
Saying Yes & Saying No: a Workshop with the Rev. Kathleen McTigue
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
Bouncing Back: An Evening of Hope and Resilience with Dr. Isao Fujimoto
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
Apply for Spring 2018 by Nov. 27
Are you ready to answer the call to spiritual leadership? Now is a great time to apply for the Spring 2018 semester. The Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae serves as the Admissions and Recruitment and as Adjunct Faculty at Starr King School for the Ministry. You may reach him at jkalendae@sksm.edu or (510) 549-4704 for more information about the application process,… Read More
