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
Recent News
Reflection From The Board of Trustees
Sent on behalf of the Starr King Board of Trustees. The mission of the Starr King School for the Ministry is to educate students to counter oppression and to build just and sustainable communities. We, the members of the Board of Trustees, acknowledge that we have fallen short of fully upholding that mission, particularly in… Read More
A Letter From Rosemary
Dear Ones— Though classes are over, it’s a busy time for us here, as we work to address the painful experiences of students of color at Starr King. I want to thank you for your messages of concern about our graduating student and the circumstances surrounding her decision not to attend commencement ceremonies last week.… Read More
RECAP: Stories from the Threshold
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
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
