Alumni/ae News
Reverend Lindsay Popperson (’15) Appointed Senior Minister at Old North Church
The following is an excerpt from the Old North Church, UCC webpage “Our Staff”. Click here to read the full posting. “It was a full and joyful congregation that gathered after worship June 2nd to act on the recommendation to Call Rev Lindsay Popperson as the first female and first openly gay Senior Minister of Old North […]
Reverend Dr. Paul Goh (’08 ’12) Elected as Next President-elect for the Uniting Church in Australia
The following is an excerpt from Uniting Church in Australia Assembly’s article “Rev Dr Paul Dongwon Goh elected President-elect,” published on July 14, 2024. Click here to read the full article. “The 17th Assembly has joyfully elected Rev Dr Paul Dongwon Goh as the next President-elect of the Uniting Church in Australia. Paul will be the first […]
Reverend Kate Wilkinson (’08) Shares About Officiating LGBTQ+ Weddings in Provincetown
The following is an excerpt from Boston Globe’s article “LGBTQ+ couples used to flock to Provincetown to say ‘I do.’ Do they still?” by Esha Walia, published on June 30, 2024. Click here to read the full article. “Summertime used to be prime wedding season for the Rev. Kate Wilkinson, a minister at an oceanside chapel in Provincetown. […]
Reverend Ted W. Bowman (’68) Delivers Association for Death Education and Counseling 2024 Keynote Presentation
Reverend Ted W. Bowman (’68) delivered one of the 2024 keynote presentations for the Association for Death Education and Counseling. His presentation was entitled “Narrative Power: Finding Words for Living, Dying, Death and Bereavement.” To learn more about Rev. Bowman’s presentation, click here.
Reverend Jack Amick (’06) Shares about UMCOR’s Work
The following is an excerpt from the Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church article “UMCOR Changes Hearts and Transforms Lives” by Kay Demoss, published on June 25, 2024. Click here to read the full article. “The Rev. Jack Amick grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan. “My eyes were opened to the world as a child in Dixboro United Methodist […]
Reverend Dr. Patrick Reyes (’11) Installed as Dean of Auburn Theological Seminary
On June 1, 2024, Reverend Dr. Patrick Reyes (’11) was installed as Dean of Auburn Theological Seminary. To read more about Reverend Dr. Reyes and his work click here. To view Reverend Dr. Reyes’ Installation Service click here.
Reverend Courtney Jones (’08) Shares Thoughts on UMC General Conference Decision
The following is an excerpt from Good Faith Media’s article “Dispatches From the United Methodist Diaspora: Remember the Struggle of What Has Been” by Courtney Jones, published on May 29, 2024. “There is now much self-congratulatory posturing, as though this is the end of something and not the beginning. I have to imagine those who are still […]
Reverend Dr. Brandon Thomas Crowley (’12,’19) Shares Story and Vision for Queer-Inclusive Black Churches
The following is an excerpt from the NBC News article “He feared coming out. Now this pastor wants to help Black churches become as welcoming as his own.” by The Associated Press, published on May 17, 2024. Click here to read the full article. “It was daunting when the Rev. Brandon Thomas Crowley, at age 22, replaced […]
Reverend Dr. David Summers (’88) Retires After 30 Years as UMC Pastor
The following is an excerpt from the Sun City West Independent article “Sun City Pastor to Retire in June” by Caryl Jo Dagro, published on May 14, 2024. Click here to read the full article. “Lakeview United Methodist Church Senior Pastor David (Dave) Summers officially begins his retirement June 23, when he will give his last […]
Reverend Dr. Stephen Chapin Garner (STH’97) Authors “Practicing What Jesus Preached: A Month-Long Journey of Reflection, Practice, and Prayer”
Reverend Dr. Stephen Chapin Garner (STH’97) authored the 2023 text: Practicing What Jesus Preached: A Month-Long Journey of Reflection, Practice, and Prayer The book description reads: “Daily devotions work wonders. In this fine collection of reflections on the Sermon on the Mount, Dr. Garner encourages us to meditate upon Jesus’s words, consider their meaning, put […]