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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... More
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... More
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... More
Sister Antoinette “Ann” LaForest (’86,’92)
This obituary was originally posted by Mid Hudson News and can be found here. Sister Ann Laforest, OCD, of the Carmelite Monastery in Beacon, New York, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Ozanam Hall of Queens Nursing Home, in Bayside, NY where she had been a resident since October... More
Ms. Carol J. Park (’65)
This obituary was originally posted by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. and can be found here. Carol J. Park, 86, after a life dedicated to music, service to others, and advocacy for human and civil rights, passed away peacefully after a long illness on June 30, 2024, in Clinton Township, Michigan. Born to... More
Reverend Dr. Ross J. Miller (’59)
This obituary was originally posted by Riverview Cemetery Funeral Home and can be found here. The Reverend Doctor Ross James Miller, 89, of Portland, Oregon, died on January 8th, 2024. A life-long scholar, Dr. Miller graduated from Kansas State College, Manhattan, Kansas, with a music education degree, before pursuing graduate studies at... More
Children and Youth Ministries Coordinator, Part-Time, UMC: Reading, MA
Children and Youth Ministries Coordinator. Coordinate the delivery of church-sponsored educational ministries for children and youth through grade 12 with the assistance of church volunteers, and the possibility of a paid nursery worker, and with the support of the Senior Pastor and the church’s lay leadership and committees. Support a welcoming... More
Marthinus “Inus” Daneel, 1936 – 2024
The Center for Global Christianity and Mission (CGCM) and the Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) announce the passing on July 29, 2024 of CGCM co-founder Marthinus "Inus" Daneel, who was a noted theologian, author, and professor. Dr. Daneel grew up in Zimbabwe, was a self-professed "nomad" and adventurer, was... More
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... More