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Theological Education and COVID-19

In this episode, Dean Kelly Brown Douglas speaks with Serene Jones, President of Union Theological Seminary. They discuss COVID-19's impacting on theological institutions and how Union has responded and made decisions during the early days of this pandemic. They explore ways that this moment will change theological curriculum and student formation.

 

 

COVID-19 and US Disaster Preparedness

Dean Kelly Brown Douglas spoke with the Rev. Katie Mears of Episcopal Relief & Development on their work on COVID-19 including how the US Disaster Program is coordinating with church partners to address this health crisis. Katie is a Union Theological Seminary Master of Divinity student as well as the Senior Director of the US Disaster Program for Episcopal Relief and Development.

Episcopal Relief & Development is an international relief and development agency and a compassionate response to human suffering on behalf of the Episcopal Church. Our work for lasting change is guided by the principles of compassion, dignity and generosity.

 

Episcopal Relief & Development facilitates healthier, more fulfilling lives in communities struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster and disease – and we are committed to demonstrating a measurable impact in three transformative program priorities: Women, Children and Climate.

 

Fighting for Immigration Rights During COVID-19

Over the next few weeks, Dean Kelly Brown Douglas will be speaking with faith and community leaders about what it means to be Church, during this COVID-19 pandemic. 

Today she is speaking with Ali Noorani. Ali is the Executive Director of the National Immigration Forum, a non-partisan advocacy organization working with faith, law enforcement and business leaders to promote the value of immigrants and immigration.  

A video of this conversation is also available on Facebook and on YouTube. 

 

 

Being Church In The Time of COVID-19 with The Rev. Dan Scheid

Over the next few weeks, Dean Kelly Brown Douglas will be speaking with faith and community leaders about what it means to be Church, during this COVID-19 pandemic. 

In this episode, Dean Douglas is speaking with the Rev. Dan Scheid, the rector at Saint Paul's Church in Flint, Michigan. They discuss COVID-19's impact on a Flint community that has already been on the front lines of a public health emergency through their ongoing lead water crisis. We will hear how Dan's Church is responding to the new needs of his community and where he is finding hope during this time.

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The Life and Theology of Pauli Murray

Dean Kelly Brown Douglas speaks with Sarah Azaransky, Assistant Professor of Social Ethics at Union Theological Seminary and the author of "The Dream Is Freedom: Pauli Murray and American Democratic Faith".

They discuss the life and theology of Pauli Murray, the activist, lawyer, and Episcopal priest. They dive into the pivotal role Murray played in the American civil rights movement, and explore her legal career where she was an outspoken champion for protesting discrimination based on race and sex.

A Conversation with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

In today's episode, Dean Kelly Brown Douglas interviews Presiding Bishop Michael Curry in what was an honest and open conversation between old friends. They talk race in the Episcopal Church, Bishop Curry reflects on his legacy as the first African American to serve as Presiding Bishop in The Episcopal Church, and they respond to the Episcopal Church's decision to exclude the same-sex spouses from attending the Lambeth Conference.

Reflecting on the Flint Water Crisis

Last week, Dean Kelly Brown Douglas visited Flint, Michigan, to hear from water warriors, clergy, journalists, and documentarians who are seeking justice for the Flint water crisis.

In this interview, Dean Douglas shares what she learned during these conversations and reflects on her experience.

Margins Speak with Vinod J. Wesley

In today's episode, we continue our series "Margins Speak," in which the Rev. Dr. Joshua Samuel speaks with theologians and activists from the Global South about how they are experiencing and responding to climate change and environmental destruction.

In this conversation, Rev. Samuel Speaks with Vinod J Wesley who is working on a Ph.D. in Christian Ethics at Lutheran Theological Seminary in Chicago.

No Ashes in the Fire with Darnell Moore

Last week, EDS at Union hosted Darnell Moore for a public lecture and conversation in James Memorial Chapel at Union Theological Seminary. Today's episode of the podcast will be the audio of that event and the conversation between Dean Kelly Brown Douglas' and Darnell Moore.

Darnell Moore is an award-winning writer, a leading Black Lives Matter activist, and an advocate for justice and liberation. His recently released spiritual memoir, No Fire in the Ashes, Coming of Age Black and Free in America was named a Notable Book of the Year by the New York Times. In this book, he shares the journey taken by a scared, bullied teenager who not only survived but found his calling.

This conversation, as well as a lecture by Darnell Moore, can also be found on the Union Seminary YouTube Channel.

Exploring No Ashes in the Fire with All Saints Church

EDS at Union has selected No Fire in the Ashes: Coming of Age Black and Free in America by Darnell Moore as our community read. For this week's episode, Dean Douglas discusses Moore's book with The Rev. Mike Kinman and Juliana Serrano from All Saints Church in Passedina, California.

Similar to EDS at Union, All Saints has selected No Ashes in the Fire as their congregation's community read and will be hosting events at their church later this month.

Learn more about All Saints Church here - http://bit.ly/2QnZPlJ

Purchase No Fire in the Ashes here - https://www.darnelllmoore.com/book