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Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · 8d

After 28 years serving Eden in many capacities, it is finally time for Denise Stauffer to retire! Last Friday we held a luncheon to honor Denise and bid her farewell as she enters a new chapter.

Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · 15d

Join us on Saturday, September 27 bright and early from 8:30-10:30am to help us plant Eden’s Sacred Grove!

We’ll gather at 8:30 on Saturday morning, September 27. Bring gardening gloves and a shovel if you have one. We’ll have coffee, doughnuts, and water.

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Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · 18d

Our weekly worship services are for everybody. On campus or virtual, student or community member, you are welcome.

Chapel services are every Tuesday evening from 5:50-6:20. If you’re joining us on campus, they are preceded by a community meal.

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Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · 22d

We had a transformative time at Faith in the Time of Monsters: An International Symposium on White Christian Nationalism by our friends at Valley and Mountain Fellowship United Methodist Church in Seattle, WA. Here’s Eden’s Recruiting Specialist Dr. Justin Shamell with Dr. Cornel West at the event!

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Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Sep 10

Join guest instructors Ayanna Johnson Watkins and Jia Lian Yang for a workshop with the Center for Lived Faith and Organizing: Narratives and Storytelling in Faith Organizing!

When: Saturday September 27, 2025 | 8am-1:00pm CT
Where: Online or In-person

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Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Sep 8

Last chance to sign up for a Fall 2025 Ministry Cohort!

Cohorts start on September 10th and meet five times throughout the semester. Sign up for the topic that intrigues you most here. Consider a bundle of several. communitylearning.eden.edu/catalog?page...

Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Sep 3

Walk. Give. Change the World. Registration for the Saint Louis Metro CROP Hunger Walk is OPEN!

The 2025 St. Louis Metro CROP Hunger Walk starts at 1:30pm on Sunday, September 28th at Eden Seminary.

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Images Courtesy of CROP Hunger Walk and Dale Cripe

Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Aug 26

Join us on 9/2 for Opening Convocation, an evening to kick off our Academic Year! Reception begins at 4:30.

As a special treat this year, there will be book signings from two of Eden’s own: Drs. Justin Shamell and Mary Schaller Blaufuss!

Register today:
www.eden.edu/events/openi...

Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Aug 25

Worship is a central part of theological education at Eden.

Today, we’re looking back fondly on a visit from the band from Grace African Christian Connections last May.

We’re looking forward to the start of the new academic year with chapel services coming in September.

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Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Aug 22

It’s a warm day in St. Louis and Webster University students are busy moving into some of the rooms of Eden’s Schultz Hall.

Eden has event spaces to meet any occasion. Inquire with Eden’s Outside Events Coordinator, Ms. Danita Carter at [email protected]

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Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Aug 20

We hope to see you at Opening Convocation, an evening to kick off our 2025-26 Academic Year. Be part of our community on campus or online.

Register here: www.eden.edu/events/openi...

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Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Aug 7

Stories have power. And those who own the narrative own the power.

Join the Center for Lived Faith and Organizing on Friday, September 27th from 8:00am-1:00pm for Narratives & Storytelling in Faith Organizing.

Register today: communitylearning.eden.edu/product?cata...

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Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Aug 5

We had a great time at the UCC General Synod this month. This is what community looks like!

So fun to reconnect with Eden Alumni. Thanks to those who joined us for community events and to the outstanding faith leaders who inspired us.

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Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Aug 4

Next Steps is a 16-week program for adults who have recently entered or are anticipating retirement that introduces participants to perspectives on vocation and aging.

Our next cohort starts on August 26th! Learn more here: communitylearning.eden.edu/product?cata...

Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Aug 1

Eden President Deb Krause served as the Great Preacher at the @Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry at the invitation of the CEO of the @Children's Defense Fund, Rev. Starsky Wilson.

This year’s theme: BUILDING BELOVED COMMUNITY: A PLACE FOR PLAY AND LAUGHTER
Zechariah 8:1–6

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Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Jul 29

Eden‘s Doctor of Ministry program - online and on point!
💸 Scholarships available.

Strengthen your ministry practice to serve the common good! Learn more here: www.eden.edu/degree-progr...

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Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Jul 24

Eden’s End-of-Life Doula Certificate Program provides a holistic approach to deathcare, empowering you to serve your family, community, or congregation, with dignity and purpose.

Join the upcoming info session on July 29, 2025 from 6:00-7:30 Central Time.

Register here: www.eden.edu/events/

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Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Jul 23

“The gospel sounds different in prison.”

#EdenLeadin’ alumn Paul Witmer ‘89 today serves as the pastor at Women at the Well, the only prison congregation at the only women’s prison in Iowa.

Read the full story:
www.eden.edu/2025/07/08/e...

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Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Jul 15

NEW FOR 2025 INCOMING MASTER’S STUDENTS: Scholarships + Financial Assistance = Up to 100% of your tuition covered.

Questions? Reach out to [email protected] to start the conversation today.

Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Jul 9

Meet the Eden faculty! Evangelical Professor of Biblical Interpretation J Clinton McCann has been part of the Eden faculty for the better part of FOUR DECADES.

Thank you for encouraging us to ask questions as a means of deepening our faith.

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Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Jul 7

We are looking forward to the UCC General Synod 35 on July 11-15.

Eden’s faculty, staff, and students will be part of the event! Stop by our table and say hello. We’re excited for the opportunity to engage with the UCC community.

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General Synod 35 online registration now open - United Church of Christ

Registration for the 2025 General Synod of the United Church of Christ is now open. The event takes place July 11-15, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri, and

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Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Jul 2

Get excited for our Fall 2025 Faith & Organizing Workshop Series! Registration is officially OPEN, so reserve your spot today!

Explore all of the Center for Lived Faith & Organizing’s fall 2025 offerings here: communitylearning.eden.edu/catalog?page...

Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Jul 1

Did you know that Eden’s campus is a venue for community-wide gatherings and events?

This summer, we’re hosting Peace UCC with their CDF Freedom School and Webster Grove’s Lion’s Club 4th of July Carnival.

Do you have a community event? Email [email protected] to inquire!

Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Jun 30

Reimage retirement with Eden’s Next Steps program!

This 16-week program for adults who have recently entered or are anticipating retirement introduces you to perspectives on vocation and aging drawn from theology and psychology.

Learn more here: communitylearning.eden.edu/product?cata...

Eden Theological Seminary @edenseminary.bsky.social · Jun 27

#EdenLeadin’ Eden's influence is global. Eden faculty member Dr. Henry Kuo is serving as one of two academic deans for the October 2025 Global Institute of Theology (GIT) of the World Communion of Reformed Churches in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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Sacred Disruption and Prophetic Imagination: GIT Faculty Speak Justice and Hope - WCRC

At the Global Institute of Theology in Chiang Mai, global scholars unite under the WCRC to reimagine theology through sacred disruption and prophetic imagination, confronting injustice with a bold, ju...

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