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Union of Black Episcopalians Honors Professor Michael Battle

Union of Black Episcopalians Honors Professor Michael Battle

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From left: Canon Annette Buchanan, the Rev. Dr. Michael Battle, the Rt. Rev. Nathan Baxter, and the Rev. Martini Shaw

During the Gala Dinner of the UBE Annual Business Meeting and Conference on Wednesday, July 26, in Cherry Hill, NJ, the Union of Black Episcopalians awarded the Rev. Dr. Michael Battle the Bishop Quintin Ebenezer Primo Award for Extraordinary Faithfulness in Pastoral and Prophetic Leadership in Ministry.  Read more...

Jee Hei Park Joins General Seminary Faculty

Jee Hei Park Joins General Seminary Faculty

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General Seminary welcomes Jee Hei Park as the  Affiliate Professor in New Testament for the 2017-2018 academic year. Jee Hei Park is currently a Doctor of Philosophy candidate in the Christianity in Antiquity program at Fordham University. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Philosophy from Yonsei University in Seoul, and her Master in Divinity from Harvard Divinity School. She was a Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) Doctoral Fellow for 2016-2017.  Read more...

A Contemplative Approach to Sexuality and Spirituality

A Contemplative Approach to Sexuality and Spirituality

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Few topics provoke such heated debate as sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity—particularly in faith communities.  The Episcopal Church is developing resources to help navigate potentially difficult conversations on the subjects of sex, sexuality, and spirituality, as well as the impact of a shifting theology of marriage. Recently, General Seminary professor Westina Matthews received a grant from The Episcopal Evangelism Society to develop a program and workbook that uses contemplative practices to explore issues of human sexuality.   Read more...