Union Seminary President Serene Jones shares in an op-ed published in Newsweek: ‘Why We’re Divesting From Companies Profiting off the War Against Gaza’

Union Seminary President Serene Jones is featured on Democracy Now! on the divestment of Union from companies profiting from the war in Gaza,

Union’s President, @serenejones shares in her latest op-ed titled What we have to learn from students leading the charge for justice, “being a refuge is not a passive act. It requires putting love, not lawyers or policies, at the head of the line when push comes to shove.

UTS President Serene Jones shares in a recent op-ed titled Universities should embrace protest, not quash them, “Whatever our differences, I firmly believe campuses must be places for lively, rigorous debate, where we struggle collectively to find better ways to live together...

I applaud the decision of the United Methodist Church to be inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community which has been long overdue. Congregations need to be welcoming spaces for all & especially for our most vulnerable community members.

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While we condemn the horrific 10/7 attack & insist on release of hostages, we also decry the ongoing devastation of Gaza & repeat our call for a ceasefire. We urge Secretary Antony Blinken @potus to work towards the creation of a settlement-free Palestine with secure borders for all.

Violence only begets more violence - it is never a solution. I join our Jewish leaders in calling for not just a cease-fire but long-term peace.
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Thank you Rabbi Kleinbaum, I couldn't agree with you more. Sharon Kleinbaum

I urge faith leaders to be vocal in supporting the proposed US Dept. of Health & Human Services rule prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ+ folx. Surely we can agree God would want all people & especially our vulnerable communities to access healthcare free from discrimination

“The Bible says absolutely nothing about allowing people to run amuck with guns,” writes Union President Rev. Dr. Serene Jones in Salon . “It’s a completely ludicrous reading of the text.” buff.ly/3M3UwTv

Union President the Rev. Dr. Serene Jones and nytsem President the Rev. Dr. Rev. LaKeesha Walrond PhD met with Kirsten Gillibrand this week to discuss the importance of theological education. We were grateful for this opportunity to have the Senator visit campus and meet with our students.

Honored to be speaking at the MacKenzie Lectureship Weekend at First Congregational Church in Boulder where we will be exploring themes of trauma, spirituality, and faith. Please join me Feb 24-26 in-person or online:

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So looking forward to this conversation with the incredible Sen. Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock. Join us in celebration! utsnyc.edu/event/warnock-…