Meadville Lombard Theological School

Just 3 more weeks to register for our newest course: The Third Act. Students in Rev. Dr. Clare Butterfield’s workshops praise her “deep listening skills, heartfelt curiosity, gentle presence, and ability to create a safe space for all to share their joys and sorrows.” Join Rev. Clare for a nine-month journey into the “third act”—the space beyond your traditional working life, where your days take on a fresh shape and you find new meaning.

This new offering in our lifelong learning program, is a nine-month collaborative journey for those who are recently retired or soon to be retired. With a combination of asynchronous activities and bi-weekly group meetings, this program is designed to give you the time you need to reflect on this major transition.

No matter what shape your working life took, you are welcome in this space! Registration closes August 21, so sign up today. Learn more and register on our website: https://meadville.edu/light/the-third-act/

Find out why people are raving about our new lifelong learning course "Authentic Leadership & Public Intimacy." There's still time to sign up for this year's cohorot, but hurry because registration closes on August 1.

Find out more info, read more testimonials, and register all on our website:
https://meadville.edu/light/public-intimacy/

Meadville Lombard alum are always at work in the world! The latest alum to add a publication credit to their resume is Pastor Joshua Berg (MDiv ‘22) of (same tag for both Facebook and Instagram) in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.

Pastor Josh contribued an essay called “Spiritual Pain Evaluation as Comprehensive Assessment” to the recently published collection “Spiritual Care and Clinical Practice Transformed: At the Intersection of Vulnerability & Awe.” In this piece, he explores strategies on how to provide pastoral care to atheists and non-theists, based on his experiences as a student training to be a chaplain. Congratulations on your publication, Pastor Josh!

Check out the full collection right here: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-17674-5

Recent grad Nicholas D’Agosto (MDiv ‘26) brought his experience as a working actor in film and TV to his Master of Divinity program at Meadville Lombard. While dealing with unexpected changes in his career due to the 2020 Covid pandemic, Nick went back to school to explore deep questions and his place in the world.

Now freshly graduated and looking back at his time in the MDiv program, Nick visited our podcast studio to share some advice to current and prospective students. Nick says, “Finish the reading. Dig deeper into the thought if you think there’s something there. The gift is in what you’re giving yourself and all the material that you’ll take with you into your ministry and into your life”

Nick has so many wonderful insights about Clinical Pastoral Education, internship, maintaining relationships with your cohort, and much more! If you’re returning to school this fall or if, like Nick, you’re feeling a draw toward the ministry, take a listen to Nick’s experiences and advice.

Find Many Windows on your favorite podcast app or right here: https://many-windows.captivate.fm/

Are you a young adult between the ages of 18 and 35? What are you doing this summer?

Summer Sojourn is a collaborative retreat for UU and UU-adjacent young adults who are curious about leadership and faith formation. Through conversation, creativity, and community, participants will explore their gifts, build relationships, and create resources that can be shared across our wider UU community.

The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering, an immersive weekend retreat, and a follow-up session to continue learning and collaboration. Register now, it starts July 19!

Find more information and register at: https://meadville.edu/light/summer-sojourn/

The honey badgers had a fantastic time at General Assembly in Louisville. We're so happy if you made it out to our happy hour event or stopped by to talk and grab our new hats and cups. If you look closely, you'll even get a glimpse of our new Theo plushie!

The honey badgers have arrived at GA! If you’re in Louisville stop by our table to chat and grab some swag.