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1 The Exchange June 18th, Hartford Seminary FROM STUDENT SERVICES Registration for Summer Classes: We ve had some highly successful intensive summer courses so far. Two more courses are coming up next week with one more in August. Students who would like to register for a summer course may do so using the paper form. Registration for fall classes remains open. Please contact Marcia Pavao if you have any questions. Considering a summer class but not sure which one to look into? For a listing of all open summer classes, click here. Upcoming Classes: June 22-29: DI-650: Building Abrahamic Partnerships Sunday Sunday, June 22 29, All day and some evenings June 23-27: AM-687: Enhancing Congregational Ministry with Social Media )and Other Internet Technologies) Monday Friday, 9:00 am 5:30 pm August 3 21 (three weeks): LG-640: Engaging the Qur an through Arabic Language Sunday Thursday 1:00 6:30 pm For a complete and up-to-date schedule of student-related events and more, please visit the Hartford Seminary Events Schedule. FROM THE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE Recent Graduates: If you are a recent graduate, you won t continue to get the Exchange forever. Please send us your contact information so that you can receive our twice monthly ed newsletter about events, courses and news happening at Hartford Seminary. We want to keep you informed! Sschoenberger@hartsem.edu or look for the newsletter link at the bottom of each website page.

2 A new Muslim religious and community center is opening up in Bloomfield, CT. Sammy Aziz, who currently studies at Hartford Seminary, shares the details of this project and the nonprofit organization Lighthouse for Humanity behind it here. A $10 Donation Is Just a Text Away: Giving $10 to Hartford Seminary is now as easy as texting the word HARTSEM to the number That simple act is a concrete contribution to peace, as your gift will support interfaith dialogue and the training of religious leaders from many faiths in many settings. Click here for full details. FROM THE LIBRARY Library Hours During the Summer Session (June 2 28), evening hours will resume Mondays through Thursdays till 9pm. EVENTS AT THE HARTFORD SEMINARY Dr. Ingrid Mattson: The Earth Is a Home for You When: June 21st, 7:00pm Where: Hartford Seminary Meeting Room. Leading Muslim scholar Dr. Ingrid Mattson, who taught at Hartford Seminary from , will give a lecture titled The Earth is a Home for You. A summary: We live in an age of great displacement, due to political, environmental and economic instability and disparities. Many feel uprooted and distant from a place they consider their home as a result of forced migration; others move easily in search of economic opportunities, without ever grounding themselves deeply in the places they live. The tremendous movement of peoples in the 21st century has been a challenge to nationalism, an ideology that depends on subscribing to a mythical narrative of a unified people within a land. Multiculturalism has been attacked as a failed response to nationalism, on the grounds that it does not provide norms for common action and interests.

3 The doctrine of share values promoted by many policy makers in response to the perceived failure of multiculturalism is mostly presented in a jingoistic manner with little substance. The philosophical discourse of cosmopolitanism, in contrast, offers promise for peaceful coexistence and ethical living. Professor Mattson argues that cosmopolitanism finds deep resonance in the Qur an and early prophetic teachings which have often been marginalized by an imperial Islamic discourse. Further, Mattson argues that an Islamic ethics and practice that emphasizes connection with the earth and the rights of creation can provide cosmopolitanism with a means of engendering a feeling of rootedness and belonging that is necessary to stave off false ideologies of identity. The event is free, but registration is encouraged, click here. Celebration in Remembrance of Sister Mary Elizabeth Johnson When: June 28st, 2:00pm Where: Hartford Seminary Meeting Room. A ritual celebration will be held to remember the life of Sister Mary Elizabeth Johnson, who passed away on Thursday, May 8, not long after her 90th birthday. Prof. Miriam Therese Winter issued this invitation: Please join me on June 28th, 2:00 pm, on the deck of the Women s Center at 76 Sherman Street for a ritual celebration in remembrance of Mary Elizabeth Johnson, a Medical Mission Sister with whom I shared a mission and ministries for more than 46 years. Refreshments will follow. ME, as she was known to many, had a Master s in Religious Studies from the seminary and worked on the administrative staff for many years. The Medical Mission Sister spent 17 years of her career serving hospitals in Pakistan. Information here. Nurture: Stories of New Midlife Mothers When: Tuesday, June 1-July 31st Where: Hartford Seminary Meeting Room. The first and only art gallery show dedicated to presenting women choosing motherhood over 40 will be displayed at Hartford Seminary from June 1-July 31. The show, which also started at Hartford Seminary in 2010, has traveled to 12 venues

4 throughout Canada and the U.S. Featured in the show are dramatic black and white photos with accompanying narrative text features 25 women who have chosen motherhood over 40. The show was written and created by Cyma Shapiro. Photos were shot by Shana Sureck and Tracy Cianflone. LOCAL EVENTS Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding Annual Meeting When: June 19 6:45 9:00 p.m. Where: Asylum Hill Congregational Church Asylum Avenue, Hartford We're holding our Annual Meeting on Thursday evening, June 19th -- and we hope you can come. We'll talk a bit about the projects we've been working on this year -- in education, the arts, and the multi-religious / multi-cultural sharing of wisdom & ideals. We'll also share our thoughts about where we hope to venture next. But the most important part of our evening will be a vigorous & thoughtful discussion on "The State of Interreligious Understanding" -- at the global *and* the local level. Heidi Hadsell, Hartford Seminar president and CCIU board member, will share her experiences in dialogue, relationship-building & partnerships over this past year -- experiences accumulated through travel to destinations near & far. And all of us will engage in conversation about the challenges & rewards of interreligious understanding as we have experienced it -- likely on a much more local scale. RSVP to: CCIU co-chairs: Shyamala Raman (sraman@usj.edu) *or* Carol Fay (ccfnoank@yahoo.com) by June 16 th The Gay Christian Conundrum: Three Authors Discuss Their Journeys When: June 24 7 p.m. Where: The Mark Twain House The Mark Twain House & Museum and the Hartford Seminary have joined together to present this talk about the challenges of balancing faith and homosexuality. This talk will include three authors who have written books on the subject: Jeff Chu, author of Does Jesus Really Love Me?: A Gay Christian s Pilgrimage in Search of God; Justin Lee, author of Torn: Rescuing The Gospel From the Gays-vs.-Christian Debate, and Chris Stedman, author of Fathiest: How An Atheist Found Common Ground With The Religious.

5 All the authors personally struggled with the supposed dichotomy of their faith and being gay. Chu and Lee came to the conclusion that there was nothing mutually exclusive about the being a gay Christian, and embraced their faith. Stedman ended up personally rejecting religion, but seeks to dialogue with people of faith. Their books tell their life stories and about their investigations, and they will discuss the books and their own journeys at this Book/Mark event. For full information, click here. M.A.L.I. 6th Annual Qur'anic Conference 2014 "The Qur'an: A Tool for All of Humanity" June 20th - June 22nd Masjid Freehaven, 280 Ashland Avenue, Lawnside, NJ Contact: Br. Malik Waliyyuddin at EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Lime Rock Baptist Church (Lincoln, RI) Part-Time Pastor The Search Committee for the Lime Rock Baptist Church (American Baptist) is looking for candidates. We are excited for the opportunity to find the right minister to guide our congregation and want to be certain we have given every potential candidate a chance to apply. Part of our search includes reaching out to local religious leaders like yourself to leverage your social network, on and offline.

6 We are looking for candidates interested in a part-time position, about hours each week. Our American Baptist church is proud of having a warm and inviting congregation. We are located in the rural village of Lime Rock within Lincoln, Rhode Island. Completion of formal American Baptist training is not required as long as candidate is enrolled in an accredited theorlogical program as we are looking for the best individual candidate for our worship community. Additional information on our church and worship community can be viewed by visiting our website at More information about our church can be provided upon request. If you know someone who may be interested please contact us by to LRBCsearchcommittee@gmail.com or letter to Lime Rock Baptist Church, Attn: Search Committee Chairperson, 1075 Great Road, Lincoln, RI Please make inquiries by or letter by U.S. mail only; no telephone inquiries. DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN S MINISTRY ST. MARK S EPISCOPAL CHURCH NEW CANAAN, CT St. Mark s Episcopal Church is a growing, thriving, 1400-member community that is seeking a deeper life in Christ, a more holy communion with one another and a greater love for the world. We are growing in Spirit, number and ministry as we pursue our business of making disciples who live to give for the love of the Lord. We are seeking a part-time Director of Children s Ministry The Children s Ministry Director is responsible for casting vision, implementation and oversight of all children s programs and events for ages birth through Sixth Grade, and communicating, equipping, and empowering adult teachers and parents so they can effectively teach the word of God and apply it to the needs of today s child. RESPONSIBILITIES:

7 Recruit, resource, and encourage volunteer leaders. Present the Gospel of Jesus Christ in age appropriate ways to children, encouraging their growth by connecting them in learning, fellowship, and mission. Plan and execute ministry programs. These include weekly programs on Sunday mornings, special events, Christmas Pageant, etc. Keep students and parents informed ( , phone and in person) in regard to upcoming events/trips. Provide support and encouragement to parents. Initiate contact with families in order to build relationships wherein the Gospel can be communicated through relationship. Meet regularly with Rector/Associate Clergy and with volunteers as needed. Participate in weekly staff meetings. Participate in Sunday worship. Explore ways to integrate St. Mark s Preschool with St. Mark s Church. Maintain personal, spiritual and professional growth. The ideal candidate will have some background in Christian Education, either as an employee or long-term volunteer, and some experience working with school-aged children. In addition, it would be helpful to have proficiency in recruiting, developing and motivating teams. Organization skills are a necessity. Background check and Safe Church training will be required. Please submit cover letter and resume to: employment@stmarksnewcanaan.org Please visit our website ( and Facebook page to learn more about St. Mark s! OurPrayer Network Manager The Prayer Department Manager will support the mission and vision of the organization by working to develop opportunities to ensure Guideposts is a leader in the area of prayer services. This position will focus on expanding the current programs, including implementing and overseeing new initiatives. Essential Duties/Responsibilities include:

8 Leadership and management of staff; oversee volunteer recruitment, retention and recognition Ability to develop video content for Facebook and blog talk Radio and future venues Manage and expand current prayer programs Ensure that new avenues for partnership development and strategic alliances are formed. Develop and manage the OurPrayer budget. Liaison for review of content for all Fundraising letters related to OurPrayer Liaison for review of Digital content and images for Days of Prayer and Prayer Programs Job Qualifications: Masters degree or equivalent with 5 plus years experience in management and volunteer management. The successful candidate must have a passion for prayer and working knowledge of human behavior and team building. Also, must be proficient in the nuances of Facebook and digital media. Excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent presentation skills to speak in front of large and small groups, outstanding organizational and networking skills. Some technical knowledge or ability to learn and understand - IVR system and Web Praye Administration System. Must be able to engender trust, embody the ideals of the organization, and be an enthusiastic team player. Proficient with various PC applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Send resume and cover letter to jobs@guideposts.org. First Church of Christ, Congregational United Church of Christ Suffield, CT

9 PART-TIME ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR YOUTH/INTERGENERATIONAL MINISTRIES First Church of Christ Congregational, Suffield (First Church), a 440+ member church in north-central Connecticut, has been dedicating time and resources in order to build a stronger and more sustainable youth ministry. Using consultants from Ministry Architects and a volunteer-based Renovation Team, First Church has been creating a new infrastructure for the youth ministry, with ambitions to create viable intergenerational connections and programming. We are seeking a minister (ordained or licensed) to continue moving us forward in our endeavor. This person needs to be able to work well with adults and children, and foster an engaging culture of volunteerism and involvement. This position will report to the Senior Minister. Responsibilities: Evaluate the existing ministries and programs of First Church and identify where we can move toward intergenerational discipleship. Attend team meetings and provide feedback to the Senior Minister and church leaders. Oversee the youth ministry and direct the implementation of its mission to provide our 6 th -12 th graders with opportunities for a positive religious experience. Using Sustainable Youth Ministry by Mark DeVries, as a blueprint, First Church is dedicated to playing a direct role in creating a more sustainable youth ministry, with guidance from First Church staff and lay leadership. o Assist in the implementation of a restructuring plan for the youth ministry in conjunction with the Renovation Team and adult volunteers. o Connect members of the congregation to actively participate in our youth s Christian experience. Ensure that First Church s Safe Church practices are being followed by all volunteers (e.g. follow up on background checks). o Work closely with the Renovation Team to develop a fun and thoughtful annual calendar for youth-related events. o Ensure that there is a coordinator for each calendar event, the event is well-publicized and an adequate number of volunteers are available to assist the coordinator.

10 o Oversee the implementation and updating of event notebooks. The notebooks provide a timeline, list of supplies, volunteers needed, list of attendees, and feedback for every event on the calendar, hopefully translating into a successful outcome. o Verify that first-time visitors feel welcomed and receive exceptional and timely follow-up. o Be a representative for the youth ministry at church leadership meetings, when appropriate. Create and revamp opportunities for intergenerational worship, mission activities within the wider community, and other church-related functions. Assist the Senior Minister with pastoral responsibilities, which may include hospital, convalescent and home visitation, providing sacrament, children s sermons and other occasional participation in Sunday worship. We anticipate this position to be 25 hours/week, of which 15 will be spent on the youth and intergenerational ministries, and 10 will be spent on the administrative component of the youth ministry. Website and Contact Info: SearchCommittee@firstchurchsuffield.org.