Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School

06/23/2026

More than a seminary.
A place where giants are built. 🏆

For over 200 years, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School has formed leaders who don’t just study theology, they live it. Right here in Rochester, NY, we’re equipping the next generation of ministers, scholars, and community advocates to serve with integrity, compassion, and purpose.

Whether you feel called to ministry, justice work, or simply a deeper understanding of faith, CRCDS is where that calling becomes a career.

Learn more at crcds.edu

06/20/2026

Not sure where to start? Start with a conversation. 💡

If you feel called to ministry but don’t know your next step, reach out. Talk to your pastor, connect with someone already in ministry, find someone who will pray with you and walk through the process alongside you.

When you’re ready, CRCDS is ready to guide you into theological studies that prepare you to reach the world.

Apply today at https://www.crcds.edu/apply-now_1

06/20/2026

Theology that hits the block. 📚

Ministry today requires a different kind of theological education than it did even a decade ago. In a world where the lines between church and state have blurred, we need prophetic proclamation, truth spoken to power with integrity, character, and biblical clarity. At CRCDS, we believe theological education must be grounded, incarnational, and rightly divine.

Apply today at https://www.crcds.edu/apply-now_1

06/18/2026

Who is your neighbor? 🌍

The Global City Ministry concentration prepares students to answer that question in real time, across cultures, languages, and beliefs. Whether you serve as clergy, a lay member, or simply as a person of faith in a diverse world, this program equips you to love God and love your neighbor, even the ones who don’t look like you, think like you, or believe like you.

Apply today at https://www.crcds.edu/apply-now_1

06/18/2026

Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School will be closed tomorrow in observance of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth is a time to honor freedom, reflect on our nation's history, and celebrate the resilience and contributions of Black communities.

We encourage those in the Rochester, New York area to participate in one of the many local celebrations taking place tomorrow. If you are outside the region, consider seeking out a Juneteenth event in your own community as a meaningful way to learn, reflect, and celebrate.

Explore Rochester-area events:
https://www.racf.org/about/events/2026-juneteenth-festival/
https://www.cityofrochester.gov/departments/bureau-communciations-and-special-events/juneteenth-celebrations-rochester?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExeDVRVThBOFFFQ1Z5OXFJRHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4Jw3IdF_RncTTsqkR-QF87eXg1hlfV87LZfvOnMi3tJVxZZ9TRL31bFTH91Q_aem_fVtcfm_Sgq-FfOgotALJ2g

May we continue the work of building communities rooted in peace, service, and justice.

The Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and Rochester Area Community Foundation invite you to the Juneteenth Festival, June 19-20, 2026.

06/18/2026

Ministry isn’t confined to the pulpit. 🌍

Our Global City Ministry concentration is for pastors, deacons, social justice advocates, lay leaders, and anyone called to serve across diverse cultures, faith traditions, and communities. Through contextual theology and social analysis, you’ll be equipped to lead with wisdom, compassion, and purpose in an increasingly interconnected world.

If this calling resonates with you, your next step begins here.

Apply today at https://www.crcds.edu/apply-now_1

06/17/2026

"Theology matters because people matter."

Aaron Carlson, a member of the Class of 2026, reminds us why theological education remains so important in today's world.

Through the Colgate Rochester Crozer Annual Fund, you help educate and equip students who are preparing to serve congregations, communities, and ministries with peace, service, and justice.

As we approach June 30, we invite you to partner with us in preparing the next generation of leaders.

Every gift matters. Every student matters. Every community matters.

Give today. Invest in tomorrow.
https://www.crcds.edu/give

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

As people of faith, we are called to engage the world with humility, compassion, and a commitment to the dignity of every human being.

At Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, our commitment to peace, service, and justice invites us into ongoing conversations about belonging, community, and what it means to affirm the sacred worth of all people. This Pride Month, President Rev. Angela Sims, Ph.D. and faculty member, Rev. Dr. JJ Warren, offer reflections on why Pride matters and how faith communities can continue the work of building a more just and compassionate world.

Their statement reflects our institution's longstanding commitment to theological inquiry, courageous dialogue, and the flourishing of all God's children.

Read the full statement here:
https://www.crcds.edu/news/posts/why-pride-still-matters-living-into-abundant-life

May we continue to listen deeply, learn faithfully, and love courageously.

06/08/2026

We’re excited to be back at the 2026 Hampton Ministers’ Conference on the beautiful campus of Hampton University!

If you're attending this incredible gathering of faith leaders, scholars, and changemakers, be sure to stop by, say hello, and learn more about the work happening at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School.

We look forward to reconnecting with old friends, making new connections, and engaging in meaningful conversations!

We can't wait to see you by the sea! 🌊

📍 Hampton, Virginia
Come visit us and say hello!



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