The Leadership Center for Social Justice

03/18/2025

Save the Date! The Leadership Center for Social Justice at United has announced that it will present its Graduation and Showcase for the Leadership for Social Justice program's 2024–2025 cohort on Thursday, May 22. Festivities will begin at 6:00 PM, and will include project presentations.

🎓 Visit https://buff.ly/b2rf3K1 to learn more and register for this free event.

02/18/2025

Exciting news! Read more below.

The Leadership Center for Social Justice (LCSJ) at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is thrilled to announce that the Hawkinson Fund for Peace and Justice is a new programmatic focus thanks to an agreement with Grace University Lutheran Church.

Moving forward, LCSJ will lead the Hawkinson Fund while furthering the Fund’s mission of supporting individuals who have demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing peace and social justice through justice-oriented projects, standing up for their convictions, or displaying ongoing leadership within a peace or justice organization.

🕊️ Visit https://buff.ly/3QnHgKA to read more about this exciting news!

01/24/2025

New post available to read on Substack!

Read here: https://open.substack.com/pub/unitedlcsj/p/mastering-fear?r=1si8xf&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

11/13/2024

Meet our 2024–2025 Leadership Center for Social Justice Cohort members! ✨

We're thrilled to have these ministers, advocates, and community leaders participating in the program. Join us in welcoming them!

10/03/2024

Join us on Sunday, October 13, at 3:00 PM CT for the Hawkinson Fund for Peace and Justice Annual Awards!

The Hawkinson Fund for Peace and Justice perpetuates the spirit of Vincent L. Hawkinson by:

providing honorary recognition awards to individuals who have made significant and sustained contributions to peace and justice
providing scholarships and grants to students committed to peace and justice
engaging in other projects that inspire bold action for justice
publicizing the activities of those receiving awards, scholarships and grants to inspire others to pursue peace and justice.

Learn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/4ekravv

09/23/2024

The third cohort of the Leadership for Social Justice program is in full swing! It's been wonderful to get to know this group of leaders. We are excited to see the change they co-create in their communities this year!

Thanks to Axis Mundi Catering and Bridgette Ellen for providing incredible food and blessings for our after class meals this year!

09/13/2024

Join us next Wednesday, September 18th, for a non-partisan conversation as we explore the values and commitments we bring to voting and our community work. The event includes a workbook that you can use to examine your own beliefs and decisions.

We will gather in person and online from 7:00pm-8:30pm CST. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3XsxzgO

08/14/2024

We had so much fun with everyone at Spirit of Water last weekend!

08/10/2024

It’s a beautiful day to celebrate Mississippi!! We are excited to see everyone at Hidden Falls this evening for Spirit of Water 🌊 ❤️

The festivities begin at 5pm! Free food, music and art will be available throughout the evening.

Enter Hidden Falls through the North entrance off of Magoffin Avenue. You will find us by the pavilion down the steep hill!

08/05/2024

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Spirit of Water this weekend!

Check out the schedule and register here: https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/leadership-center-for-social-justice-and-partners-host-spirit-of-water-celebration/

07/26/2024

We are looking forward to seeing everyone in two weeks for this years Spirit of Water!

Join us on August 10th for music, food, art and community.

Learn more and register here: https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/leadership-center-for-social-justice-and-partners-host-spirit-of-water-celebration/