Upcoming Events

Courses on Ministry in the City

TERM III
March 15 – May 25, 2010

Church and Society
Taught by Dr. Ronald E. Peters
March 15 – May 25, 2010 / Tuesdays and Thursdays / 10:00–11:15 a.m.

This course examines the corporate witness of the church in society and society’s influence on the church’s corporate witness. The course utilizes urban realities as points of departure, but also includes consideration of non-urban contexts. Special attention will be given to ethnic, class, and gender aspects of Christian public witness utilizing Howard Thurman’s theological framework as a starting point.

Environmental Justice in the City
Taught by Dr. Ronald E. Peters
Thursday - Saturday / April 8-10, 2010

Frequently, concerns about ecological sustainability that affect the quality of life in the city (food, soil, or water quality, fuel consumption, infrastructure, or pollution control) receives little attention in the poorest areas of the urban community. Yet, realities that render these areas toxic affect all society. This interdisciplinary course will examine the scriptural and theological basis of the ideal of community as an ethical and spiritual value to encourage holistic strategies that contribute to environmental well-being in the city.

Urban Church Network Events

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream and the Post-Racial Society
Feb. 9, 2010
A discussion of race in America and the role of the church in making justice and reconciliation goals more than just talk, but a means of improving the quality of life for all people.

The Urban Intensive Weekend Conference

Becoming the Beloved Community: Environmental Justice in the City

Calling for the Order of the Day

April 8-10, 2010
A conference on Martin Luther King Jr.’s theology of the Beloved Community as a resource for strengthening churches through community outreach for social and ecological justice. Learn more.

Ark of Excellence Celebration
May 21, 2010
A celebration by UCN church and community groups as they come together to recognize and celebrate the academic accomplishments of youth and adults.