In Memory of Paul Hanson
We give thanks for the life of Paul David Hanson, a longtime member of University Lutheran Church, who died on June 9, 2023. Paul was the Florence Corliss Lamont Professor of Divinity Emeritus at Harvard Divinity School; the former co-master of Harvard’s Winthrop House (with his wife, Cynthia Rosenberger); and the author of several influential books, including A…
Book Talk with Dr. Benjamin Chicka
The UniLu Book Talk Series continues with Dr. Benjamin Chicka after the 10:30 am worship service on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Ben is a Lecturer on Philosophy and Religion at Curry College and the author of Playing as Others: Theology, Video Games, and a Culture of Acceptance. (He is also the spouse of the Rev. Dr. Jessica Chicka, Director for International Student Ministry at…
In Memory of Harry Rothmann
We give thanks for the life of Harry Rothmann, a beloved member of the UniLu community, who died on March 28, 2023. He was two days away from his 88th birthday. Harry was a longtime member and congregational leader at University Lutheran, serving on the Church Council in the 1960s and 1970s, on the Board of Education from 1978 to 1980, on the Endowment Committee from 2007…
Book Talk with Rev. Cody Sanders
On Sunday, March 26, 2023, following the 10:30 am worship service, the Rev. Cody Sanders will speak about his new book, Corpse Care: Ethics for Tending the Dead (Fortress Press, 2023). Books will be available for purchase at $20. The Rev. Cody Sanders, Ph.D., is pastor to Old Cambridge Baptist Church in Harvard Square. He also serves as American Baptist Chaplain to…
Memorial Service for Martha Ann Robert
All are welcome to a memorial service for Martha Ann Robert on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 2 pm. The service will take place both in person at 66 Winthrop Street, Cambridge, MA and via Zoom. Madame Robert passed away on January 26, 2023 at the age of 91. Zoom attendees may download the service bulletin (PDF), which also includes an obituary. Paper bulletins will be…
Black and Female: A Book Talk with Tsitsi Dangarembga
Join us in person on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 12:30 pm for a book talk with Tsitsi Dangarembga, author of the new book Black and Female: Essays. Dangarembga is a writer, filmmaker, and a 2022-23 Radcliffe Fellow whose work centers the African experience, with a focus on Zimbabwe. In Black and…
Ordination of Kristofer Rhude: February 4, 2023
Please join us for the ordination of Kristofer Shurson Rhude, who served as UniLu’s Harvard Divinity School intern from 2016 to 2018. Kris is coming all the way from California for this happy event! The service will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 10:30 am both in person…
GBIO Housing Justice Campaign Teach-In
UniLu will hold a teach-in following our regular Sunday service on Sunday, January 29, 2023 to share and learn more about the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization’s Housing Justice Campaign. During this teach-in we’ll: If attending remotely, please use the Zoom link on the Sunday worship page. In person, we’ll meet in the Alumni/ae Room. Feel free to…
2022 Inkspot Published
The 2022 issue of the Inkspot, UniLu’s annual newsletter for members and alums, is now on its way to the mailboxes of UniLu members and alums. Here are links to articles and videos mentioned in the issue. UniLu in the Community Harvard Square Summer Shelter’s Amazon wish list GoFundMe page for our former sanctuary family In Memory of Lillian Habinowski…
Paul Santmire’s “Ecoactivist Testament”
The Rev. H. Paul Santmire, nationally known figure in ecological theology, has a new book, Ecoactivist Testament: Faith Explorers for Fellow Travelers. All are welcome to two opportunities to hear more about it: On September 27, 2022, Lutherans Restoring Creation will host a Conversation with the…