The BST Bulletin is Celebrating 100 years of Black History! ✊🏾 With a reflection by Dr. Michael Smith, this month’s BST Bulletin is a must-read. Join our Lunch & Learn & Alumni event Milestone celebrations 10% OFF merch: BSTBlackHistory10 https://mailchi.mp/bst/the-february-2026-bst-bulletin

Curious about migration and theology? BST invites current students to enroll in Theology and Ministry in the Age of Migration, exploring how global migration is reshaping our world—and why it matters for faith and ministry today. Register in Populi. Hybrid. Mon 2:10–5 PM. Hybrid

Our Jan newsletter is out! 2026 brings huge news: a $1M grant for digital innovation, New Year reflections from Dr. Brenneman, & a campus wedding celebration. Read about our mission of kindness, justice, and peace! Read more: https://mailchi.mp/bst/the-january-2026-bst-bulletin

This month’s BST Bulletin offers reflection, hope, and community. Highlights include our Advent Chapel, year-end giving goal, Admissions Open House, alumni news, and key dates. Read the full newsletter and journey with us this season: https://mailchi.mp/bst/the-december-2025-bst-bulletin

Join us this Friday, December 5th, at 12pm PT on Zoom for BST’s third annual Advent Chapel!  This will be a contemplative, joy-filled gathering centered on God’s gifts of hope, peace, joy, and love.  🔔 FFL&L is FREE, but registration is required: https://bit.ly/BSTFirstFridayLunchandLearn

November is a month of gratitude—and we have so much to be thankful for at BST! ✨ Student stories that inspire 🌍 Faculty insights that challenge 💬 Events that connect us 🎓 Milestones that remind us of God’s faithfulness ➡️ Read now: https://mailchi.mp/bst/the-november-2025-bst-bulletin

The earth mourns; the heavens rejoice. A mighty oak has fallen. We weep. Let us pray for the Smith family and our sisters and brothers of Allen Temple as we join with them at Professor Smith's Celebration of Life Service today.  His impact lives on in all who were shaped by his ministry.

With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, the BST community joins the Allen Temple family today to celebrate the remarkable life of Rev. Dr. J. Alfred Smith, Sr. — teacher, pastor, prophet, and friend. All services are streamed online.

📢 Announcing BST’s 2025-26 Alum of the Year! 🎉 We celebrate Rev. Dr. Rogelio Ovalle (’02)—pastor, educator, and champion of social justice & community well-being. Join us to celebrate at Soul Sanctuary: A Virtual Retreat for Alumni on Nov 6, 4–7pm PT. Free on Zoom! Register: https://bit.ly/BSTAlums

📣 The October BST Bulletin is here! 🍁 Highlights: Pres. Brenneman’s Convocation on Becoming Sanctuary, Rev. Dr. Iva Carruthers’ lecture (Oct 1), & First Friday Lunch & Learn on ending immigration detention (Oct 3). Read more: https://mailchi.mp/bst/the-october-2025-bst-bulletin

📲 Digital pastor & church revitalizer Rev. Dr. Lawrence T. Richardson (DMin ’25) leads a session at BST’s Soul Sanctuary: Virtual Alumni Retreat Nov 6, 4–7 PM PT. Reflect, recharge & reimagine ministry. 💻 Register: https://bit.ly/BSTAlums  #SoulSanctuary #BSTAlumni

💻 Join us Fri, Oct 3 on Zoom for BST’s First Friday Lunch & Learn! 🕊️ Rev. Deborah Lee & Danny Thongsy (@Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity) discuss “No One Belongs in a Cage: Ending Immigration Detention.” Register ➡️

Join us today, September 8 for BST's Annual Convocation at 6pm PT. If you are local, the service will take place in the BST chapel. If you live at a distance, you can watch the service on zoom here: https://zoom.us/j/98097586241?pwd=PXuDP4wbO7zxoTvKtLkPZoZ1un373U.1

BST’s September Bulletin is live! 📖 Demythologizing Theological Education 🍴 First Friday Lunch & Learn 🎓 Convocation 🌍 Intercultural Leadership Cohort 📅 More upcoming events! 👉 Read more: https://mailchi.mp/bst/the-september-2025-bst-bulletin

🌱 Want to keep growing and learning? Join us for our next First Friday Lunch and Learn on Friday, September 5th at 12pm PT on Zoom!   This month, Rev. Rebecca Irwin-Diehl, PhD, will speak on "Continuous Learning in Midlife and Beyond."    👉 Register now:

⏰ Time is running out to nominate for the 25-26 BST Alum of the Year award.   🏆 This is your chance to honor a deserving BST alum who has made a significant impact.  👉 Nominate them today: https://bit.ly/BSTAlumoftheYear   #BSTAlumni #BSTAlumoftheYear #BerkeleySchoolOfTheology #BSTBerkeley

The August BST Bulletin is here! ☀️ This month, we’re spotlighting Make-a-Will Month 📜 We’re also taking nominations for BST Alum of the Year 🌟 And don’t miss the return of our First Friday Lunch & Learn series 📚🍽️ Head to https://tinyurl.com/AugustBSTBulletin to learn more.

We've missed you! 👋 First Friday Lunch & Learn returns August 1st, 2025!   💻 Gather with us on Zoom at 12 PM PT for a presentation by Rev. Dr. LeAnn Snow Flesher on "When God is Silent."    Be sure to REGISTER to receive the Zoom link! See you there! ➡️ https://bit.ly/BSTFirstFridayLunchandLearn

📣 Calling all of BST! 📣 Alum of the Year nominations are officially OPEN through 8/31!   Who's inspiring you? Nominate a BST alum making outstanding contributions today! Anyone can nominate an alum! ✨   🔗 https://bit.ly/BSTAlumoftheYear   #BSTAlumni #BSTAlumoftheYear #BSTCommunity #BSTBerkeley

🎆 Hot off the press! 🎆 Our July BST Bulletin just dropped, & its' got all the latest: BST's fall application deadline is July 14, a stellar Appeal update, highlights from the DEI Matters Convening, & nominations for BST Alum of the Year are OPEN! 👇👇👇 https://mailchi.mp/bst/the-july-2025-bst-bulletin

📚☀️ Welcome to June at BST! As we step into the summer season, we offer a blessing to all students, faculty, and community members beginning new chapters, continuing their studies, or taking time for rest and renewal. 🌿

🎓 ¿Estás considerando estudiar teología o prepararte para el liderazgo cristiano? Este junio, acompáñanos en dos webinars gratuitos en español para conocer los programas que BST ofrece para estudiantes hispanohablantes.

🔥 Feeling called to ministry but unsure what’s next? Join Angie Barker Jackson for From Spark to Flame, a free webinar on spiritual discernment. 📅 June 10 | 🕔 5PM PT | 💻 Zoom 🎁 Free 4-week guide for all attendees Register here: 🔗 try.bst.edu/sparktoflame

🎓 The June BST Bulletin is here! From graduation highlights to upcoming webinars & summer courses, stay connected with all that’s happening at Berkeley School of Theology. 📬 Read now: mailchi.mp/bst/the-june... #BSTBulletin #FaithAndJustice #SeminaryLife #ChristianLeadership

🎉 Join us for First Friday Lunch & Learn! 📅 June 6, 2025 | 🕛 12 PM PT | 💻 On Zoom Topic: DEI Matters: A Panel Discussion Hear from Rev. Katie Choy-Wong, Dr. Garfield Harvey, Rev. Gabe Garcia & Rev. Dr. Ruth Meyers. 🎟️ Free registration: bst.edu/alumni-and-friends/first-friday-lunch-learn

DEI Matters‼️ Join us June 6 on our Berkeley campus to explore the what, why, & how of DEI. bst.edu/deimatters  #DEIMatters #DiversityEquityInclusion #DEIinFaith #InclusiveLeadership #EquityInMinistry #InterculturalLeadership #BerkeleySchoolOfTheology #BSTInterculturalLeadership #BSTEvents #seminary

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Barbara Lee on her installation as Mayor of Oakland! We’re proud to call her a BST board member and pray for wisdom, courage, and compassion as she leads the city. 🙏🏽💜#BarbaraLee #OaklandMayor #FaithAndJustice #BSTProud #FaithInAction #BSTBerkeley #bstalumni #Seminary

🎓 Congratulations to the Berkeley School of Theology Class of 2025! Your dedication, faith, and leadership have shaped a brighter future. We celebrate your journey and can't wait to see the impact you'll make in the world. #BSTGraduation #ClassOf2025 #FaithInAction #BSTBerkeley #bstalumni #Seminary

📢 Join Berkeley School of Theology for a conversation on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. Discover why DEI is crucial for faith communities & professional organizations, & learn actionable steps to lead in your context. #DEI #FaithCommunities #Leadership #BSTBerkeley  https://bst.edu/deimatters/

🌸 This AAPI Heritage Month, we honor the voices, histories, & spiritual contributions of Asian American & Pacific Islander communities. At BST, we celebrate the rich cultural wisdom that shapes our faith & our shared pursuit of justice. #AAPIHeritageMonth #BST #FaithAndJustice #seminary

🎉 Join us for an evening of celebration on Friday, May 16th, 5:30-7:30 PM at BST. Join us to show the 2025 grads the support  BST alumni community! ⏳ Spots are filling FAST! Register now through the link 🔗 bit.ly/BSTAlums or [link in bio]. #BSTAlumni #Classof2025 #AlumniGathering #Celebration

The May 2025 BST Bulletin - https://mailchi.mp/bst/the-may-2025-bst-bulletin

🌍 Happy Earth Day! 🌱 At Berkeley School of Theology, we believe caring for creation is a sacred calling. Our DMin in Creation Care equips leaders to engage theology, justice, & sustainability for a world in need. Because loving the earth is loving our neighbor. 💚 #EarthDay #CreationCare #DMin #BST

Berkeley School of Theology mourns the passing of Pope Francis—a global voice for justice, compassion, and peace. His legacy calls us to deeper love, broader welcome, & faithful action. May he rest in God’s eternal embrace, & may his memory be a blessing to all.  #PopeFrancis #InMemoriam #BST

Happy Easter to our BST Family as we celebrate the risen Christ today!

May we all take a moment today, this Good Friday, to remember the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ on the cross.

🙌 Reconnect & Celebrate at BST's May Alumni Gathering! Join us on May 16, 5:30-7:30 PM on BST's campus to honor our alumni & the Class of 25! Reconnect, share stories, & welcome the graduates to the alumni community. 📅 May 16, 2025 from 5:30-7:30pm 📍BST's Campus 🔗 Register now bit.ly/BSTAlums

We invite you to join us on April 24th on BST's campus or online to participate in our Spring Lecture. Dr. Nazgol Ghandnoosh, the Director of Research for the Sentencing Project is our featured speaker. Register Today Here -

Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ in the eye that sees me, Christ in the ear that hears me. - The Prayer of St. Patrick

Check out the latest BST news in the March 2025 BST Bulletin! - https://mailchi.mp/bst/the-march-2025-bst-bulletin?e=cb454ad0a4

As we enter into the season of Lent, may we reflect on our mortality and Christ's journey to the cross. We pray this time of Lent be a season of renewal and spiritual growth for us all.

Join the BST Arc Initiative & Alliance of Asian American Baptist Churches for the webinar, "Immigration & Mass Deportation: What is God Calling Asian American Churches & Leaders to Do" on Wed, Mar 19, at 4 pm PT; 7 pm ET. Register at today tinyurl.com/aaabcimmigration

BST is proud to celebrate Women's History Month as we recognize all the wonderful accomplishments of our women faculty, staff, students, and alumni that have made our world a better place! Thank you!

➡️ It's not too late to register! Join us on Saturday for this important Town Hall addressing trauma through public policy solutions.

Happy Valentine's Day! In today's fractious society, may we be people of love, acting faithfully to share God's love with all people!

BST Senior Program Officer Rev. Dr. Lauren Lisa Ng is preaching at the 2/16 Sunday worship service in the University Chapel at Princeton University. Stop by at 11am ET if you are close by or join online via YouTube Livestream at https://youtu.be/EhINjT-W2GY

Are you a 18-29-year-old Asian American Christian creative/ looking for a supportive community that can help you make your impact on the world? The Arc Fellowship for Young Creatives is currently accepting applications through Feb 15th. Scan the QR code and apply today to start making your mark!

Check out the latest on what is happening at Berkeley School of Theology! https://mailchi.mp/bst/the-february-2025-bst-bulletin

Welcome to the Spring 2025 Semester at BST! We're so excited to kick off another term of learning and growth as we equip and guide our students. Have a great semester!

Berkeley School of Theology is proud to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth ! We honor the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to strive for equality in American society and celebrate those who have made BST what it is today. Happy Black History Month!