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Rooted in the tradition of the ECC. Embedded at NPU Chicago. https://linktr.ee/northparkseminary

09/04/2026

Just like that, Week 2 is in the books! 📚 NPTS community, enjoy your long weekend: rest well, read up, and we'll see you on Tuesday, September 8 for worship and class.

09/02/2026

How can we experience God in an age of speed, noise, and division? In a powerful sermon last night at Community Worship, Dr. David Bjorlin, Associate Professor of Worship, introduced "Centering Down" series: six contemplative practices presented by a diverse array of practitioners speaking out of their tradition, presented and explored at twelve of our Community Worship services across the academic year. "If we want to see God move, hear the Spirit's voice, smell the fragrant aroma of Christ, taste the Creator's goodness, or touch the hem of the Holy One's garment—we must re-learn how to take a long, loving look at the really real." Read more here: https://seminary.northpark.edu/community-worship/introducing-centering-down/

08/31/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Reggie Williams as speaker for the Fall 2026 David Nyvall Memorial Lecture: “The Bonhoeffer Conundrum: A Complicated Story of Resistance to Fascism.” Register today to attend the lecture in person or online on October 1 at 3pm CT: https://seminary.northpark.edu/event-calendar/bonhoeffer-fascism-resistance/

08/28/2026

“It all started with a picture.” On Lina this week, we're featuring Cheryl Lynn Alexander-Bermudez's piece (originally published in The Evangelical Covenant Church's Covenant Companion) about Covenant women who stood in solidarity. Alexander-Bermudez writes about Florence Towne, the woman whose message at North Park Theological Seminary’s chapel in 1940 inspired Douglas and Carolyn Cedarleaf—and their children—to engage in a lifelong struggle for racial righteousness in Chicago. Pictured below is a march down Throop Street, featuring Florence Towne (front, left) and Douglas Cedarleaf (front, right), and the congregation of Erie Chapel Presbyterian Church. Read Cheryl Lynn's piece here: https://seminary.northpark.edu/covenant-companion/women-who-stayed/

08/26/2026

Yesterday, NPTS gathered for our first Community Worship service of the semester! Echoing NPU's 2026-2027 call to be "rooted" in God's love, Dean Mary Miller opened with a word from Ephesians 3:14-21, meditating on the apostle Paul's rich prayer of blessing. "To know the ocean you don't scoop out a teaspoon, you jump in and swim. And you understand God's love by letting it take over you," she preached. Amen! Join us Tuesday, September 1 at 4:30pm CT in person or online for our next service.

08/24/2026

The fall semester begins today! Welcome to all new and returning North Park seminarians. We can't wait to connect with you over the next few weeks in class, at our Community worship services and meals, or at one of our September intensives. We're praying for you as you dive into your textbooks—the God who has called you will be faithful to equip you. 📚

08/21/2026

Today, NPTS faculty and staff returned from their annual retreat at Covenant Harbor: a chance to reconnect, plan, pray, and play (throw axes…) after the summer! We praise the Lord for the 2026-2027 academic year’s opportunities, and are thankful to serve and “see it through” together.

08/20/2026

Want to hear Dr. Reggie Williams lecture about Bonhoeffer and a Christian response to fascism? Are you interested in learning more about what the Bible has to say about leadership and integrity? Join us for our public theology events this fall! You can find a list of upcoming events and registration information here: https://seminary.northpark.edu/event-calendar/

We hope to see you there!

08/14/2026

Did you know that you can subscribe to "Lina," our hub for Seminary news, publications, and events? Subscribers will receive the latest updates and theological scholarship in their inbox once a month during the academic year. Whether you're a pastor, alum, or prospective student, joining the "Lina" mailing list is a great way to stay connected to our community and resources. Subscribe here today: https://seminary.northpark.edu/forum-news/ -subscribe

08/13/2026

Attention North Park seminarians: in the 2026-2027 academic year, our Community Worship services will take place on Tuesdays! Beginning August 25, we'll gather weekly at 4:30pm CT in person in Isaacson Chapel and online on Zoom. Check myNPTS for the weekly meeting link, and if you're coming in person, don't miss Community Dinner, immediately following worship in Olsson Lounge.

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