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Mitchell Lectureship to Feature Rev. Dr. Angela D. Sims

ll are welcome to join Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University for the 45th Annual Mitchell Lectureship, which will take place on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Online Information Session: March 19

Faculty and staff will be presenting information on Palmer Theological Seminary and answering questions related to the programs and application process.

Christians for Social Action Elevates Justice Work at CCDA and Beyond

Christians for Social Action (CSA) recently helped catalyze major conversations on Christian formation, justice, and public witness across several national platforms.

Commencement Was Held Outside on Thursday, May 13

Palmer held its Commencement Ceremony for 2020 and 2021 graduates in person on our St. Davids campus, on Thursday, May 13, at 5:30 pm.

Palmer Faculty Visit Faith and Liberty Discovery Center Before Official Opening

Early this month was the grand opening of the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center in Philadelphia. A few of our faculty had the privilege of exploring ...

Palmer Selected to Participate in Science for Seminaries Project

Palmer is delighted to have been selected to participate in the Science for Seminaries Project, a project of the American Association for the Advancem...

Dr. Picos Lee to Speak at Boston University's "Women in the World" Conference

Since 1985, the Boston University Shaw Center has hosted an annual spring conference to explore experiences of women’s ministries in the church and so...

Palmer Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Mitchell Lectureship

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Frank B. Mitchell, Jr. Lectureship on February 5, 2021, f...

Dean David Bronkema Featured on Bridges 4 Mission Podcast

Palmer Theological Seminary Dean Dr. Bronkema was featured on Bridges 4 Mission Podcast (B4M), a podcast series produced by Short-Term Missions of Int...

Sider Center’s "Christians for Social Action (CSA)" Adopts New Name for a New Season

The organization will continue to build on the legacy of professor emeritus Dr. Ron Sider, energizing every generation to participate in God’s work of...

Fall 2020 Zoom Prayer Session: Last Monday of Each Month

The American Baptist Churches of New Jersey (ABCNJ) and Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University are issuing a “Call to Prayer in these Diff...

President Matthews Appoints Dr. Randolph Walters as Special Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity, and Belonging

Eastern University President Ron Matthews announced this week that he has appointed Dr. Randolph Walters as Special Assistant to the President for Div...

In Honor of Juneteenth

This Friday, June 19, is a day we remember with deep reverence. June 19th, or “Juneteenth,” is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the a...

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EUnited, Everywhere!

Eastern University has turned 100 years old! After a full year of celebration, it’s bittersweet to close out this historic Centennial Year.

Cultivating Flourishing: Discover the Newest Offerings from Palmer’s Online Platform

In a season when ministry demands continue to shift and stretch leaders in new ways, the need for wholeness, support, and ongoing learning is more important than ever.

Palmer Person: Dr. Quentin Scott, MDiv (’12) – Bridging the Gap Between Pulpit and City

Dr. Quentin Scott, a 2012 graduate of Palmer Seminary, is currently leading a season of profound "strategic visioning" in the heart of Baltimore.

Serving Towards Flourishing: Palmer Welcomes Wes Johnson to the CARES Team!

In May, Palmer Theological Seminary welcomed Wesley A. Johnson II to its Center for Alumni Care and Seminary Engagement (CARES).

Campolo Center & Palmer Seminary: Shaping Future Church Leaders Together

If you are someone with only a passing familiarity with Eastern University, there is a strong possibility that you have heard the names Tony and Peggy...

Moving Beyond Easter Sunday to a Life Transformed

“HE IS RISEN… HE IS RISEN INDEED!” These words echoed through the halls of churches all around the world on Easter Sunday.

Embodied Love: Pilar Castrillo's Journey as an Ambassador of Christ's Mercy

Pilar Castrillo was first introduced to Palmer Seminary through a good friend in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

Palmer on Mission: Hosting Our Church and Denominational Friends

The offering and sharing of physical space is a seemingly simple act of hospitality. Palmer joined the main campus of Eastern University in 2016.

Welcome to the Table: A Lavish Gift of Freedom

We have all heard the stories and likely have a story of our own, as Hebrews exhorts, about entertaining angels unaware. Maybe your story is one of a...

Palmer People: Biblical Storytelling with Cynthia Pollard

If you have had the opportunity to take the biblical storytelling class, you have had the pleasure of being taught by Cynthia Pollard ‘03 MTS.

Palmer on Mission: Renewal and Connection at the Daylesford Alumni Retreat

It was a cold February day in 2022 at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, PA as 30 alumni gathered for… in fact many were not sure what.

Embracing the Yes-And Ministry Mindset

There is an improv technique often used in which a person acknowledges what was said by saying “Yes”, then building on it, starting with the word “An...

Palmer On Mission: Nurturing Spiritual Growth and Community

In the first week of January 2024, on the heels of New Year’s celebrations, the U.S. cohorts of the Maestria en Estudios Teológicos (Master of Theolog...

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