{"id":1613,"date":"2016-10-06T19:15:19","date_gmt":"2016-10-06T19:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utusheffield.org.uk\/?page_id=1613"},"modified":"2023-05-23T12:15:42","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T11:15:42","slug":"membership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/utusheffield.org.uk\/membership\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Us | Volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"UTU membership brings<\/strong> you into a national network of people living out their Christian faith in urban context. Members also receive newsletters, email updates, and elect our trustees who are all members of the Urban Theology Union.<\/p>\n

Members also have lending access to our library and other resources at the Urban Theology Unit in Sheffield.<\/p>\n

Email office@wordpress-1151684-4277157.cloudwaysapps.com for more details<\/a><\/p>\n

Our story so far…\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 1969, inspired by base communities in South America and\u00a0New York, Revd Dr John Vincent\u00a0set out to equip and encourage a new generation in the British urban church.<\/p>\n

The Urban Theology Union continues to have a reputation for radical contextual theology. UTU was built by its members\u00a0and is re-learning how to be member-led and member-driven: true to its founding vision.<\/p>\n

We are an ecumenical,\u00a0charitable organization that continues to equip and encourage the urban church; disturbing the comfortable and comforting the disturbed. We are a growing organisation and always welcome new members to get involved.<\/p>\n

Our new resource centre – the Urban Theology Unit<\/a> – is in the heart of Sheffield but our members are invited to\u00a0meet locally for study and action. If you are a member who would like to get connected in your region please let us know<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Honorary Supervisors<\/strong><\/p>\n

All our PhD students are supervised by more than one person. From time to time we are looking for new volunteer co-supervisors for which we can pay expenses.<\/p>\n

This is an opportunity to learn the craft of supervision alongside staff who have an average of more than 30 years experience. It is also a great way to enjoy being alongside someone as they push the boundaries of a new idea or research area.<\/p>\n

Please get in touch if you have a PhD (Theology,. Biblical Studies, etc) and would like to apply to join the team.<\/p>\n

Email Dr Ian Duffield, Director of Studies<\/a><\/p>\n

Volunteers and Vacancies<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are always interested in volunteers and in members volunteering! Here are just some of the roles you could apply to help with:<\/p>\n