Hybrid Event Speaks to Critical Issue of Immigration During Tumultuous Political Moment
BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pacific School of Religion (PSR) is proud to announce the 2025 Earl Lecture Series, taking place October 17-19, with the theme, “Migration: Shaping the Narrative.” This year’s program will explore how stories of migration can reclaim power, resist erasure, and shape more just and compassionate futures.
Founded in 1901, the Earl Lectures have long served as a platform for addressing critical theological, pastoral, and social issues. Over the decades, the series has featured thought leaders, artists, and activists. It continues to be one of the longest-running lecture series in the state of California.
The 2025 Earl Lectures open on Friday with the PSR Distinguished Alumnx Banquet, followed by a full day of lectures and breakout sessions on Saturday. Featured speakers include Luis Argueta, Guatemalan filmmaker and human rights advocate; Cynthia T. Buiza, former Executive Director of the California Immigrant Policy Center; and José Luis Marantes, co-founder of United We Dream Network.
In a time of heightened political tension around immigration, PSR President Rev. Dr. David Vásquez-Levy emphasized the urgency of this year’s theme:
“Migration is not just a political issue; it is a deeply human story. In this tumultuous time, we must center the lived experiences of migrants and challenge the narratives that dehumanize them. The Earl Lectures offer a space to listen, learn, and act in solidarity.“
The weekend concludes with President Vásquez-Levy preaching at First Congregational Church of Berkeley on Sunday, October 19.
Tickets are available now, with early bird pricing through September 12th. Theologists, congregational & community leaders, activists, and artists are encouraged to attend.
For more information, visit www.psr.edu/earl2025.
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Pacific School of Religion (PSR) is a leading progressive Christian seminary and graduate school. PSR offers Doctoral, Master’s, and Certificate programs, as well as online Learning Paths and Cohorts through PSR Collective. PSR is also home to the Center for LGBTQ+ and Gender Studies in Religion (CLGS), the Badè Museum of Biblical Archeology, and the online distributed learning platform, Kwaray.
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