Living Water United Church of Christ

2006 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19122 (215) 765-1970

Dr. Stephen G. Ray Jr.



"I am a teacher and theologian whose work focuses on the intersection of Christian theology, race and culture. My writing focuses on theological anthropology, specifically the ways that attention to Black life enriches dogmatic discussions."




Dr. Stephen G. Ray Jr.

Living Water United Church of Christ Scholar in Residence


Living Water United Church of Christ is proud and honored to welcome Dr. Stephen G. Ray Jr. as our Scholar in Residence!  Dr. Ray is the Neal F. and Ila A. Fisher Professor of Systematic Theology at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL.  He is currently on sabbatical and, while in the Philadelphia area, is teaching at The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. A long-time friend of our congregation, Dr. Ray has made Living Water UCC his church home-away-from-home.

As our Scholar in Residence, Dr. Ray will present various seminars, lectures, and other events.  We are honored and blessed to have this opportunity to learn from such an esteemed and knowledgeable man of God.

Watch this space for announcements regarding future events...



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