Commencement at Northeastern Seminary

This year's graduates join over 650 Northeastern Seminary alumni ministering around the nation and world. Representing over 30 different Christian faith traditions they share in the mission of God through innovative approaches to ministry, engagement of their cultural context, perseverance in the face of challenges, excellence in biblical preaching and worship, and transformation of self and others through spiritual formation. Since opening its doors in 1998, the Seminary has continued to grow in prominence as an independent, multi-denominational seminary and as a significant resource for the Church community in upstate New York.

Friday, May 9, 2025

7:00 pm | Worship Service and Hooding Ceremony
Pearce Church 4322 Buffalo Rd, North Chili, NY 14514

School of Theology and Northeastern Seminary graduates and their families are invited to an evening worship service. This will be an intimate and meaningful time to reflect and give thanks as graduates conclude this chapter of their theological education and ministry preparation. The service will feature a guest speaker, thoughtful reflections from faculty, hooding ceremony, scripture readings, and moments of sacred worship. Participation is strongly encouraged.

RSVP form will be sent to graduates. This event is not ticketed and there is no cost for admission. For questions or accommodation requests please contact Maria Gilluly at gilluly_maria@roberts.edu or 585.594.6807.

Saturday, May 10, 2025

9:30 am | Graduation Ceremony
Voller Athletic Center 2301 Westside Drive, Rochester NY 14624

All Roberts Wesleyan University Graduate, Professional and Northeastern Seminary graduates will participate in the 9:30 am commencement ceremony. 

This event is ticketed and more information will be available soon. Contact Academic Affairs at AcademicAffairs@Roberts.edu or by phone at 585.594.6944 for more information or special accommodations.

As Commencement approaches this semester, please join your peers in sharing a memory, moment, or person that defined your time at Northeastern. To get started click on the plus sign in the lower right hand corner of the Padlet below. We can't wait to celebrate you!