About David R. Weiss
David Weiss is a theologian, writer, poet and hymnist committed to doing “public theology” around issues of sexuality, justice, diversity, and peace. In his work he seeks to use his gifts as a writer and poet to bring the strength of his academic training into fruitful conversation with the wider audiences of church and society. A graduate of Wartburg College, Wartburg Seminary, and the University of Notre Dame, he has taught religion and theology at the University of Notre Dame, Luther College, Augsburg College, St. Catherine University, and Hamline University.
David is a lifelong Lutheran and is presently devoting his primary time and energy to writing for and speaking in communities of faith about issues of faith, sexuality, and welcome. He is willing to travel anywhere to talk about his work--and is happy to develop programs and events in consultation with host groups. You can learn more about David's writing and speaking through his personal website (see below).
Beyond his professional work, David has been active in local peace work and both locally and nationally as an ally for GLBT persons in faith communities. His writing has appeared in newspapers, periodicals, and newsletters throughout the U.S. Each spring he spends one week teaching poetry to 4th-8th graders at the Twin Cities Young Author’s Conference.
David and his wife, Margaret, have a blended family of five children, and live in St. Paul, Minnesota, where they are deeply invested in the life of their congregation, St. Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church.
David's personal website is at http://tothetune.wordpress.com.