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By Emily R.H. Nyce Today we wake, even with the sun hidden behind the rain. Today we work, even without a fire of inspiration. Today we commit, even with doubts by our side. Today we love, even with the fragility of the world at our fingertips. Because today is the day for which we were made. Today might not be …
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Union Presbyterian Seminary inaugurates its eighth president, Dr. Jacqueline Lapsley, at this special ceremony held on the Seminary’s Quadrangle in Richmond, VA. Watch the livestream and learn more about the details at https://www.upsem.edu/may8/ …
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…all that you can do; and for your faithfulness, it’s your time. You applauded for the rest, now it’s your time to be blessed and for your faithfulness, it’s your time.” Dr. Blount (prez) it’s your time! A Tribute to the Reverend Brian K. Blount BY REV. WILLIAM R. FREEMAN M.Div., Union-PSCE, 2001 Rev. William R. Freeman I …
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…on fire and voices clear, let this charge be heard, discard every fear. In the footsteps of giants, we boldly trod, for justice, equality, let us rise, O kindred souls and march on till victory is won! Black Lives Matter: African American Politicians Who Became Governors! By Rev. William R. Freeman M.Div., Union-PSCE ‘01 Rev. William Freeman Just before Christmas …
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…Julian of Saba described himself “making trod the untrod” desert. For many in our group, today also led to an understanding that a pilgrimage can be difficult. We started our climb at 1 a.m., hoping to reach the mountain’s summit by sunrise. Some of us walked; some of us rode camels part of the way. But what all of us …
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Richmond, VA (November 3, 2023)—Union Presbyterian Seminary recently received a grant of $249,920 from the Lilly Endowment Inc. to expand The Bridge for Early Career Preachers. The program was developed with the support of an earlier grant from Lilly Endowment made through its Compelling Preaching Initiative. The Bridge for Early Career Preachers provides resources, continuing education, and a supportive community …
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…local youth group as well as on the Presbytery’s Youth Council, and helped clear trails at the new Camp Grier in Old Fort North Carolina. She graduated from Concord High School before attending Flora MacDonald College in Red Springs North Carolina (now St. Andrews University, Laurinburg North Carolina) from which she graduated cum laude in 1959. Gay continued her call …
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…preacher will be Rev. Dr. M. Craig Barnes, former president of Princeton Theological Seminary. Rev. Lori Raible is the Alumni luncheon speaker. The BAA Trailblazer and the Distinguished Alum will be recognized, too, at a reception! Lecture Series Fee $100 covers all meals; there is no a la carte. Current UPSem students and faculty are free (for planning purposes/food, please …
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…preacher will be Rev. Dr. M. Craig Barnes, former president of Princeton Theological Seminary. Rev. Lori Raible is the Alumni luncheon speaker. The BAA Trailblazer and the Distinguished Alum will be recognized, too, at a reception! Lecture Series Fee $100 covers all meals; there is no a la carte. Current UPSem students and faculty are free (for planning purposes/food, please …
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…preacher will be Rev. Dr. M. Craig Barnes, former president of Princeton Theological Seminary. Rev. Lori Raible is the Alumni luncheon speaker. The BAA Trailblazer and the Distinguished Alum will be recognized, too, at a reception! Lecture Series Fee $100 covers all meals; there is no a la carte. Current UPSem students and faculty are free (for planning purposes/food, please …
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…her deepest passions is child advocacy, which called her to serve as Coordinator of the Religious Action Division for the Children’s Defense Fund in Washington, DC and contract staff for the National Council of Churches’ Committee on Justice for Children and their families. Throughout her career, Dr. Davis has engaged at all levels of the church including serving as the …
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After a night of much needed rest, some awoke early to the sounds of barking dogs. I enjoyed a morning meditation on the breezy terrace. We had coffee in the lounge and then we went to a buffet-style breakfast that was plentiful and beautifully presented. We had free time after breakfast to go relax and tour the resort. Some went …
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We’ve arrived in Cairo! It’s been a long day. After some travel mishaps (the bus we took from Richmond to Washington-Dulles airport leaked, we almost missed our connecting flight, and our luggage didn’t make it), we finally made it to our hotel. I’m sitting on the balcony with my roommate, enjoying a freshly puréed strawberry drink complimentary from the hotel. …
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…leaders. She has participated in White House briefings in Washington D.C. to discuss issues related to economic policy, religious freedom, faith-based initiatives, human rights efforts, and peace building efforts around the world. She has been a guest political commentator on KERA/NPR, DFW/FOX News, and Huffpost Live on issues related to faith and politics. She has written for the New York …
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On May 8, 2023, my 32nd birthday started off with the group going to Bet She’an National Park, which is the ancient city of Scythopolis. The site has many historical layers from the Late Bronze to the Greco-Roman period. It witnessed transitions between various ancient near eastern empires, including the Egyptians and the Assyrians. After viewing the Roman-period amphitheater and …
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…The group then went to Nazareth, starting near the spring that made the town possible. From there, we moved to St. Gabriel, a Greek orthodox church where we got to witness (from the outside) the baptism of a boy who was about 7 years old. The attendees at the church were friendly and welcoming while the church worker who guarded …
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…of Christians in Palestine, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and the role of the university in Palestinian society. Despite the shrinking of their numbers, Christians have and continue to play an outsized role in variety of areas in Palestinian life. Through its emphasis on the arts and the culture, the university strives to strengthen the resilience of Palestinian communities. Their vision and …
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Today we visited the Mount of Beatitudes, then walked down a short trail toward the sea of Galilee. We visited the Primacy of Peter, a church built to commemorate the spot where Jesus fed the disciples a breakfast of fish and bread as well as instructed Peter “feed my sheep.” Near the base of the church, we were able to …
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…the evening to think about all the places to which we have been. We dwelt on the fact that we may have been walking where Jesus walked. We pondered what has changed and what is the same about the hills, the trees, the flowers, or the desert compared to the topography and the flora of the biblical eras. There is, …
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…CORE VALUES We believe that Jesus is God in the flesh, the Son of that One whom he called Father. His life, ministry, death, and resurrection have transformed the world. As the risen and living Lord, Jesus has called us to bear witness to and participate in the Spirit’s transformative presence in the world. We provide, using the best available …
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…She received her bachelor’s degree in International Affairs and English from Florida State University. In 2004, Mubarak was the first female to be elected president of the national Muslim Students Association. As a field researcher, Mubarak conducted on-site interviews and surveys with a range of Muslim scholars, government officials, activists, students, and journalists in Qatar, Jordan, Syria, Turkey, Pakistan, and …
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…multipronged approach to addressing poverty, especially among women, children, and the disabled. Various directors shared their work in areas ranging from development to microfinance to agriculture to intercultural dialogue. Recently, CEOSS participated in writing and proposing legislation against hate speech that is now being considered by the Egyptian parliament. Of particular interest to our group was their 80/800 initiative …
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