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…others, look in the sanctified mirror and remember if it were not for the goodness of God, especially amid trials, where would we be? Gems for the Journey: You’ve Been Faithful BY REV. VERONICA THOMAS MSW, Virginia Commonwealth University ’73; M.Div., Union-PSCE ’07 We here at Union Presbyterian Seminary have been very blessed to have Dr. Brian K. …
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…embrace. Not on a mountaintop, distant and far, but, rising as one, like the North Star. A Black woman’s perspective, a powerful view, carrying, stories, dreams, and struggles anew. The challenge accepted, the call to proclaim, in the face of injustice, to change the game. So, in response to history’s resounding plea, “Yes, it could be me. It could be …
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…to the Egyptian museum of Cairo, which is full of treasures, many that were from the pyramids, temples, and tombs we have seen over the last few days. It included many beautiful items from the tomb of King Tut as well as the Merneptah Stele. This stele holds the first mention of Israel in connection with Ancient Egypt. Safwat gave …
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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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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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…other institutions, organizations, and faith communities. VISION Our vision for the coming years is captured in two strategic priorities: Engaging new and revitalizing current degree programs so as to achieve a mission and leadership focus on God’s transformational work in the church and world Expanding programs for prophetic, missional, and transformative leadership for church leaders and other professionals. STRATEGIC PLAN …
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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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Today we were able to experience more connections with the biblical traditions. We went out to Caesarea Phillipi, which is located at the base of Mount Hermon. We read Psalms 42 and 133 while there, as they mention Mount Hermon. Experiencing that space, we came to better understand the reference to the “gates of Hades” in Matthew 16:13-21. In this …
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…Ayyad spoke about AIRA’s particular concern with women’s issues and peaceful co-existence between Christians and Muslims in Egypt and around the world. One of AIRA’s main goals is to correct misconceptions about the Islamic faith which often come from terrorist groups. Dr. Ayyad spoke about the ways these groups, operating with their own agendas, misrepresent Islamic beliefs, particularly regarding violence …
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…organizing chair of the Presbyterian Child Advocacy Network and on the Year of the Child Planning Team for the General Assembly. She has served on the editorial board for Presbyterian Women’s Horizons Magazine, the Advisory Board for the PCUSA’s Educate a Child Initiative, and the National Committee on the Self-Development of People. She currently serves on the Educator Certification Council …
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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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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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…for about an hour and a half to enter the grotto, the cave, where the tradition claims that Mary gave birth to Jesus. Unfortunately, the tight space that quickly filled with pilgrims coupled with the short window of time between services thwarted our entry. Despite disappointment, the experience prompted reflections among the group about the complex realities of pilgrimage and …
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…most recent book, Azusa Reimagined: A Radical Vision of Religious and Democratic Belonging, (2022). She has also been recognized by NBC News as one of six black women at the center of gravity in theological education in America. She is a fourth generation preacher in the Church of God in Christ (COGIC). Alongside her scholarship, she also engages public policy …
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…It feels good to sit and relax after almost 24 hours of travel. Our hotel is right on the river Nile. The sun is hanging low in the hazy horizon as boats cruise the river and the sound of honking horns wafts up from the nearby streets below. It’s the third day of Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end …
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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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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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…School of Christian Education (now UPSem) in 2002. Ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church, USA, she is a member of the Mid-Kentucky Presbytery. Dr. Hinson-Hasty’s service to the church is ecumenical and international. She has represented the World Council of Churches in numerous capacities. On the national church level, she has served as a …
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Charlotte, NC (November 13, 2023)—Research, practice, and leadership are the three platforms of the newly established Center for Excellence in Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary. Designed to foster new ways of teaching with leading-edge thinking, the CECE will formally open with More Than: The Inaugural Symposium on Nov.30-Dec.1. On Thursday, Nov. 30, educators, pastors, and lay leaders are invited …
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…interfaith dialogue, this lecture series seeks to contribute a deepened awareness and insight in areas of intellectual and especially practical religious concern. Please register online to attend the free Dawe Lecture at https://bit.ly/24Dawe or tune into the livestream on the Seminary’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@UPSem/streams # # # Contact: Barb Dodd Director of Communications Union Presbyterian Seminary (804) 278-4279 bdodd@upsem.edu …
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