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BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: February 2024

BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: February 2024

…the composition of today’s baseball, basketball, and football teams such as the Boston Red Sox; New York Yankees; Atlanta Braves; Kentucky Wildcats; Alabama Crimson Tide; Clemson Tigers; South Carolina Gamecocks; Ole Mississippi Rebels; Tennessee Volunteers, Georgia Bulldogs, Virginia Cavaliers to name a few. I venture to say without Black athletes, colleges and professional sports nationwide, would not be the same! …

BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: May 2023

BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: May 2023

…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 …

Gay Dawn Mothershed Dies at 85

Gay Dawn Mothershed Dies at 85

…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 …

Bridge for Early Career Preachers to Expand

Bridge for Early Career Preachers to Expand

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 …

Union Presbyterian Seminary to Inaugurate Rev. Dr. Rebecca L. Davis as Sarah Belk Gambrell Professor of Christian Education

Union Presbyterian Seminary to Inaugurate Rev. Dr. Rebecca L. Davis as Sarah Belk Gambrell Professor of Christian Education

…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 …

2024 Sprunt Lectures

2024 Sprunt Lectures

…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 …

2024 Sprunt Lectures

2024 Sprunt Lectures

…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 …

2024 Sprunt Lectures

2024 Sprunt Lectures

…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 …

2023 Sprunt Lectures May 1 -3, 2023

2023 Sprunt Lectures May 1 -3, 2023

…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 …

Islamic Studies Scholar to Lead Dawe Lecture on March 14 at Union Presbyterian Seminary

Islamic Studies Scholar to Lead Dawe Lecture on March 14 at Union Presbyterian Seminary

…developments, Dr. Hadia Mubarak teaches courses on Islam, comparative scriptures, women and gender in the Muslim world. Dr. Mubarak also leads classes on the history of Islam in America and religious representation in popular culture at Queens University in Charlotte, NC. Mubarak received her master’s degree in Contemporary Arab Studies with a concentration in Women and Gender from Georgetown University. …

Duc in Altum

…in Altum, which translates into “launch into the deep.” This building is “dedicated to the public life of Jesus, his transforming encounters, and honors the women of the Bible and all women of faith through its Women´s Atrium.” The mosaics in the four small chapels were beautiful. Our guide, Maria, who is from Mexico and volunteering for three months at …

Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty Named Professor of Theology and Ethics

Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty Named Professor of Theology and Ethics

…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 …

2023 Sprunt Lectures

2023 Sprunt Lectures

…Constructive Theology and African American Religion Princeton Theological Seminary PREACHER: Dr. Kenyatta Gilbert Professor of Homiletics Howard University School of Divinity KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Ted Warlaw President Emeritus Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Livestream Links Opening Lecture, May 1 https://www.youtube.com/live/KtMSQzKIfcE Lecture II, May 2 https://www.youtube.com/live/qzcDiE1N66k Worship, May 2 https://www.youtube.com/live/QHxBNUdnMEU Lecture III, May 2 https://www.youtube.com/live/ZvGiaeWgWIA Lecture IV, May 3 https://www.youtube.com/live/AGP1KkprUgo Closing …

Joshua T. Morris Named Assistant Professor of Practical Theology

Joshua T. Morris Named Assistant Professor of Practical Theology

…the Ministry of Word and Sacrament in the United Church of Christ (UCC), he is a member of the Missouri Mid-South Conference. An accomplished author and a devoted chaplain, Dr. Morris’ service to the church has encompassed a wide range of clinical ministry experience. He has served as staff chaplain at hospitals in California and Missouri. Prior to accepting the …

Crossing into Sinai

Crossing into Sinai

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 …

The Meaning of a True Pilgrim

The Meaning of a True Pilgrim

…day was a treat! The stained glass, paintings, and mixed media from all over the world were amazing. Our final stop was at the tomb of the famous Rabbi Maimonides (1135-1204 CE). On the women’s side, there was a lot of praying and emoting. It was interesting to observe that the conservative, orthodox, and ultra-orthodox women here used a similar …

Visiting The Pyramids

Visiting The Pyramids

On our second day of the travel seminar we started our encounter of Egyptian history and culture with some of the most well-known monuments, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Saqqara Pyramid Complex. Who would not want to see these great structures that are a few millennia old, while riding a camel roaming the desert on a sunny …

Into Israel

…are truly part of a “great cloud of witnesses” (Hebrews 12:1). Once we left the hotel, we arrived at the Saint Catherine’s checkpoint twenty minutes later and awaited other buses to leave in a caravan for the Taba Border crossing to Israel. We eventually met up with our tour guide, Samir, by 3:30 p.m. He directed us to the bus, …

From Galilee to the Dead Sea

From Galilee to the Dead Sea

…end my 31st year on this earth, I spent it with new and old friends and two of my favorite professors over a drink at Mikael Bar! Being at the Sea of Galilee has been a marvelous adventure for all. Tomorrow, we move to the final leg of our journey, to the city of Jerusalem. –Katie Carboni 1st year, MDiv/MAPT …

Complex Narratives of the Land

Complex Narratives of the Land

…trauma embedded in the places we have lived in the last three weeks. As we head home tomorrow, we carry with us memorable experiences and encounters of the lands and peoples of Egypt, Israel, and Palestine. The historical layers, diverse geographies, various religious traditions, and cultural expressions of this region will continue to shape and transform the ways we think …

112th Year of Sprunt Lecture Series Brings Renowned African American Scholar-Authors to Union Presbyterian Seminary

112th Year of Sprunt Lecture Series Brings Renowned African American Scholar-Authors to Union Presbyterian Seminary

…by Dr. Gilbert, are free and open to the public. Registration is required. Dr. Day, a nationally recognized scholar, political commentator, and teacher, has a background in Afro-Pentecostalism. She is a fourth-generation preacher in the Church of God in Christ and a prolific author. The lecture theme will be “Undomesticated Faith: A Decolonial Theology of Spirit.” Dr. Day said, “What …

Scholarships and Awards

Scholarships and Awards

…to the glory of God. Jacob Hord III, Gastonia, North Carolina Selina Malherbe, Charlotte, North Carolina Michele Nierle, Henrico, Virginia Cat Parler, Charleston, South Carolina Margaret Smerko, Raleigh, North Carolina Eric Tang, Kernersville, North Carolina Serenitye Taylor, Pineville, North Carolina Mollie Trainum, Gloucester, Virginia The Wade and Lou Boggs Scholarship The Boggs Scholarship is awarded annually by the faculty to …

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President Jacq Lapsley talks about our voice in th

President Jacq Lapsley talks about our voice in the world in her latest video. #upsem #upseminary #unionpresbyterianseminary

Several @upseminary students are in Ghana led by f

Several @upseminary students are in Ghana led by faculty members @phdbound and @jtaneti ... follow their journey by reading their blog posts at https://bit.ly/Ghana24UPSem

At the Board of Trustees meeting on the Charlotte

At the Board of Trustees meeting on the Charlotte campus of UPSem yesterday, President Jacq Lapsley welcomed Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty and Josh Morris to the faculty with their official vows @upseminary

The 2024 Sprunt Lectures are coming up soon...regi

The 2024 Sprunt Lectures are coming up soon...register at the link in bio by 4/22 and be sure to watch the video of Dr. Rebecca Davis to learn more about the outstanding speakers! https://youtu.be/IKCu59XjsJM

We offer thanks for the wonderful work of Wes Holl

We offer thanks for the wonderful work of Wes Holland, who has served as the Seminary’s chef (and the person who has operated the café) for several years. Your work will be missed @UPSem’s Richmond campus! @upseminary

On Wed., April 17 at 2p, join Ashlee Anderson and

On Wed., April 17 at 2p, join Ashlee Anderson and Annie Franklin Arvin as they talk about discernment and applying to UPSem. To join the virtual open house @upseminary, sign up for the Zoom link by Tues. April 16. This could be the most important hour of your life, so don’t delay! https://bit.ly/Apr24-VOH-UPSem

Watch the Director of UPSem’s Leadership Institu

Watch the Director of UPSem’s Leadership Institute Dr. Chris Burton to learn more about the Sprunt lectures May 6-8, 2024. Registration is required so we have an accurate headcount, so please sign up today! https://youtu.be/igykXp6srZw

Can’t get to campus for a tour? Come to a virtua

Can’t get to campus for a tour? Come to a virtual open house with admissions directors Annie Franklin Arvin and Ashlee Anderson. The first one is scheduled for Wed. 4/17 at 2p via Zoom. Sign up to receive the Zoom link!
https://bit.ly/Apr24-VOH-UPSem