Faculty Events

Events
Faculty Events

September 2017

September 23, 2017 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am

Seminary for a Day workshop “Looking for the Truth” led by Dr. Blount

Union Presbyterian Seminary: Richmond Campus 3401 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA, United States

September 23, 2017 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am

Seminary for a Day workshop “Black Sacred Rhetoric” led by Dr. Cannon

Union Presbyterian Seminary: Richmond Campus 3401 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA, United States

September 23, 2017 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am

Seminary for a Day workshop “Parables of Jesus” led by Dr. Carroll

Union Presbyterian Seminary: Richmond Campus 3401 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA, United States

September 23, 2017 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am

Seminary for a Day workshop “Spiritual Challenges of Digital Culture” led by Dr. Yust

Union Presbyterian Seminary: Richmond Campus 3401 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA, United States

September 23, 2017 @ 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

Seminary for a Day workshop “Praying the Lord’s Prayer with Theologians” led by Dr. DeVries

Union Presbyterian Seminary: Richmond Campus 3401 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA, United States

September 23, 2017 @ 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

Seminary for a Day workshop “Wisdom from the Desert Mothers and Fathers” led by Dr. Luckritz Marquis

Union Presbyterian Seminary: Richmond Campus 3401 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA, United States

September 23, 2017 @ 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

Seminary for a Day workshop “Tiptoeing on Eggshells” led by Dr. McFayden

Union Presbyterian Seminary: Richmond Campus 3401 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA, United States

September 23, 2017 @ 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

Seminary for a Day workshop “Polity Matters for Mission and Ministry” led by the Rev. Rhyne

Union Presbyterian Seminary: Richmond Campus 3401 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA, United States

September 23, 2017 @ 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

Seminary for a Day workshop “Musical Resources for Pastoral Care Ministry” led by Dr. Schweitzer

Union Presbyterian Seminary: Richmond Campus 3401 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA, United States

September 23, 2017 @ 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

Seminary for a Day workshop “Freedom and Form in Christian Worship” led by Dr. Voelz

Union Presbyterian Seminary: Richmond Campus 3401 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA, United States

September 24, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Dr. Yust speaking at Manakin Episcopal Church

Manakin Episcopal Church 985 Huegenot Trail, Midlothian, VA, United States

September 24, 2017 @ 10:00 am

John Vest to preach in Richmond, Virginia

Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church 7000 Park Ave, Richmond, VA, United States

September 24, 2017 @ 11:00 am

Dr. Blount to preach at First Presbyterian Church in Waynesboro, Virgina

First Prebyterian Church, Waynesboro W 11th St & S Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA, United States

September 26, 2017 - September 29, 2017

Dr. Galbreath to be the Worship Leader at the Presbyterians for Earth Care Conference

Menucha Retreat and Conference Center near Portland, Oregon 38711 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Corbett, OR, United States

September 28, 2017

Dr. Adams to Keynote Older Adult Fall Retreat at Camp Hanover

Camp Hanover 3163 Parsleys Mill Rd, Mechanicsville, VA

October 2017

October 1, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Dr. DeVries speaking on the beginnings of the Protestant movement at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church

Ginter Park Presbyterian Church 3601 Seminary Ave, Richmond, VA, United States

Say hello to Beth Bailey, one of our 2024 graduate

Say hello to Beth Bailey, one of our 2024 graduates! After interning @riverroadchurch, she has accepted a full time position as the Minister with Youth and Young Adults @fxbgbaptist. We are very excited for her and cannot wait to see the great things she will accomplish!

Richmond locals- we have a fun announcement! Next

Richmond locals- we have a fun announcement! Next week, @rvagoats will be clearing some invasive plants for @shalomfarms. Once the area is cleared, there will not only be much more room for the native plants to thrive, but also more room for visitors of Yaupon Place to enjoy the park.

Check back soon for more pictures of the goats once they arrive!

Goat Picture Credit: RVA Goats

“But not just about me. It has to be about the b

“But not just about me. It has to be about the boat.” - Joe Rantz, Boys in the Boat. Our incoming Vice President of Advancement, @leehinsonhasty, is the dad of a Case Western Reserve Univ. Crew alum who is celebrating his dad’s appointment at @upseminary !

We are so proud of our recent graduate, Daphne Hil

We are so proud of our recent graduate, Daphne Hill! She is continuing her graduate studies as a member of the 2027 Doctor of Education in Leadership program at VCU and will soon begin a Chaplain residency at the Central VA Healthcare System. Way to go, Daphne!!

Union Presbyterian Seminary will be closed July 4,

Union Presbyterian Seminary will be closed July 4, 2024 and July 5, 2024 in observance of Independence Day.

Congratulations are in order for Dr. Jacq Lapsley

Congratulations are in order for Dr. Jacq Lapsley on her confirmation at the 226th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). She is the first woman president @upseminary and we are honored to be guided by her leadership.

"I am about to do a new thing;
now it springs forth; do you not perceive it?" -Isaiah 43:19

UPSem alum Rev. Tony Larson has been named Co-Mode

UPSem alum Rev. Tony Larson has been named Co-Moderator at the 226th General Assembly of the @pcusa He is shown with Rev. Cece Armstrong, co-moderator. Both serve churches in South Carolina. We are so proud...congratulations!

Welcome to the newest alumni @upseminary! Commence

Welcome to the newest alumni @upseminary! Commencement at the Charlotte campus was filled with happy faces as more than 20 new graduates received their degrees. We are so proud of these leaders--congratuiations! Be sure to enjoy the photos on the UPSem Flickr page. The livestream of the graduation services is on the UPSem YouTube channel (link in bio).