Past Events from September 8, 2017 – September 24, 2017 – Page 21 – Union Presbyterian Seminary

September 2017

September 8, 2017 - September 9, 2017

Dr. McFayden to lead Officer Retreat in Cleveland, Ohio

The Church of the Covenant 11205 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, United States

September 10, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Dr. McFayden to preach in Cleveland, Ohio

The Church of the Covenant 11205 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, United States

September 15, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Virginia Family History Day: Book Talk with Paula Owens Parker

The Library of Virginia 800 East Broad Street, Richmond,, VA, United States

September 23, 2017 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Seminary for a Day 2017

$25.00

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

Seminary for a Day workshop “Should Seminarians Study Islam?” led by Dr. Skreslet

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 “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

Plans may have changed but our excitement is still

Plans may have changed but our excitement is still the same! Instead of goats, there are sheep eating invasive species for @shalomfarms, and we are so happy that their native plants will now have more room to grow. Don't miss your chance to watch the sheep at work over the next few days!

Last week, @ceceupsem held it's Art and the Bible

Last week, @ceceupsem held it's Art and the Bible Camp, giving children the opportunity to explore images of God in art and Scripture. The week culminated in all of the participants helping to make a glass mobile that will be hung at our Charlotte campus!

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