Director of Children’s Ministry–Covenant Presbyterian Church–Charlotte, NC

Covenant Presbyterian in Charlotte, NC is searching for a Director of Children’s Ministries. For more information about this position, please visit:

https://www.covenantpresby.org/job-openings?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR16gw–9ukquHYm0lSkuZhIlqecc3oSHHlJT5yhFnkQfUJrTiv3AxUy6ig_aem_Aa6U5mcQAkT-I8DtpNFk4o33yclYZ5AZTKj1xpbfdxJhRwzc068HGBknNG2QR-iLLrpH8JN2shVFgMiDt6tHVC5h

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).

Our very own faculty member, Frances Taylor Gench,

Our very own faculty member, Frances Taylor Gench, won an Award of Excellence in Biblical Interpretation for her reflection on female pastoral leadership and the biblical interpretations. The Associated Church Press (ACP) awards recognize the best in faith-based media, and we are so proud they recognized her work! With more than 800 entries, kudos to the @presoutlook for the Best of the Church Press Awards!

Follow the link below to read her reflection:
https://bit.ly/4cgu5V9

If you'd like to start classes this coming Fall, d

If you'd like to start classes this coming Fall, don't forget to submit your applications by July 1 for the following programs:

Master of Divinity
Master of Arts in Christian Education
Master of Arts in Public Theology

Visit the Admissions & Aid tab on our website (link in bio) to apply now!

Let's hear it for our recent graduate, Kirsten Ant

Let's hear it for our recent graduate, Kirsten Anthony Trachsel, for beginning her journey as Director of The Children's Place Preschool at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Texas. We are very proud and excited!

This week, a handful of our faculty and staff were

This week, a handful of our faculty and staff were involved in leading various workshops and conversations at the ATS Biennial meeting. We are so grateful they had the opportunity to speak and connect with others in the ATS community!

Find details on their participation below:

President Jacqueline Lapsley and President Emeritus Brian Blount discussed presidential transitions and the practicalities of doing it well. (Pictured with Andrew Pomerville, President of Louisville Seminary)

Ken McFayden, our Academic Dean, spoke on navigating the opportunities and challenges of teaching in an increasingly digital world.

Rachel Baard, our Director of Master of Arts in Public Theology program, presented on her 'Church in the Public Square' grant with co-presenter, Agnes Chiu of China Evangelical Seminary North America 北美中華福音神學院 CESNA

Shawn Oliver, our Vice President for Strategy and Institutional Effectiveness was appointed to the Appeals Committee of the ATS Board of Commissioners.