Center for Excellence in Christian Education Inaugural Symposium

On Thursday, Nov. 30, educators, pastors, and lay leaders are invited to join Rev. Gail Henderson-Belsito of Caldwell Presbyterian Church at UPSem’s Charlotte campus at noon to open the inaugural symposium of the Center for Excellence in Christian Education. After worship and a welcome lunch, the Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Caldwell will give a keynote address at 2:00 p.m. followed by…

Alumni luncheon at Massanetta Springs

…Rev. Nicole Ball (M.Div. ’11), UPSem church relations officer, will bring updates on Union Presbyterian Seminary. Bring your family and friends! We will enjoy fellowship and a buffet lunch. Those who have already registered for the Bible or Church Music Conference will have their lunch provided. The cost for the luncheon, for non-conference guests, is $12.00. Register now at http://www.regonline.com/alummsbc…

Rev. William Barber to lecture on social justice preaching

…Barber II speaks on “Just Jesus: The Black Church and Social Justice Preaching.” Rev. Barber is the president and senior lecturer of Repairers of the Breach. An author, preacher, and professor, he is the chief architect of the “Forward Together Moral Movement.” Sponsored by Union’s Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation. This free event will be livestreamed. Register at https://www.regonline.com/registration/Checkin.aspx?EventID=2546578…

Katie Geneva Cannon Legacy Luncheon

…of our African heritage, our spiritual roots and our commitment to take on the fire of both racism and sexism.” reflected Yvonne Delk. The cost is $30 per person. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.fpcnorfolk.org/events-registration or make a check to and enter” Legacy Luncheon” on the subject line. Mail to First Presbyterian Church, 820 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23507….

Pulling Out All the Stops with the Seraph Brass

…worship. Union’s current pipe organ fails to do this. It has become unreliable and struggles to find the strength to lead the seminary’s congregational singing. It neither has enough pedals nor musical color to be used in worship. It has sat silent for more than 10 years. “The seminary has never had an organ built specifically for Watts Chapel,” said…

Sprunt Lectures

“Redeeming the Creature: Race, Place, and the Hope of the Church” Lecturer: Dr. Willie Jennings, associate professor of systematic theology and Africana studies at Yale Divinity School “These lectures will be devoted to helping Christians rethink the nature of life together as creatures. Christianity in the west suffers from a defective doctrine of creation that has been plagued with both…

Virtual Gathering for Music and Worship Leaders (Facilitated Conversation)

…churches worship. We hope you will be able to join us. Leader bio: Douglas Brown serves as the Director of Music and Adjunct Instructor in Church Music at Union Presbyterian Seminary, a position he has held since 2006. He is also Director of Music and Organist at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. He holds degrees from Duke University…

Coordinator of Youth Ministries–St. Paul’s Episcopal Church–Richmond, VA

…with youth. Education and/or Experience: • Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of college coursework. Working experience with youth for at least one year is required. ● Membership in the Episcopal Church is not required. ● Equivalent work experience in a non-profit, similar educational environment or church settings with lay persons is…

Temporary Supply Pastor (Full Time)–Rock Creek Presbyterian Church–Erwin, TN

Lead worship and midweek devotion, build relationships with congregation and community, lead the church in its ministry. Visit www.rockcreekpc.org/opportunities for more information. Call or email elder Charlie Baxter at 423-943-6578 or baxterp18@hotmail.com. http://www.rockcreekpc.org  …

Lead Pastor–United Church of Beloit–Beloit, WI

…Leadership Connection portal at https://clc.pcusa.org/login • Pastors affiliated with the NACCC may apply through the NACCC portal at https://www.naccc.org/resources/pastoral-search/ • Pastors from other denominations may also create an account and apply through the NACCC portal or may email the search committee at UCBeloitSearch@gmail.com with your background and interest for more information • Please contact UCBeloitSearch@gmail.com with any questions http://www.unitedchurchbeloit.org/ UCB-Lead-Pastor-Job-Description…

Solo Pastor–First Presbyterian Church of Port Huron–Port Huron, MI

…new pastor will find themselves preaching in a 137-year-old sanctuary nestled in an evolving neighborhood close to the city’s downtown and waterways as well as along a sunlit Lake Huron beach during the summer. If you know someone that would be a great fit, please ask them to send their resume to portpresby.pnc@gmail.com or apply directly at www.pcusa.org/clc. https://www.fpcporthuron.org/pastoral-search/ First-Presbyterian-Minister-Discernment-Profice-MDP…

Theological Summer Intern–Martha’s Vineyard Campmeeting Association–Oak Bluffs, MA

Martha’s Vineyard Campmeeting Association is looking for a PAID Theological Summer Intern. 2024-MVCMA-Theological-Intern-Job-Description Posting Closing Date: March 15, 2024 https://www.mvcma.org    …

Associate Pastor for Families and Formation–First Baptist Church–Jefferson City, MO

…they support teachers of adult Bible teaching classes and leaders of potential small groups. • Lead, promote, and oversee ministries that reach and develop children ages birth through twelfth grade and their families. • Recruit, train, support, and develop the skills of both the professional and lay staff as needed in order to accomplish the mission of forming children, youth,…

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Campus Minister/Director–Winthrop Wesley Foundation–Rock Hill, South Carolina

…or deacon, Deaconess or Home Missioner, or lay member with at least 5 years experience in higher education and church leadership • Harmony with Winthrop Wesley’s core values and ministry context • Exceptional interpersonal skills: able to relate to college students, create a welcoming environment, and articulate a compelling vision for Winthrop Wesley • Creativity in planning and competence in…

Consortium marks 50th anniversary with renewed commitment to strengthen theological education

…become exposed to the unique strengths of each of the three institutions. “With Dr. Linda Bridges completing her first year as president at BTSR and Dr. Corey Walker aboard as Vice President and Dean at STVU for one year, we have dynamic, fresh leadership,” said Dr. Blount. “And with that leadership, it is an especially good time in our histories…

Hispanic Summer Program

Union Presbyterian Seminary is proud to support the cultivation of Latinx theological leaders as a sponsor of the Hispanic Summer Program (HSP). Since 1989, the HSP has offered accredited, graduate-level courses to Master’s level students on topics ranging from theology, history, liturgy, and pastoral care, all from a Latinx perspective. The unique curricular offerings of the HSP expand the courses…

Upcoming Events

The Syngman Rhee Global Mission Center is hosting a Syngman Rhee Peace Symposium on January 14-16, 2025. The symposium will be honoring Rev. Dr. Syngman Rhee and celebrating his memory and vision. Participation is free but registration is required. Register here. For accommodation arrangements, please register by November 22, 2024. For general attendance, please register by December 6, 2024.…

Social Justice Orientation Leads to Missions

…question. The boy braced himself with a long breath and replied, “God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal and unchangeable, in His Being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness and truth.” “Where did you learn that?” the magistrate asked. He stated that he had learned about God at Seventeenth Street Mission. His case was promptly dismissed.26 Once students from the General Assembly’s…

Admissions Virtual Open Houses

Join us for our monthly Virtual Open House! During this time will gather to discuss a given topic or engage in a conversation with faculty, staff, or students. Here are our upcoming events: September 12, 2024 at 7 p.m.: Get to know us! November 18, 2024 at 2 p.m.: Community January 16, 2025 at 7 p.m.: Get to know the…

Opposition from Outside Campus

…returned from Selma, Second Presbyterian Church in Petersburg sent a delegation of two elders to him and told him he could not preach there anymore. He had been scheduled to preach at the church in the near future and was hurt because he had been their student minister for two years. Union President James A. Jones supported Mays, but there…

Transcript & Enrollment Verification Requests

…the transcript. Transcripts cite date of graduation if a student has met all academic and administrative requirements for her or his degree program. Transcripts are issued only when the student’s financial obligations to UPSem have been met, as certified by the Business Office. UPSem does not provide or send copies of student transcripts from other institutions. Transcripts for alumni are…