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Remembering Elizabeth Apperson Ramsey (1924-2016)

…a caring presence and would often take new residents under her wing to help them become acclimated. A memorial service will be held January, 14 at 10 a.m. in Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. Bobby Hulme-Lippert, pastor of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, and Carson Rhyne, general presbyter of the Presbytery of the James of the PC(USA), will co-officiate. …

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2019 Sprunt Lectures

…Q&A: “Social Justice in the Shadow of the Apocalypse” held in Lake Chapel.   Join us afterward for the Closing Worship and Lunch.   See the full schedule here and follow the conversation on Facebook.   Alumni: $55 BAA Member: $40 (Alumni Lunch on 5/7 is paid for with dues) Friend: $55 Faculty/Staff: $55 Student: Free Spouse: $55     …

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Webinar: Feminist Theology & the Historical Christian Faith

FREE Webinar: Feminist Theology & the Historical Christian Faith Date: Thursday, October 8, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST Led by: Dr. Rachel Baard, Assistant Professor of Theology & Ethics, Union Presbyterian Seminary Workshop Description: Feminist theology is often viewed as something that either rejects or undermines the historical, biblical Christian faith. However, for the most part that is not …

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Alice Walker to keynote Center for Womanist Leadership gathering

RICHMOND, Va. (January 23, 2018) – Alice Walker, author of “The Color Purple,” will keynote the Bearing Witness to Womanism inaugural gathering, in Richmond, Virginia, April 5-7, 2018. The event is sponsored by the Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary and the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. Walker’s keynote is free and will …

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Pathways Online Course — Pastoral Care

…and each course is five weeks long. Class meetings are once a week, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. The Christian Life online course will meet: Thursdays, January 9 – February 6, 2020, led by Dr. Carol Schweitzer, Associate Professor of Pastoral Care Emerita Tuition: $100 per course. Note: If register within two weeks of the first class meeting, registration …

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Alt-right rally: Clergy cannot be absent

…is the predictable outcome then permits to gather should not be granted. Related Stories Alt-right rally: Praying for the enemy President Brian K. Blount: Violence has brought us here Alt-right rally: Spiritual warfare Alt-right rally: “Not a new fight for me” Alt-right rally: Tangible resistance to hatred & evil Alt-right rally: Love & hope vs evil in our midst   …

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Faith and Worker Justice Organizer–Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy–Richmond, VA

…VICPP:   Skills and Characteristics Experience working with faith communities. Passion for organizing and social justice. Strong public speaking and writing skills. Comfortable with basic office computer programs. Experience working with diverse communities. Good relationship building skills. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Understanding of worker justice issue preferred. English fluency required. Spanish fluency preferred.   Application due August 5 …

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Online Workshop: Understanding Climate Change as a Biblical Mandate

…Church Publishing), and will begin by reviewing several of the environmental teachings in the Hebrew Bible, relating them to the New Testament teachings when possible, and demonstrating that climate change and the broader topic of creation care are biblical issues as well as scientific ones. This workshop will also discuss measures urgently needed to mitigate climate change and to prevent …

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Congregational Corner: What makes you strong

…Even with a staff of four pastors, there is just too much work to go around! At first, I figured if I could just plan and prioritize better, I could make it work. I bought a whiteboard and divided it into the four very general sections of my job – youth group, confirmation, young adults, and general. I listed important …

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Online Workshop: The Basics of Digital Church Communication

…use social media as a tool for building community, discipleship and outreach. In this 75-minute session, we will review: – the major misconceptions and myths about social media – how to get social media algorithms to work for you and not against you – creative ways to use social media for ministry   TUESDAY, AUGUST 24 | 11 A.M. EDT …

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Online Workshop: The Basics of Digital Church Communication

…to use social media as a tool for building community, discipleship and outreach. In this 75-minute session, we will review: – the major misconceptions and myths about social media – how to get social media algorithms to work for you and not against you – creative ways to use social media for ministry   TUESDAY, MAY 25 | 10 A.M. …

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Class of 2017 honored at commencement exercises

…for graduate study were awarded in Richmond: The Patrick H. and Mary P. Carmichael Fellowship — Alexa Allmann The Martha O. and Fred R. Stair Fellowship — Andrew Whitehead The Sallie Shepherd Perkins Fellowship — Emily Krudys The following additional honors and awards were awarded in Richmond: The James and Elizabeth Appleby Book Awards — Matthew Lee Boschen, Emily Blair …

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Lead Pastor–United Church of Beloit–Beloit, WI

…described in the above sections of the position description, as time and availability permits. • Pastors affiliated with the PCUSA may apply through the PCUSA Church 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 …

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Online Workshop: Feminist Theologies– What They Are, What They Say, What They Do

…and constructive theology, theological ethics, and political theologies. Her first book, titled Sexism and Sin-Talk: Feminist Conversations on the Human Condition, was published by Westminster John Knox Press in 2019, and she is the editor of a volume, The Political Theology of Paul Tillich, which is tentatively scheduled for publication by Lexington Press in 2021. She is also the author …

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Musical group, The Many, to lead 2022 Howie Center Events

…sessions: Session 1: What can my church really do about our dying planet? Sometimes we feel powerless as a local church to take on the issue of eco-justice. In this breakout session, participants will discuss learning, developing, and sharing practical tools for pushing our churches forward on environmental issues. Ideas will also be shared on how to integrate environmental education …

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Alum elected president of Ethiopian Evangelical Church

Rev. Yonas Yigezu (M.Div.’06), right, pledges to lead the Ethiopian Evangelican Church Mekane Yesus with unity and love. On left, outgoing EECMY president, Rev. Dr. Wakseyoum Idosa.   The Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) 20th General Assembly took place January 22-28, 2017 at the Mekane Yesus Seminary, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Rev. Yonas Yigezu Dib-binyam (M.Div.’06) was elected as the …

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Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean To Be Human?

…access additional resources, you can register for a membership card here. For downloadable exhibit posters to share with your community, click here. To access further research material relating to the exhibit, click here.   If you have any further questions about the exhibit, please email one or all of the following: Dr. Chris Burton, Program Coordinator & Director of the …

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Congregational Corner: Take on, Caring for Creation

…We dust off the good and make room for new sprouts so that we might see your love shine around us in its fullest beauty once more. Amen. Alumna Jordan B. Davis is associate pastor for youth and young adults at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels …

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“40,000-year flood” tests resolve of Houston pastor, alumnus

…around his community to see if there’s anything he can do for his church members. He was sitting in the house of his former church secretary recently. Her house had flooded and she was meeting with contractors with a blank look on her face. He said that is typical of how surreal and sad the situation is. Flood-damaged personal belongings …

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Alt-right rally: Love & hope vs evil in our midst

…for this nation to live up to and live into its founding principles.       Related Stories Alt-right rally: Praying for the enemy President Brian K. Blount: Violence has brought us here Alt-right rally: Spiritual warfare Alt-right rally: “Not a new fight for me” Alt-right rally: Tangible resistance to hatred & evil Alt-right rally: Clergy cannot be absent   …

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APCE 2021 Virtual UPSem Alumni Event

On February 3, 2021 UPSem hosted a Zoom meeting of Christian Educator alums on the eve of APCE’s virtual national gathering. “In Anything but Ordinary Time,” a group of nearly 60 alumni, faculty, students, and staff gathered to hear how the seminary continues to open doors to innovative ways to lead and share the ministry of Christian Education for the …

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Dr. Adams to preach on “Civility, Koinonia, and Our Current Cultural Moment,” in Wade North Carolina

…Sept. 23. Worship is at 11 a.m. followed by a covered dish lunch on the grounds. Dr. Samuel L. Adams, professor of Biblical Studies at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Va., will preach on “Civility, Koinonia, and Our Current Cultural Moment,” and he and the Rev. Meg Lindsay Dudley, pastor of Bluff Presbyterian Church, will preside over the Lord’s Supper. …

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