Dr. Galbreath to keynote North American Association for the Catechumenate

The Annual Gathering for the Adult Catechumenate Turning Hearts toward God: The Lenten Practice of Baptismal Preparation How does the Spirit turn our hearts toward God? How do faith communities engage those to be baptized in this turning? What maps and patterns of practice guide it? Dr. Paul Galbreath, Professor of Theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina, will…

Kairos Ministries Team Day

Dr. Lakisha Lockhart will be the main presenter for Kairos Ministries Team Day. https://www.kairosinitiative.org/…

Social Justice Workshop Keynote Event – Building a Firm Foundation

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Seminary for a Day 2019

…In the century before Muhammad, the Arabian Peninsula was home to a host of religions. Beyond traditional polytheism, both Judaism and multiple branches of Christianity had taken root among various Arabian communities. This workshop introduces this history of Jewish and Christian Arabs of the late ancient world and invites us to think about how this historical moment might help us…

19th Annual Joe Ward Union Presbyterian Seminary Golf Tournament

…who are interested in theological education but have not yet committed to pursuing ministry. The entry fee is $110 for a Captain’s Choice format, sponsoring a hole is $100 and corporate sponsorships are $150. Come and join us for a great day of golf! More information here: https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-SPC-Joe-Ward-Scholarship-Golf-Tournament3.pdf If you have any questions contact Kevin South at Kevin.south@thalhimer.com or 804-441-5652…

Interim/Transitional Ministry Training Week 1

…basis. Participants can select housing, for an additional cost, when during registration. Single and double occupancy rooms will be available, with each room having a private bath. Hotel recommendations can be supplied as well. COSTS $455 per person, if register by September 30, 2022 $480 per person, beginning October 1, 2022 Dinner on Monday evening and lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday,…

…large group activities. ● Plan and lead overnight experiences for youth program participants and youth leaders. ● Work with adult leaders to prepare youth candidates for confirmation. Youth Mission Opportunities: Coordinate, facilitate, and support youth mission opportunities throughout the year including week-long summer opportunities for high school students. Responsibilities include: ● Research and secure destinations with the support of CE-Y…

Director of Children’s Ministry–Georgetown Presbyterian Church–Washingtown, DC

…programming for Georgetown Presbyterian Church’s children, youth and families, coordinates teacher training, oversees curriculum development, monitors program budgets and meets regularly with pastors and program leaders to align programming with the church’s mission and goals. Interested Candidates are encouraged to reach out to Aaron Davis, Chair of the Children’s and Family Ministry Committee, for more information: aaroncdavis@gmail.com https://www.gtownpres.org/learn Georgetown-Presbyterian-Church-Childrens-Ministry-Director2024  …

Director of the La Escuelita Learning Hub–Beechmont Presbyterian Church–Louisville, KY

…to gender and sexual orientation inclusion. Candidates from communities in the global south and other historic communities of color with languages other than English are encouraged to apply. La Escuelita Learning Hub, is an initiative of Beechmont Presbyterian Church (BPC) and Ministerio Presbiteriano Hispano/Latino de Preston Highway (PHLMPH, its acronym in English). The hub operates as an after-school and summer…

Pastor–Faith United Presbyterian Church–Washington, PA

…view the Faith U.P. Church Ministry Discernment Profile (MDP) #11375 on the Church Leadership Connection (CLC) website: https://clc.pcusa.org/mdp/11375/view/ Also check our website https://www.faithupchurch.org for links to our self-study. And our Faith United Presbyterian Church Facebook page. Applications may be received by self-referral through the CLC system at https://clc.pcusa.org For additional information, contact PNC Chair, Bettie Stammerjohn by email at: bbstammerjohn@gmail.org…

Black Lives Matter!

…am sure that Dr. Woodson would have been proud to have been alive to see the opening of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture(NMAAHC) which opened on September 24, 2016 as part of the Smithsonian on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. If you have not been, it is well worth your time to visit this historical building…

Associate Pastor–Tokyo Union Church–Tokyo, Japan

…policies of Council and directing the day-to-day operations of the church, its office, and employees and working with children, youth and families. Initiating and maintaining ecumenical relationships with other church bodies. Candidates must be willing to learn about Japan, be open to multicultural experiences and diverse theological perspectives. Candidates will be expected to administer baptisms (immersive and sprinkling) and dedications…

Interim Pastor – Central Presbyterian Church, Des Moines

www.dmcpc.org Central Presbyterian Church—a 516-member congregation affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), founded in 1848 and located in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa—is seeking an interim pastor. At Central Presbyterian Church, we strive to be a Christian congregation dedicated to a strong tradition of worship, committed to spiritual inquiry and growth, caring for one another, and bearing witness to…

On-Campus Event: Public Theology Forum

…per person (includes lunch). Financial assistance will be available. To inquire about financial assistance, please contact the Program Coordinator via email by clicking here. Registration will close Friday, September 9, 12:00 p.m. ET. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The Public Theology Forum is jointly sponsored by Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Master of Arts in Public Theology degree…

Memorial for Dr. Paul Walaskay

Join online or in-person Family, friends, seminary alumni, and faculty will gather to remember Dr. Paul Walaskay — a biblical scholar, gifted teacher, passionate jazz pianist, and an enthusiastic bicyclist and hiker. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Event location: Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond Campus, Watts Chapel Due to COVID restrictions and limited seating, a reservation…

Church Business Administration Seminars in Charlotte 2018/19

…Managing Strategic Planning Issues 4/25/19 Managing Communications Issues 5/9/19 Managing Human Resources Issues (Part 1) – Personnel 5/23/19 Managing Human Resources Issues (Part 2) – Legal NOTE: Human Resources is a 2-day seminar; both Personnel and Legal must be taken together if you are seeking certification. Click here to register online for the Church Business Administration program in Charlotte. ****************************…

Back to School? Race, Faith, and COVID-19

…in the United Church of Christ and Disciples traditions. Carlton Jordan Institute for Student Achievement Coach Carlton Jordan has over 20 years’ experience in education. He was a high school English and writing teacher for many years. He served as a coordinator of a ninth-grade English course and was a founding member of an untracked middle school in New Jersey….

Aspects of Human Growth and Faith Development

…Carter Walker. Nurturing Different Dreams: Youth Ministry across Lines of Difference. Eugene, OR: Pickwick Publications, 2014. Click here for a biographical sketch of the leader. Click here for a schedule of at-home topics and in-class work. Click here to register for Aspects of Human Growth and Faith Development beginning at home on January 16, 2017, and in-person February 14-16, 2017….

BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: November 2022

…husband said, “In the back seat.” He pulled the covering back and I was not there. He said to me later that he thought the rapture had taken place. I was gone; he was left. In his spirit Matt. 24: 40-42 was taking place. It will be a routine day. . . life going on as usual . . ….

Pastor–New Covenant Baptist Church–DeLand, FL

…sermons; guidance and leadership to the church; hospital/sick visits; and spiritual care as needed. The pastor should be an honest and trustworthy person who is a visionary and is passionate about connecting with our community. Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to m13reddish@gmail.com. For more information about New Covenant Baptist Church, go to www.newcovenantbaptist.net. Job-description-Part-Time-Pastor    …

APCE 2018: Boundless Hospitality

…Formation for an Adaptive Church. Here we worked collaboratively to identify ways in which to adapt new research in the field of psychological science to the reshaping of Christian formation practices. We considered the theories of selective social learning, narcissism, shame, connectedness and selective trust. We discussed pathways for learning by examining how cues such as an in-group bias, affection,…

The Sprunt Lectures

…“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 the racial condition and a horrid understanding of place. Together these problems have rendered the doctrine useless – it does no significant work in shaping the way…