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…

Dr. Paula Owens Parker: Computer programmer turned womanist theologian

This is post 2 of 2 in the series “Faculty Spotlight” Tricia Vesely: Finding Union, Handstands, and Hebrew Dr. Paula Owens Parker: Computer programmer turned womanist theologian Faculty Spotlight BY PATRICE OWENS PARKER Womanism encourages black women to push the envelope, be questioning, love each other and their communities, express genuine care for others, and love the arts. It also…

MInister for Children and Youth–Christ Church Christiana Hundred–Wilmington, DE

About the Church Christ Church Christiana Hundred in Wilmington, Delaware is a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming Episcopal faith community, engaged in God’s work to bring all people into a loving, liberating, and life-giving relationship with Jesus Christ. Members come from far and wide and bring a richly diverse set of gifts and talents, living into the calling of coming together…

Let them be heard

By Rev. Jordan B. Davis (M.Div.‘14) Congregational Corner It was different before. I would hear about the shooting, pray for the families, read the articles and thoughts of my friends, debate whether I should say anything or not… I had a routine (which should NOT be routine). This time though, I began to think about my kids- the youth who…

Dr. Galbreath to keynote North American Association for the Catechumenate

…in turning toward God in action and behavior. As a community of worship, study and prayer we will turn our minds and hearts to appreciate the deep structures of the Lenten journey for our own ministries of baptismal formation. Registration will open in January 2017. See our website for information on a concurrent raining event for parish teams. www.catechumenate.org  …

Congregational Corner: A prayer for the new year

…In the midst of our destruction and development, you continued to create beauty and life. We have grieved and argued, we have celebrated and grown. We have turned our eyes and ears to you as we rejoice and pray for strength and life. You have stood firm, reaching out and embracing us with always open arms. As the countdown comes…

Let’s change the discussion

…and grocery store acquaintances, who have raved about their church experiences and faith. I was jealous of their excitement and freedom to tell anyone and everyone about something so personal, but then I realized that I have no less freedom than they do, and really I have no less excitement. With all of this rolling around in my head, I…

Lights flicker at APCE event, signaling spirits

…“The Healing Chaos of Grief,” led by Rev. Dr. Fran Shelton, because I feel like dealing with death and loss has never been my strong suit. I was looking for examples of how to best minister to those around me, knowing that this will continue to arise in my ministry and personal life. What I didn’t expect was for the…

Glenn Q. Bannerman (1927-2020): A Tribute

…the basement of the Early Center. They were crafting. Making extraordinary recreational tools and toys from innocuous household items like pantyhose. He invited me to sit and listen. And he and his students opened up a wonderful world of engagement, of using scripture, theological perspective, familiar and not so familiar games, common and not so common domestic and workplace objects…

Pastor–Community Church of Ringwood–Ringwood, NJ

Seeking a full-time pastor responsible for leading worship services, implementing adult education, collaborating with other churches for community building, and pastoral care. For more information contact: Christine Burger, 856-625-9399 https://www.communitypc.org/ RIngwood-CPC-MDP…

Webinar: La Dimensión Terapéutica del Ministerio Pastoral

…una iglesia reciban una atención integral. Ese objetivo resulta particularmente pertinente en los tiempos actuales en los que los creyentes enfrentan fuertes temores ante la incertidumbre por el futuro cercano. En esta exposición se mostrarán algunos elementos terapéuticos de la laboral pastoral y su relevancia para una sana vida comunitaria. Among its many aspects, pastoral ministry entails a therapeutic component…

City approves Union Seminary’s special exception request

…since that time, the seminary has been pleased to allow anyone and everyone from every part of the city free and unencumbered access to the land,” Blount said. “Union has been a good neighbor to the Northside community for over 100 years. The BZA’s decision helps us continue in that effort by contributing new housing to the community and creating…

Central America Travel Seminar: Illiteracy, human rights, and deportation

…As an example, they allow students to express theological and complex thought through drawings. Its three main principles are: Woman are human-beings, they do reflect the image of God, and they deserve equality and equity. There is a great deal of progress that still must be made, but CEDEPCA’s work is helping to further liberate women. We then went to…

Sharing the Quiet: Strengthening Intergenerational Relationships

By Kamryn Sierra Olds and Reverend Dr. Patricia Turner-Olds (M.A.C.E., Union-PSCE ’05) Kamryn: Granny, there are times when I imagine what my grandparents were like when they were my age: what they thought about; how they lived, navigated and experienced life? Was it is sometimes challenging to communicate across different generations, because the things that connect us are sometimes still…

California wildfires affect Union families

…a GoFundMe page to help support her grandparents who have been featured on Inside Edition, ABC News, and their local ABC News station. While Malibu is often associated with celebrities and wealth, not every resident falls into that category. When his wife’s grandparents moved there 41 years ago, the area was completely undeveloped and it wasn’t the celebrity paradise it…

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

On October 6, 2022, The Many will be on the Richmond campus to lead the Howie Center Events. The Many is an uncommon, intentionally diverse collective making music for people to sing together about peace and justice and a world where all belong. Open to the public, The Many will lead workshops and worship centered around eco-justice and climate change….

Family Ministry Coordinator–St. James United Methodist Church–Greenville, NC

…that nursery and volunteer training occurs as needed. • Attend children and youth ministry team meetings. • Assist with children’s message as needed. • Act as the family ministry point person in the absence of the Pastor of CYF • Other duties as assigned. For more info about church www.stjconnect.org . Please submit questions or resume to hr@stjconnect.org Closing Date:11/26/2023…

Webinar: Feminist Theology & the Historical Christian Faith

…German theologians Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Paul Tillich to Nazism, and in particular their perspectives on Judaism. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Cost: FREE. No cost to register for this event, yet attendees must register. Registration: Online registration is open. Click here to REGISTER. Registered attendees will receive a link to join the live webinar prior to…

Started UPSem 2009: Rev. British Hyrams (MDiv/MACE 2016)

…profile, commitments, accessibility, and format made her exploration of a call to ministry move from an idea to a real possibility. Speculating on what makes UPSem Charlotte a special place, she concludes that it comes down to one word: Accessibility. “The course delivery format gives working adults access to a quality graduate program,” she said. “The financial support and cost…

Finding Our Genuine Voice

…am left with one very simple and very complicated question – Are we, as congregational leaders, being our genuine selves and modeling that for our parishioners? Do we allow our context to control our words, or do we allow the Spirit to guide our words? Do we open space for others to be genuine, or do we close doors to…

…committee. ● Attend and be the key leader for at least one summer mission trip. ● Recruit, train, and support adult leaders for mission trips. ● Complete or direct the completion of all administrative duties related to the trip including distributing registration forms, planning trip details, coordinating with mission site partners and communicating with leaders, parents, and participants. Other Youth…

Union students log 1,000+ miles to vote

…and fly you down there? Not joking, I will chip in,” Dr. Adams commented. Dr. Adams says that as a Georgia native himself, he had been monitoring the Georgia governor’s race closely, and was aware of issues with the organization and distribution of absentee ballots, which he describes as “not acceptable.” Members of the seminary community, fellow students, family, friends,…