Presbyterian Polity, Mission, and Program (Christian Educator Certification Course)

…educator. Scripture, polity, and the structure, mission and program of the PC(USA) provides the content for this certification course. Critical examination, guided exploration, and careful integration of those key resources provides educators an opportunity to draw upon the richness of the Presbyterian tradition as they take leadership roles in their congregations and ministries. The course provides opportunities for educators to …

You are invited to join us for the 2023 Sprunt Lectures May 1-3, 2023 Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond Campus

…(2002-2022). Prior to that, he was the pastor/head of staff for twelve years at Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Atlanta. Other churches he served include the Germantown Presbyterian Church in Germantown, Tennessee, the Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church in Sherman, Texas, and the Setauket Presbyterian Church in Setauket, Long Island, New York. A native of South Carolina, Ted Wardlaw is a …

Black Religious Education and Public Ministry

…expect that this intentional, difficult, and purposeful engagement will propel us to continue the movement from lamenting about the injustices in our society to advocating for the oppressed, the vulnerable, and the marginalized. Rev. Dr. Richelle B. White is Professor of Youth Ministry and Director of Field Practicum at Kuyper College.                   …

Fight Club?

…from and encourage others in the ways that we invest our money? How do you encourage your congregation to speak openly about their financial investments in the church? How do you teach and encourage these open discussions in your home?   Alumna Jordan B. Davis is Transitional Associate Pastor at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and …

Union Seminary honors lives lost to COVID-19

To set the tone for his inauguration the next day, President-elect Joe Biden led a memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19 with church-bell ringings and light shows across the country January 19, 2021. Union Presbyterian Seminary participated by tolling bells and displaying illuminated lanterns on its Richmond and Charlotte campuses. Written on the lanterns were the …

The Word of History

By Rev. Dr. Audrey Todd (Union PSCE, M.Div., M.A.C.E ’10) Life has a toll. Life on edge. Living with hypersensitivity. Living life under suspicion. One’s humanity never affirmed. Always having to prove oneself. Living life with one’s hands up to prove one’s innocence. Trauma to the soul. Living small so as not to offend. Living as though one needs permission. …

The Bridge for Early Career Preachers

Lessons and Carols – Charlotte Chapel

Service of Lessons and Carols: All are welcomed to attend. (Please RSVP to Mary Ellen Vernon at mvernon@upsem.edu or 980-636-1661 if you plan to also eat lunch with us). …

Rooted 2:67 “Spiritual Self-Care Through Coaching”

Monthly dinner gathering of the Baptist House of Studies. Dr. David Peppler, Sr. will lead us in a time of discussion on Spiritual Self-Care Through Couching. …

Dr. Galbreath to be the Worship Leader at the Presbyterians for Earth Care Conference

BLESSING THE WATERS OF LIFE: Justice and Healing for our Watersheds For information on registration Dr. Galbreath is Professor of Theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina. …

Dr. McFayden leading East Community Pastor Retreat in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina

On Sunday and Monday, August 13 and 14, 2017, Dr. Kenneth J. McFayden will be leading the East Community Pastors Retreat for the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina. He will be speaking on Stewardship: Biblical Perspectives and Better Practices. Dr. McFayden is the Academic Dean and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. …

Rooted 2:67 “Spiritual Self-Care Through Coaching”

Monthly dinner gathering of the Baptist House of Studies. Dr. David Peppler, Sr. will lead us in a discussion centered around Spiritual Self-Care through Coaching. …

Dean McFayden to Lead Retreat for Presbytery of Coastal Carolina

Dean Ken McFayden will serve as retreat leader for the Mission Cabinet and the Strategic Planning and Organizational Review Committee for the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina on September 13, 2019. Dr. Kenneth J. McFayden is Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean, Richmond Campus, and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development. …

Dr. Carroll to keynote 2016 Poamn and Armss Conference

John T. Carroll, the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament, to deliver keynote addresses entitled “Gospel Portraits of the Disciples and Discipleship” and “People of the Spirit, People of Hope: The Vision of the Apostle Paul” for the conference of ARMSS (Association of Retired Ministers, Spouses and Survivors) and POAMN (Presbyterian Older Adult Ministry Network). …

Paul Galbreath to Speak on “Starting with the Earth: Christian Perspectives on Earth Care”

Paul Galbreath will deliver a lecture entitled “Starting with the Earth: Christian Perspectives on Earth Care” at Valley Community Presbyterian Church, Portland, Oregon, at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 28th. …

Dr. Paul Galbreath to Deliver Lecture on Earth Care at First Presbyterian Church in Newport, Oregon

Dr. Paul Galbreath will deliver a lecture entitled “Earth Care and Christian Faith” at First Presbyterian Church in Newport, Oregon on Thursday, May 30th, at 3pm. Paul Galbreath is a professor of theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte. …

Dr. Blount to Preach at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian in Cary, NC

President Blount will preach at the 8:45 and 11am services at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, NC on Sunday, February 17, 2019. Dr. Blount is the President and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Dr. Galbreath to Preach at Etowah Presbyterian Church (Etowah, North Carolina)

On Sunday, September 2, 2018, Etowah Presbyterian Church, Etowah, North Carolina, will welcome Dr. Paul Galbreath to its pulpit. Dr. Galbreath is Professor of Theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte. …

Seminary for a Day workshop “Parables of Jesus” led by Dr. Carroll

Register for “Seminary for a Day” to attend this workshop led by Dr. John T. Carroll Parables of Jesus: Stories to Encourage and Challenge One of the signature features of Jesus’s teaching was his use of parables to communicate his message. This workshop will explore several of the parables, highlighting especially the way in which they leave decision and response …

1,500 attend Center for Womanist Leadership inaugural gathering

…The conference, “Bearing Witness to Womanism: What Was, What Is, What Shall Be,” began with a free event that demonstrated a wide-open welcome to the local community. About 1,500 people turned out to hear writer and poet Alice Walker speak at Saint Paul’s Baptist Church where white-gloved ushers welcomed each person to the sanctuary as if we were family. That …

President’s Top Five

…Criminalization of Mexicans in Contemporary American Politics” (Journal of Pastoral Theology). His timely article “Ajo, limón y miel: Reflections from the Aztec Capital about Care in a Pandemic” is forthcoming in the book Injustice and the Care of Souls. Carson Brisson, who publishes a great deal in our own Sharon and Brook, has also written for the prominent journal The …

Union announces new trustees chair and members

…member of the national advisory team for NEXT Church, a renewal movement within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He was recognized as a William Friday Fellow (2011-13). Edmonston is a graduate of Davidson College, Union Presbyterian Seminary, and Columbia Theological Seminary (Doctor of Ministry). He and his wife, Colleen Camaione-Edmonston, have three children, Patrick, Gabriel, and Amelia.         …