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‘The Many’ to perform at Union Seminary

…which produces The Many. They will lead worship, workshops, and a panel discussion at the seminary’s 2019 Howie Center Events: Monday, October 14, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Workshop, Worship as a Catalyst for Social Justice: Creating Liturgy for Justice/Inclusion Monday, October 14, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – An Evening with The Many: Worship, with Teaching and Q & A…

President Blount statement on passing of Professor Emeritus Glenn Bannerman

…Recreation Workshop classes in 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…

Boston pastor, jazz musician to demonstrate church revitalization through music and drama Oct. 4

…– 4:30 p.m. – Interactive Seminar & Conversation, Paisley Hall – Stanfield will showcase tools and exercises combining music, story-telling, and drama for ministry and community-building 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. – Workshop & Presentation of Musical Theater, Lake Chapel – A reception in the Early Center will follow the evening workshop. The Howie Center events are free and open to…

Capital Campaign

…skills. To date, more than 1,700 church members and leaders have been served. Library Without Walls Technology: $560,000 Outcome: The Library Without Walls makes Union library resources available online for alumni and churches around the world. Evangelism Program: $480,000 Outcome: The Evangelism Program teaches students and churches about church revitalization and development. Two presbyteries and 15 churches, along with Union…

JUST PREACH /JUST ACT CSJR AFRICAN AMERICAN SOCIAL JUSTICE PREACHING SERIES – PART 2

…Seminary is excited to invite you to the 2022 African American Social Justice Preaching Series on January 10th and 12th entitled “Just Preach/ Just Act!” These two days will feature three online events, including an evening lecture on January 10th at 7:00 pm with the Rev. Dr. William C. Turner, Jr of Durham, NC who will explore the intricacies and…

(FREE) Webinar: Death & End of Life Issues

…of Homecoming, a group dedicated to bringing the nation’s first memory village to the Richmond area (Homecomingrva.org). 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 the link for the live webinar within the Confirmation Email, sent automatically once registered for the event….

JUST PREACH /JUST ACT CSJR AFRICAN AMERICAN SOCIAL JUSTICE PREACHING SERIES – PART 3

…Seminary is excited to invite you to the 2022 African American Social Justice Preaching Series on January 10th and 12th entitled “Just Preach/ Just Act!” These two days will feature three online events, including an evening lecture on January 10th at 7:00 pm with the Rev. Dr. William C. Turner, Jr of Durham, NC who will explore the intricacies and…

Webinar: Understanding Islam – An Interfaith Dialogue with Muslim Americans

…is currently the President of the Wayne County Dispute Resolution Center (WCDRC) and chairwoman of its advisory Board. Siham was born and raised in Michigan and has called it home her entire life. Additional panelists: Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi Yasmine Eastman Cost: FREE. No cost to register for this event, yet attendees must register. Registration: Online registration is open. Click…

Confession, Repentance, and Restorative Justice: A Presbyterian Perspective with Dr. Jacq Lapsley

…/ 7 pm / Talk and Reception – Sharon Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, North Carolina On Monday evening, Dr. Jacq Lapsley will discuss her work at Princeton Seminary where, in the aftermath of a “race audit,” she helped lead the institution to transform its commitments and curriculum to address a history of racial disparity. Registration information can be found online: https://na.eventscloud.com/csjrfallseminar…

Just Preach /Just Act CSJR African American Social Justice Preaching Series – Part 1

…Seminary is excited to invite you to the 2022 African American Social Justice Preaching Series on January 10th and 12th entitled “Just Preach/ Just Act!” These two days will feature three online events, including an evening lecture on January 10th at 7:00 pm with the Rev. Dr. William C. Turner, Jr of Durham, NC who will explore the intricacies and…

Interim/Transitional Ministry Training Week 1

…Required Text 1: Interim Ministry in Action (2018), Norman B. Bendroth Required Text 2: How to Lead When You Don’t Know Where You’re Going (2019), Susan Beaumont Companion Biblical Text: The Emmaus Road story from Luke 24:13-35. Participants are invited to pray with, as well as meditate and reflect on this text as they prepare for the week. ********************* Online…

Confession, Repentance, and Restorative Justice: A Faith-based Perspective with Dr. Jacq Lapsley

…Perspective”. Tuesday, October 10, 2023 / 11:30 am / Luncheon and Discussion – Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte campus On Tuesday, join Dr. Lapsley for lunch with local faith and community leaders to discuss the Bible, race, and the faith community’s work for reconciliation. Registration is required for the luncheon as seating is limited. Registration information can be found online: https://na.eventscloud.com/csjrfallseminar…

2022 Sprunt Lectures

Join us in Watts Chapel on the Richmond campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary or online for the 111th Sprunt Lectures. You’ll hear from exciting speakers and more. The lecture theme will be “Translation Matters: Who Translates God Words & How?” While you’re here, reunite with fellow classmates and colleagues, and see what’s new on campus and in Richmond since your…

(Cancelled) Worship & Sacraments – Christian Educator Certification course

This is a hybrid course which will meet requirements for Christian educator certification in the PC(USA). The hybrid format includes at-home/online work as well as in-class time on Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Richmond campus. At-home work begins on April 20, 2020; in-class time is May 19-21, 2020. Course: Worship & Sacraments Location: Union Presbyterian Seminary, Paisley Hall, Richmond, VA 23227 Led…

2020 SPRUNT LECTURES

…being infected by COVID-19. The lectures are still on but moving to an online format. All who previously registered and paid will be given a full refund and invited to participate in an abbreviated lecture program via Zoom video conferencing on your phone or computer. This virtual event is free, but registration is still required. If you have previously registered…

“Public Theology and Theologies of Publics” University of Stellenbosch and Princeton Theological Seminary

Rachel Baard will participate in a panel on the theme “Public Theology and Theologies of Publics” as part of an online conference in honor of Dr. Dirkie Smit, hosted by the University of the Western Cape, the University of Stellenbosch, and Princeton Theological Seminary….

Just Talk/Talk Just: The Prison Industrial Complex

Online event, co-sponsored by Union Presbyterian Seminary, the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation, and the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership. Registration link will be available soon….

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

…The Conversation. In 2011, Dr. Gilbert launched The Preaching Project, a ministry aimed at equipping ministers to better serve African American churches and communities. He also serves as Director of the Equipping the Saints: Black Congregations Online Resource Center at Howard University; General Editor of the forthcoming Preaching, Theology, and Culture book series (Fortress Press); and member of the editorial…

They were (are) heard!

…of individuals who would do anything for them. I pray that they felt and found their place in the body of Christ, if they had not already done so. Youth Sunday was only one small step. My one-on-one meetings with youth at the local donut shop are only a small step. Our open sanctuary in the midst of the tragedy…

Congregational Corner: Mercy Calls

…to me and I reluctantly said yes. Let’s get one thing clear real quick – I don’t play softball. In fact, I barely understand the sport. My husband had way too much fun taking me shopping for a glove and explaining the basics of the sport to me, probably very confident that I would barely make it through one game…

Women address gender justice for African-Americans

…treatment or opportunity; the fact of being aware of these conditions. In April, Cannon and Parker will lead a workshop with UPSem’s Leadership Institute that will assess and redress the muted, masked, and mangled testimonies, and the trans-generational experiences of women, men, and children whose ancestors were enslaved Africans. Earlybird registration ends February 27. See more pictures of the luncheon….