Dawe Lecture to explore how religious traditions can help political process

How can our religious traditions help repair the health of our civil discourse? How can we garner the wisdom of our Jewish and Christian traditions to guide us in restoring a rational and judicious political process? Randi Rashkover — associate professor of religious studies, director of Judaic studies, and director of graduate studies at George Mason University — will present …

What a Difference a Gift Makes!

…United Presbyterian Church (USA). This gift of financial assistance made it possible for me to accept the federal fellowship which came with employment as a teacher while pursuing graduate study. As this door to achieve a career goal opened, I envisioned and persisted to secure other teaching experiences and procure other assistance and graduate study. I continuously give thanks to …

Head of Staff/Senior Pastor–New Braunfels Presbyterian Church–New Braunfels, TX

…an effective communicator, as he/she considers various viewpoints before arriving at decisions. The pastor’s compassion for members through congregational care outreach should be genuine, consistent, and caring. Superior organizational and interpersonal management skills are necessary as our spiritually mature pastor seeks to lead and collaborate with employees and members toward the agreed-upon vision. Experience in strategic planning and leading a …

Patterning God, The Great Provider

…we have responsibilities too. We are stewards of the provisions. We may use them, but we must take good care of the earth. When we fail to care for the environment, we damage its use by future generations. Just think about it, coal mining on the land, oil drilling in the oceans, clear-cutting the forests, chemically polluting the waters and …

Alt-right rally: “Not a new fight for me”

…this before. While lobbying for the Virginia Coalition of Latino Organizations in the Virginia General Assembly early this year, I faced the same elected officials day after day referring to my family and community as “bad apples.” Not human. Not hearing the testimony of violence my comrades and I described. Day after day I stood at the podium pleading with …

Preaching the Old Testament: Engaging the Whole Canon for a Changing Church

…$195, if register after January 21, 2020, includes lunch on Tuesday, 2/18 Additional $10 for optional lunch on Wednesday, 2/19 Meals: Lunch is included for Tuesday, 2/18, with optional lunch on Wednesday, 2/19. Snacks also included in the cost of registration. When you register you will be asked to indicate any food preferences (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, etc.). CEUs: 1.2 CEUs …

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 …

Dr. Roger Gench to Present 2022 Dawe Lecture

…in Richmond, Virginia. He is an alum of Union Presbyterian Seminary, where he completed a Ph.D. in Theological Ethics.   The Dawe Lecture is FREE and open to the public, yet registration is requested. The lecture will be presented on campus and livestreamed as well. TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE EVENT, CLICK HERE.   Click here to view the flyer …

On-Campus Workshop: Preaching & Teaching John during the Lenten and Easter Seasons

…the cost of registration. When you register you will be asked to indicate any food preferences (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, etc.). CEUs: .8 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for this event. Note: CEU certificates can be generated upon request at the time of the event. Campus Housing: Housing on campus is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can sign up for …

Union Seminary to host “Icons Reimagined” exhibit

Union Presbyterian Seminary will host a free public exhibit, titled “Icons Reimagined,” beginning November 1, 2018, at William Smith Morton Library, 3406 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23227. The exhibit will feature oil paintings and collage/mixed media works by local artist Kay Vass Darling along with books from Morton Library’s collection pertaining to icons, worship, and iconography. The exhibit will be …

Linger at the Levine Museum

…at 3 p.m., we will gather in the Turner room at the Levine Museum of the New South in Uptown Charlotte for a reception in your honor. The reception will include socializing, refreshments, an update on the seminary, and a tour of the museum. Because this event is a reception for you, it is free of charge. The seminary will …

Alt-right rally: Spiritual warfare

…a formidable team of family, friends, and church. That formidable team that has my back has always taught me to use my privilege to glorify God. Those aren’t the exact words they used, but that’s the message I got, the message that has shaped me. So I went to Charlottesville to do just that — to stand up to hate, …

Tim Moore called to Union Seminary as director of donor development

RICHMOND, Va. (October 25, 2017) – Rev. Dr. Tim Moore has been called to Union Presbyterian Seminary as director of donor development. He will work out of the school’s Charlotte, North Carolina, campus. An ordained United Methodist minister, Moore received a Doctor of Ministry from Hood Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity from Duke University, a Master of Letters from …

Monumental Confederate controversy solution might be ancient history

…to think carefully about the relationship of how we use a space for memorialization and the relationship of that space to violence. Dr. Luckritz Marquis, the historian, can rapidly run through a list of times and places where the destruction and retention of memory is obvious and profound: the Armenian massacre of 1915, the defeat of Nazism in 1945, Desert …

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APCE: Praying through Scripture Workshop

…be a tool that we could take home and use. A practical application that I was very appreciative of. These types of resources (one that I could directly adapt to ministry back home) are exactly why I attended the APCE conference. First, we read Matthew 4:1-11 which describes the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. We were asked as group …

Pastor/Head of Staff–First Presbyterian Church of Ocala–Ocala, FL

…many opportunities) Provide input on potential uses of vacant lots Work closely with B&G Committee Develop personal connections with all members Visit those with pastoral-care needs Lead special services (e.g., weddings, funerals) Attend church events Inform church members of pastoral-care needs Work with lay leadership to create fellowship activities (e.g., family dinners, seniors’ lunches, dinner groups) Inspire members, welcome new …

Associate Pastor–Tokyo Union Church–Tokyo, Japan

The Associate Pastor’s primary role is to attend to the spiritual welfare of the congregation through prayer, pastoral counseling, encouraging and assisting people in their ministries, leading thought-provoking and inspiring worship services, administering the Sacraments, and assisting the Pastor in his ministry and management of the TUC staff. He shall act on behalf of the Pastor in the absence of …