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Church Business Administration Seminars in Charlotte 2018/19

…with the exception of the seminar on March 28. **************************** Click here to register online for the Church Business Administration program in Charlotte. **************************** SEMINAR SCHEDULE (CORE CURRICULUM TOPICS) IN CHARLOTTE: 9/13/18 Managing Financial Issues – Accounting 9/27/18 Managing Financial Issues – Budgeting NOTE: Financial Issues is a 2-day seminar; both Accounting and Budgeting must be taken together if you …

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Students join movement to strengthen Richmond community

…say characterizes Union and the influence of individual faculty members, like Dr. Samuel Adams and Dr. Christine Luckritz Marquis in encouraging their involvement in social justice issues. “I could see when I first came to Union that people cared about the wellness and well-being of others. That was apparent not only through organizations like RISC, but also through other students’ …

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India travel seminar: Same but different

…oppression, resistance and resilience are the same in different cultural contexts. Visthar celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. This organization’s vision is a sustainable community with gender and social equity created through transformative education and community-based advocacy in collaboration with educational institutions, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and social movements. The history of the treatment of Dalits (untouchables) and especially Christian …

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Statement from President Blount on passing of Lamar Williamson Jr.

…world. Lamar initiated his theological journey at Davidson College. After earning his BA, he enrolled at Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Divinity. Upon graduation from Union, he enrolled in the Faculte Libre de Theologie Protestante, Montpellier, France, where he earned the Bachelor of Theology. He would later earn the PhD in biblical theology at …

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Alumni Luncheon – Massanetta Springs Bible Conference

Union will host an alumni luncheon during the Massanetta Springs Bible Conference. We encourage you to join us. The event is free for anyone already registered for the Bible or Church Music Conferences. For those not registered, tickets are only $12 at the door. Dr. John T. Carroll will be our guest speaker at the luncheon. Carroll is the Harriet …

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Dr. Taneti to Present 2019 Dawe Lecture

…impact of social aspirations and dominant cultures in the flourishing and warping of these eclectic traditions. Dr. James Taneti, Director of the Syngman Rhee Global Mission Center for Christian Education and Assistant Professor of World Christianity at Union Presbyterian Seminary, in Richmond, Virginia. Lecture title: Spirit at the Edges: Sanskritization of the Telugu Pentecostals Free and open to the public …

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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. …

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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). …

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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. …

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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. …

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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. …

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Passion to help veterans guided Charlie Pratt to ministry

While serving in the Navy in 2005, alumnus Charlie Pratt passed out free makeup to women at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait during Easter. Military exchanges on the bases carried basics for men, but almost nothing for women. “I learned what a blow wearing the same drab colored uniform day in and day out could be for the women I served …

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Student shares first experience at APCE Annual Event

…workshop leader: – Children of God Storybook Bible by Desmond Tutu. Zonderkids, 2010. – Global Babies by The Global Fund for Children. Charlesbridge, 2007. – God’s Paintbrush by Sandy Eiseneberg Sasso. Jewish Lights Publishing, 1992. – Making a Home for Faith by Elizabeth F. Caldwell. Cleveland: The Pilgrim Press, 2007. – Real Kids, Real Faith: Practices for Nurturing Children’s Spiritual …

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Statement from President Blount on passing of former professor Patrick Miller

…our work in certain directions, then it is also the case that scholarly work may reshape us, sometimes quite radically. There are some who, having entered the world of biblical scholarship from a base of personal experience and piety, have wandered into the study of the history of religion, for example, and found themselves unable to return to their theological …

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“Justice in a Changing Climate” Celebration and Renewal with Rev. Dr. Rodney S Sadler, Jr

…international. We recognized that the climate is changing, largely as the result of our fossil fuel use. The changes resulting from this warmer earth will be a disaster for everyone, but their biggest negative impact will be on those people with the fewest financial resources. Over the last 10 years, we have been learning about and working to decrease climate …

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Worship, Ecology, and Community Revisited

…Galbreath’s original research led to his 2014 publication, “Leading into the World,” in which he explored how congregations engage in acts of caring for the earth. In his new research, he seeks to investigate the inverse. He is now exploring the intersection between ecology, ritual studies, and Christian worship—intentionally working with those six original congregations in developing liturgical acts of …

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BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: November 2023

…the spirit of thanks, giving, and Thanksgiving, please feast on these ideas that have come into my hands recently.These two writings have been sources of much reflection for me. May they strengthen and bless you as you seek to live the Fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) and as you think on your material and verbal gifts given and received …

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Biblical Preaching and Pastoral Leadership for Complicated Times

Workshop Leaders: Brian Blount and Alex Evans Feeling overwhelmed by the world’s complexities? This workshop equips pastors and church leaders to navigate difficult times with the enduring strength of biblical preaching and compassionate leadership. To register or learn more, click here. …

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Professor Melanie Jones to Lead National Capital Presbytery Pastors Retreat

Professor Melanie Jones will serve as keynote speaker for “Calm the Waves,” a retreat for pastors and leaders of the National Capital Presbytery on February 3-5, 2020. Melanie C. Jones is Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture / Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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Dr. Ken McFayden to Lead Workshop on Ideological Diversity at NEXT Church National Gathering

Dr. Ken McFayden will lead a workshop entitled “Ideological Diversity in the Wilderness: Can We Talk?” as part of the NEXT Church 2018 National Gathering in Baltimore, Maryland, on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Dr. McFayden is Academic Dean of the Richmond Campus and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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Director of Community Engagement – Cook’s Church, Charlotte, NC

…per week commitment). **Requirements: ** A committed follower of Jesus Christ, embodying our values of faithfulness and community service. Someone with a flair for creativity, imagination, and vision. An individual who thrives in a role that offers freedom and flexibility. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong social media skills. This position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for …

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(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 …

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