Student shares first experience at APCE Annual Event

…Equipping Parents in Their role as Primary Faith-Nurturers.” The workshop stressed the important influence that parents and spiritual leaders have on the lives of children and explored ways to equip parents for their role as primary faith nurturers. The workshop provided a detailed framework for conducting a three-week “Connect” series of education components that include components covering child faith development,…

The complexity of the prison industrial complex

Just Talk/Talk Just – Say Her Name: Womanist Theology, Activism and Movement Making

Just Talk/Talk Just – Say Her Name: Womanist Theology, Activism and Movement Making Webinar will stream on Union Presbyterian Seminary’s YouTube and Facebook pages at 7pm on Tuesday, March 16….

L.B. and Mavis Reavis Ministry Lecture

Dr. Stanley H. Skreslet, F. S. Royster Professor of Christian Missions, will present a lecture entitled “Migration and World Christianity.” The event will be conducted virtually. Participants will need to register to receive the link to the event page which contains the recorded lecture. After viewing the lecture, participants are invited to join Dr. Skreslet for a live Q &…

Sprunt Lectures

…Trailblazer: Rev. Karen Brown (M.Div.’92), pastoral associate at Grace Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, Maryland, and resource developer for Intersection of Change   Join us for the Third Annual Union Golf Tournament on Monday, May 7th, at Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, 1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228. Register at www.regonline.com/Sprunt2018. Click here for a link to the event brochure and schedule….

Social Justice Workshop Keynote Event – Building a Firm Foundation

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Interim/Transitional Ministry Education Week 1

Registration is open for Interim/Transitional Ministry Education Week 1. The date for this event will be November 13-17, 2023. This will be an in-person gathering on the Richmond Campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary. Click here for more information or to start a registration. For questions or more information, contact Theda Wortman (twortman@upsem.edu)….

Aspects of Human Growth and Faith Development

…Led by: Rebecca Davis Cost: $295 CEUs: 3.0 This class meets the requirements for Christian Education certification in the PC(USA), but is open to anyone interested in the topic. ************************* Click here to register for Aspects of Human Growth and Faith Development beginning at home on January 16, 2017, and in-person February 14-16, 2017. ************************* Description: This intensive course will…

Why Is The Church Silent On Confederate Statues?

…of these monuments and what really happened should have people running back into their sanctuaries after worship, crying out, “What must I do to be saved?” It is time for all Christians, but especially the Christians who worship in the shadows of these statues, to open their mouths and take a stand against the wrongs committed both by our commonwealth…

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…

Dawe Lecture to focus on how Christian, Jewish traditions can guide civil discourse

…picture of Jewish and Christian comparative learning which, as an exercise in discerning the word-world relation can contribute to this much-needed societal task. Dr. Rashkover is associate professor of religious studies, director of Judaic studies, and director of graduate studies at George Mason University. Lecture title: Comparative Learning: Judaism, Christianity, and the Word-World Relation Free and open to the public…

Director of Ministry with Youth and Families OR Associate Pastor for Youth and Families–Highland Presbyterian Church–Louisville, KY

…personal beliefs. Foster relationships & support spiritual development. Connection to Congregation- Worship, workdays, service/justice opportunities, & church committees Education and Curriculum Development: Design & implement age-appropriate curriculum for Sunday School, Bible studies, & other educational programs for middle & high school youth. Collaborate with church leaders and educators to ensure alignment with church goals and teachings. Confirmation- lead program and…

Online Course: Introduction to Pastoral Care (Pathways Online Course)

…February 8, 2023. (Note: Beginning February 9, price increases by $25). CEUs: 3.0 The Pathways Online Course Program offers ten courses to provide educational preparation toward leading a congregation as a Commissioned Ruling Elder (CRE) over a two-year period . Courses are open to all, and one does not need to be pursuing to become a CRE in order to…

Online Course: Biblical Interpretation (Pathways & CE certification online course)

…Christian Educator (CCE). Yet, courses are open to all, and one does not need to be pursuing to become a CRE or CCE in order to participate. Courses aim to enhance knowledge and practical application to various ministry contexts. ************************* Online registration is open. Click here to REGISTER. ************************* To learn more about the Pathways Online Course Program, click here….

Online Course: Reformed Theology (Pathways Online Course)

…Program offers ten courses to provide educational preparation toward leading a congregation as a Commissioned Ruling Elder (CRE) over a two-year period . Courses are open to all, and one does not need to be pursuing to become a CRE in order to participate. Courses aim to enhance knowledge and practical application to various ministry contexts. ************************* Online registration is…

Reformed Theology/Church History – Pathways Online Course

…(CRE). Courses are open to all, one does not need to be pursuing to become a CRE in order to participate. Courses aim to enhance knowledge and discipleship, and each course is five weeks long. ************************* Online registration is open. Click here to REGISTER. ************************* To learn more about the Pathways to Learning and Leadership online course program, click here….

Online Course: Church History (Pathways Online Course)

…Course Program offers ten courses to provide educational preparation toward leading a congregation as a Commissioned Ruling Elder (CRE) over a two-year period . Courses are open to all, and one does not need to be pursuing to become a CRE in order to participate. Courses aim to enhance knowledge and practical application to various ministry contexts. ************************* Online registration…

Worship & Sacraments (Section 2) — Pathways Online Course

…a congregation as a Commissioned Ruling Elder (CRE). Courses are open to all, one does not need to be pursuing to become a CRE in order to participate. Courses aim to enhance knowledge and discipleship, and each course is five weeks long. ************************* Online registration is open. Click here to REGISTER. Once course capacity is reached, a waiting list will…

Online Course: Pastoral Care (Pathways Online Course)

…Ruling Elder (CRE). Courses are open to all, one does not need to be pursuing to become a CRE in order to participate. Courses aim to enhance knowledge and discipleship, and each course is five weeks long. ************************* Online registration is open. Click here to REGISTER. ************************* To learn more about the Pathways to Learning and Leadership online course program,…

Online Course: Preaching (Pathways Online Course)

…a Commissioned Ruling Elder (CRE) over a two-year period . Courses are open to all, and one does not need to be pursuing to become a CRE in order to participate. Courses aim to enhance knowledge and practical application to various ministry contexts. ************************* Online registration is open. Click here to REGISTER. ************************* To learn more about the Pathways Online…

Online Course: Mission & Evangelism (Pathways Online Course)

…a congregation as a Commissioned Ruling Elder (CRE). Courses are open to all, one does not need to be pursuing to become a CRE in order to participate. Courses aim to enhance knowledge and discipleship, and each course is five weeks long. ************************* Online registration is open. Click here to REGISTER. ************************* To learn more about the Pathways to Learning…

Online Course: Mission & Evangelism (Pathways Online Course)

…(CRE) over a two-year period . Courses are open to all, and one does not need to be pursuing to become a CRE in order to participate. Courses aim to enhance knowledge and practical application to various ministry contexts. ************************* Online registration is open. Click here to REGISTER. ************************* To learn more about the Pathways Online Course Program, click here….