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Rev. William Barber to lecture on social justice preaching

…Barber II speaks on “Just Jesus: The Black Church and Social Justice Preaching.” Rev. Barber is the president and senior lecturer of Repairers of the Breach. An author, preacher, and professor, he is the chief architect of the “Forward Together Moral Movement.” Sponsored by Union’s Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation. This free event will be livestreamed. Register at https://www.regonline.com/registration/Checkin.aspx?EventID=2546578 …

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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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CBFVA Pastors’ School

This free event will happen on the beautiful campus of Union Pres! On that day, we will hear from Scott Dickinson and James Goolsby. These two pastors, who both minister in the small town of Macon, Georgia, have been doing the hard work of racial justice together for the past few years. These pastors have lead their congregations to take …

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Toni Morrison documentary and panel discussion

…Center director Melanie C. Jones will moderate a discussion with Black filmmaker and author Rebekah L. Pierce and Dr. Faith Harris, Assistant Professor of Theology and Director of Edosomwan Center for Faith, Leadership and the Public Life at Virginia Union University to reflect on Morrison’s legacy. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. …

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Dr. Ken McFayden to lead discussions on Ideological Diversity

Dr. Ken McFayden will lead a discussion on the topic of “Ideological Diversity” at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church for the adult education group meeting in the fellowship hall. The discussions will take place over three sessions on April 8, 15, and 22, 2018 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Rev. Michelle Freeman Owens will lead the discussion on April 15th. Dr. …

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2020 SPRUNT LECTURES

…6 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Lecture III with Dr. Eugene C. Roehlkepartain 10:00 a.m. Break 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Panel Discussion with Dr. Karen-Marie Yust, moderator 1:00 p.m. Black Alumni Association Annual Meeting   A link to the Zoom video conference will be sent in May to all registrants. REGISTER HERE   The three lecturers are: Evelyn L. Parker, …

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BBQ Church/Conversations on Evangelism

…in Glen Allen, Virginia, with his wife and two young sons.   Accommodations Hampton Inn Wilson by I-95 252-291-0330 Hampton Inn Wilson near downtown 252-243-4040 Holiday Inn Express 252-234-7900   Registration www.regonline.com/evangelism or contact Sterling Burton at sburton@upsem.edu or 804.278.4373 If you are unable to attend but would still like to support the ministry, click here. Under Designation, select “Evangelism.” …

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Pulling Out All the Stops with the Seraph Brass

…is the second of a series of concerts, “Pulling Out All the Stops,” that the seminary is holding to raise awareness about the need for a new pipe organ for its historic chapel. Through the generosity of sponsors, the concert is free and open to the public. Donations to support the Organ Fund will be appreciated. Seraph has toured throughout …

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Online Course: Proto-Womanist Thought

…African-American women of the 18th and 19th centuries, real and fictional, is the foundation for the development of Womanist thought of the 20th and 21st centuries. Being undergirded with this knowledge allows students to recognize the contributions of Black Women to the struggle for freedom and equality in the United States since 1619. Led by: Rev. Dr. Jean Derricotte-Murphy, Associate …

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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 …

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Virginia UMC Annual Conference Alumni Luncheon

…Ridge Hotel and Conference Center during the United Methodist Virginia Annual Conference. In addition to the lunch we will be having a guest speaker, Union Presbyterian Seminary President Brian Blount. Join us for a great lecture, delicious food, and a chance to mingle with other alumni. Tickets are $15 for alumni and friends, students can attend for free. REGISTER NOW …

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Online Course: Womanist Theology (A Primer)

…appointment as the Assistant Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of San Diego, teaching courses in the early church tradition Black and Womanist theologies, and Religion and Hip-Hop. A native of Chicago and daughter of The United Methodist Church, Dr. Watkins is a scholar-pastor-activist shaped by the Black freedom movement tradition. Prior to teaching at the University …

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Alice Walker to keynote Center for Womanist Leadership gathering

RICHMOND, Va. (January 23, 2018) – Alice Walker, author of “The Color Purple,” will keynote the Bearing Witness to Womanism inaugural gathering, in Richmond, Virginia, April 5-7, 2018. The event is sponsored by the Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary and the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. Walker’s keynote is free and will …

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UPSem Corine Lytle Cannon Colloquy

…In partnership with the KGC Center for Womanist Leadership, contributors to the journal will present their papers at the Corine Lytle Cannon Colloquy held Thursday, April 4, 2019, on Union’s campus in the Early Center. The reception is from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. followed by the colloquy 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Free and open to the public. Registration is requested. …

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Sprunt Registration

…Sprunt Lectures is open now! The alumni office would like to invite you to attend this year’s Sprunt Lectures. Come and take advantage of this opportunity to hear a world-class lecturer and to fellowship and connect with other attendants. Register here before May 1st!   Series Fee: Alumni: $55 BAA Member: $40 Friend: $55 Faculty/Staff: $55 Student: Free Spouse: $55 …

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Virginia Family History Day: Book Talk with Paula Owens Parker

Roots Matter: Healing History, Honoring Heritage, Renewing Hope Friday, September 15, 2017 Time: 2:00 PM–3:00 PM Place: Library of Virginia Lecture Hall, Free Join author Paula Owens Parker as she discusses her book Roots Matter, which recognizes the impact of transgenerational trauma as a result of chattel slavery on the African American community. The book prunes the family tree of …

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Statement from President Blount on the passing of Freda Gardner

RICHMOND, VA (May 11, 2020) — The following statement was made by Union Presbyterian Seminary President Brian K. Blount on the death of Freda A. Gardner, the moderator of the 211th General Assembly (1999) and the first full-time female faculty member at Princeton Theological Seminary. Gardner died on Saturday, May 9. She was 91 years old.   Freda Gardner was …

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Diane Giannola called as chaplain of Union Seminary Charlotte

…of Charlotte. She completed an internship as a hospice and a CPE unit as a palliative care intern. She served as the parish intern on mission outreach ministry at South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church, where she was also a deacon and assisted in training deacons in offering compassionate care to church members during times of need. She also was a nurse …

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Online Workshop: The New Testament and Contemporary Social Concerns–Post-election Perspectives (Two-part series)

Online Workshop: The New Testament and Contemporary Social Concerns — Post-election Perspectives Dates: Tuesdays, February 2 and February 9, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST (Note: This online workshop is a two-part series). Led by: John Carroll, Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament, Union Presbyterian Seminary Workshop Description: Karl Barth famously advocated reading the newspaper alongside the Bible. …

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Statement from President Blount on passing of former professor Patrick Miller

…to be close to Mary Ann’s mother, and then to Black Mountain/Montreat, North Carolina, in 2012. In this season of their life together, it became obvious that Pat’s first and final vocation was to care for family, and especially for Mary Ann in her days of illness. His steadfastness by her side manifested the honoring of that cherished relationship as …

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Back to School? Race, Faith, and COVID-19

…in the United Church of Christ and Disciples traditions. Carlton Jordan Institute for Student Achievement Coach Carlton Jordan has over 20 years’ experience in education. He was a high school English and writing teacher for many years. He served as a coordinator of a ninth-grade English course and was a founding member of an untracked middle school in New Jersey. …

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