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Lilly Endowment Grant to Provide a Bridge for Early Career Preachers

Lilly Endowment Grant to Provide a Bridge for Early Career Preachers

…Lilly Endowment’s Compelling Preaching Initiative, a new program will offer a path to nurture and support 120 early career pastors over five years. The Bridge for Early Career Preachers will help nurture and support 120 new ministers during the next five years to develop their voices for faithful, imaginative, intelligent, energetic, and loving proclamation. The Bridge is being funded through …

Congregational Corner: The hidden life of the transitional pastor

Congregational Corner: The hidden life of the transitional pastor

…when Christ has truly carried me. When you hear that call though, when you feel that tug on your life so hard that you almost can’t breathe, you do what you have to do. You even stay awake, knowing it was a long day and is leading into another, because you can’t sleep until you write your thoughts down. You …

Resolutions and reflections

Resolutions and reflections

…in the way that we already live and seek to live. What resolutions have you made and how do they reflect your faith and how God works in your life for YOUR families and congregations? Alumna Jordan B. Davis is transitional associate pastor at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. …

Atlantic Chamber Ensemble to perform at Union Seminary

Atlantic Chamber Ensemble to perform at Union Seminary

…included. “Our current organ has very little repertoire that suits it particularly well, so it is particularly thrilling to hear it play something that fits its delicate, antiquated sound so beautifully,” seminary music director Doug Brown said. The pipe organ has been called the “king of instruments” because of its huge range of tones, from the softest whispers to the …

Black Lives Matter: “Taking a Knee” is Not About the Flag

Black Lives Matter: “Taking a Knee” is Not About the Flag

By William R. Freeman (M.Div.‘01) A recent sports article by Timothy T. Ludwig in “USA TODAY” starts off with these words, “In August 2016 Colin Kaepernick sat on the bench while the national anthem played during a preseason game for the San Francisco 49ers. It went unnoticed at first for two games before a photo from Jennifer Lee Chan of …

1,500 attend Center for Womanist Leadership inaugural gathering

1,500 attend Center for Womanist Leadership inaugural gathering

…The conference, “Bearing Witness to Womanism: What Was, What Is, What Shall Be,” began with a free event that demonstrated a wide-open welcome to the local community. About 1,500 people turned out to hear writer and poet Alice Walker speak at Saint Paul’s Baptist Church where white-gloved ushers welcomed each person to the sanctuary as if we were family. That …

Joins us for lunch at APCE Feb 8

Joins us for lunch at APCE Feb 8

…of the Master of Arts in Theological Studies Programs Rebecca Davis (M.A.’90; M.DIV.’91; Ph.D.’07) Professor of Christian Education, Charlotte W. Clay Macaulay (D.Min.’85) Director of Alumni Development Lisa McLennan (M.Div.’14) Associate Director of Admissions, Charlotte Mairi Renwick (M.Div.’11) Director of Admission, Richmond Crystal Sygeel (M.Div/M.A.C.E.’96) Director of Hospitality Ministries Don’t miss this opportunity to fellowship with faculty, staff, alums and …

2023 Enrich Educator of the Year Award Recipient

2023 Enrich Educator of the Year Award Recipient

…(now Union Presbyterian Seminary) with a Master’s in Christian Education. She is a Certified Christian Educator in the PC(USA). Jenna has served two congregations in Oklahoma, currently as the Director of Children and Youth Ministry at her home church of First Presbyterian Church in Stillwater. It has been Jenna’s “dream job”, giving back to the congregation that nurtured her faith …

Middle East Travel Seminar: Our incredible journey in Galilee continues

Middle East Travel Seminar: Our incredible journey in Galilee continues

…Jesus’ mother lived. The church has magnificent mosaic renderings of scenes of Mary and her son from countries around the world. Just across the way were other ruins where tradition also says Joseph’s carpenter shop could have been. Altar at the Church of the Annunciation built into Mary’s house. Today was filled with examples of the confluence of archeology, biblical …

Started UPSem 2011: Rev. Vikki Brogdon (MDiv 2016)

Started UPSem 2011: Rev. Vikki Brogdon (MDiv 2016)

…MACE) The following is part of a series of 20 profiles that represent each year that Charlotte has been enrolling students. Pastor Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church Abbeville, South Carolina A native South Carolinian, Vikki Brogdon grew up on a farm between Sumter and Manning, South Carolina. She still lives on that same farm. A fifth-generation farmer, Brogdon felt called …

Started UPSem 2007: Rev. Ken Fuquay (MACE 2011 / MDiv 2015)

Started UPSem 2007: Rev. Ken Fuquay (MACE 2011 / MDiv 2015)

…MACE) The following is part of a series of 20 profiles that represent each year that Charlotte has been enrolling students. President and CEO LIFESPAN Pastor Matters to Mission Mount Holly, North Carolina Calling Asheboro, North Carolina, his hometown, Rev. Ken Fuquay (MACE 2011 / MDiv 2015) had many “hometowns” as a kid. His father was a Pentecostal Holiness minister, …

The biggest question

The biggest question

…a friend’s house instead? Has the ministry found a way to reach the intended crowd or is it so focused on being the next best thing? A pastor and search committee want to tell you how wonderful the ministry is, but nothing speaks louder than the actions and faces of those most directly affected by the ministry. Who is involved …

Central America Travel Seminar: “Power is for the people”

Central America Travel Seminar: “Power is for the people”

…people who had just been released from prison to their families. As they were driving, a flash flood overcame the car. Everyone safely got out of the car but Hermosa Carla did not survive. There is a white stone memorial next to the river where she died. As the afternoon wound down we had the privilege to hear two stories, …

$Harvard professor, minister urges UPSem graduates to care for fractured world$

Harvard professor, minister urges UPSem graduates to care for fractured world

…built xenophobic walls around ourselves. We need now, as much as ever, men and women who can bear witness to this Jesus,” he said, pointing to the Bible, open to John 4. “This is the One who cares.” “So, who cares that you’re graduating today? God cares,” he said. “When you and I can treat fellow humans with the grace …

Class of 2018 profiles: Christopher Manunyo-Nyonyoh prepared to make a difference in Ghana

Class of 2018 profiles: Christopher Manunyo-Nyonyoh prepared to make a difference in Ghana

…“Even after a lecturer is done speaking, it is difficult to even ask a question.” Manunyo-Nyonyoh was relieved that at Union he had the freedom to ask a question to get a better grasp of what was going on. Aside from the freedom of student and professor interaction, Manunyo-Nyonyoh was very impressed with the hospitality of the entire seminary …

Central America Travel Seminar: Colonization in Guatemala

Central America Travel Seminar: Colonization in Guatemala

…visited the House of Memories Museum where we were exposed to very powerful images and stories about the colonization process that occurred here. After witnessing these pictures and hearing these stories I began to think about how it might have felt to have the land that you and all of your ancestors lived on be taken away by foreigners from …

Online Course: Womanist Theology (A Primer)

Online Course: Womanist Theology (A Primer)

…issued. Online Course Title: Womanist Theology: A Primer Course Dates: Tuesdays, July 13 – August 17, 2021, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT Course Description: This Continuing Education online course is designed to explore the ways in which literature has and can be used as a source for theological reflection by Womanists and others within the survivalist/liberationist tradition. Special attention …

Sprunt Registration

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 …

Shalom Farms: An agricultural learning lab in Northside

Shalom Farms: An agricultural learning lab in Northside

…growing, last year was my first year and the farm’s first year,” Wilson said. The farm is leasing five acres of land on the Westwood Tract from Union Presbyterian Seminary for free. It uses a tractor, greenhouse, and an army of enthusiastic volunteers and seminary student interns to maximize production to get as much great healthy food as possible to …

Report to Union donors

Report to Union donors

…told that our “Boston” server was not directly affected by the hack. However, since it was an attack on their cloud servers, we were being notified. To be clear, we do not store donors’ credit card numbers, banking information, or social security numbers in our database. Further, to reiterate, the server containing the Seminary’s donor information was not attacked nor …

Alumni Luncheon – Massanetta Springs Bible Conference

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 …

Online Workshop: Advanced Social Media Strategy for Churches

Online Workshop: Advanced Social Media Strategy for Churches

…of faith communities, and her talents and experience. Christen has a MA in Peace and Conflict Resolution from Norwich University and a BA in International Relations and French Literature from the University of South Carolina. Online Format: This four-session workshop will use Zoom technology to meet online in order to allow for presentations by the leader as well as interaction …

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Spooky season is upon us at UPSem! Shoutout to @a

Spooky season is upon us at UPSem!
Shoutout to @anniefranklinarvin27 for capturing the first moments 🕷️👻

Are you in the first seven years of your ministry?

Are you in the first seven years of your ministry? Do you preach more than a few times a year? Would you like some nourishment for you and your preaching?

Apply for The Bridge's 2025 Cohort at the link in our bio!
Applications are due by November 15.

Happening TONIGHT! Don't miss out as Rev. Melanie

Happening TONIGHT!

Don't miss out as Rev. Melanie Jones Quarles sits down with author Rev. Khristi Lauren Adams, to discuss her newest book, Womanish Theology: Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood.

Join us via FB Live on The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership page or on our UPSem YouTube channel 💜

Fall is in full effect on our Richmond campus! Tak

Fall is in full effect on our Richmond campus! Take a look at some pics from our Fall Fest this past weekend 🍂

Our Charlotte campus recently hosted the 2024 Youn

Our Charlotte campus recently hosted the 2024 Young Adult Advocacy Conference with the Office of Public Witness of the Presbyterian Church USA. Speakers included Rev. Jan Edmiston, Rev. Tony Larson, and @upseminary's Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler. A gun violence vigil was part of the event.

Tonight is the final night to participate in the S

Tonight is the final night to participate in the Smithsonian's FREE programs to the community! No RSVP required.
Tonight's efforts will be focused in a Christian Educator Workshop, with participation available in person and online via Microsoft Teams. To access via Microsoft Teams, use the Meeting ID and passcode below:

Meeting ID: 274 748 532 417
Passcode: vSZj8T

This is the week to visit the traveling Smithsonia

This is the week to visit the traveling Smithsonian exhibit “What Does It Mean to Be Human?” because there are special guests from the Smithsonian all week! Check the FB events or visit upsem.edu/human for the full schedule. No RSVPs are required; all events are in the Union Presbyterian Seminary Library in Richmond @upsemlibrary

Did you know there’s a growing Telugu congregati

Did you know there’s a growing Telugu congregation in RVA? Or that the Co-moderator of the PC (USA) General Assembly is an alum of @UPsem? Read the latest news in the fall edition of Sharon & Brook...link in bio.