BTSR and Baptist House of Studies Gathering

Join us at CBF General Assembly in Greensboro, North Carolina for a gathering of Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond alumni and Baptist House of Studies students, alumni, and friends. …

Susan Hickok, first Charlotte campus employee, former associate VP, dies

CHARLOTTE, NC (April 14, 2021) – Susan Grubbs Hickok, the first employee of Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Charlotte, North Carolina, campus and former Associate Vice President for Advancement, died April 3 at home with family. She was 70-years-old. A virtual memorial service was held April 11 at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. This service can be viewed on the Covenant website. …

Pastor–Faith United Presbyterian Church–Washington, PA

Faith United Presbyterian Church, Washington, Pennsylvania, seeks an experienced pastor to provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care for our congregation as we grow in the love and teachings of Jesus Christ. We have an energetic congregation and dedicated staff to support our 12 active ministry teams. This is a full time, head of staff position with these responsibilities: Preaching by …

Practicing Radical Acts of Kindness

…carries its own reward from God. Jesus’ teaching encourages us to let the love that God has for you and I reflect in our actions. You are important and God showed just how important you are with this tremendous sacrifice. Jesus was a servant and we can reflect that in our own actions. Remember the saying, “I expect to pass …

Curso en línea “Senderos” (Online Course in Spanish)

…semanales los jueves se llevarán a cabo utilizando la tecnología Zoom. Se proporcionará el enlace correspondiente de Zoom. Los participantes necesitarán tener acceso a un dispositivo electrónico con una conexión estable a Internet, una cámara web, un micrófono y bocinas. Dirigido por: Dr. Rubén Arjona, Profesor Asistente de Cuidado Pastoral de Union Presbyterian Seminary, y Gabriela Miranda García, teóloga feminista …

Solo Pastor–Sixth Presbyterian Church–Pittsburg, PA

…congregants to lead a spiritually rich worship service and to create other opportunities for spiritual connection and enrichment 4. Pray for the congregation 5. Serve as head of staff and the administrative leader for church operations 6. Provide pastoral care to the members of the church community and be available for personal counseling and spiritual guidance 7. Be available as …

Congregational Corner: What it all comes down to

…the two cannot coexist… so which will you follow? I choose to reform every single day (plus, it seems impossible to freeze right now, anyway!) Alumna Jordan B. Davis is associate pastor for youth and young adults at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. While this is the official close of “Congregational …

Understanding Muslims: Dr. Zeyneb Sayilgan

…discrimination against their religion, President Donald Trump, and Americans who don’t see Islam as part of mainstream U.S. society. But an almost equal and growing number said Americans are generally friendly to them. And nearly all are proud to be American. In our Union matters! podcast, Dr. Zeyneb Sayilgan who teaches Islamic theology and religious pluralism at Virginia Theological Seminary, …

The Class of 2021 shares UPSem memories

…I will highlight different women on their journey and encourage all to find rest in God. Darren Wilson (M.Div.) Darren Wilson One of the greatest memories I have from my time at UPSem is attending Dr. Carson Brisson’s classes. No matter how tired and stressed you are Dr. Carson knows how to lift your spirit and make the weekend enjoyable. …

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. …

Cannon Legacy Luncheon

…Katie Geneva Cannon at the Cannon Legacy Luncheon at First Presbyterian Church in Norfolk on April 27th. The keynote speaker will be Rev. Dr. Yvonne Delk , the theme of her speech will be “Tell Your Own Story.” Dr. Delk is the First African American Woman to be ordained as clergy in the United Church of Christ Register Here: BIT.LY/CANNONLUNCHEON …

2019 Sprunt Lectures

…Q&A: “Social Justice in the Shadow of the Apocalypse” held in Lake Chapel.   Join us afterward for the Closing Worship and Lunch.   See the full schedule here and follow the conversation on Facebook.   Alumni: $55 BAA Member: $40 (Alumni Lunch on 5/7 is paid for with dues) Friend: $55 Faculty/Staff: $55 Student: Free Spouse: $55     …

Rebecca Davis named APCE Educator of the Year

RICHMOND, VA. (October 30, 2017) – Rev. Dr. Rebecca Davis (M.A.C.E.’90; M.Div.’91), visiting associate professor of Christian education at Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Charlotte campus and associate professor of religion and Christian education at Presbyterian College, has received the 2018 ENRICH Educator of the Year Award from the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE). “Each professor from whom I learned and …

Lakisha Lockhart called to Union Seminary as Christian education professor

…creativity, imagination, and play. Her teaching takes seriously the benefits and necessity of play, movement, aesthetics, creative arts, and embodiment. For Lockhart, the body is a locus for doing theology and theological reflection. “I not only see myself as a professor, but as a facilitator, rope jumper, game-player, sojourner, advocate, disruptor, and catalyst for critical consciousness, liberation, and engagement that …

Started UPSem 2008: Rev. Jonathan Davis (MDiv 2014) 

…MACE) The following is part of a series of 20 profiles that represent each year that Charlotte has been enrolling students. Pastor Hermon Presbyterian Church Rock Hill, South Carolina A son, brother, husband, and father, Rev. Jonathan Davis (MDiv 2014) is originally from Shulerville, South Carolina. Davis finished high school in Andrews, South Carolina, before enrolling in college at the …

If my people

BY VERONICA MARTIN THOMAS (M.Div’07) The setting of 2 Chronicles 7:14 is at the dedication of David’s temple which Solomon had built. It is God’s Word to Solomon concerning that land in that day. At the dedication, Solomon prayed this great prayer. Now He remembers the prayer of His people and he says, “If my people, which are called by …

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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 …

Pulling Out All the Stops: A Concert

…grandest fortes. It is the only instrument that is capable of producing the sheer scale of volume that is needed to lead a congregation, to provide accompaniment to a choir and then to stand alone and perform its own solo repertoire. An organ can create a virtual orchestra. The Atlantic Chamber Ensemble will include Alana Carithers and Susanna Klein on …