Kairos Ministries Team Day

Dr. Lakisha Lockhart will be the main presenter for Kairos Ministries Team Day. https://www.kairosinitiative.org/…

Tricia Vesely: Finding Union, Handstands, and Hebrew

…Hebrew learner at Calvin Theological Seminary in Michigan. She was terrified and tried to put it off as long as possible. Classes with a great professor there eventually changed her feelings so much that she later became a teaching assistant to Union Associate Professor of Bible and Biblical Languages E. Carson Brisson. “Learning Hebrew opened my eyes to the complexity…

Children’s Director–Brentwood Presbyterian Church–Los Angeles, CA

…to children and their families. The successful candidate will be a proven children’s ministry team leader, with excellent interpersonal and formal communication skills, natural organizational abilities, and an obvious heart for, and rapport with, children and their parents. A foundational commitment to family-based, relational ministry and a demonstrated ability to recruit, train, manage and inspire teachers, parents and volunteer teams…

Ordained Minister – Biscoe Presbyterian Church – Biscoe, NC

…Looking forward, we would like to increase our membership in Sunday School as well as in Worship services. Our desire is to enhance church activities for both our youth and our senior adults. Biscoe Presbyterian Church recognizes the needs in our community; therefore, we strive to follow Jesus’ example of caring for one another. We actively serve in the local…

Communications

Congregational Corner: Take On A Life Out of the Tomb

…cross picture is posted and the Easter shoes are kicked off – I invite you to create a rule of life for this coming year of Christ’s risen life. I was first introduced to rules of life through the Sacred Ordinary Days calendar, and most recently at a CREDO conference. Reflecting on this now complete season of Lent, I encourage…

Endurance: Matt. 24:9-14 NRSV

…believe. In biblical days, as well as today, we see that with false teaching and loose morals comes a particularly destructive disease – the loss of true love for God and others. Sin cools our love for God and others by turning our focus on ourselves. We cannot truly love if we only think of ourselves. The word “endurance” means…

Musical group, The Many, to lead 2019 Carl Howie Center Events for Science, Art, and Theology

…passionate about creating music for people to sing together about peace and justice and where all belong, are coming to the Richmond campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary, October 14 – 15, to lead the 2019 Carl Howie Center Events. Click here to learn more, including the event schedule and registration info. These events are FREE and open to the public….

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…

Understanding Muslims: Dr. Zeyneb Sayilgan

…Union matters! podcast: Perils of peacemaking How to revitalize a church through music and drama Muslims are the fastest-growing religious group in the world. Their growth and regional migration, combined with the ongoing impact of extremist groups that commit violence in their name, have brought Muslims and their faith to the forefront of the political debate in many countries, including…

Professor Melanie Jones to Preach at MLK Commemoration Service

Professor Melanie Jones will preach at the MLK Commemoration Service at Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church in Newport News, VA, on January 19, 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….

President Blount to Preach at UPSem Community Worship in Richmond

President Blount will preach in Community Worship at 11:45am on Wednesday, January 23, 2018 at the UPSem Chapel (note: this event was rescheduled from December 5). Dr. Blount is the President and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs at Union Presbyterian Seminary….

Dr. Galbreath to preach at Community Presbyterian Church in Waldport, Oregon

On Sunday, October 1, Community Presbyterian Church, Waldort, Oregon, will welcome Dr. Paul Galbreath to its pulpit. Dr. Paul Galbreath is Professor of Theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte….

Dr. McFayden leading East Community Pastor Retreat in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina

On Sunday and Monday, August 13 and 14, 2017, Dr. Kenneth J. McFayden will be leading the East Community Pastors Retreat for the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina. He will be speaking on Stewardship: Biblical Perspectives and Better Practices. Dr. McFayden is the Academic Dean and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia….

Dr. Galbreath to speak on Communion in the Gospel of John

On February 5, 2017, Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, N.C. will welcome Dr. Paul Galbreath as a guest speaker. Dr. Galbreath will be speaking on the topic of Communion in the Gospel of John as part of their First Sunday Series. Dr. Galbreath is Professor of Theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina….

Dr. Sam Adams to speak on “The Complex Vision for Justice in the Bible and Our Current Political Moment”

On Sunday, March 25, 2018, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Charlottesville, Virginia, will welcome Dr. Sam Adams to speak on “The Complex Vision or Justice in the Bible and Our Current Political Moment” for the adult education session meeting in the library from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. Dr. Adams will be speaking and leading a discussion on the understanding of justice in…

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Legacy of BTSR will fund new initiatives in racial justice and theological education

…building beloved community by promoting justice, systemic change in congregations and communities, and the reconciliation of people and creation. It is committed to carrying on the BTSR tradition of a community of gender inclusivity, racial diversity and ecumenical commitment. The CFJR, which held its inaugural board meeting last month, will be housed in the Lou and Randall Lolley Center for…

Director of Children’s Ministry–Georgetown Presbyterian Church–Washingtown, DC

…programming for Georgetown Presbyterian Church’s children, youth and families, coordinates teacher training, oversees curriculum development, monitors program budgets and meets regularly with pastors and program leaders to align programming with the church’s mission and goals. Interested Candidates are encouraged to reach out to Aaron Davis, Chair of the Children’s and Family Ministry Committee, for more information: aaroncdavis@gmail.com https://www.gtownpres.org/learn Georgetown-Presbyterian-Church-Childrens-Ministry-Director2024  …

What Preachers Can Learn from The Original Kings of Comedy

…to the obvious. Call attention to the not-so-obvious. Highlight distinctive characteristics of members of your shared community—anything from hairstyles to mannerisms, to fashion trends, to verbal expressions. Exaggerate commonplace practices of members of your shared community. Talk the talk—the culturally relevant talk. Own your weaknesses and limitations. Turn weaknesses into strengths by using them as opportunities to connect with your…