2021 Virtual SPRUNT LECTURES May 3 – 6:00 PM to May 5 – 1:30 PM

The 2021 Virtual Sprunt Lectures – May 3, 4, 5, 2021 The title of the lecture series will be “No Longer Shall They Teach One Another: The End of Theological Education.” The four individual lectures will have simple titles: “Consolidation” Monday evening, May 3 “Dispossession” Tuesday morning, May 4 “Renunciations” Tuesday evening, May 4 “Affordances” Wednesday morning, May 5 The…

The Class of 2019 ask you to help create the Katie Cannon Library Collection

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Brian’s Fall Preaching Schedule

Date Location Sept 15, 2022 10 am Westminster Canterbury, Richmond, VA Sept 18, 2022 11 am Fondren Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi Sept 24, 2022 11 am First Presbyterian, Hilton Head Island, SC Oct 16, 2022 11 am Carver Memorial Pres., Newport News, VA Oct 26, 2022 Seminary Richmond Chapel Nov 5, 2022 Seminary Charlotte Chapel Nov 6, 2022 11 am…

Ghana Travel Seminar: Time for church!

…couldn’t imagine what they would do with all that time until I realized that in order to speak to everyone gathered, the three scripture texts would be read in four languages — three distinct Ghanaian tongues plus English. The sermon would also follow this pattern. Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language? Acts…

Gems for the Journey: Keep Playing Even When You’re Hurt

…and if it is genuine faith, testing and trials develop its persistence. God tests us in order that He might produce patience in our lives. It is patience which will make you a full grown Christian, but how does God produce patience in you? You will never become patient by simply trying it; but neither will the Holy Spirit place…

Central America Travel Seminar: Buzzing over Guatemalan coffee and a volcano 🌋

…clergy who were allowed to remain and practice in the country. There were only a dozen Franciscans here at the time and in 1900 they appealed to the Pope to ask for more help. In 1922 volunteers from Spain came to Guatemala to join the dozen Franciscans. They still had to come in secret, so at the border, a few…

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Dr. Patricia Vesely publishes book on the ethics of friendship in Job

RICHMOND, VA (May 10, 2019) — For classical philosophers, friendship was a serious topic of ethical reflection, yet in contemporary discussions on ethics, this subject is largely absent. Drawing upon Aristotelian ethics based on virtue, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biblical Hebrew Dr. Patricia Vesely examines friendship as a moral category in the Book of Job, illuminating those virtues, motivations, and…

It Feels Good to Give!

…line with your name if you give online and on the memo line if you send a check. “For God loves a cheerful giver” (Cor. 9:7b)! See the website for giving opportunities. For tracking purposes, when you give write “BAA” on the line with your name if you give online, and on the memo line if you send a check….

Associate Pastor–Tokyo Union Church–Tokyo, Japan

…be willing to learn about Japan, be open to multicultural experiences and diverse theological perspectives. Candidates will be expected to administer baptisms (immersive and sprinkling) and dedications to infants and adults. Only ordained ministers of Word and Sacrament from churches eligible for World Council of Churches (WCC) membership will be considered for this position. https://www.tokyounion.org/opportunity Closing Date: October 15, 2024…

Union named Seminary that Changes the World

…in one’s faith and to inspire, sustain and deepen his or her commitment to neighbor, community, country and the world. Through their commitment to collaborate, this diverse group of schools named on this year’s list of Seminaries that Change the World embody the best of faithful and justice-seeking communities.” For more information about Seminaries that Change the World, visit www.faith3.org….

Appreciation of Music Is Motivation for Gift to Watts Organ Fund

This is post 2 of 5 in the series “Sharon&Brook Summer 2019” Strengthening Faith Formation Among Children Appreciation of Music Is Motivation for Gift to Watts Organ Fund Remembering James H. Smylie Worship, Ecology, and Community Revisited The Gargoyle Speaks: Unscheduled Beauty   2019 SUMMER ISSUE / GRADUATION The Campaign for a New Pipe Organ Dr. Earl Trevathan is not…

Dawe Lecture to explore how religious traditions can help political process

…in 2012. The annual lecture series pays tribute to Dr. and Mrs. Dawe and promotes ethical and religious understanding. Because of Professor Dawe’s long-standing interest and commitments in the area of multi-religious and multi-cultural understanding and interfaith dialogue, this lecture series seeks to contribute to deepened awareness and insight in these areas of intellectual and especially practical religious concern. https://www.facebook.com/events/579167732278597/…

…Other administrative responsibilities (5%): ● Attend weekly CPC staff meetings and participate in staff retreat/training events. ● Work collaboratively with all staff for the good of God’s church. ● Complete other duties as assigned by the Pastor/Head of Staff. ● Attend Presbytery meetings ● Attend Session meetings ● Assist with preparation for Annual Meeting Amy Campbell soupboxer@yahoo.com 312-203-1221 https://www.chcpc.org Associate-Pastor.2024.docx…

Interim Pastor – Central Presbyterian Church, Des Moines

www.dmcpc.org Central Presbyterian Church—a 516-member congregation affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), founded in 1848 and located in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa—is seeking an interim pastor. At Central Presbyterian Church, we strive to be a Christian congregation dedicated to a strong tradition of worship, committed to spiritual inquiry and growth, caring for one another, and bearing witness to…

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

Final distribution of assets will help launch new center and Baptist house at Union Seminary RICHMOND, VA (December 3, 2020) – As its final action, a Baptist seminary that was born in innovation is helping undergird the beginning of two new ventures in theological education. Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, which began as a creative response to fundamentalism in Baptist…

Started UPSem 2020: Sedae Slaughter (pursuing MACE)

This is post 19 of 20 in the series “Profiling 20 Years of Faithful Calls” Started UPSem 2002: Rev. Lori Raible (MDiv 2006) Started UPSem 2003: Rev. Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown (MDiv 2008) Started UPSem 2004: Rev. Nadine Ellsworth-Moran (MDiv / MACE 2011) Started UPSem 2005: Rev. Noe Juarez-Loayza (MDiv 2010) Started UPSem 2006: Rev. Lorenzo Small (MDiv 2013) Started UPSem…

S. Dean McBride Jr. (1937-2020): A Tribute

S. Dean McBride Jr. was the Cyrus H. McCormick Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament Interpretation at Union Presbyterian Seminary from 1984-2007. Prior to that, he held faculty positions at Pomona College, Yale University, and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, as well as visiting professorships at Cambridge University, Brown University, and others. He earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1969 as…

Glenn Q. Bannerman (1927-2020): A Tribute

President Brian K. Blount made the following statement on the passing of Glenn Q. Bannerman, Professor Emeritus of Recreation and Outdoor Education at the Presbyterian School of Christian Education (PSCE), now Union Presbyterian Seminary, who departed this life October 30, 2020. Bannerman was 93. I grew up on a farm. Peanuts, corn, and soybeans were the rotated crops that surrounded…

Writing (Righting) Wrong: Memory, Resistance, Resilience

Location: Paisley Hall on the Richmond campus Led by: Katie Geneva Cannon and Paula Owens Parker Cost: $195 ($150 for those who register by February 27, 2017); includes lunch on April 4 and 5 CEUs: 1.5 *************************** Click here to register for Writing (Righting) Wrong: Memory, Resistance, Resilience *************************** Description: In this workshop we will assess and redress the muted,…

Presbyterian Polity, Mission, and Program (Christian Educator Certification Course)

Led by Rev. Joyce MacKichan Walker and Jenna Campbell Asynchronous work will begin April 1, 2024 Synchronous meetings are from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Eastern Time This course in Presbyterian polity, program, and mission will integrate the study of the Presbyterian Constitution (Book of Confessions and Book of Order) and Program and Mission of the PC(USA) into the context of the…

Presbyterian Polity, Mission, and Program (Christian Educator Certification Course)

Led by Rev. Joyce MacKichan Walker and Jenna Campbell Asynchronous work will begin April 1, 2024 Synchronous meetings are from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Eastern Time This course in Presbyterian polity, program, and mission will integrate the study of the Presbyterian Constitution (Book of Confessions and Book of Order) and Program and Mission of the PC(USA) into the context of the…