Congregational Corner: Take on, A Moment of Silence

…Calm our minds and open our ears, quiet the storms and speak through silence. We are listening, we want to hear. Remind us that you are indeed near. 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. Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels …

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 …

Nancy Myer: Lifelong learning

…says she has learned to develop a routine, and often studies and reads in the evenings. To Myer, the key to successfully managing a ministry position and seminary is taking care of yourself in the process. “Self-care is huge,” she says. Her personal favorite form of self-care is crafting, and she often spends her free time scouring Pinterest for new …

Information for Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon memorial service Sept. 10

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Student spotlight: The twisting path to seminary

…But, sometimes, that path isn’t always a straight or direct one. “My parents are both retired ministers, Argonauta said. “So I grew up around ministry and have always felt drawn to theological thought but there were some issues I needed to work through.” One issue was a bout with depression and addiction. He also started exploring other faiths. He didn’t …

A Litany for Black History Month

By Jabriel Malik Hasan (M.Div., ‘22) One: Source of our being, manifested in Word and Spirit, we enter ever more deeply into your presence, calling on You, because You are our stronghold and our deliverer; You are our rock in a weary land; You are our balm in Gilead, and we praise You. We worship You for your great majesty …

How to revitalize a church through music and drama

…Union matters! podcast: Perils of peacemaking How to revitalize a church through music and drama Union matters! podcast   Are worship and the arts viable methods for building community? How can music and drama support the efforts of community engagement? You’re about to learn the story of a small Massachusetts congregation that used community organizing, theater programs, and relationship building …

Congregational Corner: Lessons learned about congregational ministry

…many praying for you and encouraging you, even if you don’t know who they are. You WILL survive this year and be able to share your own lessons learned before you know it! 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. …

Started UPSem 2018: Jason Smith

…MACE) The following is part of a series of 20 profiles that represent each year that Charlotte has been enrolling students. Pursuing MDiv Local Pastor Piney Grove UMC and Shady Grove UMC Staff Attorney Lexipol Clyde, North Carolina Born and reared in the mountains and foothills of the Carolinas, Jason Smith now calls Clyde, North Carolina, home. Before landing in …

Online Course: This Womanist Work– Models of Womanist Leadership

…for practicing ethical leadership from any position in an organization, community, or society while exploring ways to cultivate social transformation through the activity of just leadership in the public square. Led by: Rev. Melanie Jones, Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture & Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership, Union Presbyterian Seminary Leader Bio: Melanie C. Jones …

…care to members of the church and their families as needed through home visits and hospital visits in coordination with the Pastor / Head of Staff. Ensure that all requests for pastoral care are responded to in a timely manner. Deacons (10%): Advise and support the Board of Deacons in their activities. Attend regular meetings of the Deacons. Other administrative …

Ghana Travel Seminar: May Day

…congregation at Grace Presbyterian Church for the last hour of their four prayer service celebrating this occasion. The service started at 4:00 a.m. We joined them at 7:00 a.m. and it was a packed house! Director of the Syngman Rhee Global Mission Center for Christian Education and Assistant Professor of World Christianity James Taneti (at right in pulpit) speaking at …

Live simply

…possess a similar value system. They may declare that they are not wealthy but they have a plasma TV and VCR in every room of the house, every family member has their own cell phone and iPod, everyone 16 years of age and older has a car, and the family spends several weeks at a summer cottage or condo. Some …

Embodying God’s Story and Our Stories: storytelling, art, worship

A program of the Carl Howie Center for Science, Art, and Theology led by Revs. Shawna Bowman and Nanette Sawyer All events are free and open to the public. Please register for the events you’d like to attend here. …

Congregational Corner: I am your pastor, but this is MY body

…pastor should feel like they need to dull their wardrobe because their outfits are not “befitting” of the office. There is no reason that your pastor should feel “less than” because another person does not like or approve of them because they are not fit enough, pretty enough, modern enough… every single person, including your pastor, is in fact ENOUGH …

Paul Smith: From police officer to pastor

…after spending years in unrelated fields. No career path or call story is exactly the same, and first level student Paul Smith, who retired from his position as captain in the Lancaster Police Department in Lancaster, South Carolina, after 25 years on the force, is a prime example of this. “God has been calling me to go to seminary for …

Noted Scholar Dr. Leela Prasad Addresses “Religion That Underlies All Religions” on March 15

…practical religious concerns. The event is free and open to the public. To register, visit https://bit.ly/315Dawe23 by noon on March 15. The lecture will also be livestreamed on the Seminary’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/UPSem To hear a podcast interview with Dr. Prasad and the Director of the Leadership Institute, Chris Burton, visit https://open.spotify.com/episode/67MyOLYaynrBUL6oYcOI1S?si=e3fbe55cba664f97 For or additional information, contact Chris Burton, …

Started UPSem 2015: Rev. Gail Henderson-Belsito (MDiv 2020)

…MACE) The following is part of a series of 20 profiles that represent each year that Charlotte has been enrolling students. Associate Pastor Caldwell Presbyterian Church Charlotte, North Carolina From Brooklyn, New York, Rev. Gail Henderson-Belsito (MDiv 2020) has called North Carolina home for many years since her husband transferred to the city to continue his work in banking. While …

Started UPSem 2004: Rev. Nadine Ellsworth-Moran (MDiv / MACE 2011)

…distinguishes the work of the seminary and what Ellsworth-Moran wants others to know about UPSem Charlotte. Ellsworth-Moran concludes, “The faculty and staff really do care about each student and their life. They care not only about what is happening in the classroom but what is going on once we leave campus. There is a real community on the Charlotte campus.” …

Started UPSem 2009: Rev. British Hyrams (MDiv/MACE 2016)

…MACE) The following is part of a series of 20 profiles that represent each year that Charlotte has been enrolling students. Campus Minister North Carolina Central University Durham, North Carolina Rev. British Hyrams (MDiv/MACE 2016) had not initially considered a vocation in ministry. A self-described Midwesterner and only child, Hyrams grew up in and around Chicago, Illinois. She married her …

Online Workshop: How To Be A Hybrid Church

…offer parity between the online and offline experience of church.   TUESDAY, JUNE 29 | 10 A.M. EST Part Three: The Essential Tools of a Hybrid Church In this session, we will review the technological and digital tools and resources that will help you engage your entire congregation and carry out your ministry. Areas addressed will include worship, small groups, …

Online Workshop: How To Be A Hybrid Church

…offer parity between the online and offline experience of church.   THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 | 11 A.M. EDT Part Three: The Essential Tools of a Hybrid Church In this session, we will review the technological and digital tools and resources that will help you engage your entire congregation and carry out your ministry. Areas addressed will include worship, small groups, …