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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 …

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Reformation Tour: Who? The Reformation and those less well known

…Froschau printed many things for Zwingli and stood alongside him as he questioned practices in the church, and Bullinger carried on the message after Zwingli died. Grossmünster Cathedral where Zwingli preached (Tricia Vesely).   Zwingli’s study (Tricia Vesely) It’s exciting (and dangerous) being a trailblazer. You’re forging new paths and exploring new ideas, and others want to engage with you. …

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Fools for Christ

…for the work to happen. And sometimes, in what I am learning are some of the best times, it just might mean that we “act a fool.” How will you be a “fool for Christ” today?   Alumna Jordan B. Davis is Transitional Associate Pastor at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. …

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Dr. McFayden to lead Workshop in Troy, OH

…Union Presbyterian Theological Seminary and the author of Strategic Leadership for a Change. (While reading this book is not essential for participation, it can prove helpful. There will be a limited number of copies of the book available the day of the event.) Participation in this workshop is limited only to Congregational Teams from the Presbytery of the Miami Valley. …

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APCE 2019: The tide is changing

…workshops was that of changing tides. The number of youth, and subsequently the adult volunteers, involved with the traditional format of Sunday school is shifting dramatically. Part of Strauss & Howe’s generational theory called “the turning” caused a spiritual snag for me. This idea is a cultural phenomenon caused by a generation’s persona (archetype) unleashing a new era (the turning) …

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Online Workshop: Church Communications – During Covid-19 and Beyond

…in a post-pandemic transition   Part II: Thursday, October 15 | 10 A.M. EST Beyond the Live Stream Your social media channels are for more than just livestreaming. They can help you foster engagement and community digitally and create active participants in your workshop, ministry, and outreach. We will review: creative ways to use social media for community-building how to …

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Academic Calendars

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Union Forum: Why do racist symbols have to go?

…removal of statues honoring Confederate heroes and Christopher Columbus, and the Confederate flag has long been viewed by some as an infringement upon freedom of speech and erasing history. But what happens when that same freedom of speech is not afforded equally to all? What happens when such freedom of speech incites violence against others? What does it mean for …

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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 …

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Union to hold Seminary for a Day Sept 28

…supportive or critical of Christian outreach in its different forms. Womanist Theology & Ethics Rev. Melanie C. Jones, Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture and Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership at the Richmond Campus (Workshop description to be announced.)       All the Rage: The Dynamic Power of Anger in Conflicted Relationships Kenneth J. …

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Union matters! podcast: God and the sanctuary movement

…Union matters! podcast: Perils of peacemaking How to revitalize a church through music and drama BY JOE SLAY Lana Heath de Martinez, a 2016 graduate of Union Presbyterian Seminary, can, without a moment’s hesitation, name two professors who helped her to define her calling as a “faith-based activist.” Those individuals, Dr. Carson Brisson and the late Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon, …

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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 …

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Director of Formation–Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church–Richmond, VA

…youth, and other staff. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate has a deep, personal faith supported by intentional spiritual practices as well as the ability to articulate their own faith story with a variety of audiences. We anticipate the role needing a person with three or more years of experience in ministry, education, or a translatable field, related to one …

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Charles F. Melchert (1936-2019)

…at Trinity Lutheran Seminary and his Ph.D. at Yale University. He was the loving husband of Anabel Proffitt for 34 years. A superb and gifted teacher, Melchert touched many lives with his wisdom and humor, his writings, his courses, his doctoral advising, and his Bible studies. He began his teaching career at Colgate Rochester Divinity School in 1966, moved on …

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6 things about Marcy Wright’s summer break

…job/activity/study important for the future of the church? MR: As insightful and enriching as Greek has been, I’ve also enjoyed serving as Chapel Coordinator and my weekly participation in helping shape the worship experience for those gathered at the Richmond campus this summer. Each week I learn anew what it means to celebrate being God’s people, called by God to …

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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 …

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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. …

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Former Faculty Steve (Sam) Martin (’62) has passed

…young people throughout his life. He established an endowment at Winston Salem State University in his father’s name and has supported the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington, NC and the advancement of a Girls Leadership Academy here in Winston Salem. A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 2, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Parkway Presbyterian Church, 1000 Yorkshire …

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“How amazing are the deeds of the LORD! All who delight in him should ponder them.” Psalm 111:2 (NLT)

…think these vibrant colors would be reserved only for spring and summer, when the days are long and warm, and people could experience their beauty in a broader variety of ways. Can you imagine having your lunch under a tree with flaming red leaves in July? What about boating on the lake and enjoying the orange leaves on the trees …

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Yale theology, Africana studies professor explores race, place and hope of the church at Sprunt lectures

…aspects of Christian thought and work. As part of their classwork, students of professors Katie Geneva Cannon, John T. Carroll, and John W. Vest were assigned to submit reflections of Jennings’ lectures. M.Div./M.A.C.E. student Linda Fox stated in an excerpt from her reflection that the colonialists refashioned the God of land and animal to be the God of possession and …

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Alum elected president of Ethiopian Evangelical Church

…church in all my capacity,” Rev. Dr. Idosa said, following the election. Out of 446 voting members of the EECMY, 274 chose President-elect Rev Yonas Yigezu. The church’s highest governing body also elected Rev. Dr Kiros Lakew (president of the Addis Ababa Synod) as vice president of the Church and Mr. Bacha Ginaas as treasurer to serve for the coming …

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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 …

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