Online Course: Biblical Interpretation (Pathways & CE certification online course)

…In addition to the four live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Led by: Dr. John Carroll, Professor of New Testament, Union Presbyterian Seminary Course Description: This course has as its primary goal the equipping of Christian leaders to interpret biblical texts faithfully. The course provides an overview of the ways in which the church has …

Online Course: Biblical Interpretation (for Christian Educator Certification)

Online Course Title: Biblical Interpretation, a Christian Educator certification course Note: This online course meets the requirements for the Christian Educator certification in the PC(USA), but is open to all. A participant does not need to be seeking certification as a Christian Educator to enroll in this course. Led by: Dr. Carson Brisson, Associate Professor of Bible and Biblical Languages, …

(Self-Paced, Ongoing) New Testament Bible Survey – Pathways Online Course

…as Commissioned Ruling Elders in the PCUSA). The Pathways program aims to enhance knowledge and discipleship and edify individuals. This courses is open to all. ************************* To REGISTER for this course, click here. ************************* To learn more about the Pathways Bible Survey courses, click here. For an overview of the Pathways to Learning and Leadership online course program, click here. …

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 …

Union Forum: Chaplaincy & COVID-19

…Presbyterian Church in Akron, OH. Rev. Dr. Matthew Sauer (M.Div./M.A.C.E.’96) Co-pastor of the Manitowoc Cooperative Ministry (Manitowoc UCC, First Presbyterian PCUSA), chaplain for the City of Manitowoc Police Department, and a community leader in Manitowoc, WI. Rev. Dr. Lynn McClintock (D.Min.’87) Director of pastoral care at Westminster Canterbury in Richmond, VA. Rev. Dr. Harry Simmons (M.A.’84) Assistant professor of pastoral …

History: Whose Story? Black Lives Matter! by Rev. William R. Freeman (M.Div.01)

…Week led to Black History Month which has further led to the study and scholarship on African American History, all year long. In 1956-1957 I and several of my high school classmates were in advanced math classes, but never heard of Katherine Johnson and Mary Jackson until the movie Hidden Figures. Why not? Both would have been role models to …

Union witnesses history at GA

…During the luncheon, the newly elected co-moderators visited to give a quick word to the group. Denise Anderson is a pastor from National Capital Presbytery, and Jan Edmiston is a presbytery executive from Chicago. Over 80 Union and PSCE alums gathered together in fellowship. (Above, President Brian Blount at the National Black Presbyterian Caucus dinner with the new PCUSA co-moderators.) …

Middle East Travel Seminar: Following Jesus around the Sea of Galilee

…a warm sunny morning, but a hazy sky covered the mountains. Being in the region of Jesus’ ministry, we had the boat stop for us to worship together with a meditation on the story of Jesus feeding 4,000 people (Mark 8:1-10; 14-21) followed by communion. We also learned that archaeologists discovered a fishing boat in the Sea of Galilee during …

Class of 2018 profiles: Christopher Manunyo-Nyonyoh prepared to make a difference in Ghana

…“Even after a lecturer is done speaking, it is difficult to even ask a question.” Manunyo-Nyonyoh was relieved that at Union he had the freedom to ask a question to get a better grasp of what was going on.   Aside from the freedom of student and professor interaction, Manunyo-Nyonyoh was very impressed with the hospitality of the entire seminary …

…responsibilities: ● Maintain and manage all modes of communication for youth programs. ● Meet with and support youth and/or families in crisis as needed. ● Manage the budget for youth ministries. ● Serve as the staff person on the CE-Y committee. Worship (15%): ● Preach on Sunday mornings roughly once per month throughout the year and regularly help plan and …

Started UPSem 2002: Rev. Lori Raible (MDiv 2006)

…Denver, she moved to Charleston, South Carolina, finding her way into another local congregation, Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church. There, as a young adult, she was “loved back into church,” becoming involved as a youth advisor. In 2002, she married and moved with her husband to Charlotte. Nearly 20 years later, they now share their lives with their son and daughter, …

Congregational Corner: Take On A Life of Sacrifice

…with Mary – what sacrifice are we willing to take on? What are we offering to God in these final moments, what will carry us into the next? I hand you my life, Lord. My joys and my fears, my passions and my losses, my awe struck, breathless moments and my silent, gasping heartbreak. I hand you my life, Lord. …

India travel seminar: Same but different

…the spirit and soul of self and neighbor, care for the community and the children, care for the earth, and inclusion of the arts and social entrepreneurship. These are all part of the programming of Visthar. The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership (KGCCWL) has a similar vision. The KCGCWL believes all people are endowed with gifts that contribute …

Dr. Cannon to Keynote the 2017 Princeton Women in Ministry Conference

…diverse ministries from around the world, raise your voice in solidarity with all women struggling to find a voice in society today, respond anew to God’s call to all people to minister in Christ’s name. Katie Geneva Cannon is the Annie Scales Rogers Professor of Christian Ethics at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA.   Register at wimconf.ptsem.edu today!     …

Middle East Travel Seminar: Diverse cultural perspectives in Roman-era Zippori

…diverse cultural perspectives into their own art and religious practice. This openness was immediately apparent while viewing the mosaic tile floor of the unearthed synagogue on the hilltop city. This Jewish synagogue was decorated with beautiful mosaic stories and figures familiar to most Christians. What was most striking, however, was the large zodiac symbol in the center of the room …

Central America Travel Seminar: Echoes of Womanists

…Central America Travel Seminar: Illiteracy, human rights, and deportation Central America Travel Seminar: Stories of exile and oppression Central America Travel Seminar: Colonization in Guatemala Central America Travel Seminar: Worship and futbol Central America Travel Seminar: Buzzing over Guatemalan coffee and a volcano 🌋 Central America Travel Seminar: Our last morning in Guatemala BY AYO M. MORTON As the morning …

Youth & Family Outreach Director–Trinity Presbyterian Church & Jewel Lake Parish–Anchorage, Alaska

…per month until a permanent co-pastor is hired; scheduled by pastor team after that Organize and host regular youth and family events including but not limited to hiking, kayaking, outdoor recreation, movie nights, picnics, bowling, etc… Network within the church and larger community to maximize resources for youth and family events Continue to pursue and deepen a relationship with Jesus …

Live simply

…to select two factors from a list of 10 that influenced their decision most about giving to their congregation. For the largest givers (10% or more), the strongest motivator was, “a sense of gratitude for God’s love and goodness” followed by “wanting to contribute to God’s work in the world.” They were generous givers. Members need to be aware of …

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

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Charlotte Graduates

…B.A., M.B.A. Louisburg College North Carolina State University Campbell University Serenitye Taylor, B.A. University of Florida William Upchurch Darren Wilson, B.S., M.B.A. St. Leo University, Norfolk Flury Wilson, B.S., M.S., Ed. S., Ed. D. Winthrop University Nova Southeastern University South Carolina State University   The list of 2021 Graduates cites the names of those anticipated to graduate at the time …

Rubén Arjona called to Union Seminary faculty

…pastoral care of Mexican and Latino men, the intersections of pastoral care and liberation theologies, the care of couples and families, and the relevance of Erik H. Erikson’s psychosocial theory for a justice-oriented framework of care. He has taught graduate-level courses on these subjects, in addition to courses such as “Why the Church,” “Caring with the Oppressed Latinamente,” “Practical Theology,” …