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. 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. 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…

Movement Toward Diversity

…in this area that took place in succeeding decades. It also illustrates ATS President Edward B. Paisley’s determination to take decisive steps in doing what he could to bring about social change. He had already taken a personal stand against the segregated policies prevailing at the Montreat Conference Center. McComb reports that when black Commissioners to the Presbyterian General Assembly…

Re-Moralizing Monday

…as a visiting lecturer and interim co-director of the Office of Black Church Studies at Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina, and was an associate minister in Durham, North Carolina. He is the director of the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation on the Charlotte campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary. Article image CC-BY license on Flickr: twbuckner – https://www.flickr.com/photos/twbuckner/9295256177/…

Learning how to talk about suicide

…I learned how to talk about suicide. I learned to say someone “died of suicide” rather than “committed suicide” because the word committed has a negative connotation (committing crimes, etc.). I also learned that “suicide survivors” refers to people who have lost a loved one to suicide and those people who have attempted suicide and survived are actually called “second-day…

APCE 2018: What Bible stories do we tell?

…to demonstrate reconciliation with humanity as they are welcomed back (“For God has given us the ministry of Reconciliation” 2 Cor.5:18). Outreach in the Community: The church in the community should engage in interfaith conversation with others to help maintain hospitality among members in the community through fun activities such as a friendship health walk, soccer, or Frisbee. Church members…

Online Workshop: The Past, Present, and Future of Giving and Generosity

…of money, generosity, and giving is headed for every church and how to set up for success.   Leader bio: Christen Kinard has spent a decade as a professional in communications and marketing. She has helped businesses and organizations as diverse as high-end retail stores and independent schools develop and implement efficient and impactful communications strategies. Digital Congregations sits at…

They were (are) heard!

…using God as a compass to find “true north” and I thanked God for putting them in my life to be my compass. This past Sunday, the youth at Kirk of Kildaire were heard! I pray that they feel that and felt the love of the congregation embracing them. I pray that they know that they stood before a room…

Dr. Samuel Adams to be installed as McNair Professor of Biblical Studies

…2014) and “Wisdom in Transition: Act and Consequence in Second Temple Instructions” (Brill, 2008). His current book projects include a commentary on the Jewish sage Ben Sira (Yale Anchor Bible) and editing a comprehensive introduction to wisdom literature past and present with Matthew Goff. ### Contact: Mike Frontiero Director of Communications Union Presbyterian Seminary mfrontiero@upsem.edu Samuel Adams high resolution image…

Class of 2018 profiles: Bruce McVey faces down challenges to reach the pulpit

…1. “Learning the ancient languages and being able to study the Bible in the original languages really helped open up the text and illuminate my studies,” he said. “I did a lot of public speaking engagements in my previous career. Once you step behind the pulpit and preach to a congregation, it’s a different message and experience.” First Presbyterian Church…

APCE 2019: The tide is changing

…another heavy blanket of fog along the Gulf of Mexico. Our open opening worship of Morning Prayers was led by David Gambrell and Hugh Donnelly provided music leadership. After the morning workshops, we gathered for lunch. During lunch we participated in the APCE Corporate Meeting presided by outgoing president Ken McFayden, academic dean of the Richmond campus of Union Presbyterian…

Union Seminary to host “Icons Reimagined” exhibit

…exhibited art at the Massey Cancer Center, Richmond Public Library’s Dooley Hall, and The Gallery at Convergence in Alexandria, Virginia. The Centre Gallery East at ArtWorks, the Petersburg Regional Art Center, and the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart have also exhibited her work, which is in many private collections. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from…

Practicing Radical Acts of Kindness

…love in simple acts of kindness. Accept freely the act of grace that God has bestowed upon you and freely share it with those around you. Reciprocate with simple acts of kindness daily as you pray: Let me be a little kinder; let me be a little blinder to the faults of those about me; let me praise a little…

Presbyterians Supporting Christian Education

Continuing the Legacy of the Presbyterian School of Christian Education Thanks for your interest in Presbyterians Supporting Christian Education. This program hopes to provide collegial, personal, and professional support for those engaged in ministry. In 2025, the program will provide two different types of cohorts: one for professional educators, volunteer educators, and pastors; the second for Commissioned Ruling Elders (CRE/CP),…

Employment

…on August 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Library Director (PT) – Charlotte Campus This link will take you to a report containing important information about campus security. A paper copy of this report is available from the seminary business office upon request. For information about our sexual misconduct policy, click here. Union Presbyterian Seminary is a…

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