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Polity and Administration, Pathways Online Course

Mondays, August 26-September 30 (asynchronous only on Labor Day, September 2) Instructor: Rev. Carson Rhyne This course will examine the Presbyterian Church (USA) Book of Order, its underpinnings, and its implication for mission and ministry. As part of the course, participants will review administrative tasks which grow out of the Book of Order (e.g., session meetings, committee meetings, stewardship season, …

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

…session. Quizzes can be retaken as often as necessary. Led by: Dr. John Carroll, Professor of New Testament Dates: Ongoing, and self-paced Cost: $150 per course Course tuition includes access to pre-recorded lectures for each of the 10 sessions, outlines from those lessons, and quizzes. An additional cost is one required textbook for the course, not included in course tuition. …

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Polity and Administration, Pathways Online Course

Mondays, August 26-September 30 (asynchronous only on Labor Day, September 2) Instructor: Rev. Carson Rhyne This course will examine the Presbyterian Church (USA) Book of Order, its underpinnings, and its implication for mission and ministry. As part of the course, participants will review administrative tasks which grow out of the Book of Order (e.g., session meetings, committee meetings, stewardship season, …

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Polity and Administration, Pathways Online Course

Mondays, August 26-September 30 (asynchronous only on Labor Day, September 2) Instructor: Rev. Carson Rhyne This course will examine the Presbyterian Church (USA) Book of Order, its underpinnings, and its implication for mission and ministry. As part of the course, participants will review administrative tasks which grow out of the Book of Order (e.g., session meetings, committee meetings, stewardship season, …

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Polity and Administration, Pathways Online Course

Mondays, August 26-September 30 (asynchronous only on Labor Day, September 2) Instructor: Rev. Carson Rhyne This course will examine the Presbyterian Church (USA) Book of Order, its underpinnings, and its implication for mission and ministry. As part of the course, participants will review administrative tasks which grow out of the Book of Order (e.g., session meetings, committee meetings, stewardship season, …

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Polity and Administration, Pathways Online Course

Mondays, August 26-September 30 (asynchronous only on Labor Day, September 2) Instructor: Rev. Carson Rhyne This course will examine the Presbyterian Church (USA) Book of Order, its underpinnings, and its implication for mission and ministry. As part of the course, participants will review administrative tasks which grow out of the Book of Order (e.g., session meetings, committee meetings, stewardship season, …

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Black Lives Matter: “Taking a Knee” is Not About the Flag

By William R. Freeman (M.Div.‘01) A recent sports article by Timothy T. Ludwig in “USA TODAY” starts off with these words, “In August 2016 Colin Kaepernick sat on the bench while the national anthem played during a preseason game for the San Francisco 49ers. It went unnoticed at first for two games before a photo from Jennifer Lee Chan of …

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Dr. Brisson to speak on “Random Acts of Kindness or Unfailing Chesed?”

Dr. E. Carson Brisson, Associate Professor of Bible and Biblical Languages, will be the guest speaker at Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, North Carolina. …

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BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: November 2023

…didn’t see the play right or call the play correctly. When he throws that flag out on the field, the game is going to be stopped. The referee is then going to go and look more intently at the play to determine whether the right call was made. On many occasions, he will reverse the decision, because of the coach’s …

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Gems for the Journey: Justice or Injustice

…injustice. The Lord delights not in abundance of festivities and sacrifices but in justice and righteousness. In our text we see the heart of Amos’ preaching is justice and righteousness. Like Amos, justice and righteousness were also the heart of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s preaching. Dr. King recognized that improper faith always results in improper justice. Proper …

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Menefee Gau finds relatable story in “Loving” role

By Jeff Stapleton If you look up the name Terry Menefee Gau (M.A./ M.Div’98) on a Google search, the first option you’ll find is her IMDb (Internet Movie Database) profile. The Union alumna and Richmond resident boasts 18 roles including TV series and major motion pictures. One of those is a role in the highly acclaimed 2016 film “Loving,” which …

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Started UPSem 2008: Rev. Jonathan Davis (MDiv 2014) 

…MACE) The following is part of a series of 20 profiles that represent each year that Charlotte has been enrolling students. Pastor Hermon Presbyterian Church Rock Hill, South Carolina A son, brother, husband, and father, Rev. Jonathan Davis (MDiv 2014) is originally from Shulerville, South Carolina. Davis finished high school in Andrews, South Carolina, before enrolling in college at the …

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Dr. Jacqueline Lapsley Named Next President of Union Presbyterian Seminary

…Theological Seminary, a position she has held since 2018. She joined the Princeton faculty in 1998. A noted Old Testament scholar who has authored or co-edited a number of works, including A Women’s Bible Commentary, Lapsley earned her Ph.D. from Emory University, an M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary, an M.A. from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and …

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2023 Enrich Educator of the Year Award Recipient

…(now Union Presbyterian Seminary) with a Master’s in Christian Education. She is a Certified Christian Educator in the PC(USA). Jenna has served two congregations in Oklahoma, currently as the Director of Children and Youth Ministry at her home church of First Presbyterian Church in Stillwater. It has been Jenna’s “dream job”, giving back to the congregation that nurtured her faith …

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Student spotlight: Pay attention to the “bread crumbs”

…Theology & Food Justice Nancy Myer: Lifelong learning Senator Scott: Finding community and connection Colleen Earp: Camping, conservation, and chickens In “Reference” to Paula Skreslet Paul Smith: From police officer to pastor Heather Woodworth Brannon advocates for housing justice in Richmond BY JEFF STAPLETON Everyone seemed to see the potential for a career in the church except for Master of …

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Appreciation of Music Is Motivation for Gift to Watts Organ Fund

…a musician, but he says he’s a “good audience.” And when he learned that Union Presbyterian Seminary is raising funds to replace the aging organ in Watts Hall, he wanted to help. The 95-year-old retired pediatrician greatly enjoys organist Brad Collier’s playing at First Presbyterian Church in his hometown of Greenville, North Carolina, on the church’s new organ. He wants …

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$4.5M grant to address religion in families

…place ministry leaders turn to for best practices around children’s spirituality and children’s faith formation.” As religious participation continues to decline in North America, passing on the Christian faith to younger generations has become increasingly imperative. “We’re trying to find new ways to communicate how spirituality is a positive part of children’s lives in North America,” said Yust. Seminary President …

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Diane Giannola called as chaplain of Union Seminary Charlotte

RICHMOND, Va. (August 27, 2018) – Diane Bell Giannola, a recent graduate of Union Presbyterian Seminary, has been called to serve as chaplain for the school’s Charlotte, North Carolina, campus. Giannola brings more than 20-years of healthcare and pastoral experience to her new position, having served as a parish nurse for Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center and First Presbyterian Church …

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Union Seminary announces 2018 Fellowship Award recipients

RICHMOND, VA (March 9, 2018) —Union Presbyterian Seminary celebrates with students who have been recognized by the faculty with the following Fellowship Awards for further study and professional development. Through these awards, the faculty recognizes outstanding academic work by students who also show exceptional promise for effectiveness in ministry. The Patrick H. and Mary P. Carmichael Fellowship This award is …

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

…the lynching/murder of the Mississippi civil rights workers’ Chaney, Goodman and Schwerner in Philadelphia, Mississippi, had it not been for those same Black-owned newspapers. It is highly probable that this country would not have integrated schools, colleges, universities, mass transportation, and businesses like Woolworth and Thalhimer’s without the Civil Rights Movement led by The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. …

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