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Union Seminary awarded grant to map children’s faith formation

Union Seminary awarded grant to map children’s faith formation

…said project director Karen-Marie Yust, Josiah P. and Anne Wilson Rowe Professor of Christian Education. Scholars and reflective practitioners have noted the rising religious illiteracy and incoherent faith of families, even among households that are religiously affiliated, as well as the breakdown of denominational identities and the decline of middle-sized congregations as options for affiliation. Weak support from denominational offices…

Ghana Travel Seminar: Seeing the magnificence of God’s love

Ghana Travel Seminar: Seeing the magnificence of God’s love

…got to the canopy bridge walk, we were, for the most part, ready to tackle what lay ahead…the high rope bridges. Wow! What adventure, what beauty indeed. Once you were on the bridge, you just had to take in the beauty and magnificence of the rain forest. This travel seminar group is made up of eclectic ecumenical people. But all…

Online Workshop: Advanced Social Media Strategy for Churches

Online Workshop: Advanced Social Media Strategy for Churches

…It will teach you how to enhance and improve your current efforts, to stand out in the social space, and to develop and implement an effective social media strategy. In addition to the four 75-minute sessions, workshop participants will receive the recordings and slides from each class in case they are unable to attend. Each week, office hours are offered…

Online Workshop: Email Communication — A Crash Course

Online Workshop: Email Communication — A Crash Course

…is about more than sharing important information and keeping in touch. In these two, 75-minute sessions, we will review: the importance of email marketing software the challenges of church email marketing and how to overcome them how to increase your open rates and secure your subscribers’ attention the importance of targeted marketing and the creation of a welcome series for…

Online Course: Word & World — A Lectionary Study (Year C), Part I

Online Course: Word & World — A Lectionary Study (Year C), Part I

…by $25. Register early and save!). CEUs: # CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for this event. Note: CEU certificates can be generated upon request at the time of the event. ************************* Online registration is open. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. ************************* Waiting List: Space is limited. Register early to reserve your spot. Once event reaches capacity, a waiting list will be started….

Willie Jennings and Jill Duffield headline Sprunt Lectures

Willie Jennings and Jill Duffield headline Sprunt Lectures

…by the Englewood Review of Books. Alumna Jill Duffield, editor and publisher of “The Presbyterian Outlook,” will be the preacher in worship for the three-day event. The seminary will be honoring Alumnus One Ho Park (Ed.D.’89), president of the Graduate School of Practical Theology in Seoul, Korea, as the 2018 Distinguished Alumnus, and Alumna Karen Brown (M.Div.’92), pastoral associate at…

UPSem board of trustees elects new leadership

UPSem board of trustees elects new leadership

…the larger PCUSA community of seminary presidents and board chairs, said UPSem’s President Brian K. Blount. “Rikard will be greatly missed. And yet, Union’s bench is deep. Alex Evans and Ed Roberson bring with them the complete confidence of the board. They both have years of leadership experience in the church and on the board. As president, I could not…

Congregational Corner: Take on, A New Perspective

Congregational Corner: Take on, A New Perspective

…on” one new thing each week, in turn striving to take on more of the love and grace which Christ exhibited throughout his life, death, and resurrection. I hope that you will join me and share your own experiences! Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief…

Alt-right rally: Praying for the enemy

Alt-right rally: Praying for the enemy

…it. There were ongoing worship services that people dropped in and out of. Spontaneous groups broke out praying in every nook and cranny of the church throughout the day. There were people weeping, and people to hold them as they wept. As the day and the violence wore on, the presence of the pastors and clergy were more deeply felt….

Congregational Corner: Time to Slow Down

Congregational Corner: Time to Slow Down

…a cup of coffee and a devotional before we rush to get the kids out the door each morning. Maybe we can take a few minutes to sit in the Sanctuary, praying for those on hearts and just sitting in the silence and comfort of God’s embrace. Maybe we can sit and look out at the world, listening to the…

Writing (Righting) Wrong: Memory, Resistance, Resilience

Writing (Righting) Wrong: Memory, Resistance, Resilience

…anatomy of the ideawith the genogram, in order to stabilize in writing how characteristics prevalent in the Black Church community are ingrained and shaped by memory, resistance, and resilience. Click here for biographical sketches of the leaders. Click here to register for Writing (Righting) Wrong: Memory, Resistance, Resilience To register by mail, please contact Elizabeth DiStanislao at edistanislao@upsem.edu or…

Theological education options expand in Virginia with formation of two new partnerships with CBF

Theological education options expand in Virginia with formation of two new partnerships with CBF

…the students who will coordinate their studies through the guidance and support of the Baptist House of Studies will enrich an already ecumenical campus presence. The Spirit of the Lord is on the move through this partnership. It will be a blessing to our ministry of theological education and our witness to the church.” BSK, founded in 2002, has been…

Alice Walker to keynote Center for Womanist Leadership gathering

Alice Walker to keynote Center for Womanist Leadership gathering

…be held at The Saint Paul’s Baptist Church, Creighton Campus. Registration is required. For details, visit the Center for Womanist Leadership website. The gathering will explore pressing questions, engage in rigorous inquiry, and open communication essential to the well-being of black womankind. There will be panel presentations, table talks, plenaries and multifaceted, intergenerational and innovative conversations across disciplines and among…

Professor Carroll to Present Paper at Society of Biblical Theologians

Professor Carroll to Present Paper at Society of Biblical Theologians

Professor Carroll will present a paper entitled “Double B[l]ind: Bodies as Sites of Contest in the Acts of the Apostles” for the Society of Biblical Theologians annual meeting. The SBT meeting will take place March 6-7, 2020 in Princeton, NJ. John T. Carroll is Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary….

Worship & Sacraments – Pathways Online Course

Worship & Sacraments – Pathways Online Course

…Elder (CRE). Courses are open to all, one does not need to be pursuing to become a CRE in order to participate. Courses aim to enhance knowledge and discipleship, and each course is five weeks long. ************************* To register for this course, click here. ************************* To learn more about the Pathways to Learning and Leadership online course program, click here….

Union matters! podcast: God and the sanctuary movement

Union matters! podcast: God and the sanctuary movement

…life of domestic abuse and life-threatening danger in Honduras. That woman, Abbie Arevalo-Herrera, is seeking asylum in the United States. She is an undocumented immigrant who lives now with her eleven-year-old daughter and two-year-old son in the basement of a Richmond church. If she steps outside the sanctuary of the church, she faces almost certain deportation. De Martinez is part…

Ghana’s Canopy Trail

Ghana’s Canopy Trail

…experience We shopped in a souvenir store near the National Park. We tried to bargain as the locals taught us. Unfortunately, it didn’t go well. We eventually got assistance from locals. At the end of the day, we returned to Accra to attend Sunday’s sunrise service at Grace Presbyterian Church. However, we got stuck in a traffic jam, which took…

Central America Travel Seminar: “Power is for the people”

Central America Travel Seminar: “Power is for the people”

…during the wars. People who were displaced were eventually moved back to the town. Only a small percentage of residents that occupy San Antonio Los Ranchos are originally from there. The people before resettling were sent to refugee camps in Mesa Grande in Honduras. There, members of the Catholic faith took care of the people and helped them to organize….

Reformation Tour: Appreciating Luther’s convictions

Reformation Tour: Appreciating Luther’s convictions

…where Luther would have stood before the emperor. The following is a reflection from Leon Dorleans, one of our tour participants: I counted it as a very special privilege to be able to participate in the Tour of the Reformation organized by Union Presbyterian Seminary. I’m learning a lot and hoping to share my experience with those I serve in…

Union president to receive humanitarian award

Union president to receive humanitarian award

…Tennessee Bank E. Ayn Welleford, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Gerontology, Virginia Commonwealth University The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities works with schools, businesses, and communities to achieve success by addressing prejudices, in all forms, to improve academic achievement, increase workplace productivity, and enhance local trust. A list of past honorees can be found on the center’s website. …

Remembering James H. Smylie

Remembering James H. Smylie

…America, 1780–1796.” Through these writings, Professor Smylie carefully considered how America’s religious experience might have shaped the formation of civil institutions in the early Republic, how faith convictions were expressed through political processes, and the role of churches in American public life. Beyond these studies, Smylie wrote on a host of other topics that also deeply interested him, including American…

Ghana Travel Seminar: Learning at the Akrofi-Christaller Institute

Ghana Travel Seminar: Learning at the Akrofi-Christaller Institute

…a tree that predated the arrival of those first missionaries. This tree has special sacred significance and is relevant to ACI and ATR. We also visited the Akropong-Akuapem Presbyterian Church built in the 19thcentury. A tree in Akropong-Akuapem that predated the arrival of those first missionaries. The Akropong-Akuapem Presbyterian Church built in the 19th century. We were privileged to view…

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Learn more about the origination of Brian Blount a

Learn more about the origination of Brian Blount and Alex Evans workshop, "Biblical Preaching and Pastoral Leadership for Complicated Times." The workshop will take place on our Richmond campus next week!
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This week, our mid 90's alums reunited on the Rich

This week, our mid 90's alums reunited on the Richmond campus! 🤩Their time here was filled with love and laughter as they visited the traveling Smithsonian exhibit, had dinner with faculty, stopped by our swag store, and more. It was wonderful seeing them all back on campus 🥰

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Cent

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Center for Excellence in Christian Education's new website! 🎉 Now, you can easily access their curriculum, valuable resources, upcoming events, and more. Everything you need is just a click away! Click the link in our bio to discover their new website and access ideas that inspire and support your ministry.

Come learn about the humanity's evolutionary miles

Come learn about the humanity's evolutionary milestones at Smithsonian's traveling exhibit, "Exploring Human Origins" located in our Richmond campus library!

In October, a team from the Smithsonian will be here, hosting lectures and conversations to engage the community in the discussion of what it means to be human. For dates and times, visit our website today!

🌿 God seeks to build up, to grow, and to create

🌿 God seeks to build up, to grow, and to create—not to destroy or cause chaos. 🌿

At UPSem, we stand together in times of grief and hardship. When one part of the body grieves, the whole body grieves with it. Know that your UPSem family is with you, offering support and love. 💙

In faith and hope,

President Jacq Lapsley
Union Presbyterian Seminary

From Oct. 1-4 our own Professor of Theology & Ethi

From Oct. 1-4 our own Professor of Theology & Ethics, @ehinsonhasty will be in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, the third largest Islamic banking center in the world. Her topic is “Theological Reflections on Money in an Age of Cryptocurrency.” The World Communion of Reformed Churches sponsors the event with the Council for World Mission. Rev. Dr. Hinson-Hasty will represent the U.S. and North America among global scholars.

Are you looking to enrich your events with expert

Are you looking to enrich your events with expert insights? 🌍✨ Our faculty members are ready to share their knowledge on a wide range of topics including:
Pastoral Care • Christian Ethics from the Margins • Spirituality and Social Justice • Navigating Worship in the 21st Century• Biblical Concepts of Divine Embodiment

Whether it’s a virtual session or an in-person event, our experts are here to inspire and educate. 🌍✨

Visit the link in our bio to explore speakers and topics.

Baker and Egyptian Presbyterian Dr. @safwatmarzouk

Baker and Egyptian Presbyterian Dr. @safwatmarzouk an Associate Pastor of Old Testament @upseminary , is the author of an essay in the book "Challenging Contextuality: Bibles and Biblical Scholarship in Context." In this essay, Dr. Marzouk focuses on the representation of Egypt in liberation theologies and looks into the character of Joseph's identity beyond the binary.