‘The Many’ to perform at Union Seminary

…will lead Community Worship in Lake Chapel in the Early Center on Wednesday, October 16, at 11:45 a.m. All of these scheduled events are designed to bring community members together through the intersection of science, art, and theology. The Carl Howie Center for Science, Art, and Theology sponsors presentations through which church leaders (including seminarians) recognize and engage the insights …

Ghana’s Cape Coast

Today’s Ghanaian journey started early: Breakfast at 7:30, and then we set off for a four-hour bus ride to Cape Coast. Today’s activities consisted of two historic and sensitive tours: Elmina Castle and Cape Coast Castle are located on the shores of the Gulf of Guinea, infamously known for their enslavement trading. Our first tour was of Elmina Castle, built …

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Alt-right rally: Love & hope vs evil in our midst

…for this nation to live up to and live into its founding principles.       Related Stories Alt-right rally: Praying for the enemy President Brian K. Blount: Violence has brought us here Alt-right rally: Spiritual warfare Alt-right rally: “Not a new fight for me” Alt-right rally: Tangible resistance to hatred & evil Alt-right rally: Clergy cannot be absent   …

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 …

Middle East Travel Seminar: Turning toward Jerusalem 

…and then she stood facing the cars and munching chips with her rife hanging towards the ground. The soldiers’ demeanor seemed noticeably discrepant from the tension associated with a security checkpoint but maybe it was just a daily formality for them. After the white car was cleared, our bus passed with a wave and we proceeded to a section of …

Paul Smith: From police officer to pastor

…after spending years in unrelated fields. No career path or call story is exactly the same, and first level student Paul Smith, who retired from his position as captain in the Lancaster Police Department in Lancaster, South Carolina, after 25 years on the force, is a prime example of this. “God has been calling me to go to seminary for …

APCE 2018: How we ought to present scripture

BY JESSIE PARTRIDGE This week while attending APCE I attended a workshop entitled, “Sharing God’s Hospitality with Children.” In this mini-plenary, we talked about how we can encourage children to interact with the stories that the Bible tells us. One of the leaders, Carol Jones, demonstrated her storytelling method for us. She sat on the floor with a gold box …

“I am a Witness.”

…in his own personal journey as he began his professional career. After spending five years in an architectural program at Vanderbilt University, Wade began his career working for L. Miles Sheffer Architectural Firm in Atlanta, Georgia. While there, he was assigned to work on renovations in several sections of the city, including the West End, one of the oldest neighborhoods …

Alt-right rally: Tangible resistance to hatred & evil

…clad in all-black riot gear, a sobering and chilling image that no picture on the news can adequately capture. I reflected in that moment that their humanity was hidden under all that gear, for I could not see any faces, no eyes to catch and no connection to find. All morning long, I could hear sirens in the distance, the …

Unveiling of portrait of Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon

A visual legacy of Dr. Cannon’s transformational presence as a teacher, mentor, scholar, and friend will be unveiled during the Sprunt Lectures on May 6-8. The unveiling will be held in Rose Hall of the Early Center 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2019. The event is open to the public. …

Dr. Stan Skreslet to Speak on Christians and Muslims in Egypt at Westminster Canterbury Richmond

Dr. Stan Skreslet will offer a lecture entitled “Seven Years After the Revolution: Christians and Muslims in Egypt,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Westminster Canterbury Richmond. Dr. Skreslet is the F.S. Royster Professor of Christian Mission at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond. …

Westminster Canterbury Richmond

Dr. Brian K. Blount will preach at Westminster Canterbury, Richmond, VA on Thursday, October 14.

President Brian K. Blount to Preach at Chapel Service at Westminster Canterbury, Richmond

President Brian K. Blount will preach at the chapel service at Westminster Canterbury, Richmond, on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Dr. Brian K. Blount is President of Union Presbyterian Seminary and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs. …

UPSem Alumni Reception in Pasadena, California!

Monte Vista Grove Homes 2889 San Pasqual St., Bungalow C-68 Pasadena, CA 91107 R.S.V.P. to Nicole Smith at alumni@upsem.edu or 804-278-4228 …

Professor Adams and Professor Voelz to Co-Teach Workshop, “Preaching the Old Testament: Engaging the Whole Canon for a Changing Church”

Professor Adams and Professor Voelz will co-teach a workshop entitled “Preaching the Old Testament: Engaging the Whole Canon for a Changing Church” on February 17-19, 2020. The workshop is hosted by the Leadership Institute at UPSem. Dr. Samuel Adams is Mary Jane and John F. McNair Chair of Biblical Studies at Union Presbyterian Seminary. Dr. Richard W. Voelz is Associate …

UPSem Alumni Breakfast at AAR/SBL in San Diego, California!

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina South Tower – First Level 333 West Harbor Drive San Diego, California 92101 ROOM LOCATION: LEUCADIA Alums are invited regardless of attending AAR/SBL 2019 REGISTER …