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Dr. Richard Voelz awarded grant to strengthen preaching preparation

…the program is generously supported by Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. Founded in 1937, the endowment’s major areas of programming are religion, education, and community development. For more information on the grants program, including a complete list of this year’s grants recipients, please see https://worship.calvin.edu/grants/. ###   Richard Voelz photo MEDIA CONTACT Mike Frontiero Director of Communications Union Presbyterian Seminary mfrontiero@upsem.edu…

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Reformation Tour: Music & Luther

This is post 3 of 7 in the series “Reformation Tour” Our Reformation Tour lands in Berlin Reformation Tour: Bridging the Divide Reformation Tour: Music & Luther Reformation Tour: Luther the disrupter Reformation Tour: Appreciating Luther’s convictions Reformation Tour: Who? The Reformation and those less well known Reformation Tour: Geneva, our final stop BY DAVID BOELZNER This day combined music…

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Dr. Blount to deliver the second Lindsay Lecture at Warrenton Presbyterian Church

Warrenton Presbyterian Church welcomes, The Rev. Dr. Brian Blount, President of Union Presbyterian Seminary to deliver the second Lindsay Lecture. Dr. Blount is a world-renowned New Testament Scholar (particular interests in the Gospel of Mark and Revelation) and is an ordained Presbyterian Minister. He will preach at the 8:45 and 11:00 am services and lead a forum in the Fellowship…

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Director of Children’s Ministry–Georgetown Presbyterian Church–Washingtown, DC

…programming for Georgetown Presbyterian Church’s children, youth and families, coordinates teacher training, oversees curriculum development, monitors program budgets and meets regularly with pastors and program leaders to align programming with the church’s mission and goals. Interested Candidates are encouraged to reach out to Aaron Davis, Chair of the Children’s and Family Ministry Committee, for more information: aaroncdavis@gmail.com https://www.gtownpres.org/learn Georgetown-Presbyterian-Church-Childrens-Ministry-Director2024  …

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APCE 2018: Children first rather than adults?

…church’s community to come into our church and then to consider whether our congregation is ready for outreach and the enfolding of children. We completed a questionnaire that was designed to tease out whether our church is ready to sacrifice some of its own comfort in order to welcome outsiders. The presenter than offered three challenges to consider in developing…

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India travel seminar: Leaving our shoes at the door

…pat: find an open place to put our shoes near the door. What had been strange and a bit worrisome in the beginning (Where should we put the shoes? Will they be safe there? Will we recognize them when we come back out?) had all been answered through multiple experiences with this very common practice of leaving our shoes at…

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Reading Revelation through the Trials of Phillis Wheatley

…of All Things (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans, 2001), 52. 7 Stephen Hurd, “Revelation 19:1,” released October 3, 2006, track 21 on My Destiny, Integrity Music, 2010, Apple Music. Rev. Dr. Larry L. Enis is the founding pastor of New Beginnings Church in Mechanicsville, VA. He also teaches preaching at Union Presbyterian Seminary.              …

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Class of 2018 profiles: Rosy Robson prepares for what comes next

…conversations with them during the interview process, I saw a community that really loves one another and takes care of each other. I am excited to be a part of that community as we learn, grow, and worship together.” Robson said there is a lot she will miss about Union, especially Wednesdays on campus with worship and community lunch. She…

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Ordained Minister – Biscoe Presbyterian Church – Biscoe, NC

Biscoe Presbyterian Church is located in Biscoe, North Carolina. We are a member of Coastal Carolina Presbytery. Option of manse or housing allowance. Church Mission/Vision Statement Biscoe Presbyterian Church is a fellowship of believers who share allegiance to the one God- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Our mission is to seek God’s will and to be faithful disciples of Jesus…

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Pastor – Marshall Covenant Presbyterian Church and Longwood Presbyterian Church – Marshall, MO

…Education, vacation, and other allowances. We invite you to check out our websites and Facebook pages to learn more www.marshallcovenant.com longwoodpresbyterianchurch.com For more information, please send an email to our search committee chairperson, J. R. Greek at jrgreer@iland.net and we will send to your our MDF (currently listed on PCUSA website, CLC2). Blessings to you and your future in Christ…

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Congregational Corner: Take on, An Active Presence

This is post 1 of 5 in the series “Congregational Corner lent 2019” Congregational Corner: Take on, An Active Presence Congregational Corner: Take on, A New Perspective Congregational Corner: Take On A Life of Sacrifice Congregational Corner: Take On A Life Out of the Tomb Congregational Corner: What it all comes down to By Rev. Jordan B. Davis (M.Div.‘14) Congregational…

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UPSem Names Rev. Dr. Lee Hinson-Hasty Next Vice President for Advancement

Richmond, VA (Jan. 30, 2024)—Dr. Jacqueline Lapsley, President, and the Board of Trustees at Union Presbyterian Seminary welcome Rev. Dr. Lee Hinson-Hasty as the Seminary’s next Vice President for Advancement. A gifted advocate for theological education, Dr. Hinson-Hasty is a B.A. graduate of Wake Forest University and earned his M.Div. at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He received his D.Min. from…

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Dr. Jacqueline Lapsley Named Next President of Union Presbyterian Seminary

…the Seminary. She is the right leader for the years to come. I want to thank the search committee for their faithful work.” Lapsley will begin her duties on July 1, 2023. President Brian K. Blount retires on June 30, 2023, after sixteen years at the helm of the Seminary. Blount added, “I have known Dr. Lapsley for two decades….

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Director of Student Ministries–Trinity United Methodist Church–Richmond, VA

Trinity United Methodist Church, a 3000 member church in Richmond, VA, is seeking a director of student ministries. This position requires the visioning, designing, and implementation of a comprehensive student ministry for students, grades 6-12. Ministry with our students will include spiritual formation, worship, mission, and fun. Our Student Director must have a passion for young persons and for leading…

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Campus Minister/Director–Winthrop Wesley Foundation–Rock Hill, South Carolina

…races ,ethnicities, abilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations. To our students, Wesley is a safe, welcoming, “home away from home” where they are encouraged to ask questions, challenged to think critically, and empowered to grow in faith individually and communally. Our Core Values Why do we exist? We exist to create a nurturing Christian community where students may express, explore,…

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Statement from President Blount on the death of George Floyd

…this racial abyss. We Christian people can make a difference. We must help defeat this draconian, systemic evil. By our witness. Before it is too late.   Rev. Dr. Brian K. Blount is president and professor of New Testament of Union Presbyterian Seminary. ### Brian K. Blount photo MEDIA CONTACT: Mike Frontiero Director of Communications Union Presbyterian Seminary mfrontiero@upsem.edu  …

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Students join movement to strengthen Richmond community

…engaged is through an organization called RISC (Richmonders Involved to Strengthen Our Communities). This nonprofit, which is supported by Richmond-area churches and others, identifies key challenges facing the community and, in the words of the seminary’s RISC organizer Rebecca Heilman, seeks to “hold community leaders accountable” to address those challenges. “In the past few years, RISC has targeted education, jobs,…

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Rev. William Barber to lecture on social justice preaching

…Barber II speaks on “Just Jesus: The Black Church and Social Justice Preaching.” Rev. Barber is the president and senior lecturer of Repairers of the Breach. An author, preacher, and professor, he is the chief architect of the “Forward Together Moral Movement.” Sponsored by Union’s Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation. This free event will be livestreamed. Register at https://www.regonline.com/registration/Checkin.aspx?EventID=2546578…

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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…

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Student spotlight: Pay attention to the “bread crumbs”

…community development work in the Southside of Glasgow in Castlemilk. She spent a day each week in a church-founded carpenters workshop where community members come in and learn basic carpentry skills and share a meal together. “It rocked my notion of what church currently is and allowed me to see what church can be when we live out the Gospel…

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Pastor–Faith United Presbyterian Church–Washington, PA

…staff; advise ministry teams, meeting with them ex-officio as needed; moderate congregational meetings; participate in Presbytery by attending meetings and functioning as a member of at least one committee; advertise/interview/recommend prospective employees for hire; represent the church to outside organizations. Other expectations include s/he becoming an active member in our local community and fostering relationships with the community and other…

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