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New book offers a fresh examination of a critical juncture in Christian history

…Desert: Monastic Memory and the Loss of Egypt’s Golden Age” explores a period when the world of Christianity was torn apart by debate over the legacy of the third-century theologian Origen and the incorporeality of God. There are several different accounts of the violent actions of Archbishop Theophilus of Alexandria, and Dr. Luckritz Marquis takes the violence perpetrated by Theophilus…

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Community Church at Lake Wylie – Seeks Senior Pastor

…in the rapidly growing Greater Charlotte Area with the church campus situated on a main highway close to established neighborhoods, schools, apartments, and shopping. We are searching for a Senior Pastor who has been ordained by an accredited Protestant denomination, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, and a Master of Divinity degree from a theological seminary or divinity school…

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Union Seminary announces faculty promotions

…and spatial practices were transformed by acts of violence among Egyptian ascetics. She has also co-edited and translated “The History of the Great Deeds of Bishop Paul of Quentos and Priest John of Edessa: Texts from Christian Late Antiquity volume 29” (Piscataway, New Jersey: Gorgias Press, 2010). She contributed to “Melania: Early Christianity Through the Life of One Family” (University…

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Help New Ministers Preach in Today’s World

…early career preachers in order to develop a program focused around supporting four key areas: preaching and significant social issues, preaching and diverse listeners, preaching and digital technology, and mentoring and feedback for preachers. Additionally, Union will create an invested network of judicatory and denominational leaders, and pastors in multi-staff congregations who champion and care for early career preachers. “In…

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Dr. Richard Voelz publishes book on preaching in challenging times

…Presbyterian Seminary President Brian K. Blount, in addition to sermons from Voelz and Rev. Dr. Casey Thornburgh Sigmon. It will publish in August 2019 and is available for pre-order directly through Abingdon Press and on Amazon. Voelz formerly served as the senior minister of the Johns Creek Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), an Open & Affirming congregation in metro Atlanta,…

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Dr. Jacqueline Lapsley Named Next President of Union Presbyterian Seminary

…A cradle Presbyterian, Lapsley’s bold vision for theological education is rooted in the Reformed tradition and intentionally focused on diversity. “The diversity of the world God creates, redeems, and sustains must be reflected on our campuses in order to shape leaders for the world God so loves,” noted Lapsley. Dr. Rodney Sadler, Director of UPSem’s Center for Social Justice and…

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Statement by Union Seminary faculty on oppression, systemic racism in U.S.

…of color in our respective fields Forthrightly examine our own practices of teaching and learning, student and faculty recruitment, curricular design, and faculty support and evaluation in order to identify, acknowledge, and transform any that are complicit in the reinforcing of systemic racism Maintain a continually updated list of local groups committed to social justice and actionable items for social…

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Dr. Paul Galbreath publishes book on process of change in Christian worship

…undergoing transition, and that aspects of worship are in need of transformation in order to address primary issues of our time with a focus on environmental and ecological concerns. Special attention is paid to the role of the Sacraments and to preaching with an emphasis on the need to connect worship with daily life. These essays show readers ways that…

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Confession, Repentance, and Restorative Justice

…expansive and gracious God we worship. Amen. Footnotes: [1] Book of Order 2023-2025, The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part II, G-1, Congregations and Their Membership. [2] “Letter from Birmingham Jail [King, Jr.].” Accessed January 30, 2024. https://www.africa.upenn.edu/Articles_Gen/Letter_Birmingham.html. [3] “John Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion: Christian Classics Ethereal Library.” Accessed December 15, 2023. https://ccel.org/ccel/calvin/institutes/institutes.v.iv.html [4] Isaiah 58:6 (NRSV)….

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Re-Moralizing Monday

…at the General Assembly building and at the Capitol. The movement was in full swing and soon developed a healthy court component, with trials that resulted in the exoneration of arrestees, freeing them to return to “our house,” and vacating trespass orders, and opposing repressive laws like the “Monster” Voter Suppression Bill, passed the day after the Shelby County v….

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Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon Legacy Luncheon in Norfolk, VA

…April 27, 2019 from 11 am – 1 pm. First Presbyterian Church, 820 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, Virginia 23507. Our Keynote Speaker is Rev. Dr. Yvonne Delk- “Tell Your Own Story” . Dr. Delk is the First African American Woman to be ordained as clergy in the United Church of Christ. Luncheon: $30 To register, please go online and visit BIT.LY/CANNONLUNCHEON…

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Union Seminary hosts commencement in a cloud

…The graduation ceremonies, held May 16 for the Richmond campus and April 18 for the Charlotte campus, marked the first time in the school’s 208-year history that its commencement exercises were conducted online, with graduates participating and hooding themselves live via Zoom video conferencing before an unseen audience of family and friends who watched via Zoom, Facebook, and YouTube. An…

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Is Gun Ownership a God-Given Right?

…right to life less important than their murderers’ right to own a gun) is a God-given right. This right, threatened by a Supreme Court that undid the Voting Rights Act and a feckless Congress that has yet to vote to restore it when our very right to vote is under attack, is something for which we should struggle. These might…

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Save

Savings Accounts: If you’re looking to save for retirement, savings accounts won’t earn you much money, due to their low interest rates. They’re essentially as good as saving your money under your mattress. However, savings accounts are great practice for younger students who haven’t set up an IRA or 401K yet and they’re a good place to store an emergency…

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Legal

…you and those who love you. There are a few important legal documents* to get in order (especially if any of the above three categories apply to you). The first is called a Living Will, which expresses your medical preferences and names a health-care proxy (the one responsible for making medical decisions for you, should you be unable). Second is…

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Financing Seminary

…you’ll get an offer of financial aid from the seminary. If you accept the offer, you will need to complete entrance counseling (available online for UPSem) and sign a loan agreement. Grants/Scholarships: You could qualify for a UPSem scholarship or matching grant, denominational scholarship, a PC(USA) Study Grant, or a myriad of other options. Head over to the financial aid…

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