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Embracing the Womanist Tradition: Spiritual Formation, Companionship and Soul Work (Womanist Leadership Institute Course)

Thursdays, September 5-October 10 Instructor: Dr. Paula Parker There are three inherent components to womanist spiritual direction: 1) formation through practices, 2) companionship, and 3) vocation to do the work your soul must have. This course will offer an opportunity to experiment with spiritual disciplines, identify the essential qualities of spiritual companionship and draw inspiration from the spirit directed lives …

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Embracing the Womanist Tradition: Spiritual Formation, Companionship and Soul Work (Womanist Leadership Institute Course)

Thursdays, September 5-October 10 Instructor: Dr. Paula Parker There are three inherent components to womanist spiritual direction: 1) formation through practices, 2) companionship, and 3) vocation to do the work your soul must have. This course will offer an opportunity to experiment with spiritual disciplines, identify the essential qualities of spiritual companionship and draw inspiration from the spirit directed lives …

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Embracing the Womanist Tradition: Spiritual Formation, Companionship and Soul Work (Womanist Leadership Institute Course)

Thursdays, September 5-October 10 Instructor: Dr. Paula Parker There are three inherent components to womanist spiritual direction: 1) formation through practices, 2) companionship, and 3) vocation to do the work your soul must have. This course will offer an opportunity to experiment with spiritual disciplines, identify the essential qualities of spiritual companionship and draw inspiration from the spirit directed lives …

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Embracing the Womanist Tradition: Spiritual Formation, Companionship and Soul Work (Womanist Leadership Institute Course)

Thursdays, September 5-October 10 Instructor: Dr. Paula Parker There are three inherent components to womanist spiritual direction: 1) formation through practices, 2) companionship, and 3) vocation to do the work your soul must have. This course will offer an opportunity to experiment with spiritual disciplines, identify the essential qualities of spiritual companionship and draw inspiration from the spirit directed lives …

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Embracing the Womanist Tradition: Spiritual Formation, Companionship and Soul Work (Womanist Leadership Institute Course)

Thursdays, September 5-October 10 Instructor: Dr. Paula Parker There are three inherent components to womanist spiritual direction: 1) formation through practices, 2) companionship, and 3) vocation to do the work your soul must have. This course will offer an opportunity to experiment with spiritual disciplines, identify the essential qualities of spiritual companionship and draw inspiration from the spirit directed lives …

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Embracing the Womanist Tradition: Spiritual Formation, Companionship and Soul Work (Womanist Leadership Institute Course)

Thursdays, September 5-October 10 Instructor: Dr. Paula Parker There are three inherent components to womanist spiritual direction: 1) formation through practices, 2) companionship, and 3) vocation to do the work your soul must have. This course will offer an opportunity to experiment with spiritual disciplines, identify the essential qualities of spiritual companionship and draw inspiration from the spirit directed lives …

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Dr. Yust speaking at Manakin Episcopal Church

…– 10:00 a.m. Manakin Episcopal Church, 985 Huguenot Trail, Midlothian, VA 23113 We live in a time of accelerating social and technological change, both locally and globally. These changes can feel like a threat to our faith and well-being. Come explore various social and biblical perspectives on change and explore how we can respond to change in life-affirming ways.   …

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A Prayer of God’s protection, deliverance, and safety

…us, defend us, and keep us safe from all hurt, harm and danger. We thank You for giving us power and authority in Christ Jesus over every demon and devil. Because we are in Christ in heavenly places, even as Christ has all under His feet, we also have all things under our feet. Therefore, even the demonic and satanic …

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Gifts and giving

…so, for on this account the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake. Since there will never cease to be some in need on the earth, I, therefore, command you, ‘Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbor in your land’” (Deut. 15:10-11). Remember giving is a spiritual act. Freely …

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Emeritus Professor Paul Walaskay dies

…of Biblical Studies in the federated Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education from 1995 until his retirement in 2009. Among various articles, Paul published several books. Acts, A commentary in the Westminster Bible Companion Series. From Jerusalem to Rome: A Study of the Life of Paul the Apostle, a curriculum study guide for the PCUSA. “And so …

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2023 Enrich Educator of the Year Award Recipient

…connectional ministry by working with gifted colleagues across the state, region, and nation. She enjoys resourcing educators and congregations through mentoring and consulting. Her vital leadership for the South Central Region of APCE (SCRAPCE) guided the organization to envision and live into a new ministry structure in her three years as president. Through eight years of service on the Educator …

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Congregational Corner: You are invited!

…youth group. Invite the young adult down the pew to join you. Look one another in the eye and share an invitation to join together in this crazy journey of life and faith! Alumna Jordan B. Davis is associate pastor for youth and young adults at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. …

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Congregational Corner: A prayer for the new year

…by your Son, and guided by your Light from one day into the next, from year to another, so that all might know your love and grace. Amen. Alumna Jordan B. Davis is associate pastor for youth and young adults at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels …

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Pathways Online Courses

…Teaching the Bible Worship and Sacraments Introduction to Pastoral Care Preaching Additional Course Info: Leaders: Union Presbyterian Seminary faculty and experienced practitioners Early Registration for our 2024-2025 courses is $170 per course Standard/Late Registration: Within two weeks of the first class meeting date, tuition increases by $25 per course CEUs: 3.0 per course For: Open to all, including those desiring …

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A Litany for Black History Month

…to promote sustainable economic development that serves the needs of all; to encourage in every way the general wellness and wholeness of the Black community; to bring life to dry bones; to walk always in remembrance of You, and thereby reconcile all to Your infinite oneness. Aṣẹ. One: You, who are All-in-All, inflame all existence with Your transforming love. Resurrect …

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Started UPSem 2004: Rev. Nadine Ellsworth-Moran (MDiv / MACE 2011)

…all types of students, from recent undergrads to second and even third-career students.” Importantly, she observes, the faculty understand the difficulty of juggling family, work, and study and go out of their way to make theological education a reality for its students. It is this deep concern for all members of the UPSem community that distinguishes the work of the …

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Started UPSem 2009: Rev. British Hyrams (MDiv/MACE 2016)

…MACE) The following is part of a series of 20 profiles that represent each year that Charlotte has been enrolling students. Campus Minister North Carolina Central University Durham, North Carolina Rev. British Hyrams (MDiv/MACE 2016) had not initially considered a vocation in ministry. A self-described Midwesterner and only child, Hyrams grew up in and around Chicago, Illinois. She married her …

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

…you for what comes next. Whether that’s inside the classroom or outside.” Robson has definitely taken that advice to heart. The Black Mountain, North Carolina, native balanced many activities while taking courses during her time at Union Presbyterian Seminary. She’s had internships at small churches, big churches, and she’s interned at a hospital. She’s also worked different on-campus jobs, including …

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Resting in Power – Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon

…accordingly. This cloud of witnesses include my first pastor, the late Rev. Dr. C.W. Rice, Jr, of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Altavista, Virginia; my uncle, the Rev. Dr. Hyrum Green Payne, Sr. of Mt. Evergreen Baptist Church of Concord, Virginia; and my maternal grandmother, the late Mrs. Jochebed Waller Payne of Gladys, Virginia. Collectively, these four individuals who …

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Wife of former PSCE professor, Mildred Sneeden McIver, passes

…Lapp officiating. Friends may greet the family following the memorial service. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church Youth Ministries, 1416 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, or Little Chapel on the Boardwalk, 2 West Fayetteville Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, or to the Malcolm and Mildred McIver Scholarship Fund, Union/PSCE Seminary, 3401 Brook Road, Richmond Virginia 23227. …

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Congregational Corner: Take On A Life Out of the Tomb

This is post 4 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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APCE 2019: Engaging young Christians in social justice

This is post 4 of 6 in the series “APCE 2019” APCE 2019: Anticipation APCE 2019: “Come to the Water” APCE 2019: The tide is changing APCE 2019: Engaging young Christians in social justice APCE 2019: How does Jesus respond to generational suffering? APCE 2019: Revived at the Water’s Edge BY AMY SIMES AND CAROL SCHIERLMANN (A glimpse from an …

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