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

RICHMOND, VA (June 5, 2020) – A statement by the faculty of Union Presbyterian Seminary, united in commitment and conviction across our campuses in Richmond, Virginia and Charlotte, North Carolina.   We, members of the faculty at Union Presbyterian Seminary, recognize that we have reached a kairos moment—a time of both crisis and opportunity, in which we are called to …

Susan Hickok, first Charlotte campus employee, former associate VP, dies

CHARLOTTE, NC (April 14, 2021) – Susan Grubbs Hickok, the first employee of Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Charlotte, North Carolina, campus and former Associate Vice President for Advancement, died April 3 at home with family. She was 70-years-old. A virtual memorial service was held April 11 at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. This service can be viewed on the Covenant website. …

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 …

Resident Congregational Care job description

2024 Sprunt Lectures May 6-8

…Era. Dr. Thatamanil is committed to comparative theology that asks how religious diversity can be a promise rather than a problem. An accomplished teacher and preacher, Dr. Thatamanil has published editorials in The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times. His opening lecture begins at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024 in Watts Chapel.   Our worship leader will …

Former trustee Anne E. Treichler remembered

Union Presbyterian Seminary has recently learned of the passing in Naples, Florida, of Anne E. Treichler, former trustee and member of the President’s Advisory Council. She served on numerous committees at Presbyterian Woman, presbytery, seminary, and PCUSA Pension Board. Mrs. Treichler, 92, was a life-long member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Her love of theology prompted her to establish the Anne …

Dr. Samuel Adams to be installed as McNair Professor of Biblical Studies

…from the University of Chicago Divinity School, in addition to a history degree from Davidson College. He joined the Union Presbyterian Seminary faculty in 2006 and currently holds the position of Professor of Old Testament studies. Adams is also an ordained teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA). He has served in the positions of youth and young adult pastor …

International peacemaker to discuss Syrian refugee crisis at Union Seminary

…of Syria and Lebanon. She is the author of the Presbyterian Women 2010 Horizons Bible Study “Joshua: A Journey of Faith” for the Presbyterian Church (USA) and was co-author of “She Shall Be Called Woman,” a meditation on biblical women. Mikhael is one of 10 International Peacemakers visiting the U.S. as part of the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program. They will be …

“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 …

Carson – Biography

Because God first loved us

…ourselves waiting for Christ and instead see and celebrate Christ among us. In this season of Advent, where in your congregations do you find God’s Love embodied as you await the birth of our Savior?   Alumna Jordan B. Davis is Transitional Associate Pastor at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner.   …

Started UPSem 2021: Matt Wiedle (pursuing MDiv and MACE)

…MACE) The following is part of a series of 20 profiles that represent each year that Charlotte has been enrolling students. Senior Business Development Manager Wickfire, LLC Asheville, North Carolina Born in Indiana but raised in Illinois, Matt Wiedle now calls Asheville, North Carolina, home with his wife and one “fur baby.” Receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Millikin …

The gift of inclusion

…with little worry about qualifiers and reasons to walk with one another in our shared journeys. How do you seek inclusion in your own life? How do you help to ensure inclusion in your congregation?   Alumna Jordan B. Davis is Transitional Associate Pastor at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner.   …

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4 things about Sam Shields’ summer break

…primary focus is to provide pastoral care to campers and staff over the entire summer camp season. This job qualifies as my Church in the World requirement under community engagement, but I have come to understand the responsibility as chaplain as much more interdisciplinary than neatly defined course descriptions (which believe me, I love a well-defined syllabus). In this position, …

Toxicology, cataracts, & Paul… oh, my!

…point yesterday – and that is worth every question of “has Jordan lost her mind?” How do you meet your congregants where they are? How would things change if the chaos was allowed to break in? Alumna Jordan B. Davis is transitional associate pastor at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner.   …

Olanda Carr bio

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