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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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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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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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APCE 2018: Boundless Hospitality

…new ways to expand hospitality? Tune into the livestream sessions and check out the tweets and resources available online at www.apcenet.org as the event continues! Pam Fusting is a M.A.C.E. student at Union Presbyterian Seminary. In the photo, she stands with (from left) students Archana Samuel, Richmond Campus Academic Dean and APCE President Ken McFayden, and student Jen Rowe.  …

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Dr. Adams to offer 53rd Annual Memorial Bible Lectures at Laurinburg Presbyterian Church, Laurinburg, NC

Dr. Sam Adams will offer the 53rd Annual Memorial Bible Lectures held at Laurinburg Presbyterian Church in Laurinburg, North Carolina, and presented in conjunction with Old Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church, Maxton, North Carolina. His lecture series is entitled “Wealth and Poverty in the Biblical World and Today.” Dr. Adam’s first lecture, “The Economic Vision in Scripture,”…

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Dr. Blount to Preach at First Presbyterian in Fort Worth, TX

President Blount will preach at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, TX, on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Dr. Blount is the President and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs at Union Presbyterian Seminary….

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APCE 2023 Union Presbyterian Seminary Alumni Luncheon

Join us for a Union Presbyterian Seminary Alumni Luncheon at APCE 2023! Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex 1 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N Birmingham, Alabama 35203 Union Presbyterian Seminary will host an alumni luncheon at the 2023 Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) conference. The luncheon will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 11:30 am. The cost is $20….

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Dr. Blount to Preach at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian in Cary, NC

President Blount will preach at the 8:45 and 11am services at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, NC on Sunday, February 17, 2019. Dr. Blount is the President and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs at Union Presbyterian Seminary….

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Dr. Blount to Preach at Highland Presbyterian Church in Lancaster

President Blount will preach at Highland Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, PA on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Dr. Blount is the President and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs at Union Presbyterian Seminary….

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Extending Union’s reach into East Africa

…the Rhee Global Mission Center is poised to make that engagement happen. Dr. Brian K. Blount is President of Union Presbyterian Seminary Above, 5th, 4th and 3rd from left, Dr. Blount, Sharon Blount and Ken McFayden met with the leaders of Presbyterian Church of East Africa and Presbyterian University of East Africa to explore ways of collaborating in theological education…

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Boston pastor, jazz musician to demonstrate church revitalization through music and drama Oct. 4

…theological expression and the practice of ministry. This year’s event, “It’s Showtime! Art, Organizing, and Building Community One Musical at a Time: The Revitalization of Fourth Presbyterian Church, South Boston,” features two separate opportunities to explore the practice of community organizing through music and drama: 12:30 p.m. – Pre-seminar complimentary lunch, Holderness Dining Room (registration only required for lunch) 1:30…

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Live simply

…and by always being generous in sharing, you will store up treasures of a good foundation for coming age living. We, at Union’s Black Alumni Association, encourage you to give, not only tithes and offerings in churches but also give offerings to other nonprofit organizations including Union. Applying what Paul says “be extravagantly generous” helping students. With present age giving…

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The Wrong Story

…flowed, he could not see in his brother his father’s face, could not hear from his brother’s mouth his father’s voice, could not comprehend in his brother’s ways his father’s welcome. So these two men fought for a common inheritance of a common home on a common land, not knowing that their common father had left all he had to…

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Alumni luncheon at Massanetta Springs

…Rev. Nicole Ball (M.Div. ’11), UPSem church relations officer, will bring updates on Union Presbyterian Seminary. Bring your family and friends! We will enjoy fellowship and a buffet lunch. Those who have already registered for the Bible or Church Music Conference will have their lunch provided. The cost for the luncheon, for non-conference guests, is $12.00. Register now at http://www.regonline.com/alummsbc…

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Union Seminary hosts commencement in a cloud

RICHMOND, VA (May 17, 2020) — Amid the COVID-19 pandemic which suddenly shifted traditional classroom instruction to the virtual cloud, Union Presbyterian Seminary conferred 45 degrees and certificates to 43 students in its Richmond campus community who successfully completed their Master of Arts in Christian Education, Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, Doctor of Philosophy, and Seoul Exchange Fellowship programs….

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6 questions with alumnus Will Robinson

…what have you been doing since graduating from Union Presbyterian Seminary in 2015 with a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies? I’m in my ninth year as Pastor/Head of Staff at Salem Presbyterian Church (SPC), and I’m especially excited about our officers retreat in March—led by Union’s Dr. Ken McFayden—that initiated a visioning process at SPC to deepen our discipleship and community…

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Presbyterians Supporting Christian Education

Continuing the legacy of the Presbyterian School of Christian Education Thanks for your interest in Presbyterians Supporting Christian Education. This program hopes to provide collegial, personal, and professional support for those engaged in ministry. The program is expanding in 2023, providing two different types of cohorts: one for professional educators, volunteer educators, and pastors; the second for Commissioned Ruling Elders…

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Presbyterians Supporting Christian Education

Continuing the Legacy of the Presbyterian School of Christian Education Thanks for your interest in Presbyterians Supporting Christian Education. This program hopes to provide collegial, personal, and professional support for those engaged in ministry. In 2025, the program will provide two different types of cohorts: one for professional educators, volunteer educators, and pastors; the second for Commissioned Ruling Elders (CRE/CP),…

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Claremont United Church of Christ, Claremont , CA

…School. C. Confirmation • Lead confirmation classes each spring for students in 8th grade concluding the program with a confirmation retreat and composition of statements of faith.   • Lead confirmation classes each spring for students in 8th grade concluding the program with a confirmation retreat and composition of statements of faith. D. Junior and Senior High Youth Groups. Lead…

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Charlotte’s First Alumni Saturday

…Mark Yaconelli. This event is open to Charlotte alumni as well as any UPSem alumni in the area who would like to attend. Come enjoy coffee and conversation, worship and lunch. Mark Yaconelli will preach, lead an afternoon story telling workshop, and sign books. The day will end with fellowship at a local brewery. Please RSVP to Mary Ellen Vernon.…

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Congregational Corner: What it all comes down to

This is post 5 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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Class of 2017 honored at commencement exercises

Charlotte Campus Commencement Richmond Campus Commencement By Mike Frontiero Forty-eight students across Union Presbyterian Seminary’s campuses in Virginia and North Carolina received degrees in the Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.), Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Theology (Th.M.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) at Commencement Exercises for the 205th Session. Commencement addresses for the class of 2017 were…

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