Union awarded $1M to help faith leaders address America’s cultural divide

…Floyd and the national and international outcry that followed. Yet again, the church faces the task of racial reckoning. To remain a credible witness to the presence of Christ in the world, the church must better address racial animus both within its own communities of worship, and as people of faith engaging the wider contexts of society. “We seek to …

Hannah Fialor-Agbanyo: Finding God In and Beyond Life

…was also an initiative of the church leadership. The Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana, nominated me to pursue the Master of Arts in Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary. Since my arrival on campus, lots of activities alongside the academic work have enhanced and shaped my ministerial journey. The weekly Communion service conducted together by both clergy and laity ending with …

Union named Seminary that Changes the World

…food deserts in Richmond, teach basic gardening, and address theological issues around ecology and stewardship. UPSem also has initiated a new set of course requirements designated “The Church in the World,” which includes specialized topics of study on evangelism, interfaith relations and community engagement. Course offerings include Wealth and Poverty in the Bible, Intercultural Religious Education, Sex, Money; and Politics …

Gems for the Journey: Keep Playing Even When You’re Hurt

…The Christian brother or sister must expect to be jostled by trials on the Christian way. All kinds of experiences will come to us. There will be the test of the sorrows and the disappointments which seek to take our faith away. God allows certain tests in our faith for a purpose. “The trying of your faith worketh endurance” (KJV) …

Started UPSem 2003: Rev. Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown (MDiv 2008)

…mother, brother, and sister. Eventually, they all relocated to North Carolina to be closer to her mother’s family. Graduating from North Carolina Central University, she entered medical school at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Garmon-Brown moved to Charlotte to begin a family practice residency at Charlotte Memorial Hospital in 1980. Since completing her residency in the early 1980s, …

6 things about Marcy Wright’s summer break

…year. Learning the original languages just adds richness to study of scripture and the narratives of biblical faith that we have been told since we were children, narratives that we continue to share today. Our Greek professor, Megan Strollo, sent the class an article before class started in July in which the author declared that as ministry leaders, one of …

Finding God in the Pandemic

…used social media platforms to spread the love of God, minister to people, conduct funeral services on virtual platforms, celebrate birthdays, and host many other virtual meetings. As I reflected upon my pastoral care class, I remembered my professor telling us about being companions in the pastoral ministry. The word companion is derived from Latin com – together with, and …

Middle East Travel Seminar: Our trek from desert to sea

…the bluffs, basking in the sun, and learning about first century BCE carvings that can be easily ignored if you aren’t looking carefully enough. (left to right) Richmond students Heather Brannon, Rebecca Heilman, and Linda Kurtz on a camel ride. After exploring the wilderness, several members of our group enthusiastically volunteered to ride on a camel caravan near camp. It’s …

Head of Staff–Fondren Presbyterian Church–Jackson, MS

…spiritual enrichment programs; • Establish clear lines of communication both among church staff and between the various programs of the congregation; and • Represent the congregation in denominational, ecumenical, and community life and foster those relationships. You can find us on the CLC or contact the moderator of our PNC, Beverly Ray, at fondrenpnc@gmail.com or 601-842-3415. https://www.fondrenpcusa.org Fondren-Pres-MDP     …

Charting a Course for Liturgical Theology Symposium

Join us in Belk Chapel on the Charlotte campus for a conversation in anticipation of the retirement of Paul Galbreath, Professor of Theology, Ethics, and History. Featured guests will be Martha Moore-Keish, J.B. Green Professor of Theology at Columbia Theological Seminary, and Claudio Carvalhaes, Professor of Worship at Union Theological Seminary. Please rsvp to Mary Ellen Vernon (mvernon@upsem.edu) by April …

Biblical Interpretation, Pathways Online Course

Tuesdays, February 18-March 25, 2025 Instructor: Rev. Dr. Megan Fullerton Strollo This course has as its primary goal the equipping of Christian leaders to interpret biblical texts faithfully. The course provides an overview of the ways in which the church has approached the work of biblical interpretation and then offers a practical guide for close reading of passages. For more …

Biblical Interpretation, Pathways Online Course

Tuesdays, February 18-March 25, 2025 Instructor: Rev. Dr. Megan Fullerton Strollo This course has as its primary goal the equipping of Christian leaders to interpret biblical texts faithfully. The course provides an overview of the ways in which the church has approached the work of biblical interpretation and then offers a practical guide for close reading of passages. For more …

Biblical Interpretation, Pathways Online Course

Tuesdays, February 18-March 25, 2025 Instructor: Rev. Dr. Megan Fullerton Strollo This course has as its primary goal the equipping of Christian leaders to interpret biblical texts faithfully. The course provides an overview of the ways in which the church has approached the work of biblical interpretation and then offers a practical guide for close reading of passages. For more …

American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature breakfast

Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Alumni office is pleased to host an event in connection with the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature annual meetings in Denver, Colorado. We invite you to join us for breakfast and fellowship! Monday, November 19, 7:30 am to 8:45 am Colorado Convention Center (room TBA), 700 14th Street, Denver, Colorado 80202 We …

Biblical Interpretation, Pathways Online Course

Tuesdays, February 18-March 25, 2025 Instructor: Rev. Dr. Megan Fullerton Strollo This course has as its primary goal the equipping of Christian leaders to interpret biblical texts faithfully. The course provides an overview of the ways in which the church has approached the work of biblical interpretation and then offers a practical guide for close reading of passages. For more …

Biblical Interpretation, Pathways Online Course

Tuesdays, February 18-March 25, 2025 Instructor: Rev. Dr. Megan Fullerton Strollo This course has as its primary goal the equipping of Christian leaders to interpret biblical texts faithfully. The course provides an overview of the ways in which the church has approached the work of biblical interpretation and then offers a practical guide for close reading of passages. For more …

Biblical Interpretation, Pathways Online Course

Tuesdays, February 18-March 25, 2025 Instructor: Rev. Dr. Megan Fullerton Strollo This course has as its primary goal the equipping of Christian leaders to interpret biblical texts faithfully. The course provides an overview of the ways in which the church has approached the work of biblical interpretation and then offers a practical guide for close reading of passages. For more …

APCE Alumni Luncheon

  Union Presbyterian Seminary is excited to be hosting an Alumni Luncheon at the 2017 Association of Presbyterian Church Educators Annual Event.   Come enjoy food and fellowship with ATS, PSCE, Union-PSCE, and UPSem alums, as well as current Christian education students. We’ll hear updates on the new Master of Arts in Christian Education Program, new happenings at the seminary, …

Charlotte’s First Alumni Saturday

Save the date for Charlotte’s first Alumni Saturday, featuring author and storyteller 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 …

Melanie Jones to Present Paper at Religious Research Association Annual Meeting

Melanie Jones will present a paper entitled “Owning Our Faith: Black Millennial Clergywomen and Social Entrepreneurship” as part of a panel at the Religious Research Association 2019 Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting will be held in St. Louis, MO October 25-27, 2019. Melanie C. Jones is Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture and the Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon …

Pastor/Head of Staff–First Presbyterian Church of Ocala–Ocala, FL

…many opportunities) Provide input on potential uses of vacant lots Work closely with B&G Committee Develop personal connections with all members Visit those with pastoral*]}*-care needs Lead special services (e.g., weddings, funerals) Attend church events Inform church members of pastoral*]}*-care needs Work with lay leadership to create fellowship activities (e.g., family dinners, seniors’ lunches, dinner groups) Inspire members, welcome new …

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