Presbyterian Polity, Mission, and Program (Christian Educator Certification Course)

Led by Rev. Joyce MacKichan Walker and Jenna Campbell Asynchronous work will begin April 1, 2024 Synchronous meetings are from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Eastern Time This course in Presbyterian polity, program, and mission will integrate the study of the Presbyterian Constitution (Book of Confessions and Book of Order) and Program and Mission of the PC(USA) into the context of the…

Worship and Sacraments, Pathways Online Course

Thursdays, May 1-June 5 (asynchronous only on May 29) Instructors: Rev. Dr. Donna Giver-Johnston and Rev. Dr. Diane Walton Hendricks This course will examine the history, theology, and practice of worship and sacraments. While rooted in the reformed tradition, the goal is to deepen appreciation for a variety of worship services and liturgical practices. Through reflections on readings and discussions…

Presbyterian Polity, Mission, and Program (Christian Educator Certification Course)

Led by Rev. Joyce MacKichan Walker and Jenna Campbell Asynchronous work will begin April 1, 2024 Synchronous meetings are from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Eastern Time This course in Presbyterian polity, program, and mission will integrate the study of the Presbyterian Constitution (Book of Confessions and Book of Order) and Program and Mission of the PC(USA) into the context of the…

Worship and Sacraments, Pathways Online Course

Thursdays, May 1-June 5 (asynchronous only on May 29) Instructors: Rev. Dr. Donna Giver-Johnston and Rev. Dr. Diane Walton Hendricks This course will examine the history, theology, and practice of worship and sacraments. While rooted in the reformed tradition, the goal is to deepen appreciation for a variety of worship services and liturgical practices. Through reflections on readings and discussions…

Worship and Sacraments, Pathways Online Course

Thursdays, May 1-June 5 (asynchronous only on May 29) Instructors: Rev. Dr. Donna Giver-Johnston and Rev. Dr. Diane Walton Hendricks This course will examine the history, theology, and practice of worship and sacraments. While rooted in the reformed tradition, the goal is to deepen appreciation for a variety of worship services and liturgical practices. Through reflections on readings and discussions…

Presbyterian Polity, Mission, and Program (Christian Educator Certification Course)

Led by Rev. Joyce MacKichan Walker and Jenna Campbell Asynchronous work will begin April 1, 2024 Synchronous meetings are from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Eastern Time This course in Presbyterian polity, program, and mission will integrate the study of the Presbyterian Constitution (Book of Confessions and Book of Order) and Program and Mission of the PC(USA) into the context of the…

Lilly Endowment Grant to Provide a Bridge for Early Career Preachers

…preachers by focusing on four key areas. First, a compelling message, which involves diverse listeners. Early career ministers desire to know their congregation and community so they can preach a relevant message. Compelling momentum, which addresses how people are moved to action on significant social issues, is far different in congregations than in classrooms. Thirdly, compelling media includes fostering digital…

Atlantic Chamber Ensemble to perform at Union Seminary

RICHMOND, VA (May 15, 2018) – Members of the Atlantic Chamber Ensemble will perform at Union Presbyterian Seminary at 6:45 p.m. in Watts Chapel, 3401 Brook Road, on June 14, 2018. The concert is free and open to the public. The chapel’s organ, built in 1879 and donated to the seminary in 1961, will be included in two pieces. The…

Redeployed! by Rev. Dr. Audrey Todd (Dual M.Div./M.A.C.E’10)

Alarming Swift No time to prepare A menacing plague came upon us Where did it come from? Who sent it? Why? Questions, questions, questions! Are these the right questions? Is this the time for questions? Should we, the church, be asking questions? In the midst of a plague, what should we do? The Chronicler records this: At times I might…

Visiting the Akrofi-Christaller Institute (ACI)

…hold sacred significance for those seeking communion with the divine. The integration of traditional culture and Christianity among Ghanaian Christians is a complex and sensitive issue, often leading to internal and external conflicts. ACI, however, takes a different approach. It strives to bring cultural identity alongside Christianity, enriching both aspects and fostering a harmonious coexistence. –Kathleen Murphy April 29, 2024…

Opposition from Outside Campus

…and wise.” He supported the students by telling them they were free to march if they desired. And he tried to placate enraged donors by reminding them that the march was not sanctioned by the Seminary.47 Professor James Luther Mays (B.D. 1949), together with three students—John D. Turner (B.D. 1965, Th.M. 1966), Dan West (B.D. 1965), and Louis Weeks (B.D….

Upcoming Events

The Syngman Rhee Global Mission Center is hosting a Syngman Rhee Peace Symposium on January 14-16, 2025. The symposium will be honoring Rev. Dr. Syngman Rhee and celebrating his memory and vision. Participation is free but registration is required. Register here. For accommodation arrangements, please register by November 22, 2024. For general attendance, please register by December 6, 2024….

Contact Us

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Working…

…always consult a tax advisor for your specific needs, we have some additional resources that might benefit your research on the Resources page; Richard Hammar is an authoritative voice on the matter and has written many books on the subject (sign up for free eNewsletters from Church Law & Tax). You will find resources ranging in price and length, so…

6 things about Marcy Wright’s summer break

…This week we feature M.Div./ M.A.C.E. student Marcy Wright. This series wouldn’t be complete without a glimpse into the quintessential seminary experience: summer language. By M.A.C.E. / M.Div. student Rosy Robson Rosy Robson: Where are you and what are you doing this summer? Marcy Wright: This summer has shaped up to be extremely busy. I’m taking Greek, which is an…

Shalom Farms: An agricultural learning lab in Northside

…“When I got a glimpse of when they were supporting farmers, providing them with resources, or just giving them some educational help on better growing methods there was so much positive change coming from those efforts that I was really inspired by that,” Wilson said. She took a break from her non-profit work and interned with a commercial farm in…

Appreciation of Music Is Motivation for Gift to Watts Organ Fund

This is post 2 of 5 in the series “Sharon&Brook Summer 2019” Strengthening Faith Formation Among Children Appreciation of Music Is Motivation for Gift to Watts Organ Fund Remembering James H. Smylie Worship, Ecology, and Community Revisited The Gargoyle Speaks: Unscheduled Beauty   2019 SUMMER ISSUE / GRADUATION The Campaign for a New Pipe Organ Dr. Earl Trevathan is not…

Resilience amid overwhelming chaos

…waiting for him to come calm it. I forget that I can be resilient too. Now that I am home from APCE and there is reading to complete, papers to write, homework to do, CPE to apply for, a world to pray for, and a wedding to plan, the chaos seems overwhelming again. But I keep thinking about this resilience…

Position Open for Office and Communications Assitant, Holy Comforter Richmond

Director of Children and Youth Ministries–First Presbyterian Church of Gainsville–Gainsville, FL

About the Church Located in the Gainesville Innovation District, between the University of Florida and downtown Gainesville, First Presbyterian Church is a warm, welcoming, robust community of believers that exists to glorify God, make disciples of Jesus Christ, and meet human need. As a multigenerational congregation that values missions, music, and making sure people are well cared-for, First Pres. holds…

Union Seminary D.Min. program accepting applications

…two. The degree enhances ministry competencies in areas such as proclamation, evangelism, education, interfaith relations, and community advocacy and engagement based on personal and vocational interests. Students gain a deepened capacity for theological reflection on the practices of ministry, especially with respect to social justice and witness. Total tuition for this multi-year degree program is $10,000. Students are eligible for…

Movement Toward Diversity

…arguing that racism was unbiblical. A few years later, a committee of the Board, prompted by student, faculty, and administrative support, made a significant decision. The committee made it clear where they thought Union should stand and presented the Board with a positive policy: A Brief Statement of the Practice of the Seminary in Educating Negro Students (April 4, 1956)….