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…

For Health Sake: Womanist Wellness in the Wake of COVID-19

The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership presents For Health Sake: Womanist Wellness in the Wake of COVID-19. Join us by Facebook Live @centerforwomanistleadership on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 7 p.m. CST/8 p.m. EST. Rev. Melanie C. Jones, Director of the Center for Womanist Leadership will moderate a panel featuring Dr. Stephanie Crumpton, Associate Professor of Practical Theology…

Dr. Yust to teach on “Global Christianity”

…is an adult education class and it meets from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. The course will explore how Christians worship and live out their faith around the globe, including such diverse places as Ghana, Sweden, Venezuela, Malta, and England. Dr. Yust is is the Josiah P. and Anne Wilson Rowe Professor of Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond campus….

Cannon Legacy Luncheon

Come celebrate the life and gifts of Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon at the Cannon Legacy Luncheon at First Presbyterian Church in Norfolk on April 27th. The keynote speaker will be Rev. Dr. Yvonne Delk , the theme of her speech will be “Tell Your Own Story.” Dr. Delk is the First African American Woman to be ordained as clergy in…

Professor Melanie Jones to Preach at Morehouse College

Professor Melanie Jones will be the chapel preacher at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Chapel at Morehouse College at 5:30pm on February 9, 2020. Melanie C. Jones is Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture / Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary….

Just Talk/Talk Just: The Prison Industrial Complex

Online event, co-sponsored by Union Presbyterian Seminary, the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation, and the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership. Registration link will be available soon….

Preaching the Headlines Book Club

Led by: Leah Jordan Reading: Preaching the Headlines, a book by Lisa Thompson. Description: This book club, presented in partnership with the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership, is for everyone interested in reflecting theologically on this relationship between Scripture and the world around us. Click here to start a registration….

Preaching the Headlines Book Club

Led by: Leah Jordan Reading: Preaching the Headlines, a book by Lisa Thompson. Description: This book club, presented in partnership with the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership, is for everyone interested in reflecting theologically on this relationship between Scripture and the world around us. Click here to start a registration….

Professor Melanie Jones to Deliver Luncheon Keynotes at 2020 Sprunt Lectures

Professor Jones will deliver the serve as the Luncheon Keynote speaker at the 2020 Union Presbyterian Seminary Sprunt Lectures on May 4-6, 2020. Melanie C. Jones is Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture and Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary….

Professor Melanie Jones to Keynote Richmond Hill Clergy Conference

Professor Melanie C. Jones will serve as keynote speaker at the Clergy Conference at Richmond Hill on October 17, 2019. Melanie C. Jones is Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture and Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership….

Professor Melanie Jones to Preach at First Unitarian Universalist Church, Richmond, VA

Professor Melanie C. Jones will preach at morning worship at First Unitarian Universalist Church, Richmond, VA, on November 3, 2019. Melanie C. Jones is Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture and Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership….

Preaching the Headlines Book Club

Led by: Leah Jordan Reading: Preaching the Headlines, a book by Lisa Thompson. Description: This book club, presented in partnership with the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership, is for everyone interested in reflecting theologically on this relationship between Scripture and the world around us. Click here to start a registration….

Melanie C. Jones to Preach and Lecture at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, NC

Professor Melanie Jones will preach at morning worship and deliver an evening lecture at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, NC, on November 17, 2019. Melanie C. Jones is Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture and Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary….

Preaching the Headlines Book Club

Led by: Leah Jordan Reading: Preaching the Headlines, a book by Lisa Thompson. Description: This book club, presented in partnership with the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership, is for everyone interested in reflecting theologically on this relationship between Scripture and the world around us. Click here to start a registration….

United Methodist Alumni Luncheon

The United Methodist Alumni Luncheon will be held at the Hampton Convention Center during the United Methodist Conference. Professor of Christian Education Karen-Marie Yust is the speaker. Register now!…

International peacemaker to discuss Syrian refugee crisis at Union Seminary

…Middle East. A Presbyterian, born to Greek Orthodox parents in Syria, she is a 1982 graduate of the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond (now Union Presbyterian Seminary). She earned her doctorate in education at Columbia University in New York. Returning to Syria she became the director of the women’s program for the Middle East Council of Churches. She…

Union Seminary to host faith-based reconciliation think tank

Ordained Minister – Biscoe Presbyterian Church – Biscoe, NC

…We offer traditional style service, value scripture, and Christian education. We glorify God through the preaching of His word. We provide Christian education through our Sunday School classes that range from nursery, elementary, middle school, high school, college, young adults, older adults, and seniors. We offer additional education through Children’s Church, Bible studies, Women’s Circle, Men of the Church, Presbyterian…

Master of Arts in Christian Education

…educational practice, and faith formation (9 hours). Supervised ministry work (6 hours) and an integrative mentored project (3 hours) help draw together classroom studies and practical experiences. Students can also pursue special interests through elective courses (9 hours). If you would like more information about the M.A.C.E. degree, contact our Admissions office at 804-278-4221 in Richmond or 980-636-1662 in Charlotte….

Lonely & waiting: Walking through Advent with those who are grieving

…have followed. I think of my grandmother and the empty chair beside her. I think about all of those in our lives, all of those in our congregations who have lost someone this year. I think about the emptiness that is only accentuated by the holiday festivities. How as friends and pastors, as the one Body of Christ who we…

Union Seminary honored for fundraising performance and improvement

RICHMOND, VA (June 24, 2020) – Union Presbyterian Seminary (UPSem) has been selected to receive two 2020 CASE Educational Fundraising Awards for demonstrating the highest levels of professionalism and best practice in fundraising, and contributing to the betterment of educational advancement worldwide by serving as a model to which others can aspire. The Council for Advancement and Support of Education…

Ghana Travel Seminar: Love and anger are the key

…itself into compassion for those hurt. . . . It is the kind of anger that can energize democracy — because it can lead to the first step in changing politics.” Anger and love are the key ingredients for change. Love of God and neighbor along with targeted anger reflect the collective desire to fight adversity — engendering hope for…