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…

The Gospel of Matthew: Challenges and Resources for Preachers Today

…for the life of discipleship: does Matthew really expect us to live like this? Many parables in Matthew contain graphic images of judgment and violence: how may we faithfully interpret such passages? This Gospel, often described as “the most Jewish” of the gospel narratives, is at the same time filled with hostile rhetoric toward Jesus’ (and Matthew’s) Jewish contemporaries: how…

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…

India travel seminar: Deep care & kindness

…traveled north from the place we had come to know over the past few days. There were many familiarities from home — the fields and farms supplying the city, the groups of children playing at jump rope and flying kites, men and women working in smaller villages at rail line repair, construction, or cooking the morning meal over a low…

Choral Evensong Highlights Seminary Choir and Pipe Organ on April 13

…Herbert Brewer. Guest clinician and conductor for this service is Dr. Robert Lehman, visiting director of music at Christ Church Cranbook, an Episcopal church in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Dr. Lehman composed responses specifically for this serene choral evensong. He also has served on the music staffs of Washington National Cathedral and Christ Church New Haven. Doug Brown, Union’s director of…

India travel seminar: Spirit of the Sikhs

…Bagh commemorating the massacre of Punjabi people in 1919. The temple stands in the center surrounded by an expansive pool of water where one can dip their feet and cleanse their body. Visitors receive a communion that serves as an offering to God. Standing in bare feet on the cold marble ground, I could not hold back my tears. I…

Embodying God’s Story and Our Stories: storytelling, art, worship

A program of the Carl Howie Center for Science, Art, and Theology led by Revs. Shawna Bowman and Nanette Sawyer All events are free and open to the public. Please register for the events you’d like to attend here….

Virginia UMC Annual Conference Alumni Luncheon

…Ridge Hotel and Conference Center during the United Methodist Virginia Annual Conference. In addition to the lunch we will be having a guest speaker, Union Presbyterian Seminary President Brian Blount. Join us for a great lecture, delicious food, and a chance to mingle with other alumni. Tickets are $15 for alumni and friends, students can attend for free. REGISTER NOW…

Dr. Taneti to Present 2019 Dawe Lecture

…impact of social aspirations and dominant cultures in the flourishing and warping of these eclectic traditions. Dr. James Taneti, Director of the Syngman Rhee Global Mission Center for Christian Education and Assistant Professor of World Christianity at Union Presbyterian Seminary, in Richmond, Virginia. Lecture title: Spirit at the Edges: Sanskritization of the Telugu Pentecostals Free and open to the public…

UPSem Corine Lytle Cannon Colloquy

…In partnership with the KGC Center for Womanist Leadership, contributors to the journal will present their papers at the Corine Lytle Cannon Colloquy held Thursday, April 4, 2019, on Union’s campus in the Early Center. The reception is from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. followed by the colloquy 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Free and open to the public. Registration is requested….

Dr. Ken McFayden to lead discussions on Ideological Diversity

Dr. Ken McFayden will lead a discussion on the topic of “Ideological Diversity” at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church for the adult education group meeting in the fellowship hall. The discussions will take place over three sessions on April 8, 15, and 22, 2018 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Rev. Michelle Freeman Owens will lead the discussion on April 15th. Dr….

Minister of Youth/Associate Pastor–The Oaks Baptist Church–Lyons, GA

…lead in discipleship, fellowship, worship, and ministry opportunities with our youth. The candidate must relate well with youth, parents, and adult volunteers; promote weekly Bible Study; support the children’s ministry, and provide leadership in worship activities. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to The Oaks Baptist Church, PO Box 388, Lyons, GA 30436; or email to wandad45@hotmail.com….

Faculty New Testament Position Description–Aug2023

Appendix 02 – SMI Student Protest

Director of Ministry for Children and Youth–Rye Presbyterian Church–Rye, NY

…salary package will be commensurate with the candidate’s educational and experience background. Housing is a possibility. The church owns a three-bedroom townhouse less than a mile from the church and a one-minute walk to the beach. See Director-of-Ministry-for-Children-and-Youth-RPC for more information. Please contact Rev. Dr. John Miller for more information or to submit a resume at jmiller@ryepc.com 914-967-0842, ex 14…

Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries–Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church–Bethesda, MD

Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries (DCYFM) Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church (BHPC), Bethesda, MD To begin on or around September 1, 2024. Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church seeks an outgoing, creative, faith-filled Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries (DCYFM) to lead the management and delivery of our growing Christian Education program for children, youth and families. The DCYFM will…

Union president to receive humanitarian award

Union Presbyterian Seminary President and Professor of New Testament Brian K. Blount will receive a Humanitarian Award from the Richmond chapter of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. The honor is presented to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to the promotion of respect and understanding among people of diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. President Blount is…

Womanist Resources Named During the Just Talk/Talk Just Webinar

…us that terror strikes Black families and Black women are often left to deal with the scars. Following the webinar (https://youtu.be/4KTw3FKP454), we heard requests to make the resources mentioned by panelists available online, and have compiled them into this downloadable document. We hope this helps to keep the conversation going! (To download, click the blue link below the page title.)…

Dr. Blount to deliver the second Lindsay Lecture at Warrenton Presbyterian Church

Warrenton Presbyterian Church welcomes, The Rev. Dr. Brian Blount, President of Union Presbyterian Seminary to deliver the second Lindsay Lecture. Dr. Blount is a world-renowned New Testament Scholar (particular interests in the Gospel of Mark and Revelation) and is an ordained Presbyterian Minister. He will preach at the 8:45 and 11:00 am services and lead a forum in the Fellowship…

Dr. Blount to be the heritage lecturer in Greenville, S.C.

On Sunday, January 29, 2017, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina, will welcome Dr. Brian Blount as the 2017 Heritage Lecturer. In addition to preaching at both the 9:00 am and 11:00 am worship services, he will also speak to a combined adult Sunday School class at 10:00 a.m. Dr. Blount is the President and Professor of New Testament in…

Dr. Blount to preach and teach in Raleigh, N.C.

…he will also address a combined Sunday School class at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Blount will also speak to a smaller group on Saturday, March 11, 2017. The theme is stewardship from the perspective of generosity. 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….