Polity and Administration, Pathways Online Course

…the Presbyterian Church (USA) Book of Order, its underpinnings, and its implication for mission and ministry. As part of the course, participants will review administrative tasks which grow out of the Book of Order (e.g., session meetings, committee meetings, stewardship season, personnel matters and policies, financial matters, presbytery meetings, annual statistical reports). For more information or to register, click here. …

Polity and Administration, Pathways Online Course

…the Presbyterian Church (USA) Book of Order, its underpinnings, and its implication for mission and ministry. As part of the course, participants will review administrative tasks which grow out of the Book of Order (e.g., session meetings, committee meetings, stewardship season, personnel matters and policies, financial matters, presbytery meetings, annual statistical reports). For more information or to register, click here. …

Polity and Administration, Pathways Online Course

…the Presbyterian Church (USA) Book of Order, its underpinnings, and its implication for mission and ministry. As part of the course, participants will review administrative tasks which grow out of the Book of Order (e.g., session meetings, committee meetings, stewardship season, personnel matters and policies, financial matters, presbytery meetings, annual statistical reports). For more information or to register, click here. …

Student explores what America’s (dis)trust in Hillary & Donald might mean for the church

…watching foreign policy play out in Iraq, or my high school years witnessing the collapse of the economy, and perhaps it becomes apparent why my generation sees little reason to put trust in Washington, or Topeka, or government in general. READ MORE Owen Gray is a final level Master of Divinity student at the Richmond campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Reformed Theology/Church History – Pathways Online Course

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Monday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Reformed Theology/Church History, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course provides a general survey of …

“Awakening to Racial Injustice” panel discussion with Dr. Sadler in Charlotte, NC

…Greenpeace) will be leading a discussion at Myers Park Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC about how human neglect of the environment has a greater impact on people of color and people living in underserved communities . No registration required, simply come, all are welcome. Dr. Rodney S. Sadler is Associate Professor of Bible at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina.   …

Started UPSem 2008: Rev. Jonathan Davis (MDiv 2014) 

…“Seminary was very challenging, and I appreciated the challenge. The professors had a wealth of biblical, theological, church, pastoral, and practical knowledge. They brought that knowledge to the classroom, preparing us for ministry.” While deeming it convenient and rigorous, Davis found UPSem Charlotte to excel at one thing above all others: The campus, he says, excels at creating community. “Creating …

President Blount to Speak on Biblical Hermeneutics at Ginter Park Presbyterian, Richmond, VA

Dr. Brian Blount will lead an Adult Faith Formation class on biblical hermeneutics at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church on April 29 and May 6, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. In these two session Dr. Blount will discuss various tools and theories of construction, and cultural hermeneutics that inform how we have understood (or misunderstood), and continue to understand the Scriptures. Dr. Blount …

President Blount to Speak on Biblical Hermeneutics at Ginter Park Presbyterian, Richmond, VA

Dr. Brian Blount will lead an Adult Faith Formation class on biblical hermeneutics at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church on April 29 and May 6, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. In these two session Dr. Blount will discuss various tools and theories of construction, and cultural hermeneutics that inform how we have understood (or misunderstood), and continue to understand the Scriptures. Dr. Blount …

“Jesus was a Mammal: Reading the Gospel of John Ecologically” with Dr. Frances Taylor Gench

Frances Taylor Gench will lead an adult education class entitled “Jesus was a Mammal: Reading the Gospel of John Ecologically” at The New York Avenue Presybterian Church (Washington, DC). The class will meet on November 5 and November 12, 2017, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Dr. Gench is the Herbert Worth and Annie H. Jackson Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Presbyterian …

Memorial for Dr. Paul Walaskay

Join online or in-person Family, friends, seminary alumni, and faculty will gather to remember Dr. Paul Walaskay — a biblical scholar, gifted teacher, passionate jazz pianist, and an enthusiastic bicyclist and hiker. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Event location: Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond Campus, Watts Chapel Due to COVID restrictions and limited seating, a reservation …

19th Annual Joe Ward Union Presbyterian Seminary Golf Tournament

The 19th Annual Joe Ward Union Presbyterian Seminary Golf Tournament will be held on Friday April 26th at Providence Golf Club. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. and we will start golf at 1 p.m.. Beverages will be provided on the course and dinner will be included following play. Drs. Davis & Nyczepir will be sponsoring the dinner again this …

UPSem Alumni Reception in Pasadena, California!

Monte Vista Grove Homes 2889 San Pasqual St., Bungalow C-68 Pasadena, CA 91107 R.S.V.P. to Nicole Smith at alumni@upsem.edu or 804-278-4228 …

Understanding and Engaging our Muslim Neighbors

…the Muslim intellectual Prof. Mona Siddiqui, the continuing education course aims to offer a basic introduction to key ideas in the Islamic traditions, explore theological and scriptural frameworks for Christian approaches to Islam, and consider models for local, national, and global Christian-Muslim engagement. Through the course, students will gain an understanding of major ideas, debates, practices, and figures in the …

Center for Excellence in Christian Education Inaugural Symposium

On Thursday, Nov. 30, educators, pastors, and lay leaders are invited to join Rev. Gail Henderson-Belsito of Caldwell Presbyterian Church at UPSem’s Charlotte campus at noon to open the inaugural symposium of the Center for Excellence in Christian Education. After worship and a welcome lunch, the Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Caldwell will give a keynote address at 2:00 p.m. followed by …

Rev. Melanie Jones to Present Paper at Society of Christian Ethics Annual Meeting

Rev. Melanie Jones will present a paper entitled “Our Saviors Are Ourselves: Black Women and the Politics of Redemption in the US” at the Society of Christian Ethics 2020 Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting will take place on January 9-12, 2020 in Washington, DC. Melanie C. Jones is Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture and the Director of the Katie …

President Blount to Preach at NEXT Church National Gathering

President Blount will serve as a preacher at the NEXT Church National Gathering in Cincinnati, OH, on March 3-4, 2020. Brian K. Blount is President and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Alumni Saturday

Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Charlotte campus and Trinity Presbyterian Church present Alumni Saturday: “Engaging a Fearless Faith” on March 9 at UPSem’s Charlotte campus. Worship and Lunch will be led by Rev. Jimmie Hawkins at 11:45 a.m. Rev. Hawkins will also lead a workshop on Faith and Politics from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Rev. Kate Murphy and Rev. Jimmie Hawkins will engage alumni, …

President Blount to Teach at Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

President Blount will teach an Adult Education session at Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Brian K. Blount is President and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Union Seminary to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for students, employees, visitors

…will also be considered with social distancing in mind. Most importantly, the seminary will require that all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to campus classes and/or activities be fully (Covid-19) vaccinated. Richmond residential students will have particular questions not only about the start of classes but also about the availability of campus housing. While details on our transition back to …

…lead Sunday worship services in coordination with the Pastor / Head of Staff. ● Help plan, lead, and preach at additional liturgical year services, such as but not limited to: Lenten Services, Advent services, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Ash Wednesday. ● Share in leading funeral services, baptisms and weddings. Pastoral Care (10%): Actively participate in the delivery of pastoral …

Congregational Corner: A prayer for youth pastors

…to this ministry, but God – we need you to get us through this summer, because fall is coming sooner than we would like… In Christ’s name, who probably forgot his toothbrush as well, we pray. Amen. Alumna Jordan B. Davis is transitional associate pastor at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. …