Alumni luncheon at Massanetta Springs

…Rev. Nicole Ball (M.Div. ’11), UPSem church relations officer, will bring updates on Union Presbyterian Seminary. Bring your family and friends! We will enjoy fellowship and a buffet lunch. Those who have already registered for the Bible or Church Music Conference will have their lunch provided. The cost for the luncheon, for non-conference guests, is $12.00. Register now at http://www.regonline.com/alummsbc …

JUST PREACH /JUST ACT CSJR AFRICAN AMERICAN SOCIAL JUSTICE PREACHING SERIES – PART 3

…Seminary is excited to invite you to the 2022 African American Social Justice Preaching Series on January 10th and 12th entitled “Just Preach/ Just Act!” These two days will feature three online events, including an evening lecture on January 10th at 7:00 pm with the Rev. Dr. William C. Turner, Jr of Durham, NC who will explore the intricacies and …

JUST PREACH /JUST ACT CSJR AFRICAN AMERICAN SOCIAL JUSTICE PREACHING SERIES – PART 2

…Seminary is excited to invite you to the 2022 African American Social Justice Preaching Series on January 10th and 12th entitled “Just Preach/ Just Act!” These two days will feature three online events, including an evening lecture on January 10th at 7:00 pm with the Rev. Dr. William C. Turner, Jr of Durham, NC who will explore the intricacies and …

Confession, Repentance, and Restorative Justice: A Faith-based Perspective with Dr. Jacq Lapsley

…Perspective”. Tuesday, October 10, 2023 / 11:30 am / Luncheon and Discussion – Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte campus On Tuesday, join Dr. Lapsley for lunch with local faith and community leaders to discuss the Bible, race, and the faith community’s work for reconciliation. Registration is required for the luncheon as seating is limited. Registration information can be found online: https://na.eventscloud.com/csjrfallseminar …

Sprunt Lectures

…Trailblazer: Rev. Karen Brown (M.Div.’92), pastoral associate at Grace Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, Maryland, and resource developer for Intersection of Change   Join us for the Third Annual Union Golf Tournament on Monday, May 7th, at Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, 1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228. Register at www.regonline.com/Sprunt2018. Click here for a link to the event brochure and schedule. …

Practicing Resurrection: Radical Discipleship for Beloved Community

Workshop with Janet Wolf, civil rights activist, educator and pastor. Co-sponsored by Union Presbyterian Seminary, the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation, the Leadership Institute, Neighborhood Seminary, and Hope 4 Humanity. In person or online!

2022 Sprunt Lectures

…last visit. Register now! Coronavirus vaccine booster required on campus. LECTURER: Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney Professor of Hebrew Bible Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University PREACHER: Rev. Dr. Kimberly Russaw Associate Professor of Old Testament Pittsburgh Theological Seminary KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Rev. Dr. Brian K. Blount President Professor of New Testament Union Presbyterian Seminary   EVENT SCHEDULE   REGISTRATION IS NOW …

Center for Excellence in Christian Education Inaugural Symposium

…implementing strategies to help young people live a life of meaning and purpose. In addition to these speakers, presentations by emerging leaders in Christian education from the UPSem community will cover a broad range of topics. The symposium will conclude on Dec. 1 at 3:00 p.m. Registration and the complete schedule for the CECE Inaugural Symposium is online at https://www.upsem.edu/cece/ …

Hitting a moving target

…for them to safely laugh and collapse as they navigate this crazy season of adulthood. How does your congregation minister to young adults? What struggles have you found along the way? What are your celebrations?   Alumna Jordan B. Davis is transitional associate pastor at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner.   …

Covenant Pastor for Congregational Life–First Presbyterian Church–Richmond, VA

…Jesus. We are committed to respecting one another and are strengthened and inspired through worship, study, fellowship, prayer, and service. Congregational Life describes both the dynamic nature of the ministry and mission of the congregation as well as the ways the church seeks to support FPC members in their daily lives. This area of church life includes pastoral care, activities …

Carneal-Caroline-MDiv

Help New Ministers Preach in Today’s World

…early career preachers in order to develop a program focused around supporting four key areas: preaching and significant social issues, preaching and diverse listeners, preaching and digital technology, and mentoring and feedback for preachers. Additionally, Union will create an invested network of judicatory and denominational leaders, and pastors in multi-staff congregations who champion and care for early career preachers. “In …

Director of Community Engagement–Cook’s Memorial Presbyterian Church–Charlotte, NC

…part time Internship staff position. We offer: This position is a one year service internship keying in on Community Engagement and involvement. Compensation based on an 18 – 20 hour work week which includes Sunday Morning Services attendance and participation. Salary is $22,000.00 per year. Flexible, part time schedule respecting your time and prior commitments. A supportive and dynamic work …

Union creates calendar with Christian education programs, tools, innovations

The countdown to the New Year may be over but the countdown to the Annual Meeting of the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators is just beginning! This year’s theme for the annual conference is Anything But Ordinary Time and we’re getting in the spirit by offering an “anything but ordinary” approach to connect with UPSem alums committed to Christian education. …

Teachable Spirit

…(Romans 12:2 NLT). I had a wonderful conversation with someone I have known for many years; yet it seems through our adversities over the last three (3) years, we do a lot of what I call “wisdom swapping.” We were both going through tumultuous times, but not at the same time. Isn’t it amazing how God places people in our …

President Brian Blount statement on passing of Katherine Johnson

…morning to learn of the death of Katherine Johnson. By now, everyone knows the story of this gifted “hidden figure.” Her mathematical genius paved the way for American space exploration in an unprecedented fashion. Though most of her work went unheralded for years by the broader public, her family members, friends, colleagues, and fellow congregants at Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church …

What Is Behind and Beyond: “Thank You for Your Service?”

…malaise within our country. While drinking a free Krispy Kreme coffee on Veterans Day, I thought about what our gratitude does. Is our gratitude merely displayed with free coffee, discounted restaurant menu items, and a month of the National Football League wearing “Salute to Service” gear? After two decades sustaining a war effort in two countries, why doesn’t our gratitude …

Celebrate Constitution Day with us and RBG

BY DORA ROWE Constitution Day is Thursday, September 17, and Union Presbyterian Seminary Library is sponsoring events in celebration. This year, we will be hosting them mainly online, through highlighting videos in our collection and a research guide, as well as a physical book display in the library. This is the first thing I wanted to highlight, though, since it …

Living Generously

…to your local church, of course. Similarly, you also plan you gifts for the year to other nonprofit institutions and organizations. Be an Intentional Giver. Finally, we ought be Generous givers. Giving generously often leads to acquiring further wealth and spiritual benefits, but poverty usually awaits those who are stingy. You likely have heard the story that if you keep …

APCE 2018: Boundless Hospitality

…new ways to expand hospitality? Tune into the livestream sessions and check out the tweets and resources available online at www.apcenet.org as the event continues! Pam Fusting is a M.A.C.E. student at Union Presbyterian Seminary. In the photo, she stands with (from left) students Archana Samuel, Richmond Campus Academic Dean and APCE President Ken McFayden, and student Jen Rowe.   …

Union Seminary to host “Icons Reimagined” exhibit

RICHMOND, Va. (October 16, 2018 ) – Union Presbyterian Seminary will host a free public exhibit, titled “Icons Reimagined,” beginning November 1, 2018, at William Smith Morton Library, 3406 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23227. The exhibit will feature oil paintings and collage/mixed media works by local artist Kay Vass Darling along with books from Morton Library’s collection pertaining to icons, …