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Jimmie Hawkins, M.A.’86, Recognized as 2024 UPSem Distinguished Alum

Richmond, VA (March 8, 2024)—As a communicator, Jimmie Hawkins is known for his advocacy and winsomeness. He leads the Office of Public Witness for the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations, and has served as a resource to numerous committees within the Presbyterian church at all levels. “General Assembly (GA) policy of the Presbyterian Church …

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“What Will We Do Now?”

…Center for Civil and Human Rights to be a significant stop that both gave us both the opportunity to read some of King’s original writings and to see how the Civil Rights Movement was connected to and inspirational for human rights movements across the globe. The next several days included stops in Birmingham, Alabama, at the Civil Rights Museum outside …

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6 things about Marcy Wright’s summer break

…intensive version of the course that’s offered in the fall. Seven weeks, five days a week, roughly three hours per day. Very intense! I’m also serving as the Chapel Coordinator here at the Richmond campus for the summer and working 12 hours a week at the library. RR: How does this summer’s job/activity/study fit into your larger education at Union? …

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Why We Need Public Theologians

…on Monument Avenue in Richmond. Those statues support a false narrative of slavery in these United States, along with Jim and Jane Crow; and the white supremacy movement we see today. That is an ideology that used a perverted theology to enforce those beliefs. It is a theology that needs to be untaught, not only in the white community but …

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APCE 2019: Engaging young Christians in social justice

…endeavors. Broadly defined, social justice is an endeavor to create an egalitarian society based on principles of equality and solidarity recognizing the rights, value, and dignity of every human being. To help young people engage in this endeavor, Dr. Waters outlined his CARE technique: Conversation — frequent and at their level, addressing their real concerns Action — offering means for …

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Union matters! podcast: Perils of peacemaking

This is post 8 of 9 in the series “Union matters! podcast” Expanding access to healthy food: Shalom Farms at Union Helping cops cope with traumatic violence: VALEAP Marking milestones at The Presbyterian Outlook Memory sanctions & Confederate statues The rise of Womanism: Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon Understanding Muslims: Dr. Zeyneb Sayilgan Union matters! podcast: God and the sanctuary movement …

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California wildfires affect Union families

BY EMMA NORTH Richmond student Douglas Hippe is busy studying for his mid-term finals but his mind is on the tragic wildfires burning 2,800 miles away in Malibu, California, where he lived before enrolling at Union Presbyterian Seminary. “It is very sad for me because I love California and feel very attached to the state,” Hippe said. Douglas Hippe While …

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6 things about Alex Abdalla’s summer break

…addition to worshiping together every Sunday, Broad Street Ministry provides a meal a day that functions as the foundation for the other services they provide. When someone attends a meal they can pick up their mail, shop for some free clothing, grab a bag of personal items, apply for an ID, work on an art project, and meet with a …

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Join us for lunch at APCE Feb 8

…Look at the Union staff and faculty who’ll be joining us! Brian Blount President and Professor of New Testament Ken McFayden (D.Min.’86) APCE President Academic Dean, Richmond Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development Karen-Marie Yust Professor of Christian Education, Richmond Director of the Master of Arts in Theological Studies Programs Cindy Kissel-Ito (Ph.D.’05) Associate Professor of Christian Education, Richmond Director …

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Rebecca L. Davis

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Jacqueline E. Lapsley

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McFayden named president of APCE

…director of North Central Career Development Center in New Brighton, Minnesota. Earlier, he served as hospital chaplain in Louisville, Kentucky, and as associate minister in Alliance, Ohio. McFayden holds a Th.M. and Ph.D. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, a D.Min. from Union Theological Seminary (now Union Presbyterian Seminary), and a B.A. from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. …

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William A. White (1930-2018): Tireless advocate of Union’s Charlotte campus

CHARLOTTE, NC (January 12, 2018) – William “Bill” White, a Life Trustee of Union Presbyterian Seminary and tireless advocate of its Charlotte campus, died January 11, 2018. White was deeply committed to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the theological education offered through the seminary. He was a galvanizing force in securing support for Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. …

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Emeritus Professor Lamar Williamson Jr. dies

RICHMOND, VA (July 11, 2020) – Rev. Dr. Lamar Williamson Jr, Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Union Presbyterian Seminary, died peacefully today at Highland Farms in Black Mountain, North Carolina, according to a statement from the Presbytery of Western North Carolina. He was 93. Revelation 14:13 (NRSV) And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are …

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de’Angelo Dia accepts call to direct Charlotte campus admissions

RICHMOND, VA (May 10, 2022) – Union Presbyterian Seminary has appointed alumnus and artist de’Angelo Dia to be admissions director for the Charlotte, North Carolina, campus. Dia received his Doctor of Ministry in Theology/Theological Studies from Union in April 2022. He also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Communication and Sociology from Appalachian State University, and a Master …

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Dr. James Taneti discussed his new book in a Podcast

…faith community in southeast India. Taneti narrates the history of the Telugu Christians, the interactions between the latter and western missionaries during the era in the first half of the book. In the second half, he examines the appropriation of the Christian message among the Telugu Christians, the role of caste, gender, and local cultures in the process. https://newbooksnetwork.com/telugu-christians …

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Head of Staff–Central Presbyterian Church–Anderson, SC

The head of staff would provide leadership for a 600 member congregation. They will be expected to preach, teach, and provide pastoral care and while shepherding the congregation in outreach, service, mission, and all other aspects of church leadership. Full information can be found on MIF in the CLC system of the PC(USA). …

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In “Reference” to Paula Skreslet

…Theology & Food Justice Nancy Myer: Lifelong learning Senator Scott: Finding community and connection Colleen Earp: Camping, conservation, and chickens In “Reference” to Paula Skreslet Paul Smith: From police officer to pastor Heather Woodworth Brannon advocates for housing justice in Richmond Staff Spotlight BY EMMA NORTH The William Smith Morton Library at Union Presbyterian Seminary offers a remarkable collection of …

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Pastor – First Presbyterian Church – Dixon IL

First Presbyterian Church Dixon, Illinois Located in the scenic Sauk Valley in Northwest Illinois, the First Presbyterian Church of Dixon, established in 1853, desires a called pastor to help shepherd our church into its third century. Our focus is caring well for our congregants, and lovingly supporting our community with hands on action as well as financial gifts. As spiritual …

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Started UPSem 2014: Rev. William Joseph “Joey” Haynes III (MDiv 2019)

…MACE) The following is part of a series of 20 profiles that represent each year that Charlotte has been enrolling students. Chaplain Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina Born and reared in Monroe County, West Virginia, Rev. Joey Haynes (MDiv 2019) now calls Charlotte home. Proudly Baptist by heritage and ordination, Haynes left the state in the mid-2000s to …

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The gift of inclusion

…with little worry about qualifiers and reasons to walk with one another in our shared journeys. How do you seek inclusion in your own life? How do you help to ensure inclusion in your congregation? Alumna Jordan B. Davis is Transitional Associate Pastor at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. …

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“Hers some wotor four you”

…let us strive to live and act as they do as we open the doors for them to be the present church… … it just might be as simple as handing someone a bottle of water. Alumna Jordan B. Davis is transitional associate pastor at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. …