Faith and Worker Justice Organizer–Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy–Richmond, VA

…VICPP:   Skills and Characteristics Experience working with faith communities. Passion for organizing and social justice. Strong public speaking and writing skills. Comfortable with basic office computer programs. Experience working with diverse communities. Good relationship building skills. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Understanding of worker justice issue preferred. English fluency required. Spanish fluency preferred.   Application due August 5…

Started UPSem 2003: Rev. Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown (MDiv 2008)

…justice, and hope. Learning to think in a much more critical way was a tremendous gift from the seminary.” After graduation, Garmon-Brown completed a pastoral residency training at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, eventually becoming one of the congregation’s associate pastors. Still working as a physician and a community advocate for improving access to good healthcare for all segments of…

Youth Director–Culdee Presbyterian Church–West End, NC

Culdee Presbyterian Church seeks a part-time, compensated, innovative and creative student of religious studies to establish a youth program serving the Culdee family and surrounding community at our church in West End, NC. Collaborate with church leaders and gain program development experience building a unique youth program in these challenging times when many youth are searching for God. Impact the…

Garden Variety

…Alliance (PEA), and the work they strive to do “educates and empowers, builds community, and inspires action to create a healthier, more economically vibrant and environmentally sustainable community.”[3] Environmental education is such an important part of their day-to-day. They work with schools, local businesses, and families to provide resources that educate, build community, and advocate for the environment. One of…

Charlotte’s First Alumni Saturday

Save the date for Charlotte’s first Alumni Saturday, featuring author and storyteller Mark Yaconelli. This event is open to Charlotte alumni as well as any UPSem alumni in the area who would like to attend. Come enjoy coffee and conversation, worship and lunch. Mark Yaconelli will preach, lead an afternoon story telling workshop, and sign books. The day will end…

Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler to Teach and Preach at Second Presbyterian Richmond

On Sunday, October 21, Second Presbyterian will host host the Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler, Associate Professor of Bible, Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte. These three opportunities to hear Dr. Sadler are all open to the community. Church School at 9:30am: “Race is nothing; Race is everything.” Sermon at 11:00am: “Biblical Hospitality and the Contemporary Church” ~ Genesis 19:1-11 Sunday Nite Worship…

Readings from “Writing Our Way Out: Memoirs from Jail”

“Writing Our Way Out: Memoirs from Jail” by David Coogan, associate professor of English and co-director of the Open Minds Program at Virginia Commonwealth University, explores racial conditions, economic traps, and turning points on the path to imprisonment in modern America. William Smith Morton Library will host a series of readings featuring Coogan, Naji Mujahid, Tony Martin, and Stanley Craddock,…

The Class of 2019 ask you to help create the Katie Cannon Library Collection

https://www.givecampus.com/4upsqc…

Black Lives Matter! MLK

BY WILLIAM R. FREEMAN (M.Div.‘01) A few weeks ago the world remembered the 50th anniversary of the assassination of one of the greatest men in history — The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Notice, I did not say one of the greatest black men; NO, I said one of the greatest men. As a young man living in the…

Nancy Myer: Lifelong learning

…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 Student Spotlight BY MOLLIE TRAINUM Nancy Myer knew she was called to attend to seminary, but she was unwilling…

Black Lives Matter: “Taking a Knee” is Not About the Flag

By William R. Freeman (M.Div.‘01) A recent sports article by Timothy T. Ludwig in “USA TODAY” starts off with these words, “In August 2016 Colin Kaepernick sat on the bench while the national anthem played during a preseason game for the San Francisco 49ers. It went unnoticed at first for two games before a photo from Jennifer Lee Chan of…

Middle East Travel Seminar: A great day in Amman

…the east bank of the Jordan River). He said that between two and perhaps five percent of Jordanians are Christian. They are free to worship and are active in their communities, including serving in the Jordanian Parliament. It is illegal for Muslims to enter Christian churches, but evangelism is conducted informally. He dialogues with Muslims. Pastor Bqain discussed the Syrian…

Statement from President Blount on passing of former professor Patrick Miller

…role model and mentor. A gifted scholar, he was also one of the most beloved professors on campus. His lectures were akin to sermons. In his deep, rich voice, he captivated students as he introduced them to the Old Testament and the various books of which it was composed. Determined to see students engage the texts in heretofore unimagined ways,…

A Year of Seeking Shalom

…essence, if sin causes something to be broken—if relationships are ruptured, if communities are undermined, if something is taken from someone else by theft or fraud or deceit or force—that which was disrupted must be made one again. “At-one-ment” must be made in order to ensure that right relationships can be restored. This ideal was adopted unanimously by the commissioners…

Ghana Travel Seminar: Seeing the magnificence of God’s love

…beautiful. It proved to be a little strenuous for some. Our guide, however, was gracious enough to be patient, was a wealth of information about the surroundings, and pointed out fascinating information about certain trees for example. We certainly had to pay attention as we hiked toward the canopy walk….tree roots, uneven and rocky paths, soldier ants, etc. Once we…

Job Opening VCUHS FCC 2020

2021 Opening Convocation_final-Tech

What a Difference a Gift Makes!

…I’m a part of you, dear…” This beautiful song makes the point that one seemingly small event or interaction in your life can result in a profound change for and in you. For me, a gift made the difference. “A gift opens doors; it gives access to the great” (Prov. 18:16). That access is given to the gifter and the…

Seraph Brass to perform at Union Seminary Nov. 27

…locations on and around campus. This is the second of a series of concerts, “Pulling Out All the Stops,” that the seminary is holding to raise awareness about the need for a new pipe organ for its historic chapel. Through the generosity of sponsors, the concert is free and open to the public. Donations to support the Organ Fund will…

Union awarded grant to show how pipe organs can lead community

RICHMOND, VA (May 16, 2022) – Union Presbyterian Seminary has been awarded a grant to promote a deep understanding of how pipe organs can be used to lead, accompany, and inspire a community to sing. A $15,000 grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship will be used to host four festival worship services that explore musical and liturgical territory…

Community Church at Lake Wylie – Seeks Senior Pastor

Community Church at Lake Wylie (cclw.org) is an interdenominational church seeking a DYNAMIC SENIOR PASTOR to lead us into the future as we reach every generation with the love and hope of Jesus Christ. We are a friendly, caring, mission-minded congregation with a history of outstanding biblically based preaching from the pulpit and a superb music program. Lake Wylie is…

Capital Campaign

…These funds secure the seminary’s financial future. Communities of Learning Program: $970,000 Outcome: This new summer orientation program prepares incoming students for their theological education and helps build stronger communities on campus. Two-hundred students have benefited from this unique introductory program so far. Leadership Institute Programs: $820,000 Outcome: Union’s Leadership Institute equips leaders from churches around the country with new…