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Musical group, The Many, to lead 2022 Howie Center Events

…and find hope for our climate-devastated world. It takes imagination, creativity, and courage to create worship in the midst of the environmental disaster our planet has become. In this breakout session, practical and inspirational guidance will be offered that is drawn from personal experience in planning and leading worship that acknowledges the realities in which we are living and also…

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Responding to death & end of life issues

…pastoral and theological insights will address this topic, including how to respond to a loved one with dementia and conduct a funeral, the content of Scripture on death, and pastoral care for those who are dying and their families. This webinar stems from the most recent themed issue of Union Presbyterian Seminary’s journal “Interpretation,” which is read by pastors, rabbis,…

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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…

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Rebecca Davis named APCE Educator of the Year

…Assembly’s Educate a Child, Transform the World Advisory Council. Criteria for the award includes being a full-time professional, five or more years of membership in APCE or its partner denomination’s educational organizations, active in Christian education leadership for a minimum of 10 years, a leader into new frontiers, a formative influence on educational ministry, and an advocate for church educators….

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

…dean of the Charlotte campus. “That there is a thriving presence of Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte is due largely to Bill White, whose vision and dedication inspired others to join in that vital effort to train pastors and teachers for the church.” White graduated from Davidson College in 1952 with a degree in business, with Phi Beta Kappa and…

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Resting in Power – Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon

…have claimed the promise of the resurrection have inspired me to levels in life that I am not able to express in message or post, and would take me a lifetime to articulate at an introductory level. But alas, Dr. Katie Cannon is in a class alone on anyone’s Mt. Rushmore of faith! She deserves her own mountaintop monument in…

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Statement by Union Seminary faculty on oppression, systemic racism in U.S.

…dignity of all persons Welcome and seek to learn from the experiences of diverse persons and communities Listen to the pain and take seriously the trauma experienced by those who are oppressed and treated unjustly, while standing in solidarity with them Acknowledge and actively resist the systemic racism that is so toxic and destructive in our society, and in the…

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Rev. Mitri Raheb brings message of hope to Charlotte campus

…and prepare to find and experience God in unexpected places. In places of suffering and illness, in pain and sorrow, God is there with those who are hurting — and also with us in our times of trial. As we make our way to the cross this Lent, as we carry our crosses on a daily basis, we also ought…

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Hannah Fialor-Agbanyo: Finding God In and Beyond Life

…and caring for the less privileged in the society. As an evangelical I seek God in prayer, scripture-reading, confession/repentance, Holy Communion, silence, and rest. Prayer is an integral part of my Christian life because it connects me to God. In prayer, I communicate with God, seek good things, and request forgiveness. In times of joy, success, prosperity, sorrow, pain, loss…

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Church Administrator–Georgetown Presbyterian Church–Washington D.C.

…Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Experience: Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred) Administrative experience: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Washington, DC 20007 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Washington, DC 20007: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person For more information or to apply: Contact KarlMattison@hotmail.com Post Closing Date: 06/20/2024…

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Central America Travel Seminar: Worship and futbol

…There is something deeply theological about a sports game. It is not often that we are able to share an emotional experience with thousands of people in a single moment and place. Attending a game provides a connection, a spirit that humans are always yearning for that is seldom attained. Today we partook in such a connection through worship as…

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India travel seminar: Andhara Christian Theological College

This is post 7 of 11 in the series “India travel seminar” India travel seminar begins India travel seminar: Religious and cultural diversities India travel seminar: Deep care & kindness India travel seminar: A dream fulfilled India travel seminar: Spirit of the Sikhs India travel seminar: Observing faith formation practices India travel seminar: Andhara Christian Theological College India travel seminar:…

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McFayden named president-elect of Association of Presbyterian Church Educators

…pastors and educators, paid and volunteer, who will prepare the church for ministry in the world.” The association’s expressed purpose is to advance educational ministries in the church and increase the ongoing witness of our faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. APCE encourages professional recognition through certification and/or designation, provides opportunities for improvement of professional skills, supports personal enrichment,…

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Response to immigration ban

…for the earliest followers of Jesus. Certainly, this was the case with an infant child, born in Bethlehem into a misunderstood and maligned faith, on the run, a refugee in the care of his parents from his homeland, where the ruling power sought to kill him. The concern before us is not one of partisan politics, but of emulating the…

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Gems for the Journey: Keep Playing Even When You’re Hurt

…and if it is genuine faith, testing and trials develop its persistence. God tests us in order that He might produce patience in our lives. It is patience which will make you a full grown Christian, but how does God produce patience in you? You will never become patient by simply trying it; but neither will the Holy Spirit place…

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Middle East Travel Seminar: Surprising spiritual moments

…To know that the strong, independent woman of Ruth and her people walked in this arid hilly land of Moab and then for us to walk on those same grounds is absolutely incredible and an honor in itself (Ruth is one of my favorite women in the Bible if you can’t tell…biblical reference: Ruth 1:1-5)! In Madaba, we saw a…

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APCE 2018: Children first rather than adults?

…framework that was presented for how to begin these conversations. Although outreach is not a specific part of my children’s ministry job description, I think this new way of thinking about outreach is going to remain in the back of my mind. We’ll see what God does with it! Sara Pantazes is a M.A.C.E. student at Union Presbyterian Seminary.  …

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India travel seminar: Observing faith formation practices

This is post 6 of 11 in the series “India travel seminar” India travel seminar begins India travel seminar: Religious and cultural diversities India travel seminar: Deep care & kindness India travel seminar: A dream fulfilled India travel seminar: Spirit of the Sikhs India travel seminar: Observing faith formation practices India travel seminar: Andhara Christian Theological College India travel seminar:…

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India travel seminar: Same but different

This is post 11 of 11 in the series “India travel seminar” India travel seminar begins India travel seminar: Religious and cultural diversities India travel seminar: Deep care & kindness India travel seminar: A dream fulfilled India travel seminar: Spirit of the Sikhs India travel seminar: Observing faith formation practices India travel seminar: Andhara Christian Theological College India travel seminar:…

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Director of Faith Formation–River Road Presbyterian Church–Richmond, VA

…Salary is negotiable based on experience and determined annually by the Session and Personnel Ministry. Premiums for individual health insurance and death & disability benefits paid by RRPC. Additional insurance/benefit participation, including participation in Retirement Savings Plan, may be obtained through Board of Pensions under its terms at employee’s cost. Four weeks annual vacation and continuing education allowance. https://rrpcusa.org/career-opportunities Director-of-Faith-Formation-Job-Description…

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