Katie Geneva Cannon Legacy Luncheon

Come celebrate the life of theologian Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon. A luncheon honoring Dr. Cannon will be sponsored by the Union Presbyterian Seminary Black Alumni Association Saturday, April 27, 2019, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. at First Presbyterian Church 820 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507. Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Yvonne Delk. “Our paths connected forty-five years ago (1974) as both …

Nones, Dones, and Networked Individuals: The Post-Christendom Future of the Church

John Vest, Visiting Professor of Evangelism at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA, will be presenting “Nones, Dones, and Networked Individuals: The Post-Christendom Future of the Church” at Westminster Canterbury Richmond on March 27, April 3, April 10. The twin headlines of American religion right now are the overall decline of Protestantism (both mainline and evangelical) and the so-called “rise of …

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A History of Homelessness

…was the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, drafted by the National Coalition for the Homeless, which was signed into law in 1987. In addition to defining homelessness, which is important for allocating federal resources, it also made provisions for using federal money to support shelters for persons experiencing homelessness. The McKinney Act also created a targeted Health Care for …

Toni Morrison documentary and panel discussion

…Center director Melanie C. Jones will moderate a discussion with Black filmmaker and author Rebekah L. Pierce and Dr. Faith Harris, Assistant Professor of Theology and Director of Edosomwan Center for Faith, Leadership and the Public Life at Virginia Union University to reflect on Morrison’s legacy. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. …

Union Seminary creates $1M endowment in support of reparations for enslaved African Americans

…him to gift the seminary, thus bringing the seminary into relationship with not just his resources but the manner in which he built those resources.” The initiative also recognizes the challenging history of the Westwood Tract which was formerly owned by Hunter Holmes McGuire, doctor to Major Ginter and Confederate General Stonewall Jackson. “It seems appropriate that resources gained from …

Gala & picnic kick off “we are ONE” campaign

…and staff to the Richmond campus for the we are ONE campaign gala. Guests enjoyed dinner in a big tent centered on the quad with campaign co-chair Peter Bynum (M.Div.’09) as the host. The evening featured a presentation by President Blount and performances by M.A.C.E. student Alexa Allman, M.Div. student Alex Fischer, and M.Div. student Heather Brannon and her husband …

Dean McFayden to Preach and Teach at Presbytery of Central Florida

Dean McFayden will be present to preach and teach at the quarterly meeting of the Presbytery of Central Florida on March 7, 2020, in Oakland, FL. He will teach a plenary session entitled “Leading Congregations Amid Change” and preach a sermon entitled “A Time to Move?” Kenneth J. McFayden is Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean, Richmond Campus, …

Transformational Leadership Workshop led by Dean Ken McFayden

Dean McFayden will lead a workshop on Transformational Leadership on the Charlotte campus on March 7-8, 2019. Ken McFayden is Academic Dean of the Richmond campus and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development. …

APCE National Lunch Gathering

Hear what’s new with Union from President Brian Blount and updates from staff. Learn more from the Christian education faculty about how Union is going global! Register by February 1st for the APCE luncheon in Galveston, Texas. …

Interim/Transitional Ministry Education Week 1

Registration is open for Interim/Transitional Ministry Education Week 1. The date for this event will be November 13-17, 2023. This will be an in-person gathering on the Richmond Campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary. Click here for more information or to start a registration. For questions or more information, contact Theda Wortman (twortman@upsem.edu). …

Dean Ken McFayden to Lead Workshop for Presbytery of Central Florida

Dean McFayden will lead a workshop entitled “Developing Leaders for a Changing World” for the Presbytery of Central Florida in Orlando, FL, on March 6, 2020. Kenneth J. McFayden is Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean, Richmond Campus, Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

United Methodist Alumni Luncheon

The United Methodist Alumni Luncheon will be held at the Hampton Convention Center during the United Methodist Conference. Professor of Christian Education Karen-Marie Yust is the speaker. Register now! …

Dr. Skreslet to serve as panelist at the Centennial Meeting of the Eastern Fellowship of Professors of Mission

Dr. Stan Skreslet will serve as a panelist on the past and future of mission studies at the Centennial Meeting of the Eastern Fellowship of Professors of Mission, held October 27-28 at the Maryknoll Mission Institute, Ossining, NY. Dr. Skreselet is the F.S. Royster Professor of Christian Mission at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

RISE! Race: an In-depth Spiritual Examination

We invite you to join us for this dynamic two-day workshop, available through the sponsorship of the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation of Union Presbyterian Seminary. This workshop challenges people of faith to engage deeply and courageously to recognize and combat the effects of race and racism inherent in our systems and institutions.   The cost for the workshop …

President Blount to Preach for St. Paul’s Episcopal Lenten Series

Dr. Brian Blount will preach as part of the Lenten Series at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Richmond at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Dr. Blount is President and Professor New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Dr. Cannon to be on panel at Harvard Divinity School’s Bicentennial

On Friday, April 28 10:30-NOON The Women’s Studies Revolution: the Room Where it Happened, with Margaret R. Miles, Bussey Professor of Theology at HDS, Dean of the Graduate Theological Union, and panelists Katie Geneva Cannon, Annie Scales Rogers Professor of Christian Ethics, Union Presbyterian Seminary; Karen L. King, Hollis Professor of Divinity; Ping Yao, Professor of History, Director of the …