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Gems for The Journey: Memorializing African American Inventors by Rev. Veronica Thomas (M.Div.’07)

…to perform their duties of saving lives without endangering themselves William H. Richardson’s invention of improvements to children’s carriages permits the body of the carriage to reverse. This process works by the running gear of the king bolt. With this improvement the face or back of the child can be closer to the attendant keeping the child’s face out of …

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Working…

…always consult a tax advisor for your specific needs, we have some additional resources that might benefit your research on the Resources page; Richard Hammar is an authoritative voice on the matter and has written many books on the subject (sign up for free eNewsletters from Church Law & Tax). You will find resources ranging in price and length, so …

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Theological education options expand in Virginia with formation of two new partnerships with CBF

Union Seminary will establish a Baptist House of Studies DECATUR, GA (November 16, 2020) – Cooperative Baptists in Virginia will have new options for advanced theological study thanks to partnerships developed by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Virginia and CBF Global. Two schools, Union Presbyterian Seminary, which has campuses in Richmond, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina, and Baptist Seminary of …

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William Klein, former trustee, dies

…call to serve as the pastor of the Black Mountain Presbyterian Church in Black Mountain, North Carolina. He was ordained July 25, 1954, by Asheville Presbytery. He served the Black Mountain Church until he accepted a call to the Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in 1959. Eight years later he received a call to his third …

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Wife of former PSCE professor, Mildred Sneeden McIver, passes

…Carolina, the daughter of the late Eula Lemuel Owen and John Robert Sneeden. She received her education at Isaac Bear Elementary School, New Hanover High School and Queens College, Charlotte, North Carolina, where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority. After marrying Malcolm C. McIver, Jr., she lived in Tuscaloosa, Alabama where her husband served as minister to students …

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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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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 …

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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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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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Statement from President Blount on the death of George Floyd

…this racial abyss. We Christian people can make a difference. We must help defeat this draconian, systemic evil. By our witness. Before it is too late.   Rev. Dr. Brian K. Blount is president and professor of New Testament of Union Presbyterian Seminary. ### Brian K. Blount photo MEDIA CONTACT: Mike Frontiero Director of Communications Union Presbyterian Seminary mfrontiero@upsem.edu   …

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Garden Variety

…I will come help you.   [1] Environmental Justice | US EPA [2] ForsythSuccessStory.pdf (ncdhhs.gov) [3] About Us | Piedmont Environmental Alliance (peanc.org) Meg Kelly is a third year M.Div. Student at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte and serves full-time at Parkway Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She is a Candidate for the Office of Minister of Word and …

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Alt-right rally: Tangible resistance to hatred & evil

…black, pierced in places with splashes of red and white. Some carried signs; many weapons. Sticks, staffs, guns, ammunition. They walked silently, eyes and faces set with a hardness that made me shiver. Soldiers readying for battle. And I, my friends, this city’s beautiful, diverse, progressive people as their enemy. I left the city before the violence broke out and …

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Alt-right rally: Spiritual warfare

…green scales like the dragons in our fairy tales, and fire doesn’t come from its mouth. Its movement is that of humans rippling in groups through the streets, carrying weapons and torches, spewing hate and vitriol, powered by the placid, quiet systems subtly upholding the idolatrous lie of white supremacy. As unprepared for the bodily and spiritual violence as I …

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5 things about Russ Kerr’s summer break

…that they’re doing. First up in this series is final-level M.Div. student, Russ Kerr (back row with arms outstretched).   By M.A.C.E. / M.Div. student Rosy Robson Rosy Robson: Where are you and what are you doing this summer? Russ Kerr: This summer I had the opportunity to study for two weeks at the Hispanic Summer Program hosted by North …

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The Rev. Dr. Edwin W. Stock Jr., Union alumnus & campaign fundraiser, dies at 82

The Rev. Dr. Edwin Witte Stock passed away peacefully due to heart failure on November 2, 2019. Stock graduated from Union Theological Seminary (now Union Presbyterian Seminary) with a Master of Divinity degree in 1962. Stock retired as Senior Pastor for First Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, after serving from 1988-2002. Because of his love for the seminary, he …

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6 questions with alumnus Will Robinson

Rev. Dr. William Robinson (Ph.D.’15) recently published his dissertation, Metaphor, Morality and the Spirit in Romans 8:1-17. It is available through Amazon and the Society of Biblical Literature bookstore. Below is from an interview he recently gave speaking about his time at Union and why he chose the passage in Romans to study.   In addition to publishing your book, …

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Alumna, pastor calls for action on racism in Charlotte

by Gregg Brekke | Presbyterian News Service   LOUISVILLE – Although the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina are now quiet following protests in response to the September 20 shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott by police, area Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) pastors say the historic and deep-seated sentiment that fostered unrest after this killing remains. “Charlotte is a southern city,” says …

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Director of Youth and Missions–Fairfax UMC–Fairfax, VA

…retreats, youth missions fundraising, and other significant events. Participate in staff meetings, including staff team collaboration, and participate in the regional youth ministry cohort of United Methodist Churches. Ensure compliance with the “Guidelines for the Protection of Children and Youth” in all youth ministry settings. Recruit, manage, coach, and care for all mission/outreach servants and leaders and coordinate adult mission …

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Associate Pastor–Tokyo Union Church–Tokyo, Japan

…the Pastor, and when requested by the Pastor. Key responsibilities include: Spiritual formation for the congregation (leading of public worship, preaching the gospel, administering the Sacraments, praying with and for the people, counseling and pastoral care, and conducting weddings and funerals). Developing and nurturing the childrens’ ministry, youth ministry, adult education including the young adults ministry Implementation of decisions and …

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Director of Children and Youth Ministries–First Presbyterian Church of Gainsville–Gainsville, FL

About the Church Located in the Gainesville Innovation District, between the University of Florida and downtown Gainesville, First Presbyterian Church is a warm, welcoming, robust community of believers that exists to glorify God, make disciples of Jesus Christ, and meet human need. As a multigenerational congregation that values missions, music, and making sure people are well cared-for, First Pres. holds …

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