Transgender student battles breast cancer in midst of studies

…On his right is 11-year-old Lee, gap-toothed and chatty. On his left is nine-year-old Maryrose, whose wispy, blond hair looks almost white. Mitchell thanks God for these tacos, and they all smile and say in unison, “Amen.” READ MORE   Above, Mitchell, a Master of Divinity student, attended Opening Convocation at the Charlotte Campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary September 17. …

Central America Travel Seminar: Worship and futbol

This is post 10 of 12 in the series “Central America travel seminar” Our Central America travel seminar has landed! Central America Travel Seminar: Silencing Christian Justice Central America Travel Seminar: The War Years Central America Travel Seminar: The day we met Jon Sobrino Central America Travel Seminar: “Power is for the people” Central America Travel Seminar: Echoes of Womanists …

Statement and Guidelines on Language for Diversity & Inclusion–Mar2020

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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 …

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

…Executive Committee Leader in the Moral Monday and Poor People’s Campaign Movements In conjunction with the 2024 Sprunt Lectures, Hawkins will be recognized as Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Distinguished Alum for 2024. His recognition on May 8 will occur at 10:00 a.m. on the Richmond Campus of UPSem. # # # Contact: Barb Dodd Director of Communications bdodd@upsem.edu (804) 278-4279 direct …

President Search

…Seminary, but in gratitude for every nominee and candidate with whom we have engaged. It takes courage and humility to listen for God’s vocational call. Each conversation has been received as a gift, as they inform and guide our steps. The connectional Church is meant to be expansive and generative. In our case, it has been. With Advent Hope, Union …

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). …

Live simply

…possess a similar value system. They may declare that they are not wealthy but they have a plasma TV and VCR in every room of the house, every family member has their own cell phone and iPod, everyone 16 years of age and older has a car, and the family spends several weeks at a summer cottage or condo. Some …

Solo Pastor–Sixth Presbyterian Church–Pittsburg, PA

…congregants to lead a spiritually rich worship service and to create other opportunities for spiritual connection and enrichment 4. Pray for the congregation 5. Serve as head of staff and the administrative leader for church operations 6. Provide pastoral care to the members of the church community and be available for personal counseling and spiritual guidance 7. Be available as …

Former chairman of PSCE Board of Trustees Emile Dieth passes

…An ordained elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Dieth served both church and community in a number of appointed and elected capacities, including president of the National Council of Presbyterian Men and as a member and chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia (now Union Presbyterian Seminary). Dieth leaves to cherish …

Dr. Jacqueline Lapsley Named Next President of Union Presbyterian Seminary

…Theological Seminary, a position she has held since 2018. She joined the Princeton faculty in 1998. A noted Old Testament scholar who has authored or co-edited a number of works, including A Women’s Bible Commentary, Lapsley earned her Ph.D. from Emory University, an M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary, an M.A. from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and …

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. …

Union Forum: What should white Christians do about racism?

This is post 2 of 6 in the series “Union Forum” Union Forum: Chaplaincy & COVID-19 Union Forum: What should white Christians do about racism? Union Forum: Why do racist symbols have to go? Union Forum: How can Christians respond to unjust policing? Union Forum: Reimagining Community and Public Safety Union Forum: Caste and Race: Solidarity Across the Oceans In …

Dorothee Tripodi called to Union Seminary faculty

RICHMOND, VA (February 24, 2022) – Union Presbyterian Seminary has called Rev. Dr. Dorothee Tripodi to serve as Director of Supervised Ministry and Vocational Planning and Assistant Professor of Supervised Ministry on the Richmond campus. After earning her Bachelor of Arts at San Diego State University, Dr. Tripodi received her Master of Divinity and Master of Theology from Union Presbyterian …

Dr. Taneti to Present 2019 Dawe Lecture

…impact of social aspirations and dominant cultures in the flourishing and warping of these eclectic traditions. Dr. James Taneti, Director of the Syngman Rhee Global Mission Center for Christian Education and Assistant Professor of World Christianity at Union Presbyterian Seminary, in Richmond, Virginia. Lecture title: Spirit at the Edges: Sanskritization of the Telugu Pentecostals Free and open to the public …

Virginia UMC Annual Conference Alumni Luncheon

…Ridge Hotel and Conference Center during the United Methodist Virginia Annual Conference. In addition to the lunch we will be having a guest speaker, Union Presbyterian Seminary President Brian Blount. Join us for a great lecture, delicious food, and a chance to mingle with other alumni. Tickets are $15 for alumni and friends, students can attend for free. REGISTER NOW …

Sprunt Registration

…Sprunt Lectures is open now! The alumni office would like to invite you to attend this year’s Sprunt Lectures. Come and take advantage of this opportunity to hear a world-class lecturer and to fellowship and connect with other attendants. Register here before May 1st!   Series Fee: Alumni: $55 BAA Member: $40 Friend: $55 Faculty/Staff: $55 Student: Free Spouse: $55 …

Rev. William Barber to lecture on social justice preaching

…Barber II speaks on “Just Jesus: The Black Church and Social Justice Preaching.” Rev. Barber is the president and senior lecturer of Repairers of the Breach. An author, preacher, and professor, he is the chief architect of the “Forward Together Moral Movement.” Sponsored by Union’s Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation. This free event will be livestreamed. Register at https://www.regonline.com/registration/Checkin.aspx?EventID=2546578 …

Dawe Lecture to focus on how Christian, Jewish traditions can guide civil discourse

How can our religious traditions help repair the health of our civil discourse? How can we garner the wisdom of our Jewish and Christian traditions to guide us in restoring a rational and judicious political process? In her lecture, Dr. Randi Rashkover will present a picture of Jewish and Christian comparative learning which, as an exercise in discerning the word-world …

Dr. Ken McFayden to lead discussions on Ideological Diversity

Dr. Ken McFayden will lead a discussion on the topic of “Ideological Diversity” at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church for the adult education group meeting in the fellowship hall. The discussions will take place over three sessions on April 8, 15, and 22, 2018 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Rev. Michelle Freeman Owens will lead the discussion on April 15th. Dr. …

JUST PREACH /JUST ACT CSJR AFRICAN AMERICAN SOCIAL JUSTICE PREACHING SERIES – PART 2

The world today is in a tumultuous state as we recover from a global pandemic in a time of racial unrest and political division. Is there a word from the Lord for this moment? What are people of faith called to do as we confront these and other challenges? The Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation (CSJR) of Union Presbyterian …