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Wayne Boulton, last president of PSCE before federation with Union, dies

…Christopher and Libby Boulton of Tampa, Florida; by his four grandchildren, Jonah, Maggie, Hendrik, and Charlotte; and by his cousin and cousin-in-law, the Rev. Dr. James and Carol Richardson of Boiling Springs, North Carolina. A Memorial service will be held at Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian, Indianapolis, on Monday, March 18, 2019, with a Calling at 1:00 p.m.; the …

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Student spotlight: The twisting path to seminary

…pushed Argonauta to go all in with his decision to enroll at Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Charlotte campus. Argonauta grew up Presbyterian but is not currently a member. He attends Wedgewood Church in Charlotte which is aligned with the United Church of Christ, American Baptist Churches USA, and the Alliance of Baptists. He was ordained last June within their Baptist heritage. …

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Pastor – Marshall Covenant Presbyterian Church and Longwood Presbyterian Church – Marshall, MO

We are two yoked small churches who have been working with Church Leadership. We believe we have a lot to offer for our next pastor. Together we offer a competitive call package for the candidate which includes a salary above the Presbytery minimum, plus the standard Board of Pension medical and retirement package, as well as Continuing Education, vacation, and …

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Solo Pastor–Heritage Presbyterian Church–Cypress, TX

…We are looking for an energetic individual to help revitalize an aging congregation. We seek an outgoing candidate to develop a model and culture to make an active and viable church in our new community. Education should include a Masters degree -Divinity and 2 to 5 years as an Associate Pastor. Contact Jim Lower at jimlower500@gmail.com www.clc.pcusa.org/mdp/11707/view Closing Date: 01/05/25 …

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Reaffirming – Black Lives Matter!

BY WILLIAM R. FREEMAN (M.Div.‘01) On the morning of May 21, 2018, I took out my smartphone and swiped across the face to wake it up; what I saw on the screen was a church sign, on a church lawn, that read, “Black Folks Need To Stay Out Of White Churches.” I was shocked! I did not know what to …

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Gems for your journey

By Veronica Martin Thomas (M.Div’07) “And you will be gathered one by one, O people of Israel” (Isaiah 27:12b). The emphatic phrase in our opening text is “one by one.” It reveals the importance of the individual. God does not deal with people in masses only. In creation God who could have formed a million human beings formed one man. …

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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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Union Seminary hosting “Faith in India: Her Faces and Spaces” exhibit

RICHMOND, VA (March 22, 2019) – Union Presbyterian Seminary will host a free public exhibit, titled “Faith in India: Her Faces and Spaces,” March 25 through May 10, 2019, at William Smith Morton Library, 3406 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23227. The exhibit will feature photography by local artist Zacchaeus Katta along with books from Morton Library’s collection pertaining to Indian …

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Student spotlight: A second chance at seminary

…said Adams, who has homosexuality in his own family. “I just feel like we haven’t addressed it properly.” He feels God is calling him to serve in that capacity. The Louisville, Kentucky native attended Carson-Newman College, a Baptist liberal arts college located in Jefferson City, Tennessee and grew up in a Southern Baptist household. He graduated in May of 1980 …

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“I Wanna Be Whole” Luke 17:1-19

…deals with living. Healing deals with receiving — being made whole deals with giving, caring, and sharing. I WANNA BE MADE WHOLE! Heal me, so I can look better — make me whole so I can act better. Heal me, so I can feel better — make me whole so I can become better. Heal me, so I can have …

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Lights flicker at APCE event, signaling spirits

…learn. I did actually gain valuable and practical knowledge from that workshop about studies on grief, resources for children dealing with loss, and ways in which the church community can best continue to care for its grieving members years after a loss. But I will also remember those lights. The lights of loved ones that will never be put out. …

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Ghana Travel Seminar: Touching the lives of children and teenagers

…The EPC also has hospitals and clinics with reduced charges for patients. I’ve been inspired by the dedication and commitment of the church and staff, that operate with limited resources but are dedicated to meeting the needs of girls, boys, and residents of Ghana. Carolyn Pegram is a Master of Divinity student at the Richmond campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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New grant to study how theological education can be more intercultural

…and the institutions they serve. It designs educational services, develops intellectual resources, and facilitates networks of institutions that cultivate a coherent vision of Christian institutional leadership and form Christian leaders. Leadership Education is a non-degree-granting initiative of Duke Divinity School funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. and based in Durham, North Carolina. ### Safwat Marzouk high-resolution image Contact: Mike Frontiero Union …

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Online Workshop: The Basics of Digital Church Communication

…equally in worship   TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 | 11 A.M. EDT Social Marketing or Social Ministry? Your social media channels are for more than just informing your congregants of what is going on and inviting them to join you. They can be more than just a support to your ministry; they can be the focus of ministry. Discover how to …

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Online Workshop: Social Media Deep Dive for Churches (Section 1)

…all the industry secrets for scheduling and saving time, – help you develop your own content calendar and messaging direction.   Thursday, February 11 | 10 a.m. ET From Analytics to Insights Every social media platform provides its users with a wealth of information. But understanding this information and how to use it can be difficult. In this 1-hour session …

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Online Workshop: Storytelling Masterclass – Become a Better Communicator

…this important process.   Tuesday, April 20 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. EST Writing the Script Once you have the key components of your story in place, it’s time to write your script. In this lesson, you will learn to answer specific questions in a specific order so your story captures attention and inspires!   Tuesday, April 27 | 10:00 …

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Online Workshop: The Basics of Digital Church Communication

…congregations equally in worship   TUESDAY, MAY 18 | 10 A.M. EST Social Marketing or Social Ministry? Your social media channels are for more than just informing your congregants of what is going on and inviting them to join you. They can be more than just a support to your ministry; they can be the focus of ministry. Discover how …

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

…together beautiful people. We have held hands to pray, we have helped each other along the way. Basically cared for each other. Marvelous conversations no less! There is not a stranger among us. It’s a beautiful thing when a diverse group like this bonds together, and so quickly. Travel seminar participants awaiting a turn on the Canopy bridge. What does …

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Class of 2018 profiles: Pamela Fusting will close no door

…serve, and a Master of Arts in Christian Education degree she earned conveniently online from her home in Baltimore, Maryland. A California native, Fusting’s career path began as an economist after graduating from UCLA before working in a church. In 2008, she stepped in to assist as an interim director of family ministry at her church in Severna Park, Maryland, …

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