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McFayden named president-elect of Association of Presbyterian Church Educators

…empower, and sustain God’s people who are passionate about educational ministry,” said Von Clemans, president of APCE. “Working with our five denominational partners across North America — the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Reformed Church in America, The Presbyterian Church in Canada, the Moravian Church in America, and the Christian Reformed Church in North America – Ken will help shape the …

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Gems for the Journey: Challenge, not Comfort

…capital city. Jeremiah reminds us that we too may be called to face opposition. When we are, we need to be as faithful in our ministry as Jeremiah was in his. Jeremiah challenges us to speak out against the evils in our day. We are likely to be labeled “intolerant” and our words may evoke hostile responses, but we are …

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Online Course: Black Women’s Mental Health as Resistance

This is an online course is offered as part of the Womanist Leadership Institute, a program co-sponsored by The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership and the Leadership Institute of Union Presbyterian Seminary. This program is a series of online courses to promote and support Womanist scholarship and leadership within a continuing education and lifelong learning environment. Participants can …

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Trevor Jayaraj: Solidarity, Generosity and Gratitude

…and Delhi before sensing God’s call to what he calls “public” ministry. Jayaraj identifies influences on his sense of vocation and names one of his spiritual disciplines. He equally cherishes Delhi and Calcutta (Kolkata) as his home, at times more than Nagercoil!” My preparation for a public ministry began from childhood. My parents to a great extent prepared me for …

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Online Course: Womanist Ways of Worship

This is an online course is offered as part of the Womanist Leadership Institute, a program co-sponsored by The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership and the Leadership Institute of Union Presbyterian Seminary. This program is a series of online courses to promote and support Womanist scholarship and leadership within a continuing education and lifelong learning environment. Participants can …

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Online Course: Womanist Biblical Interpretation

This is an online course is offered as part of the Womanist Leadership Institute, a program co-sponsored by The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership and the Leadership Institute of Union Presbyterian Seminary. This program is a series of online courses to promote and support Womanist scholarship and leadership within a continuing education and lifelong learning environment. Participants can …

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New grant to study diversity, equity, and inclusion in preaching and homiletics

…research, teaching, and general practice. With this grant, we will be able to track our progress, identify areas for improvement, and continue to move this work forward.” The Wabash Center seeks to enhance and strengthen education in theology and religion in theological schools, colleges, and universities in the United States and Canada. ### Contact: Mike Frontiero Union Presbyterian Seminary mfrontiero@upsem.edu …

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April 4 forum will address legacy of Dr. Katie Cannon and womanist ethics

RICHMOND, VA (March 29, 2019) – The legacy of Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon and the broader topic of womanist ethics will be presented at a forum sponsored by Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership and Interpretation Journal. The colloquy will be held on April 4, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the seminary’s Lake Chapel, 1106 Westwood …

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President Brian Blount statement on passing of Katherine Johnson

RICHMOND, VA (February 24, 2020) — Union Presbyterian Seminary President Brian K. Blount issued the following statement today on the passing of Katherine G. Johnson, a NASA mathematician depicted in the film “Hidden Figures” and a longtime Presbyterian. Dr. Blount was Johnson’s onetime pastor at Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church in Newport News, Virginia. Sharon and I were deeply saddened this …

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‘The Many’ to perform at Union Seminary

…will lead Community Worship in Lake Chapel in the Early Center on Wednesday, October 16, at 11:45 a.m. All of these scheduled events are designed to bring community members together through the intersection of science, art, and theology. The Carl Howie Center for Science, Art, and Theology sponsors presentations through which church leaders (including seminarians) recognize and engage the insights …

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Atlantic Chamber Ensemble to perform at Union Seminary

…grandest fortes. It is the only instrument that is capable of producing the sheer scale of volume that is needed to lead a congregation, to provide accompaniment to a choir and then to stand alone and perform its own solo repertoire. An organ can create a virtual orchestra. The Atlantic Chamber Ensemble will include Alana Carithers and Susanna Klein on …

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Marking milestones at The Presbyterian Outlook

…Union matters! podcast: Perils of peacemaking How to revitalize a church through music and drama Union Presbyterian Seminary alumna Jill Duffield is the editor and publisher of The Presbyterian Outlook, an independent publication of the PC(USA). in 2015, she broke ground to accept a call as the Outlook’s first female editor. As the magazine prepares to celebrate its 200th anniversary …

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Solo Pastor–First Presbyterian Church–York, NE

More information about us can be found at www.firstpresbyterianyork.com. Direct inquiries should be sent to Donn Atchison, Chair of the Pastor Nominating Committee, at donnatchison51@gmail.com. https://clc.pcusa.org/mdp/11411/view/ Pastor-Position-Description Closing Date: 12/31/24 …

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Pastor/Head of Staff–Central Presbyterian Church–Denver, CO

Central Presbyterian Church in Denver, CO is searching for a new Pastor. More information can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w-C2hCdoO8SMusXAe-t-Tpo98yItVFP4/view https://clc.pcusa.org/mdp/11922/view/ https://centraldenver.com/ …

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Degree Program

Certificate Program in Christian Education

…in educational ministry in congregations and other organizations, as well as those considering such ministries. The flexibility in course selection offers opportunities for educators, pastors and congregational leaders with various levels of educational experience. This flexibility also allows those seeking Educator Certification in the Presbyterian Church (USA) to choose courses that assist in meeting the requirements of that process.   …

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Host Site Coordinator/Stated Supply–Presbytery of Transylvania–Eastern Kentucky

…area. These 5 churches are all in communities hit HARD by a significant (and that’s an understatement) flood in July 2022. This is a 3 year, ordainable position with a manse. It will be hard work, but we believe this person has the real ability to shepherd lasting change for these congregations and communities. For more information please visit: https://clc.pcusa.org/mdp/10361/view/ …

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Union Forum: Reimagining Community and Public Safety

…God. May we work that God’s Kingdom/ Kindom would come, that God’s will would be done in part through our actions in this world. Sponsored by Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation and Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership.   Top photo: Black Lives Matter Youth and Children’s March, Richmond, VA. (Photo by Richmond Free Press.) …

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City approves Union Seminary’s special exception request

…years. When the Westwood Tract was donated to the seminary in 1910 by a group of seminary supporters for the school’s expansion, plans called for the full development of the land, including housing, a gymnasium, athletic field and library. The plans were halted by the stock market crash of 1929. “In the absence of an opportunity to develop the land …

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India travel seminar: Spirit of the Sikhs

This is post 5 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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