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Richard W. Voelz

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

…approved by the Association of Theological Education (ATS) to provide comprehensive distance education. The school’s Master of Divinity program includes optional concentrations in rural ministry and pastoral care, and BSK offers certificate programs in both areas. From its beginning, BSK has emphasized a commitment to full inclusion of women in church leadership and more recently racial justice has become an…

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Charlotte Campus 20th Anniversary

Nearly 20 years ago, an intrepid group of Union Presbyterian Seminary students gathered in shared classroom space at Queens University in Charlotte, NC. This coming year, 2022, marks the seminary’s 20th anniversary in the Charlotte area. Over these 20 years, the leadership structure has remained unchanged, despite the campus quadrupling in size, doubling the number of degrees offered, and moving…

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Congregational Corner: Mercy Calls

…to me and I reluctantly said yes. Let’s get one thing clear real quick – I don’t play softball. In fact, I barely understand the sport. My husband had way too much fun taking me shopping for a glove and explaining the basics of the sport to me, probably very confident that I would barely make it through one game…

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About Giving: Attitude is Everything

BY HELEN BESSENT BYRD, (M.Div’07) “The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:6-7). One of my granddaughters who is…

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Congregational Corner: Time to Slow Down

…drank enough coffee and smiled through the yawns, I could make it. As I slowly slipped into the comfort of my “shell” while spending time with friends early in the weekend, I realized just how much that decompression and rest were needed. Tears filled my eyes as I looked at my upcoming week and I wondered how I would make…

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2019 Sprunt Lectures

…“is that when it comes to a host of social and political issues, the Bible has much less to say than is generally supposed.” The opening lecture on Monday night, May 6, 6:00 p.m. in Watts Chapel is entitled “Does the Bible Affirm a Right to Life?” Also in Watts Chapel, Tuesday, May 7, at 9:00 a.m. is “The Bible…

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Solo Pastor–Wabash Presbyterian Church–Wabash, IN

The Wabash Presbyterian Church, established in 1863 and set in the center of a culturally rich small city in Indiana, is seeking a new pastor as we approach the beginning of our third century of faith in Jesus Christ and service to the community. MPD # 10327 on the CLC Website….

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Finding God in the pandemic

BY DANIEL MENSAH AWUAH We see God’s grace at work in crises. In African cosmology, for example, it is believed that pandemics are a punishment from God, and only libation prayers with specific rituals aimed at pacifying the gods can avert the situation. As a Christian, I do not agree that God orchestrates pandemics. God is generous to all humanity…

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Christian Sanchez to Join UPSem as Instructor of New Testament

…New Testament literature, specifically in the books of Luke and Acts. Upon completion of his doctoral degree, he will become Assistant Professor of New Testament. An author, presenter, and scholar, Sanchez has a deep interest in critical spatiality, Latinx interpretation, and ecological interpretation. At UPSem, he aims to bring Scripture, early Christianity, God, and personal stories together for conversations that…

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Lonely & waiting: Walking through Advent with those who are grieving

…await, can we be with them and help to make that hole a bit smaller this year? Our Advent basket has become a tradition now, and I think I might gain as much from putting together my pieces as my grandmother does as she opens them. The memories with my grandparents come flooding back and my prayers for my grandmother…

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Muslim refugee history to be discussed amid global immigration debate

…in the Christian Kingdom of Abyssinia: Implications for Christian-Muslim Relations Today,” will take place in Lake Chapel at the Early Center, 1106 Westwood Avenue, in Richmond, Virginia. It is free and open to the public. The Migration to Abyssinia, present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea, in the year 613 was an episode in early Islamic history where the first Muslims fled from…

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Voelz Elected Academy of Homiletics’ 2025 President

…teachers and doctoral graduate students of homiletics across the world. Voelz will serve as 2nd Vice President in 2023, 1st Vice President in 2024, and President in 2025. Seminary President Brian Blount said, “I’m excited Dr. Voelz has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Academy of Homiletics. His scholarly leadership will continue to impact students here at Union…

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…agencies include Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. You can request a free report from each of these agencies every 12 months by visiting AnnualCreditReport.com, while FreeCreditReport.com (an entity of Experian) offers free reports every 30 days. Although some sites like WalletHub.com offer reports and scores together, it’s a good idea to get all three reports every year to see a detailed…

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Ghana’s Canopy Trail

…end of the day, we returned to Accra to attend Sunday’s sunrise service at Grace Presbyterian Church. However, we got stuck in a traffic jam, which took us 7 hours to arrive. Most locals couldn’t wait and were tired of cutting in line, making traffic more chaotic. Seeing how locals drive is an interesting observation. –Peggy Wen April 27, 2024…

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Back to Ghana and Trinity Theological Seminary

…Accra. We arrived at our hotel and learned more about Ghanaian fashion and dress while getting fitted and measured for custom handmade dresses and shirts by fine Ghanaian mother-daughter seamstresses. After dinner, we took a stroll down the street, and we could see some nightlife and experience a nice breeze. Nyame nhyira wo—God bless you! –Annabelle Beavers April 25, 2024…

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Professor Emeritus Jim Smylie (1925-2019)

…check to the Westminster Canterbury Foundation, 1600 Westbrook Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227. Donations to the James and Elizabeth Smylie Award can be made at https://www.upsem.edu/give or by check to Union Presbyterian Seminary, 3401 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227. For gifts to either fund, please specify In Memory of James Smylie. ### Contact: Mike Frontiero Director of Communications mfrontiero@upsem.edu (804) 278-4279…

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Congregational Corner: A prayer for youth pastors

By Rev. Jordan B. Davis (M.Div.‘14) Congregational Corner As the year winds down, a comment I regularly hear shows the common misunderstanding of the life of a youth pastor… “Well, at least the year is done and you can rest up this summer!” I know the comment comes full of love and encouragement, but as my to-do list for summer…

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Welcome to the 2020 UPSem Black Seminarians

…Adult Fellowship of the North America/Australia Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana and secretary of the Mission and Evangelism Committee of my local church, adult Bible study leader and secretary to the Harvest Committee. My aim in ministry is to let the world know the saving knowledge of the Gospel, rescue the perishing and care for the dying soul…

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Central America Travel Seminar: “Power is for the people”

…murals talking about the people fleeing from El Salvador and their return to San Antonio Los Ranchos. The murals painted on the stone wall begin with Hermosa Carla weaving a shawl over the people and having their dreams come true to return to their country and create a socially conscious community. Hermosa Carla was a nun trying to reunite some…

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Dr. Vest to lead Men’s Retreat at Camp Hanover

…been declining in numbers for decades. At the same time, balancing the demands of work and family feels harder than it’s ever been. What does community—especially faith-based community—look like for men in today’s networked world? Deep in the woods of Camp Hanover, we’ll explore this topic together as we engage in some ancient communal activities around campfires and BBQ pits….

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The Injustice of the Unhoused

…discrimination. In Los Angeles, for example, Black people are nine percent of the overall population but make up nearly 35 percent of the homeless community. She noted that we need to be honest about the fact that we do not have a meritorious system in the United States when it comes to employment; rather, we have a system that is…