2025 African American Social Justice Preaching Series- Webinar

14th Annual Inter-Seminary Ultimate Disc Tournament at UPSem

Travel to Richmond for food, fun, and fellowship with your seminary neighbors as we compete for the coveted Ezekiel’s Wheel trophy. As you may know, Ezekiel’s Wheel has been handed down to ultimate disc champions for the last, well, let’s just say it’s been a while. We anticipate a pool play format wherein each team will play a minimum of …

Dean McFayden to Speak on “Strategic Leadership: A Conversation with Interim and Transitional Pastors” at Presbytery of the James

This is National Estate Planning Awareness Week

…that has played a significant role in your life. More than half of Americans, an estimated 56%, do not have an estate plan in place, making estate planning a critically overlooked component of financial wellness. National Estate Planning Awareness Week was declared by Congress on September 27, 2008 to help consumers understand the importance of estate planning. The purpose of …

Just Jesus in the Public Square – A Social Justice Conversation

Alumni and friends of UPSem in the Charlotte area gathered for “Just Jesus in the Public Square – A Social Justice Conversation” at the Caldwell Presbyterian Church on March 17. Sponsored by the seminary’s Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation, the conversation between NC State Senator Jeff Jackson and former NC State Senator Jeff Tarte was moderated by UPSem professor …

2025 African American Social Justice Preaching Series- Luncheon for Faith Leaders

Glenn & Evelyn Bannerman Memorial

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STAND TOGETHER FOR ETHICAL POLICING

CONCERNED CLERGY PRESS CONFERENCE MONDAY, JULY 27 11AM CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER PLAZA 600 E. 4TH STREET …

Social Justice Workshop Keynote Event – Building a Firm Foundation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?mc_cid=40638f9cd5&mc_eid=6142df60b1&v=v3bnyaZRn3s&feature=youtu.be

Union Seminary announces 2019 Fellowship Award recipients

RICHMOND, VA (February 26, 2019) —Union Presbyterian Seminary celebrates with students who have been recognized by the faculty with the following Fellowship Awards for further study and professional development. Through these awards, the faculty recognizes outstanding academic work by students who also show exceptional promise for effectiveness in ministry. The Patrick H. and Mary P. Carmichael Fellowship This award is …

The People’s March

…states to Washington, and there construct a “Resurrection City” in which to live and lobby for equal rights. About 450 participants in the Poor People’s March were due to arrive in Richmond for the next-to-last stop on the pilgrimage. A week before the arrival of the marchers, the institutions then part of the Richmond Theological Center (Union Theological Seminary, PSCE …

Dr. Rachel Baard’s new book argues for feminist critique and retrieval of sin-talk

…Knox Press and Amazon. She previously taught at Villanova University, outside Philadelphia. She holds a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary, and she received her BA in Law, BTh (MDiv equivalent), and MTh in Theological Ethics from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. Her research areas include systematic and constructive theology, theological ethics, and feminist and political …

“Holy Spirit as Mission Director in Luke and Acts”

…on April 2nd. “Holy Spirit as Mission Director in Luke and Acts” on April 9th. “Holy Spirit as Paraclete in John’s Gospel” on April 23rd. “Holy Spirit as Source of Hope and Empowerment for Life in Letters of Paul” on April 30th. Dr. Carroll is the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. …

“Holy Spirit as Source of Hope and Empowerment for Life in Letters of Paul”

…on April 2nd. “Holy Spirit as Mission Director in Luke and Acts” on April 9th. “Holy Spirit as Paraclete in John’s Gospel” on April 23rd. “Holy Spirit as Source of Hope and Empowerment for Life in Letters of Paul” on April 30th. Dr. Carroll is the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. …

“Holy Spirit: Old Testament Images of God’s Holy, Life-giving Presence”

…on April 2nd. “Holy Spirit as Mission Director in Luke and Acts” on April 9th. “Holy Spirit as Paraclete in John’s Gospel” on April 23rd. “Holy Spirit as Source of Hope and Empowerment for Life in Letters of Paul” on April 30th. Dr. Carroll is the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. …

“Holy Spirit as Paraclete in John’s Gospel”

…on April 2nd. “Holy Spirit as Mission Director in Luke and Acts” on April 9th. “Holy Spirit as Paraclete in John’s Gospel” on April 23rd. “Holy Spirit as Source of Hope and Empowerment for Life in Letters of Paul” on April 30th. Dr. Carroll is the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. …

Nancy Myer: Lifelong learning

…says she has learned to develop a routine, and often studies and reads in the evenings. To Myer, the key to successfully managing a ministry position and seminary is taking care of yourself in the process. “Self-care is huge,” she says. Her personal favorite form of self-care is crafting, and she often spends her free time scouring Pinterest for new …

Middle East Travel Seminar: Turning toward Jerusalem 

…iron-on t-shirts of American sports teams featuring Hebrew lettering and made-in-China souvenirs. To unwind after all the sights and contrasts, students Heather Brannon, Nathan Paul-Bonham, George Williams, and myself found a local restaurant were George charmed the owner and we closed the day with lots of laughs over wine. Douglas Hippe is a Master of Divinity student at Union.   …

Middle East Travel Seminar: Sacred ground above the Dead Sea

…Middle East Travel Seminar: Diverse cultural perspectives in Roman-era Zippori Middle East Travel Seminar: A day of memory, history, hope… and sweets! Middle East Travel Seminar: The Western Wall, Temple Mount, and Dome of the Rock BY ARDY SKIDMORE We started our day saying goodbye to Jordan. We loved our time in this beautiful country and will carry many memories …