Experience the Joy of Giving

…for you – to give again and the cycle continues! So give to help with the teaching and learning at Union Presbyterian Seminary to prepare leaders for the church and the world. See the website for giving opportunities. When you give, write BAA on the line with your name if you give online and on the memo line of your …

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Director of Ministry for Children and Youth–Rye Presbyterian Church–Rye, NY

  Rye Presbyterian Church, a 1,000-member congregation in Rye, NY (Westchester County) is in a season of transition. Two co-pastors have served the church for 11 years, and one will retire at the end of 2024. The search has begun for a new co-pastor. Additionally, the associate pastor for Christian Education is leaving for a new position after serving five …

Resting in Power – Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon

…lives she touched from countless platforms. Nor can words express the depth of the impact that the news of her death has had. I can only think of three other times in my forty years of existence that I’ve gone through the smattering of emotions associated with grasping the breadth of the passing of someone whose life has shaped me …

Student Spotlight: Dana Purdom digs deep

This is post 6 of 14 in the series “Student Spotlight” Student spotlight: A second chance at seminary Student spotlight: Pay attention to the “bread crumbs” Student spotlight: Relationship leads to Union Student spotlight: The twisting path to seminary Student spotlight: Longtime educator yearns to learn more Student Spotlight: Dana Purdom digs deep Alec Powell: The Unconventional Call Kate Meeks: …

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UTS Entering Class of 1979 Reunion

…Roy Martin, planning for the reunion occurred over the past year. Joining them here were Will Berger, Frances Taylor Gench (and Roger Gench), Wally Landrum, Beth Ann Miller, Jane Stewart, Stan Webster, George Whipple (and Janice Whipple). What a true delight it was for the current seminary community to welcome them back to Union! Students, faculty, staff, and fellow alums …

Union recognized for superior fundraising performance

…Union possible,” said Vice President for Advancement Richard Wong. “It is through the hard work of our Advancement team and by the grace of God that Union is given this honor.” Each year since 1959, CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) and its predecessor organizations have recognized exceptional development programs. The awards program recognizes overall performance and overall …

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Thanks for coming to Sprunt Lectures!

…worship leader. Dr. Lewis Galloway (D.Min.’77, Th.M.’79) spoke for the Alumni Luncheon. Dr. Lance Watson (M.A.’86) was the preacher for the 2019 Sprunt Lectures. The Rev. Anna George Traynham (M.Div. ’14) served as worship leader during the Sprunt Lectures. Dr. Harry Simmons, center (M.A.’84) was named the 2019 BAA Trailblazer of the Year, shown here with the Rev. Delano Douglas, …

Union Presbyterian Seminary gives thanks for the life of the Reverend Jonyrma Singleton (M.Div.’88)

…years. During her last three years, she served as the Secretary of the Board and as a member of the Board’s Executive Committee. In 2015, she was honored by the Black Alumni/ae Association of UPSem with its Trailblazer award. Singleton served also the Boards of Trustees for the Montreat Conference Center, the Eliza Bryant Retirement Community, and the Cleveland/South Africa …

APCE 2019: “Come to the Water”

…at APCE for a second year! The year the conference is being held in Galveston with the theme of “Come to the Water,” which seems apt for a conference being held on an island. It was great to enter the ballroom that worship was being held in and immediately running into friends from the presbytery, from GA, and meeting new …

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. …

Statement by Union Seminary faculty on oppression, systemic racism in U.S.

RICHMOND, VA (June 5, 2020) – A statement by the faculty of Union Presbyterian Seminary, united in commitment and conviction across our campuses in Richmond, Virginia and Charlotte, North Carolina.   We, members of the faculty at Union Presbyterian Seminary, recognize that we have reached a kairos moment—a time of both crisis and opportunity, in which we are called to …

Leadership Institute Book Clubs

…for each book club will be $40. Those who participate in book club meetings may earn CEUs. Please contact Chris Burton if you would like a certificate of completion at the end of each book club.   Current Book Clubs Future Book Clubs coming your way!   Past Book Clubs Practicing Resurrection Book Club This book club read Practicing Resurrection: …

Professor emeritus, church musician David McCormick dies

RICHMOND, Va. (September 23, 2019) – David W. McCormick, S.M.D., professor emeritus of music at Union Presbyterian Seminary and former associate professor of church music at Presbyterian School of Christian Education, died Saturday after a brief hospital stay. He was a member of Ginter Park Presbyterian Church (GPPC) in Richmond, Virginia, for 42 years and served as its organist/choir director …

Currie Family Professorship

…have spanned nearly 100 years — than the Currie family. It is with this family’s devotion to the church and to theological education in mind that Union Presbyterian Seminary announces the establishment of the Currie Family Professor of the History and Mission of the Church at Union Presbyterian Seminary Charlotte. Help fund this new professorship! Currie Family Professor Brochure   …

Presbyterians Supporting Christian Education

…for Commissioned Ruling Elders (CRE), those persons serving as solo pastors in congregations. Cohorts will meet together monthly for a year and will be guided by a facilitator. Click on the Program description below for more information, and submit your application for this innovative opportunity. Information for 2023 Educator Cohorts Educator Application   Information for 2023 CRE Cohorts CRE Application …

Presbyterians Supporting Christian Education

…Elders (CRE/CP), those persons serving as solo pastors in small congregations. Cohorts will meet together monthly for a year and will be guided by a facilitator. Click on the program description below for more information, and submit your application by November 30, 2024 for this innovative opportunity. Information for 2025 Cohorts (CRE/CP/Educator) Participant Application 2025 CRE/CP Participant Application 2025 Educator …