Union Forum: How can Christians respond to unjust policing?

…bear witness to an unjust system and advocate for change? Join us as we examine systemic issues involved in policing: lack of training, inadequate accountability, and imbalanced financial priorities. Sponsored by Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation and Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership.   Top photo: Protesters in Richmond, VA. (Photo by Richmond Free Press.) …

Black Lives Matter!

William R. Freeman (M.Div.‘01) While turning the pages of the Friday, February 9, 2018, edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch my eyes lit up as I read an article reprinted on page A-3 from The Washington Post—“Study: U.S. students deeply ignorant of slavery history.”   Below is 90 percent of that article: “Consider this from a new report on how U.S. …

Help New Ministers Preach in Today’s World

…early career preachers in order to develop a program focused around supporting four key areas: preaching and significant social issues, preaching and diverse listeners, preaching and digital technology, and mentoring and feedback for preachers. Additionally, Union will create an invested network of judicatory and denominational leaders, and pastors in multi-staff congregations who champion and care for early career preachers. “In …

Pathways Online Courses

…Teaching the Bible Worship and Sacraments Introduction to Pastoral Care Preaching Additional Course Info: Leaders: Union Presbyterian Seminary faculty and experienced practitioners Early Registration for our 2024-2025 courses is $170 per course Standard/Late Registration: Within two weeks of the first class meeting date, tuition increases by $25 per course CEUs: 3.0 per course For: Open to all, including those desiring …

$4.5M grant to address religion in families

…place ministry leaders turn to for best practices around children’s spirituality and children’s faith formation.” As religious participation continues to decline in North America, passing on the Christian faith to younger generations has become increasingly imperative. “We’re trying to find new ways to communicate how spirituality is a positive part of children’s lives in North America,” said Yust. Seminary President …

Union Seminary announces faculty promotions

…and their mentors. Dr. Voelz continues to teach, preach, and lead worship for congregations. As a North Carolina native, he is a huge college basketball fan. Growing up, he went to church on the edge of the campus of North Carolina State University, so he is a longtime and eternally optimistic fan of the Wolfpack. As an alum, he is …

Looking…

When you’re hunting for a job, things can get stressful. Variables like salary, start date, location, etc. all come into play. If you’re looking for a job with a PC(USA) church, check out the Church Leadership Connection site for open positions. You can search by position type, location, experience, and more. You can also search on broad job sites like …

Pastor – First Presbyterian Church – Dixon IL

First Presbyterian Church Dixon, Illinois Located in the scenic Sauk Valley in Northwest Illinois, the First Presbyterian Church of Dixon, established in 1853, desires a called pastor to help shepherd our church into its third century. Our focus is caring well for our congregants, and lovingly supporting our community with hands on action as well as financial gifts. As spiritual …

Appreciation of Music Is Motivation for Gift to Watts Organ Fund

This is post 2 of 5 in the series “Sharon&Brook Summer 2019” Strengthening Faith Formation Among Children Appreciation of Music Is Motivation for Gift to Watts Organ Fund Remembering James H. Smylie Worship, Ecology, and Community Revisited The Gargoyle Speaks: Unscheduled Beauty   2019 SUMMER ISSUE / GRADUATION The Campaign for a New Pipe Organ Dr. Earl Trevathan is not …

Middle East Travel Seminar: Scrolls, mud, salt and temptation

…have been the one that Zacchaeus used to get a “better look” (Luke 19:1-10)? We made a brief stop at a glass factory to purchase some fine craft and the best dates on the planet, then went back to the hotel for the night. After dinner, our sweet Becky Jones offered a beautiful send off to Carson Brisson and four …

Kate Meeks: Theology & Food Justice

…Master of Divinity student Kate Meeks believes these concepts are all interconnected. Meeks graduated from Davidson College last spring, where she played field hockey and majored in anthropology with a concentration in environmental studies. After freshman year, Meeks interned with the chaplain’s office, working for a homeless day resource center in Charlotte, North Carolina. This environment, in which Meeks engaged …

APCE 2018: What Bible stories do we tell?

…us. Try to know where they live and make follow-ups with calls, texts, emails and even visit. Show them that you care and demonstrate agape love with them. Make all conscious efforts help them be part of you. Alex Ampofo (pictured at right with fellow students at the APCE opening reception) is a M.A.C.E. student at Union Presbyterian Seminary.   …

Alec Powell: The Unconventional Call

…Moultrie, Georgia. Not only was this his first paid job and ministry experience, it was also the first time he had lived in a place other than his home and college town of Clinton, South Carolina. “I didn’t know anyone. It was the first time I could just be Alec,” he recalls. Powell’s role as DCE involved caring for a …

Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon Legacy Luncheon in Norfolk, VA

Come celebrate the life and gifts of Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 11 am – 1 pm. First Presbyterian Church, 820 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, Virginia 23507. Our Keynote Speaker is Rev. Dr. Yvonne Delk- “Tell Your Own Story” . Dr. Delk is the First African American Woman to be ordained as clergy in the United …

Richmond Campus and Library Closed at 4 PM on September 30th

Richmond Campus is closed at 4 PM on 9/30. Charlotte Campus will be closed on 10/1. …

Tinsley Jones called to direct Leadership Institute at Union Seminary

RICHMOND, Va. (July 25, 2018) – Tinsley Jones has accepted a call to return to her alma mater at Union Presbyterian Seminary as director of program development for The Leadership Institute, which strengthens and enriches the ministries of churches and other ministry settings, and serves as a significant partner in the ongoing process of educating and equipping leaders for service …

Middle East Travel Seminar: Little Petra and glamping(?)

…the hard work was definitely worth the Koinonia (community) factor and the breathtaking views (The pictures do NOT do them justice!).   Hiking to Litte Petra   Little Petra After a delicious lunch and a scenic drive, we arrived at Sand Rose Camp in Wadi Rum, Jordan. We drove through the desert, our amazing bus driver powered through the sand …

2019 Graduates

BY MICHELLE J. WALKER, (Vice President for Community Life, Dean of Students, and Director, Financial Aid) It is my pleasure to introduce four of our African American graduates for 2019. Linda Fox, graduating with the M.Div./M.A.C.E. dual degrees and Bessie Taliaferro, graduating with the MACE degree the Richmond campus. Also graduating from the Charlotte campus will be Brent Edwards and …

Union recognized for superior fundraising performance

Union Presbyterian Seminary is a recipient of the 2017 CASE Education Fundraising Award, one of 47 educational institutions in the U.S. and the only seminary to receive the honor for superior fundraising performance. “It is a recognition for the wonderful support from our alumni, donors, campaign cabinet, churches, trustees, faculty, staff, and volunteers who made funding the important mission of …

Lenten Devotional

…our dependence on the water that is nearby and provides us life. When we recognize our relationship to the water, then we look for ways to honor and care for this basic element. A starting place is taking a photo of the water that is near to us and including it in our prayers each day. We can put our …

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Activist in Profile: Rev. Dr. Claude Forehand II

…throughout the state of North Carolina. He is a former 3rd Vice Moderator of the United Missionary Baptist Association and served as the chair for the Association’s Ordination Council in addition to designing the ordination curriculum. The creation of curriculum is central to the ministry to which God has called him. He owns and operates an LLC called The Preaching …