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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Congregational Corner: Sitting in the dark of Advent

…strength and comfort as we sit in the dark of Advent and may we all find warmth by the fire with which we light each Advent candle. Alumna Jordan B. Davis is associate pastor for youth and young adults at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. Photo by David Whittaker from Pexels …

“I Wanna Be Whole” Luke 17:1-19

…friends — make me whole so I can be a friend. Heal me, so I feel no more pain — make me whole so I can feel the pain of others. Heal me, so I can have no more tears — make me whole so I can share the tears of others. Say or sing as the hymn writers say, …

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Ghana Travel Seminar: Touching the lives of children and teenagers

…Ghana Travel Seminar: Singing without words Ghana Travel Seminar: Handcrafts with personality and stories Ghana Travel Seminar: Touching the lives of children and teenagers Ghana Travel Seminar: Hospitality and kindness Ghana Travel Seminar: Love and anger are the key BY CAROLYN PEGRAM Oh, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. Psalm 133:1 The …

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 …

Union Seminary benefactor Josiah P. Rowe dies at 90

…in lifelong faith formation,” said Yust. “He was excited about the possibilities of digital culture for nurturing Christian spirituality and championed new avenues of research in the field that would help cultivate faithfulness among people of all ages.” Rowe was a former publisher of The Freelance-Star newspaper, served two terms as mayor of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and was a member of …

CPE

Students taking Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) engage in the practice of emotional, spiritual, and pastoral care in clinical settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, hospice facilities, or prisons. CPE course credits fulfill the agency/institutional requirement for M.Div. or Dual degree programs. To discern your supervised ministry options, consult with your denominational representative and your instructor. Students may take CPE as …

Hispanic Summer Program

…all members of our community a unique opportunity to connect with a national, scholarly community that seeks to build the next generation of Latinx theological leaders. To learn more about the HSP visit www.hispanicsummerprogram.org. To learn more about how you can participate as a member of the Union Presbyterian Seminary community, speak to our HSP Board representative, Dr. Rubén Arjona. …

Pathways Online Courses

…course includes live (synchronous) class meetings as well as asynchronous (at-home) assignments. Class meetings will not be recorded. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR OUR 2024-2025 COURSES. Click here to register or for more information ONLINE COURSES: The Five Foundational Courses Biblical Interpretation Reformed Theology Church History The Christian Life Mission & Evangelism The Five Practical Ministry Courses Polity and Administration …