“I Wanna Be Whole” Luke 17:1-19

…security– Love. Paul says we are complete in Christ, who is the head of all principalities and power. John 1:16, “From his fullness we have all received, grace for grace.” Ephesians 1: 6-7, “To the praise of the glory of His grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. In whom we have redemption through His blood, the…

India travel seminar: Spirit of the Sikhs

…Bagh commemorating the massacre of Punjabi people in 1919. The temple stands in the center surrounded by an expansive pool of water where one can dip their feet and cleanse their body. Visitors receive a communion that serves as an offering to God. Standing in bare feet on the cold marble ground, I could not hold back my tears. I…

An elementary school education’s impact

…of Richmond, located in the heart of the neighborhood called Navy Hill, it was yet very compelling and enriching. This school was the first Richmond public school to employ black teachers. The students who attended Navy Hill Elementary School were exposed to the best academics in the city, second to none other — black or white. The teachers honed our…

Rev. Mairi Renwick called as chaplain of Union Seminary Richmond campus

…She also was a program manager for Blessed Earth, a nonprofit that focused on Sabbath and taking care of creation. Renwick holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Presbyterian College. She has been an Ordained Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) since 2013. ### Contact: Mike Frontiero Director of Communications Union Presbyterian Seminary mfrontiero@upsem.edu Mairi Renwick high-resolution image…

Class of 2018 profiles: Christopher Manunyo-Nyonyoh prepared to make a difference in Ghana

…Ghana, one Sunday school classroom in my district has more than 50 students,” he said. “At Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church in Richmond, the maximum I saw in a classroom for Sunday school was 12 or 15.” He is hoping to get smaller class sizes for the children to grasp concepts better and to improve interaction with teachers. To those considering seminary,…

Alice Walker to keynote Center for Womanist Leadership gathering

…be held at The Saint Paul’s Baptist Church, Creighton Campus. Registration is required. For details, visit the Center for Womanist Leadership website. The gathering will explore pressing questions, engage in rigorous inquiry, and open communication essential to the well-being of black womankind. There will be panel presentations, table talks, plenaries and multifaceted, intergenerational and innovative conversations across disciplines and among…

How to revitalize a church through music and drama

…Union matters! podcast: Perils of peacemaking How to revitalize a church through music and drama Union matters! podcast   Are worship and the arts viable methods for building community? How can music and drama support the efforts of community engagement? You’re about to learn the story of a small Massachusetts congregation that used community organizing, theater programs, and relationship building…

President Brian Blount statement on passing of Katherine Johnson

RICHMOND, VA (February 24, 2020) — Union Presbyterian Seminary President Brian K. Blount issued the following statement today on the passing of Katherine G. Johnson, a NASA mathematician depicted in the film “Hidden Figures” and a longtime Presbyterian. Dr. Blount was Johnson’s onetime pastor at Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church in Newport News, Virginia. Sharon and I were deeply saddened this…

Union Forum: Chaplaincy & COVID-19

…Presbyterian Church in Akron, OH. Rev. Dr. Matthew Sauer (M.Div./M.A.C.E.’96) Co-pastor of the Manitowoc Cooperative Ministry (Manitowoc UCC, First Presbyterian PCUSA), chaplain for the City of Manitowoc Police Department, and a community leader in Manitowoc, WI. Rev. Dr. Lynn McClintock (D.Min.’87) Director of pastoral care at Westminster Canterbury in Richmond, VA. Rev. Dr. Harry Simmons (M.A.’84) Assistant professor of pastoral…

The Sprunt Lectures

…Brown (M.Div.’92), pastoral associate at Grace Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, Maryland, and resource developer for Intersection of Change   Join us for the Third Annual Union Golf Tournament on Monday, May 7th, at Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, 1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228. More information and registration at www.regonline.com/Sprunt2018. Click here for a link to the event brochure and schedule….

Union awarded $1M to help faith leaders address America’s cultural divide

…as they prepare pastoral leaders for Christian congregations both now and into the future. Union Presbyterian Seminary is one of 84 theological schools that are benefiting from a total of more than $82 million in grants through the second phase of the Pathways initiative. ### high-resolution image: Top photo credit Union Presbyterian Seminary Contact: Mike Frontiero Union Presbyterian Seminary mfrontiero@upsem.edu…

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Solo Pastor–First Presbyterian Church of Mahopac–Mahopac, NY

Pastor-Position-Short-Job-Description https://clc.pcusa.org/mdp/10968/view/ (Church Leadership Connection) Or contact: Heather Strickland hestrickland@gmail.com 914-391-8870  …

Solo Pastor–Bethel Presbyterian Church–Kingston, TN

Plan, lead, and facilitate meaningful weekly worship services Lead one full-time office administrator and part-time staff Work collaboratively with elders, teams, and lay leaders to share responsibilities aligned with mission and vision Foster robust and diverse Christian education, especially for adults Expand our relationship with other denominations and faith For more information or to apply: bethelpresbyterianchurchpnc@gmail.com Bethel-PC-Pastor-Flyer…

Director of Youth and Children–Three Chopt Presbyterian Church–Richmond, VA

…youth conferences and mission trips. The successful candidate will be skilled in leading and equipping others, structuring and crafting activities, and creating a warm, welcoming environment for children and youth to discover and grow their faith. Cover letter and resumes accepted until April 22, 2024. Please send resumes to jobs@threechoptchurch.org. Director-of-Children-Youth-Ministries For more information or to apply: hello@threechoptchurch.org    …

Director of Youth Ministry–Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church–Mount Pleasant, SC

Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church is searching for a full-time Director of Youth Ministry to help lead our young people in grades 6-12. A secondary emphasis will be on MPPC’s college aged young adults. Read the full job description and qualifications at https://mppc.net/careers/. Questions about this opportunity and resumes may be emailed to Dan Wiard at dwiard@mppc.net. Director-of-Youth-Ministry-MPPC…

Director of Children’s Ministry–Covenant Presbyterian Church–Charlotte, NC

Covenant Presbyterian in Charlotte, NC is searching for a Director of Children’s Ministries. For more information about this position, please visit: https://www.covenantpresby.org/job-openings?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR16gw–9ukquHYm0lSkuZhIlqecc3oSHHlJT5yhFnkQfUJrTiv3AxUy6ig_aem_Aa6U5mcQAkT-I8DtpNFk4o33yclYZ5AZTKj1xpbfdxJhRwzc068HGBknNG2QR-iLLrpH8JN2shVFgMiDt6tHVC5h…

Senior Pastor/Head of Staff–Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church–Severna Park, MD

  Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, a 1200 member congregation in Severna Park, MD is searching for a Senior Pastor/Head of Staff. For more information please refer to MDP #10263 on the CLC website or visit: https://www.woodschurch.org/interim-ministry…

“I am a Witness.”

…in Atlanta (it was actually incorporated as a city prior to Atlanta, Wade recalls). His work got off to a rocky start in the early 70s as he sought to help renew a historic neighborhood that was in decline. Many African American community leaders assumed that Wade was going to follow the common trend of renovating existing housings, selling them…

Voelz Elected Academy of Homiletics’ 2025 President

…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 Presbyterian Seminary and beyond.” Congratulations, Dr. Voelz!…

Our Middle East Travel Seminar has landed!

…to Vienna like we did. But because it is nearly impossible for her to get through security etc in the Tel Aviv airport, she flies to Amman and then gets on a bus to cross the border into Israel, a two-hour drive. She told us this process can take hours depending on the day, number of people present, and other…