Online Workshop: Creating a Virtual Choir

…together, creating a virtual choir resource that participants can use on Easter Sunday in their own churches. The video resource will be edited by the instructor and provided to workshop participants for use in various settings, if desired. Please note: The instructor will be utilizing a MAC computer to present around GarageBand and iMovie. Knowledge and instruction for PC users…

Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler to Teach and Preach at Second Presbyterian Richmond

On Sunday, October 21, Second Presbyterian will host host the Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler, Associate Professor of Bible, Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte. These three opportunities to hear Dr. Sadler are all open to the community. Church School at 9:30am: “Race is nothing; Race is everything.” Sermon at 11:00am: “Biblical Hospitality and the Contemporary Church” ~ Genesis 19:1-11 Sunday Nite Worship…

Readings from “Writing Our Way Out: Memoirs from Jail”

“Writing Our Way Out: Memoirs from Jail” by David Coogan, associate professor of English and co-director of the Open Minds Program at Virginia Commonwealth University, explores racial conditions, economic traps, and turning points on the path to imprisonment in modern America. William Smith Morton Library will host a series of readings featuring Coogan, Naji Mujahid, Tony Martin, and Stanley Craddock,…

Online Workshop: The New Testament and Contemporary Social Concerns–Post-election Perspectives (Two-part series)

…Seminary and author of several books, including The Gospel of Luke: A Commentary for the Westminster John Knox New Testament Library (2012) and Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction (Westminster John Knox, 2016). Cost: $45 per person, if register by December 14, 2020. (Note: Beginning, December 15, price increases by $10. Register early and save!). Waiting List: Space is limited….

Charlotte’s First Alumni Saturday

Save the date for Charlotte’s first Alumni Saturday, featuring author and storyteller Mark Yaconelli. This event is open to Charlotte alumni as well as any UPSem alumni in the area who would like to attend. Come enjoy coffee and conversation, worship and lunch. Mark Yaconelli will preach, lead an afternoon story telling workshop, and sign books. The day will end…

Pathways Online Course — Pastoral Care

Pathways to Learning and Leadership is an online program of nine courses offered over a two-year period to provide educational preparation toward leading a congregation as a Commissioned Ruling Elder (CRE). These online courses are open to all, one does not need to be pursuing to become a CRE in order to participate. Courses aim to enhance knowledge and discipleship,…

Online Workshop: The New Testament & Current Social Concerns (Two-part series)

…built-in or external microphone, and a built-in or external webcam. Leader bio: John Carroll, Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary and author of several books, including The Gospel of Luke: A Commentary for the Westminster John Knox New Testament Library (2012) and Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction (Westminster John Knox, 2016). Cost: $45 per person, if register…

Pathways Online Course — The Christian Life

Pathways to Learning and Leadership is an online program of nine courses offered over a two-year period to provide educational preparation toward leading a congregation as a Commissioned Ruling Elder (CRE). These online courses are open to all, one does not need to be pursuing to become a CRE in order to participate. Courses aim to enhance knowledge and discipleship,…

The Class of 2019 ask you to help create the Katie Cannon Library Collection

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Nancy Myer: Lifelong learning

…Theology & Food Justice Nancy Myer: Lifelong learning Senator Scott: Finding community and connection Colleen Earp: Camping, conservation, and chickens In “Reference” to Paula Skreslet Paul Smith: From police officer to pastor Heather Woodworth Brannon advocates for housing justice in Richmond Student Spotlight BY MOLLIE TRAINUM Nancy Myer knew she was called to attend to seminary, but she was unwilling…

Black Lives Matter: “Taking a Knee” is Not About the Flag

By William R. Freeman (M.Div.‘01) A recent sports article by Timothy T. Ludwig in “USA TODAY” starts off with these words, “In August 2016 Colin Kaepernick sat on the bench while the national anthem played during a preseason game for the San Francisco 49ers. It went unnoticed at first for two games before a photo from Jennifer Lee Chan of…

Professor Charles Swezey remembered as master theological teacher

…his wonderful leadership abilities and administrative acumen, he served seven of his faculty years as dean of the faculty. An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Dr. Swezey served as assistant minister at Lexington Presbyterian Church, stated clerk of Lexington Presbytery, and as a member of the Presbyterian Church’s Cooperative Committee on Examinations for Candidates. He was equally engaged…

Inhale

…agreements, distractions rather than peace of mind, hatred rather than kindness, controversy rather than harmony, lust rather than love. I believe our lives and the lives of all around us long for, even thirst for refreshing that only comes from the sweet aroma of Creator God. It’s time for all of us to inhale that sweet aroma! As God leads…

Student spotlight: The twisting path to seminary

…Theology & Food Justice Nancy Myer: Lifelong learning Senator Scott: Finding community and connection Colleen Earp: Camping, conservation, and chickens In “Reference” to Paula Skreslet Paul Smith: From police officer to pastor Heather Woodworth Brannon advocates for housing justice in Richmond BY JEFF STAPLETON Growing up, Master of Divinity student Matt Argonauta knew his path would lead him to seminary….

Andrew Taylor-Troutman: Indeed

…After brushing our teeth and raking a wet comb through our hair, we’d woof down a bowl of cereal while our parents drank their coffee standing up, leaning against the kitchen sink in view of the digital clock on the microwave. It was a countdown. The dishes were left in the sink and we bundled against the cold. Dad glided…

Martha Daniel Newell (1921-2017)

Union Presbyterian Seminary learned with great sadness of the passing of Martha Daniel Newell — a great lady and devoted friend of the seminary. President Emeritus of Union Presbyterian Seminary Louis Weeks reflected, “We’ll really miss Martha Newell. She was a constructive and joyous Christian. She exercised a profound ministry in Richmond and more broadly in the Church.” Her pastor…

Started UPSem 2013: Martin Pruitt (MDiv 2018 / MACE 2019)

…I-85 to Charlotte after college. Pruitt does not represent the standard demographic for most students enrolling on the Charlotte campus. Rather than coming as a second-career student, Pruitt arrived at 21. Despite his youth, Pruitt was already seasoned in church life. Before Union Presbyterian Seminary, he graduated from Presbyterian College, worked at his presbytery’s Camp Buc, and interned at two…

Congregational Corner: Take On A Life of Sacrifice

This is post 3 of 5 in the series “Congregational Corner lent 2019” Congregational Corner: Take on, An Active Presence Congregational Corner: Take on, A New Perspective Congregational Corner: Take On A Life of Sacrifice Congregational Corner: Take On A Life Out of the Tomb Congregational Corner: What it all comes down to By Rev. Jordan B. Davis (M.Div.‘14) Congregational…

Seeking God amidst violence, politics, & inequality

…roared and the disciples feared, Jesus was there proclaiming peace. Right up in the chaos, Jesus was there. Right up in the chaos monster’s face, deep peace. In his sermon on Thursday, Rev. Jon Brown said, “We must cultivate an awareness of God with us in the chaos,” for “at the center of the story, we can still find the…

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