4 things about Sam Shields’ summer break

…primary focus is to provide pastoral care to campers and staff over the entire summer camp season. This job qualifies as my Church in the World requirement under community engagement, but I have come to understand the responsibility as chaplain as much more interdisciplinary than neatly defined course descriptions (which believe me, I love a well-defined syllabus). In this position, …

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Student spotlight: A second chance at 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 You could say that first-year Master of Arts in Christian Education degree student Philip Adams has …

Virginia Bethune: Evangelist for the harp

…that a lot of cultures have ever had, she said. It stands to reason that this vibration and resonance can affect a person’s body, mind, and spirit. “Music healing has taken root in churches…and is becoming an extension of pastoral care. “It is,” she said, “a strong ministry.” Virginia Bethune is the daughter of John Redhead, Jr. (B.D.’29; Th.M.’30).   …

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A Litany of Embodied Justice

…that the injustices and injuries clinging to our lives may be willfully and knowingly wiped away— that we might embody that for which we pray. Unity, unity. Let us pray. Let us pray for justice, let us lift all voices together, shouting for freedom and equity— all people, times, and places— ‘til the way of the earth bends and all …

Gems for The Journey: Memorializing African American Inventors by Rev. Veronica Thomas (M.Div.’07)

…to perform their duties of saving lives without endangering themselves William H. Richardson’s invention of improvements to children’s carriages permits the body of the carriage to reverse. This process works by the running gear of the king bolt. With this improvement the face or back of the child can be closer to the attendant keeping the child’s face out of …

Jane Towner, wife of former professor Sib Towner, dies

RICHMOND, VA (March 2, 2020) — Jane M. Towner, educator, conservation advocate, lifelong Northern Neck community leader, and wife of former Union Presbyterian Seminary Emeritus Professor of Old Testament W. Sibley “Sib” Towner, has died. She was 81. Towner is responsible for numerous environmental and historical preservation efforts near her home in Kilmarnock, Virginia. She also was a founding officer …

The Wrong Story

…eliminate. THESE ARE THOSE WHO WERE ALSO PROMISED AN ETERNITY IN THIS LAND!] This is a “right” story! This is a “good” story to tell. It finds its origins in the Bible and in history and in reality. The “wrong” story is a product of colonialism and the attempt to control by division. The “right” story can be seen not …

Dr. Voelz to Preach at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Harrisonburg, Virginia)

Dr. Richard Voelz will serve as the guest preacher at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg, Virginia, at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 22. Dr. Voelz is Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond. …

Dr. Luckritz Marquis leading classes on Lenten Wisdom from the Desert Fathers and Mothers during Lent

Lenten Wisdom from the Desert Fathers and Mothers On the Sundays during Lent, Dr. Christine Luckritz Marquis will be teaching an Adult Education Class (The Dining Room class) at Second Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Virginia. From the beginning of Christianity, Christians have engaged in embodied spiritual practices to deepen their intimacy with God. Modern Christians continue to find inspiration in the …

Professor Voelz to Serve as Facilitator and Guest Speaker at Open and Affirming Listening Session

Professor Voelz will serve as a facilitator and guest speaker at the Open and Affirming Listening Session at 7th Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Richmond, VA. The session will be held on January 19th, 2020 from 12:15-1:15pm. Richard W. Voelz is Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Dr. Voelz to preach in Newport News, VA

On Sunday, March 26, 2017, Denbigh United Presbyterian Church, Newport News, VA, will welcome Dr. Richard Voelz to its pulpit. Dr. Voelz is Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. …

Dr. Skreslet to speak on “Stories of Mission . . . from Egypt”

On Sunday, January 22, Dr. Stanley H. Skreslet will be speaking at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Richmond, Virginia, during the adult Sunday school class at 9:30 a.m. The title of his lecture is: “Stories of Mission . . . from Egypt.” Dr. Skreslet is the F.S. Royster Professor of Christian Missions at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond campus. …

Mid 90s Alumni Reunion Event | October 1-3

MID 90s ALUMNI REUNION EVENT Home by Another Way Including Rev. Dr. William P. Brown, Old Testament Professor at Columbia Theological Seminary To be held at Union Presbyterian Seminary 3401 Brook Road Richmond, Virginia 23227 DESCRIPTION The Mid 90s Alumni Reunion will feature a Zoom plenary, “Coming Home/Making Home,” with former UTS Old Testament Professor, Rev. Dr. Bill Brown. Other …

Mid 90s Alumni Reunion Event | October 1-3

MID 90s ALUMNI REUNION EVENT Home by Another Way Including Rev. Dr. William P. Brown, Old Testament Professor at Columbia Theological Seminary To be held at Union Presbyterian Seminary 3401 Brook Road Richmond, Virginia 23227 DESCRIPTION The Mid 90s Alumni Reunion will feature a Zoom plenary, “Coming Home/Making Home,” with former UTS Old Testament Professor, Rev. Dr. Bill Brown. Other …

Dr. Voelz to Serve as Preacher and Forum Leader at Massanetta Springs Bible Conference

This summer, Dr. Richard Voelz will serve as a preacher and forum leader at the Massanetta Springs Bible Conference in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. The Conference runs July 23-24, 2018. Dr. Voelz is Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond. …

Dr. Voelz to keynote event for UPSem Alumni at 2018 United Methodist Conference

Dr. Richard Voelz will serve as the keynote speaker at a luncheon event for Union Presbyterian Seminary alumni attending the 2018 Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church in Virginia. The conference will be held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Voelz is Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond. The title …

Dr. DeVries speaking on the beginnings of the Protestant movement at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church

…Richmond, on the beginnings of the Protestant movement and Martin Luther, its founder Who was a complex man with many ideas and moods and strengths and flaws and who left a larger than life footprint on the whole future of Western Christianity. Dr. Dawn DeVries is the John Newton Professor of Systematic Theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA.   …