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Women address gender justice for African-Americans

On Martin Luther King Day, more than 50 African-American women working in diverse contexts in the community participated in a “conscientization luncheon” to discuss how gender justice concretely transforms life in the direction of non-alienating experiences for African-American women and the wider environment in which they are situated. The Richmond campus event was led by Professor of Christian Ethics Katie…

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Sunday Worship

…Anniversary) in 2028. The Moderator and his family welcomed us with open arms, and we are so thankful for their delicious food and warm hospitality. The next stop on our journey is Akropong, where we will seek more educational opportunities and connections with this generous community at the Akrofi-Christellar Institute of Theology, Mission, and Culture. –Katie Carboni April 28, 2024…

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Yaupon Place: A Call To Action

…on this GiveCampus link. Consider making a multi-year pledge. Or send a check made payable to Union Presbyterian Seminary and indicate on the check the gift is designated “for Yaupon Place.” Mail to Evelyn Terry, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 3401 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227. Thank you in advance for your financial support and prayers for the success of Yaupon Place….

Resources

…The Snowball Method (includes printable) Northwestern Mutual – Get Out of Debt in 5 Easy Steps VTX Capital – 17 Ideas to Pay off Debt Comet – Student Load Refinancing Blueprint Save: Wallet Hacks – How to Find the Best Checking & Saving Account The Balance – How to Invest in Mutual Funds Fidelity – What is an IRA? Wikipedia…

International peacemaker to discuss Syrian refugee crisis at Union Seminary

…is active in ecumenical and interfaith activities and is a noted authority on the church in the Middle East and the role of women. Since the outbreak of civil war in Syria, Mikhael has been interpreting the consequences of this global tragedy for the Syrian and Lebanese people, particularly the Christian communities, as she serves with the National Evangelical Synod…

Union Seminary to host “Icons Reimagined” exhibit

…and Decoration movement, and vernacular art,” said Darling. “I was interested in Byzantine Icons but was not interested in repeating that tradition as such. Seeing Ethiopian icons helped me to realize that there were different visual traditions in Christianity, that I was not tied to what I grew up with.” A Virginia native who currently lives in Richmond, Darling has…

Professor Charles Swezey remembered as master theological teacher

…the editorial board for Union’s Interpretation Journal. He also published several books, including What is theological ethics? A study of the thought of James M. Gustafson. Dr. Swezey was a gifted teacher and influential mentor for scores of students, many of whom went on to become scholars and teachers themselves. He is remembered with great fondness and deep appreciation. Columbia…

Leggett Foundation Supports United Methodist Students at Union Presbyterian Seminary

…of Prevenient, Justifying and Sanctifying grace, including its meaning for Wesley and its application today. Discussion of the quadrilateral (Scripture, Tradition, Reason and Experience) including its meaning for Wesley and its application today. Discussion of the means of salvation for Wesley. The Rev. Dr. W. James Athearn, who serves on the board of the Leggett Foundation, received his Doctor of…

Union Sunday

September 19, 2021 Order of Service (text) VIDEOS Full Order of Service Welcome and Greeting text Call to Worship text Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon text A Time with Young Disciples Prayer for Illumination text Epistle Reading and the Sermon Anthem by the Seminary Choir Affirmation of Faith text Minute for Mission – About the Seminary UPSem Fact…

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…

Union Sunday

  Order of Service VIDEOS Full Order of Service Welcome Call to Worship Confession & Pardon Time with Young Disciples Prayer for Illumination Gospel Reading Sermon manuscript Anthem Affirmation of Faith Minute for Mission Rev. Dr. James Taneti Rev. Melanie Jones Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler, Jr.   Prayers of the People Hymn Charge and Benediction SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS Adult Lesson…

Physical Change Leads to New Thinking: Walter W. Moore

…in motion the forces that ultimately destroyed ‘The Spirituality of the Church.’”21 Students flocked to Lingle’s regular lectures at Union and the Assembly’s Training School. He taught the only class on social ethics in any southern Presbyterian seminary. The ministers who were in the forefront of changing attitudes in the Presbyterian Church in the United States (PCUS) attributed their own…

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…