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Biblical Interpretation (Christian Educator Certification Course)

Led by Dr. John Carroll February 3-March 29, 2025 Synchronous meetings are on specific Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Designed to address the calling of Christian educators to interpret and teach the Bible, this course provides a historical overview and practical examples of an array of approaches to biblical interpretation, emphasizing key elements of interpretation from the perspective of the …

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Honoring Creation and Embracing Justice

OCTOBER 16-17, 2024 Featuring Dr. Norman Wirzba and Dr. Melanie Harris Two-day event to be held at Second Presbyterian Church of Richmond on October 16, and Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond on October 17 Join us as we explore the vital role of spiritual leadership in caring for creation, especially in the face of climate change. Click here for more …

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Dr. Vest to lead Evangelism Workshops in Steeles Tavern, VA

On Saturday, March 18, 2017, Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church in Steeles Tavern, VA, will welcome Dr. John Vest as the Evangelism Workshops leader. Dr. Vest is Visiting Assistant Professor of Evangelism at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. …

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Dr. Galbreath to speak on Communion in the Gospel of John

On February 5, 2017, Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, N.C. will welcome Dr. Paul Galbreath as a guest speaker. Dr. Galbreath will be speaking on the topic of Communion in the Gospel of John as part of their First Sunday Series. Dr. Galbreath is Professor of Theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina. …

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President Blount to Preach and Teach at First Presbyterian Church Wilmington, NC

President Blount will teach a Saturday seminar entitled “The Apocalyptic Gospel: Mark Speaks to the Church and World Today,” preach at the 11am Sunday service, and deliver a lecture during Sunday School at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, North Carolina on February 22-23, 2020. Brian K. Blount is President and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and …

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Dr. McFayden featured speaker at Seminary Sunday in Norfolk, VA

A CELEBRATION OF THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION will take place at ROYSTER MEMORIAL PC, beginning at 4 PM on SUN., APRIL 23. Featured speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Kenneth J. McFayden, Dean of Union Presbyterian Seminary and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development. The combined choirs of Royster Memorial and Carver Memorial Churches will provide music. All are invited and a …

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“Awakening to Racial Injustice” panel discussion with Dr. Sadler in Charlotte, NC

…Greenpeace) will be leading a discussion at Myers Park Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC about how human neglect of the environment has a greater impact on people of color and people living in underserved communities . No registration required, simply come, all are welcome. Dr. Rodney S. Sadler is Associate Professor of Bible at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina.   …

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Dr. Sadler to preach in Winston-Salem, NC

On Sunday, March 26, Parkway United Church of Christ will welcome Dr. Rodney S. Sadler as the worship leader. Dr. Sadler is Associate Professor of Bible at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina.   …

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

…followed by Q & A and a reception with book signing. These stories emerged from Coogan’s work with over five dozen inmates at the Richmond City Jail, supported by VCU’s College of Humanities and Sciences through its Student Engagement Program and Career Enhancement Scholarships. The readings will take place April 4 at 7 p.m., 3406 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, Virginia. Parking …

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Dr. Blount to preach at Shallotte Presbyterian Church, Shallotte, NC

On Sunday, November 12, 2017, Shallotte Presbyterian Church, Shallotte, North Carolina, will welcome Dr. Brian K. Blount to its pulpit. Dr. Blount is the President and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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Dr. Blount to preach at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC

On Sunday, December 3, 2017, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, North Carolina, will welcome Dr. Brian K. Blount to its pulpit. Dr. Blount is the President and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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Dr. Galbreath to speak at the Adult Forum for First Presbyterian Church, Gastonia, NC

On Wednesday, October 18, First Presbyterian Church, Gastonia, North Carolina, will welcome Dr. Paul Galbreath as its Adult Forum speaker. Dr. Galbreath is Professor of Theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte. …

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Dr. McFayden to lead conversation with delegation from China

On Saturday, October 21, 2017, Dr. Ken McFayden will lead a conversation with a delegation from China on “Multiple Models of Theological Education,” at First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. McFayden is the Academic Dean of Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, and Professor Ministry and Leadership Development. …

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Dr. Gench to speak on “Walking on Water at UPSem”

On January 24, 1917, Dr. Frances Taylor Gench will be the speaker at the We Are One Campaign Alumni and Friends Gathering at First Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Gench is the Herbert Worth and Annie H. Jackson Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond. …

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President Brian K. Blount to Preach at First Presbyterian Church Hilton Head Island

President Brian Blount will preach at First Presbyterian Church on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Dr. Brian K. Blount is President of Union Presbyterian Seminary and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs. …

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Professor Melanie Jones to Preach at MLK Commemoration Service

Professor Melanie Jones will preach at the MLK Commemoration Service at Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church in Newport News, VA, on January 19, 2020. Melanie C. Jones is Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture / Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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Alumnus, longtime Presbyterian minister J. Harold McKeithen dies

…on January 27, after a recent illness. He had served on the pastoral staff of Williamsburg Presbyterian for 14 years. Previously, he was the pastor and head of staff for the Hidenwood Presbyterian Church in Newport News for more than 20 years. There will be a Memorial Service at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. on February 6, 2019 obituary …

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

…our public engagement, and then, from that deep dive, go forth to be the church in the world.” Over the past year, several events have escalated the urgency of engaging in public theology. The most prominent of these is the Covid-19 pandemic, which highlighted societal inequities, as evidenced by the fact, for example, that communities of color in the US …

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Susan Blanchard called as first director of Baptist House of Studies at Union Seminary

…13 years prior to her arrival at UPSem, she worked in Baptist settings with students who are now serving in Baptist ministry positions throughout Virginia and beyond. Life experiences allowed her to live in central, southern, southwestern, and northern Virginia where she attended and preached in Baptist churches, building relationships with parishioners and ministry staff. Union’s BHS program was established …

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Union Seminary D.Min. program accepting applications

New prerequisite standards for admission announced RICHMOND, VA (September 21, 2020) – Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program is accepting applications for the Charlotte campus for the 2021-2022 academic year. In June 2020, the membership of the Association of Theological Schools adopted new Standards of Accreditation which became effective July 1. These new standards have changed prerequisites for …

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Tinsley Jones called to direct Leadership Institute at Union Seminary

…sports and recreation ministry leaders. Her employment background includes experience in sales and marketing for a fast-growing packaging equipment and engineering company, where she managed advertising and marketing details for the industrial sales division for a number of years. She believes one of her primary responsibilities within The Leadership Institute is showcasing the great resource Union Presbyterian Seminary is for …

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