Pathways Online Course: The Christian Life

Led by: Dr. Cindy Kissel-Ito Tuesdays, February 20-March 19, 2024 | 7-9 p.m. Eastern Time This course is designed to provide knowledge of Protestant perspectives on the Christian life. Participants will explore biblical and theological foundations that shape an understanding of the Christian life. Reflection on focused experiences of spiritual practices will engage students in critical analysis of their own…

Online Course: The Christian Life (Pathways Online Course)

This is an online course that is open to all. This 6-week course includes weekly online class meetings, on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course will include both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: The Christian Life, Pathways Online Course Led by: Dr. Cindy Kissel-Ito, Associate Professor of…

Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism

…SBNRs, which is a growing demographic in the larger religious landscape of the United States. The practice of evangelism must address the needs of society in order for the church to continue its commitment to both the gospel message (love God and love neighbor) and the great commission (go and make disciples). Click here for more information or to register….

Pathways Online Course: The Christian Life

Led by: Dr. Cindy Kissel-Ito Tuesdays, February 20-March 19, 2024 | 7-9 p.m. Eastern Time This course is designed to provide knowledge of Protestant perspectives on the Christian life. Participants will explore biblical and theological foundations that shape an understanding of the Christian life. Reflection on focused experiences of spiritual practices will engage students in critical analysis of their own…

Lessons and Carols – Charlotte Chapel

Service of Lessons and Carols: All are welcomed to attend. (Please RSVP to Mary Ellen Vernon at mvernon@upsem.edu or 980-636-1661 if you plan to also eat lunch with us)….

Womanist Leadership Institute Course: Global Womanisms and Perspectives…

…normative discourses that almost exclusively paint African women as victims constrained by western conceptions of gender. Focusing on the interplay of gender studies, religious studies, and womanist ethics, this course locates agency in the lived experience of ordinary African women who turn to indigenous practice to cultivate flourishing in the public sphere. Click here for more information or to register….

Womanist Leadership Institute Course: Global Womanisms and Perspectives…

…normative discourses that almost exclusively paint African women as victims constrained by western conceptions of gender. Focusing on the interplay of gender studies, religious studies, and womanist ethics, this course locates agency in the lived experience of ordinary African women who turn to indigenous practice to cultivate flourishing in the public sphere. Click here for more information or to register….

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

…were hit harder by COVID-19 than white communities. There is also a global element to this: poorer nations struggle to obtain vaccines while richer nations have had access to more than they have used. In the midst of the pandemic, the church has been challenged once again on the issue of race in the aftermath of the murder of George…

Faith formation issues with children to be discussed at 2020 Sprunt Lectures

…for the 2020 Sprunt Lectures will be The Rev. Jessica E. Tate (M.Div. & M.A.C.E. 2007), director for NEXT Church, Washington, DC The lecture’s alumni luncheon speaker will be Rev. Melanie C. Jones, Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture / Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership REGISTER DOWNLOAD THE SCHEDULE ### MEDIA CONTACTS: The Rev. W….

Former trustee, businessman Bruce C. Gottwald Jr. dies

…head-on automobile crash in Reno County, Kansas, according to local news reports. He served on the seminary’s board of trustees from 2010 through 2012. “Before, during, and after his time of board service he was so very supportive of and generous to the seminary,” said President Brian K. Blount. “Please keep his family in your prayers during this time.” OBITUARY…

A Year of Seeking Shalom

…Seeking Shalom in Many Spheres These are just a few simple examples of a much larger problem. If we are to be the nation we claim to be—a nation that “holds these truths to be self-evident that [all human beings] are created equal”—then we have got some work to do! And part of the work we need to do is…

Lenten Devotional

…the earth, and water the whole face of the ground.” – Genesis 2:4-6 Our journey begins by following the way of the water. In the stories of creation in Genesis, water comes as a gift of God. It rises up out of the earth to provide the source of fertility and productivity that allows life to come forth. Water is…

“What Will We Do Now?”

…Can A Cushite Change His Skin? An Examination of Race, Ethnicity, and Othering in the Hebrew Bible, was published in 2005. He frequently lectures within the church and the community on Race in the Bible, African American Biblical Interpretation, the Image of Jesus, Biblical Archaeology, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. He is the managing editor of the African-American Devotional Bible….

Union recognized for superior fundraising performance

…made funding the important mission of Union possible,” said Vice President for Advancement Richard Wong. “It is through the hard work of our Advancement team and by the grace of God that Union is given this honor.” Each year since 1959, CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) and its predecessor organizations have recognized exceptional development programs. The awards…

Charles F. Melchert (1936-2019)

…invited to attend his Memorial Service at Wisdom’s Table at St. Peter’s UCC, 816 Buchanan Avenue, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Lance F. Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be held at Lancaster Theological Seminary Memorial Garden at the convenience of the…

Preparing…

…lawn, etc.). Prevent renewal gaps by declaring housing allowance from a set date “and in all future years until amended.” Remember that you, the minister, are responsible for documenting actual household expenses. However, if the designated allowance exceeds that which was actually spent on housing, the excess must be reported as taxable income. US tax code allows ordained ministers to…

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Student calls for new normal after fatal police shooting in Charlotte

…reading her bible outside of a police station for a theology class assignment. She shared how nervous she felt and scared that someone would come out and question her being there. This was not even the main point of what Barbara was sharing with the class – But I couldn’t stop thinking about what she said. Police stations seem like…

Congregational Corner: Take on, Loving Yourself

…here in verse 31 – “love yourself”. As we learn to truly love God, we learn to love ourselves through the understanding that we are created in God’s image. It is an incredible thing to consider that God, the purest form of love there is, created each and every one of us in that same form of pure love. It…

Howson, Jana – CV

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

Three Chopt Presbyterian Church, Richmond, VA, is seeking a Director of Children and Youth Ministries. The position is part-time (up to 30 hours a week) with a salary range of $28K to $32K. The Director promotes a culture of valuing children of all ages and creating opportunities for Christian fellowship, service, and Christian Education. Work hours include remote work, Sunday…

Master of Divinity

…Master of Divinity degree. Biblical languages will no longer be required to complete the degree. However, the biblical languages will still be available to students who choose, or are required by their denomination, to complete those courses. The degree program, with or without the languages, will be 81 credit hours. Financial aid is available for M.Div. students on both campuses….