de’Angelo Dia accepts call to direct Charlotte campus admissions

…social justice at St. Paul Baptist Church in Charlotte. His artwork is an intersectionality of Black liberation theology and theopoetics. He investigates public opinion and contemporary beliefs on cultural, social-political, and theological issues through poetry, performance art, and photography. His artistic influences include ethno-gothic literature, comic books, graphic novels, and neo-Appalachian art. ### Contact: Mike Frontiero Union Presbyterian Seminary mfrontiero@upsem.edu …

Union Seminary launches Master of Arts in Public Theology

RICHMOND, VA (November 10, 2020) – Union Presbyterian Seminary is currently accepting applications for a Master of Arts in Public Theology (M.A.P.T.). Classes will begin in fall 2021. The purpose of the M.A.P.T. degree program is to deepen the capacity of individuals engaging in Public Theology, a field that draws on biblical, historical, theological, ethical, and practical resources of the …

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

…Centennial Professor of Practical Theology Perkins School of Theology Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas Allan Hugh Cole Jr., Ph.D. Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Steve Hicks School of Social Work Professor of Psychiatry, Dell Medical School The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas Eugene C. Roehlkepartain, Ph.D. Vice President, Research and Development Search Institute Minneapolis, Minnesota The preacher …

Ghana Travel Seminar: Singing without words

…do we share rhythms. On a slightly different note, our group consisting of faculty and students and drawn from various age groups and theological leanings is beginning to find a rhythm, singing and dancing together and caring for each other. James Taneti is Director of The Syngman Rhee Global Mission Center for Christian Education and Assistant Professor of World Christianity …

Activist in Profile: Rev. Dr. Claude Forehand II

…all races, ethnicities, creeds, sexual orientations, and religions. In addition to pastoring congregations, writing, teaching, and directing RAP, Forehand is co-founder, along with Chuck Collier, of Racial Equity Cabarrus (REC). REC is a nonprofit organization committed to addressing racial inequity at the systemic level by creating, cultivating, and developing partnerships with other like-minded organizations throughout Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Forehand …

Joins us for lunch at APCE Feb 8

…Admissions, Charlotte Mairi Renwick (M.Div.’11) Director of Admission, Richmond Crystal Sygeel (M.Div/M.A.C.E.’96) Director of Hospitality Ministries Don’t miss this opportunity to fellowship with faculty, staff, alums and friends! We will have a drawing for “educational” door prizes for those that attend. Don’t miss out on a chance to win. Join us! For questions, please email Jill Wright at alumni@upsem.edu   …

APCE 2018: Christian Education as a ministry of deep and wide hospitality

…transform the mindset of the faith community. Physical limitations, emotional challenges, and intellectual development issues need not be a hindrance for people who live with disabilities if Christian education follows the deep and wide hospitality model in local churches and communities. Transformation will happen where there is a sense of inclusion of all and a secure feeling of belongingness in …

The complexity of the prison industrial complex

Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation Student Ambassadors

…heart for those who are vulnerable or have special needs in society—especially elderly persons. Kate Brown Kate Brown grew up a “preacher’s kid” in God’s country—the foothills of western North Carolina. She was born to be an educator. She attended Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, for her B.S. in English (secondary education) and received her M.Ed. in middle …

Our Reformation Tour lands in Berlin

…“Lutherland.” We spent most of the day in Wittenberg touring the Lutherhaus, where Luther once lived and what is now considered the leading Luther museum in the world, and exploring the famous Castle Church, the site where Luther posted his “95 Theses.” We also visited the medieval era St. Mary’s Church, where the first Protestant service was held. The end …

Reformation Tour: Luther the disrupter

…of his case for the “Final Solution.” Had Martin Luther been able to see the future would he have gone forward? We are looking forward to our final week. Much more to learn and fellowship to be enjoyed. Mike Beall is a member of Salisbury Presbyterian Church in Midlothian, Virginia. He and his wife Ann are on the tour.   …

When Christ and Code Collide: Roadblocks to Housing the Unhoused

Join us for the fourth conversation in the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation’s Dangerous Dialogue virtual series, “The Injustice of the Unhoused”. As we look at the current crisis of the unhoused in Charlotte, North Carolina, what is the responsibility of the communities of faith to provide relief? How do we help to alleviate the suffering of so many …

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 …

Union Seminary announces faculty promotions

…Growing up, he went to church on the edge of the campus of North Carolina State University, so he is a longtime and eternally optimistic fan of the Wolfpack. As an alum, he is also loyal to the Vanderbilt Commodores. ### Christine Luckritz Marquis photo Richard W. Voelz photo Media Contact: Mike Frontiero Director of Communications Union Presbyterian Seminary mfrontiero@upsem.edu …

Choral Evensong Highlights Seminary Choir and Pipe Organ on April 13

…Herbert Brewer. Guest clinician and conductor for this service is Dr. Robert Lehman, visiting director of music at Christ Church Cranbook, an Episcopal church in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Dr. Lehman composed responses specifically for this serene choral evensong. He also has served on the music staffs of Washington National Cathedral and Christ Church New Haven. Doug Brown, Union’s director of …

Student spotlight: Relationship leads to Union

This is post 3 of 14 in the series “Student Spotlight” Student spotlight: A second chance at seminary Student spotlight: Pay attention to the “bread crumbs” Student spotlight: Relationship leads to Union Student spotlight: The twisting path to seminary Student spotlight: Longtime educator yearns to learn more Student Spotlight: Dana Purdom digs deep Alec Powell: The Unconventional Call Kate Meeks: …

Union Forum: Reimagining Community and Public Safety

…God. May we work that God’s Kingdom/ Kindom would come, that God’s will would be done in part through our actions in this world. Sponsored by Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation and Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership.   Top photo: Black Lives Matter Youth and Children’s March, Richmond, VA. (Photo by Richmond Free Press.) …

Lenten Devotional

…our prayers into action by volunteering with local organizations that are working to keep local rivers and habitats clean. Dr. Paul Galbreath is Professor of Theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. This reflection is taken from his new Lenten devotional book, Elemental: a Journey through Lent with the Earth. It is available through booksellers and at https://parsonsporch.com/presbyterian-books/elemental-paul-galbreath. …

Seminarians for Social Justice

…its relevance to seminary education. All of what encompasses social justice was important to Jesus, and it matters now. The injustice we witness and experience in the world can be addressed from a biblical perspective. The Church is vital for social justice, so that everyone can experience a just reality. What I have learned through Union Presbyterian Seminary and the …

Pastor – Marshall Covenant Presbyterian Church and Longwood Presbyterian Church – Marshall, MO

…Education, vacation, and other allowances. We invite you to check out our websites and Facebook pages to learn more www.marshallcovenant.com longwoodpresbyterianchurch.com For more information, please send an email to our search committee chairperson, J. R. Greek at jrgreer@iland.net and we will send to your our MDF (currently listed on PCUSA website, CLC2). Blessings to you and your future in Christ …