Congregational Corner: Take On A Life Out of the Tomb

…cross picture is posted and the Easter shoes are kicked off – I invite you to create a rule of life for this coming year of Christ’s risen life. I was first introduced to rules of life through the Sacred Ordinary Days calendar, and most recently at a CREDO conference. Reflecting on this now complete season of Lent, I encourage…

UTS Entering Class of 1979 Reunion

…our community life, with your return to the seminary some 40 years after you enrolled! Please come again, and invite your classmates to do the same!” In the Alumni photo gallery, you may see some photos taken during their three-day visit to the Richmond campus in late September. We trust you will enjoy reviewing some of the photos, recalling some…

Report to Union donors

RICHMOND, VA (September 15, 2020) – Union Presbyterian Seminary has been using Blackbaud, a database company to maintain our donor records for the past 50 years. We are among thousands of higher education and nonprofit institutions subscribing to Blackbaud’s services. Several of Blackbaud’s servers were compromised by a ransomware cybercriminal back in May. We contacted our Blackbaud representative and were…

Union Seminary launches Master of Arts in Public Theology

…Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation, the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership, and the Syngman Rhee Global Mission Center for Christian Education. The program consists of 36 credit hours, making it possible for full-time students to complete the degree in two years. The M.A.P.T. can be combined with a Master of Divinity or Master of Arts in Christian…

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Whether you are working in a parish setting or not, you are impacting your environment through the training you’ve received in seminary. You are the church in the world. It is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise and curiosity to your vocational setting. However, just because you have graduated from seminary doesn’t mean that your learning is complete. There…

A Prayer for Justice in the Everyday

…since. Emily holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religious and Intercultural Studies from Eastern Mennonite University (2014), which included a full semester in the Middle East. Emily graduated from Union Presbyterian Seminary with a Master of Divinity (2020). She has also since completed a Certificate in Community Storytelling through The Hearth in Ashland, Oregon. Emily has over a decade of…

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…

“He Has Risen, Indeed”

…dream impossible dreams and manifest them We can confront impossible foes and defeat them We can face impossible odds and transcend them We can do impossible deeds and accomplish them We can live impossible lives and commend them “He Has Risen, Indeed!” is: A testimony that the incredible is possible A reminder that the unbelievable is realizable A witness that…

“Race”: The Basis of Social Injustice

…of Beloved Community? What solutions might there be from within the traditions of the church to overcome racism? [1] See chapter five of Carol Anderson, White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of our National Divide (New York: Bloomsbury, 2017), 138-160. In this chapter, Anderson explains in chilling detail the backlash and paranoia of White Americans as a reaction to Black ambition…

de’Angelo Dia accepts call to direct Charlotte campus admissions

…of Arts in Literature from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. “I look forward to serving you as the new director of admissions, contributing to nurturing community in the world, nurturing church in the world, and getting to know the community better,” Dia said. Dia is an alumni artist-in-residence of the McColl Center for Art + Innovation, the Virginia…

William A. White (1930-2018): Tireless advocate of Union’s Charlotte campus

…community activities. In 2006, he received the Humanitarian Award from the National Conference for Community and Justice in Charlotte. “Every student who has matriculated and will matriculate through Union Presbyterian Seminary at Charlotte will be vitally connected to him,” said seminary President Brian K. Blount. “Bill did not limit his attention to Charlotte. He was a strong advocate and visionary…

A History of Homelessness

…compassion, we have seen a trend of outright attacks on people on the streets. There is contempt. There is vilification of people in ways that we are still struggling to address and fully comprehend. There is little understanding that people experiencing homelessness are often the victims of criminalization patterns, scorn, and community outrage. We have reached an inflection point, with…

Lifestyle

…additional expenses can be eradicated from your routine and how to get creative with your funds. If you’re looking for ways to make some extra income, check out Financing Seminary. Commuting: While you are sure to find a welcoming community during your time at seminary, your unique situation may cause you to feel disconnected at times. At UPSem, there are…

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Associate Pastor (Children & Youth)–Trinity Presbyterian Church– Pensacola, FL

…with current ministry teams to create a long-term vision of children and youth programs at Trinity -Build a relational ministry with our children, youth, and families -Recruit, train and assist volunteers, leaders, and mentors -Evaluate and recommend resources for curriculum choices for Sunday School, Children’s Church, and Youth Bible Studies -Communicate our vision for children and youth with the congregation…

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Part-time Stated Supply–Waynesboro Second Presbyterian Church–Waynesboro, VA

Second Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro seeks a compassionate pastor who will provide meaningful worship experiences, clear and concise sermons, revitalize and assist in Sunday School, be involved in the outreach ministries of the church, present at church functions, and sensitive to the gifts and needs of a small close community church. For more information, see attached description….

Aspiring South Korean church leaders visit UPSem

Students from the Graduate School for Lay Leadership Education in Seoul, South Korea, paid a visit to the Richmond campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary to advance their gifts for leadership in the life of the Korean church. In the first year of their two-year program, and as a complement to their studies in Korea, participating elders travel to the U.S….

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