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Just As Jesus Was

By James Taneti, Director of the Syngman Rhee Global Mission Center for Christian Education and Assistant Professor of World Christianity Relevant Scripture Passages to Consider: Luke 4:16-30 Matthew 6:5-15 Matthew 25:31-46 Summary: Hunger, disease, malnutrition, economic disparity, untimely deaths, political violence, mass incarceration, and anxiety were not alien to first-century Palestine and the regions beyond. A careful scan of the …

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Dr. Parker leading Ash Grove Presbyterian Church Women’s Retreat

…Dr. Paula Owens Parker as the speaker. The Rev. Dr. Paula Owens Parker is the author of Roots Matter: Healing History Honoring Heritage and Renewing Hope. She is a Presbyterian minister, senior program developer for Roots Matter LLC, adjunct assistant professor and senior program associate for the Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, VA.     …

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Dr. McFayden to lead workshop at the Church Administration Seminar – Registration required

On Thursday, April 6, 2017, Dr. Kenneth J. McFayden will be leading a workshop on Strategic Planning at the Church Administration Seminar on the Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte campus. Information and Registration for Church Administration Seminar in Charlotte. Dr. McFayden is the Academic Dean and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. …

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Dr. Vest to speak in Fredericksburg, VA

On February 8, 2017, The Presbyterian Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia, will welcome Dr. John Vest as the guest speaker for their 2nd Wednesdays @ TPC. Dr. Vest is Visiting Assistant Professor of Evangelism at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. …

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President Blount to Preach for St. Paul’s Episcopal Lenten Series

Dr. Brian Blount will preach as part of the Lenten Series at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Richmond at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Dr. Blount is President and Professor New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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Dr. Ken McFayden to Lead Workshop on Ideological Diversity at NEXT Church National Gathering

Dr. Ken McFayden will lead a workshop entitled “Ideological Diversity in the Wilderness: Can We Talk?” as part of the NEXT Church 2018 National Gathering in Baltimore, Maryland, on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Dr. McFayden is Academic Dean of the Richmond Campus and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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Dr. Vest to co-produce the Progressive Youth Ministry Conference at Montreat

Visiting Assistant Professor of Evangelism at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia, Dr. John Vest, is co-producer, host and workshop leader for this year’s annual Progressive Youth Conference.   …

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Dr. Ken McFayden to Help Lead Trent Symposium at Second Presbyterian Church (Roanoke, Virginia)

Dr. Ken McFayden will help lead the Trent Symposium at Second Presbyterian Church of Roanoke, Virginia, March 9-14, 2018. Dr. McFayden is Academic Dean and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond. …

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14th Annual Inter-Seminary Ultimate Disc Tournament at UPSem

Travel to Richmond for food, fun, and fellowship with your seminary neighbors as we compete for the coveted Ezekiel’s Wheel trophy. As you may know, Ezekiel’s Wheel has been handed down to ultimate disc champions for the last, well, let’s just say it’s been a while. We anticipate a pool play format wherein each team will play a minimum of …

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Dr. Ken McFayden to Help Lead Trent@Montreat Conference

Dr. Ken McFayden will serve as one of the leaders for the Trent@Montreat Conference April 16-19, 2018. Dr. McFayden is Academic Dean and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond. …

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Dr. Sam Adams to preach and lecture on “Wealth and Poverty in the Biblical World”

On Sunday, April 15th, Warrenton Presbyterian Church, Warrenton, VA, will welcome Dr. Samuel L. Adams to preach and lecture on “Wealth and Poverty in the Biblical World.” Worship times are 8:45 aand 11 a.m. Dr. Adams is Professor of Old Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond. …

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Dr. Sam Adams to speak on “The Complex Vision for Justice in the Bible and Our Current Political Moment”

…on the understanding of justice in Scripture, with particular attention to what the biblical texts say about the poor. He will also consider the relevance of this witness for our contemporary context, with all of its volatility and uncertainty. Both challenges and constructive possibilities will receive attention. Dr. Sam Adams is Professor of Old Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond. …

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Dr. Paula Parker leading workshop on “Roots Matter” at Historic Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, MD

…The Rev. Dr. Paula Owens Parker will be leading a workshop, “Roots Matter” on generational healing at the multi-day program, “Common Ground, Connected Heritage – Our American Family,” April 19-21, 2018 at Historic Sotterley Plantation, in Hollywood, Maryland. Dr. Parker is Program Associate, Center for Womanist Leadership and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond.   …

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Dr. Ken McFayden leading a Webinar entitled “Moving Forward with Your Church’s Vision”

Dr. Ken McFayden will lead a Webinar entitled “Moving Forward with Your Church’s Vision,” 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 for The Presbyterian Church in Canada. Dr. McFayden is the Academic Dean and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond. …

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Dr. Voelz to lead a workshop on “Preaching Contexts and Sermon Forms”

Dr. Richard W. Voelz, Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship, will lead a workshop for the Commissioned Ruling Elder Preparation Program, at the Presbytery of West Viriginia entitled “Preaching Contexts and Sermon Forms”. …

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Dr. Gench Preaching and Speaking in Roanoke, VA on “When the Bible Raises your Blood Pressure: Faithful Wrestling With Challenging Texts”

Frances Taylor Gench will preach and speak on “When the Bible Raises Your Blood Pressure: Faithful Wrestling with Challenging Texts” on Saturday evening, October 13 and 10:30am on Sunday, October 14 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Gench is the Herbert Worth and Annie H. Jackson Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond. …

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Dr. Ken McFayden leading seminar on “Leading Congregations Amid Change”

Dr. Ken McFayden will lead a seminar on “Leading Congregations Amid Change” on Saturday, June 2, 20, 2018 for The Presbytery of West Viriginia. Dr. McFayden is the Academic Dean and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond. …

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Dr. Galbreath to speak at the Yale University Institute of Sacred Music Conference

At 11 a.m. on June 20, 2018, Dr. Paul Galbreath will offer a speech entitled “Baptism and Ecology: The Search for a Rite that Connects that Dots” as part of the Yale University Institute of Sacred Music Conference. Dr. Galbreath is Professor of Theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte. …

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“Wordy is the Lamb: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of John” with Professor Frances Taylor Gench

Frances Taylor Gench will lead an adult education class entitled “Wordy is the Lamb: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of John ” at Burke Presbyterian Church, Burke, Virginia. The class will meet on January 7, 2018, from 10:15-11:00 a.m. Dr. Gench is the Herbert Worth and Annie H. Jackson Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond.     …

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Dr. Adams to Speak on Bible and American Politics

Associate Professor of Old Testament, Dr. Samuel L. Adams, will be teaching a 3 part series on the Bible and American Politics on October 16, 23, and 30th during the Sunday school hour at Second Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Virginia. …

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Worship and Sacraments, Pathways Online Course

…of observed liturgical rituals, the course will seek to cultivate enlivened worship leadership practices and their theological impact within the particular ecclesial context for each person. At the end of the course, participants will be equipped and inspired to craft and lead worship that is lifegiving for them and their worshiping congregation. For more information or to register, click here. …

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BTSR cross-registration information session

BTSR students are invited to join us for an information session about cross-registration, transfer credits, and applying for fall 2019. We will be meeting in the café of Richmond Hall at Union Presbyterian Seminary and refreshments will be provided. All who are interested in learning more about their options at Union are invited.

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