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This is National Estate Planning Awareness Week

…an update. The Walter W. Moore Legacy Society recognizes those generous donors who have included Union Presbyterian Seminary in their estate plans. These thoughtful contributors follow in the footsteps of Walter W. Moore, a visionary who was instrumental in the formation of today’s seminary. To learn more about Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Estate Planning program visit our gift planning website, or…

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A Prayer of God’s protection, deliverance, and safety

…no evil shall be able to fall upon or touch us, and no sickness or disease can come upon us, or even come near our home or our families. We thank You Father for commanding Your angels to watch over us and protect us wherever we go. They are encamped in a hedge of protection around us. They shall preserve…

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Gems for the Journey: A Gift

…a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. This gift only comes from our God to His children. When fear comes, and it will come, let us see fear as a fresh opportunity to trust God. If we step out boldly we will find the spirit supplies power, love and self-control. The songwriter declares, “Fear not, precious flock, from…

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The “Holy Music” Beneath Our Feet

BY DAKOTA WADE As someone who wrestles with anxiety, practicing the Sabbath is often a challenge. This is further exacerbated by the hurriedness that plagues our culture and the constant pressure of achievement. As a Christian, it feels like these pressures squeeze the grace and love of Christ right out of us. There is often not enough space for grace…

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2021 Virtual SPRUNT LECTURES May 3 – 6:00 PM to May 5 – 1:30 PM

…taught at Vanderbilt Divinity School, where he served as founding director of the Program in Theology and Practice. Ordained to ministry in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Smith served two congregations in upstate New York before beginning doctoral work. He continues to preach and teach widely. To register for the 2021 Virtual SPRUNT Lectures, click on the following link: https://na.eventscloud.com/ehome/608547  …

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India travel seminar: Andhara Christian Theological College

…It was a very full and worshipful day, and there was such intensity of graciousness from those who welcomed us, quite overwhelming actually. A deep sense of community solidarity brought what felt to me like Saranam, as we experienced God’s loving presence through smiling eyes and open hearts. Michelle Nierle is a Master of Divinity student at Union Presbyterian Seminary….

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India travel seminar: Joyful unpredictability

…and Union Presbyterian Seminary. We renewed our shared commitment to serve the church at large by equipping ministers and theological educators. We left UTC hopeful of the possibilities of serving the church in South Asia. Left, Dr. James Taneti and, right, Dr. Sam Adams with the Rev. Dr. Vasanth Rao Chilkuri, the Principal (President) of United Theological College, our partner…

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Central America Travel Seminar: Our last morning in Guatemala

…gifts were offered in a ceremonial fire. Prayers of gratitude and hope, prayers for courage and strength, and prayers asking for forgiveness and healing were offered over that fire. It was moving and beautiful, haunting and also unexpectedly familiar. It was a comforting end to a day that didn’t always feel comfortable. We began our day yesterday with the sad…

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APCE 2019: Revived at the Water’s Edge

This is post 6 of 6 in the series “APCE 2019” APCE 2019: Anticipation APCE 2019: “Come to the Water” APCE 2019: The tide is changing APCE 2019: Engaging young Christians in social justice APCE 2019: How does Jesus respond to generational suffering? APCE 2019: Revived at the Water’s Edge BY MARCY WRIGHT “Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the…

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Dr. McFayden to lead four seminars at Trent Symposium in Roanoke, V.A. for Newly Ordained Pastors

Dr. Kenneth J. McFayden will lead four seminars at the Trent Symposium at Second Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia, March 24-29, 2017. Continuing Education that Sustains Effective Ministry A Variety of Approaches to Congregational Care Missional Challenges Facing the PCUSA Today: A Diversity of Presence The State of the Church: Change, Loss, Vission, and Attaching Anew For more information, call (540)…

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Dawe Lecture to focus on how Christian, Jewish traditions can guide civil discourse

How can our religious traditions help repair the health of our civil discourse? How can we garner the wisdom of our Jewish and Christian traditions to guide us in restoring a rational and judicious political process? In her lecture, Dr. Randi Rashkover will present a picture of Jewish and Christian comparative learning which, as an exercise in discerning the word-world…

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Bible Department Colloquy with Dr. Brittany E. Wilson and Dr. Michal Beth Dinkler

The Bible Department announces its first webinar/colloquy of the school year: Monday, October 4, 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. (Eastern time). The webinar will feature Dr. Brittany E. Wilson, Associate Professor of New Testament at Duke Divinity School, discussing her provocative new book The Embodied God: Seeing the Divine in Luke-Acts and the Early Church (New York: Oxford University Press, 2021)….

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Dr. Sadler to speak at Creation Justice Pathways in North Carolina

This two day event is sponsored by the Southern Conference of the United Church of Christ and the North Carolina Council of Churches, Creation Justice Pathways in North Carolina brings together activists and experts for a weekend of presentations, discussions and community building. Dr. Rodney Sadler will speak on “Making a Cleaner, Greener, Better World, Fusing Climate Change and Social…

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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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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…

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Dr. McFayden to preach in Ann Arbor, MI

On Sunday, November 12, 2017, First Presbyterian Presbyterian Church, Ann Arbor, MI, will welcome Dr. Kenneth J. McFayden to its pulpit. Dr. McFayden is the Academic Dean and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA….

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Dr. Galbreath to keynote North American Association for the Catechumenate

The Annual Gathering for the Adult Catechumenate Turning Hearts toward God: The Lenten Practice of Baptismal Preparation How does the Spirit turn our hearts toward God? How do faith communities engage those to be baptized in this turning? What maps and patterns of practice guide it? Dr. Paul Galbreath, Professor of Theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina, will…

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Dr. Voelz to keynote event for UPSem Alumni at 2018 United Methodist Conference

Dr. Richard Voelz will serve as the keynote speaker at a luncheon event for Union Presbyterian Seminary alumni attending the 2018 Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church in Virginia. The conference will be held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Voelz is Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond. The title…

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Megan Strollo called to join Union Seminary faculty

RICHMOND, VA (June 3, 2020) – Union Presbyterian Seminary has appointed Dr. Megan Fullerton Strollo as assistant professor of biblical languages at the Richmond campus effective July 1. Strollo received both her Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy in biblical studies degrees from Union Presbyterian Seminary in 2012 and 2020, respectively, and has taught biblical languages at the school…

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Dr. Blount to preach in Pottstown, PA

President and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs, Dr. Brian Blount, will be the guest preacher at First Presbyterian Church, Pottstown, Pennsylvania….

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Almond Sin called to Union Seminary as Visiting Instructor of Old Testament

RICHMOND, VA (June 29, 2021) – Almond Ka Kwan, Sin has been appointed Visiting Instructor of Old Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary, beginning July 1, 2021. Professor Sin comes to Union from Vanderbilt University where she is a Doctor of Philosophy candidate and has served as a course instructor in Biblical Hebrew. She also has taught at Taiwanese/American Fellowship Presbyterian…

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