Heather Woodworth Brannon advocates for housing justice in Richmond

…on social justice ministry, choosing it largely because of their role in establishing and supporting the interfaith organization. On May 2, Brannon gave a speech based on her ministry experiences at RISC’s Nehemiah Action Assembly, which sought to advocate for affordable housing in Richmond. “It’s a vital part of my call,” she said in an interview with WWBT-TV. The goal …

Ghana Travel Seminar: Love and anger are the key

…of Accra, Ghana, on the banks of the Korle Lagoon that has achieved notoriety as one of the most polluted slums in the world, hosting one of its largest electronic waste dumps. It is populated by roughly 40,000 migrants from the Sub-Saharan north and rural areas who have journeyed south to Accra, fleeing tribal conflict in northern Ghana with the …

Union creates calendar with Christian education programs, tools, innovations

The countdown to the New Year may be over but the countdown to the Annual Meeting of the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators is just beginning! This year’s theme for the annual conference is Anything But Ordinary Time and we’re getting in the spirit by offering an “anything but ordinary” approach to connect with UPSem alums committed to Christian education. …

A God Given Mind

…God, nor is it a part of our spiritual DNA. God has given us power; power to withstand and overcome whatever we must journey through. COVID-19 appears to be powerful, but God is all-powerful, almighty! There are individuals who have turned inward and act in selfish ways, rather than allowing agape love to flow through them to others. We cannot …

Public Relations Internship

…departments and the news media to help tell its story to students, faculty, staff, alumni, prospective students, donors, and the communities surrounding its Richmond and Charlotte campuses. It uses a variety of communication channels, including social media, videos, livestreaming, podcasts, the web, eblasts, publications, and writing to engage with its internal and external publics. Duties You will work closely with …

Doctor of Ministry

…The degree will enhance ministry competencies in areas such as proclamation, evangelism, education, interfaith relations, and community advocacy and engagement based on personal and vocational interests. Students will gain a deepened capacity for theological reflection on the practices of ministry, especially with respect to social justice and witness. The Doctor of Ministry degree is an advanced professional doctorate that builds …

Union Forum: Caste and Race: Solidarity Across the Oceans

…marginalized peoples, and how we can begin to work together to more effectively struggle for mutual liberation and full equality of every human being created in God’s image. Co-sponsored by Andhra Christian Theological College and Union Presbyterian Seminary, under the auspices of the seminary’s Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation and Syngman Rhee Global Mission Center for Christian Education.   …

Gems for The Journey: Memorializing African American Inventors by Rev. Veronica Thomas (M.Div.’07)

…1923, he invented the first traffic signal. This safety device eliminates traffic jams and accidents on our busy city streets. The General Electric Corporation purchased the rights to Morgan’s traffic signal for $40,000. Morgan also invented the gas mask which is worn by fire persons to breathe freely when they enter a smoke-filled building. The gas mask helps the firepersons …

Our Mandate for Justice: Inside and Outside of the Seminary

…focus is not unidirectional, for our commitment also extends to groups engaged in justice work in the larger world, and helping them conceptualize where God’s interests might intersect with the work that they do. We intentionally have an internal and an external focus. Our internal focus serves as a reminder to our Seminary constituency that we have work to do …

Martha Daniel Newell (1921-2017)

…credit to the Lord and to the gospel Sam (Newell) so eloquently proclaimed.” A memorial service was held on Friday, March 24, at 11 a.m., at River Road Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Virginia. A graveside service will follow at a later date at Christ Church in Irvington, where she will join her beloved husband, the Rev. Samuel W. Newell. RTD obituary …

Resident Congregational Care job description

Community Church at Lake Wylie – Seeks Senior Pastor

…accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. The candidate must also have served as a Senior or Associate Pastor and possess a Christian character and pastoral qualifications which are compatible with our Mission Statement. In addition, the candidate shall demonstrate the ability to meet the organizational and operational needs of the Church and provide …

Former chairman of PSCE Board of Trustees Emile Dieth passes

…as executive director of alumni affairs and annual giving from 1996-98. He was called to serve as president of Montreat Conference Center in May 1998 where he served until 2003. His three years in management at Chevron U.S.A., Inc., were preceded by 23 years at Gulf Oil Corporation where, until 1985, he served as manager/national accounts in the Houston office. …

Dr. Blount to preach and teach in Raleigh, N.C.

On Sunday, March 12, 2017, White Memorial Presbyterian Church, Raleigh, North Carolina, will welcome Dr. Brian K. Blount to its pulpit. In addition to preaching at the 8:15 am and 11:00 am worship services, he will also address a combined Sunday School class at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Blount will also speak to a smaller group on Saturday, March 11, 2017. …

Dr. Blount to preach in Tarboro, NC

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 Howard Memorial Presbyterian Church, Tarboro, North Carolina. …

Dr. Gench to speak on “Walking on Water at UPSem”

On January 24, 1917, Dr. Frances Taylor Gench will be the speaker at the We Are One Campaign Alumni and Friends Gathering at First Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Gench is the Herbert Worth and Annie H. Jackson Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond. …

Confession, Repentance, and Restorative Justice: A Presbyterian Perspective with Dr. Jacq Lapsley

The Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation and Union Presbyterian Seminary are hosting the Seminary’s new President, Dr. Jacqueline Lapsley for two events in October, “Confession, Repentance, and Restorative Justice: A Faith-based Perspective”. Monday, October 9, 2023 / 7 pm / Talk and Reception – Sharon Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, North Carolina On Monday evening, Dr. Jacq Lapsley will discuss her …

Mission and Evangelism, Pathways Online Course

Mondays, April 28-June 2 Instructor: Rev. Dr. Aram Feinberg The overarching goal of this course is to develop a contextual framework to understand mission and evangelism. Students will re-imagine the contours of mission and the task of evangelism, involving a theologically based approach to mission and evangelism and considering the impact of the growing demographic of the “unaffiliated” (or Spiritual …

Mission and Evangelism, Pathways Online Course

Mondays, April 28-June 2 Instructor: Rev. Dr. Aram Feinberg The overarching goal of this course is to develop a contextual framework to understand mission and evangelism. Students will re-imagine the contours of mission and the task of evangelism, involving a theologically based approach to mission and evangelism and considering the impact of the growing demographic of the “unaffiliated” (or Spiritual …