Solo Pastor–First Presbyterian Church of Port Huron–Port Huron, MI

Port Huron is a historic and vibrant small city in an ideal location. Known as the Blue Water Area, it takes pride in its remarkable and accessible location along the beautiful and busy St. Clair River and Lake Huron. Yet, it is close to a major urban center (Detroit) and all of its amenities as well as being just minutes…

Lead Pastor–United Church of Beloit–Beloit, WI

The Lead Pastor is the ordained staff member whose primary responsibilities are loving and listening, shepherding and coaching, equipping and facilitating the children of God related to the United Church of Beloit, so that together we may grow towards a richer and stronger faith in Jesus Christ. The Lead Pastor is responsible for supervising all paid staff members. Priorities identified…

Temporary Supply Pastor (Full Time)–Rock Creek Presbyterian Church–Erwin, TN

Lead worship and midweek devotion, build relationships with congregation and community, lead the church in its ministry. Visit www.rockcreekpc.org/opportunities for more information. Call or email elder Charlie Baxter at 423-943-6578 or baxterp18@hotmail.com. http://www.rockcreekpc.org  …

Associate Pastor for Youth and Families–First Presbyterian Church–LaGrange, GA

…in Presbytery and the larger church in alignment with the church’s vision. A pastor who embodies humility, hunger, and relational intelligence is essential for impactful ministry. Humble at heart, they prioritize serving others and create a welcoming atmosphere where youth and families of the church feel valued and heard. Driven by a passion for growth, they constantly seek ways to…

Reading Revelation through the Trials of Phillis Wheatley

…The grass retorts, “I’m serious. Even though I’m not supposed to be right here, even though I did not ask to be right here, God has still blessed me and nurtured me—right here.” As it is with the grass, as it is with Phillis Wheatley, as it is with John, so it is with us. Even when it seems as…

Dr. Gench to Teach at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC

Dr. Francis Taylor Gench will be offering an introduction to the Gospel of John at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC, on Sunday, December 3, in Building A, Room 101/103, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Dr. Gench is the Herbert Worth and Annie H. Jackson Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Presbyterian Seminary….

“Justice in a Changing Climate” Celebration and Renewal with Rev. Dr. Rodney S Sadler, Jr

…argues that in a new, Better economy, the resulting massive infrastructure re-engineering and job creation can provide meaningful work for currently underemployed men and women. The same themes are intertwined in Community UCC’s work on climate change. The JCC was created in 2007 to work to decrease climate change and its impact on people with fewer resources, both local and…

Hispanic Summer Program

…available to Union students by allowing them to take summer and J-Term intensive courses with world-class Latinx faculty. As a sponsoring school, our students also benefit from the year-round programming of the HSP including the Latinx Discernment Workshop and HSP Exchange. Our faculty, administrators, and staff also benefit from our connection to the HSP by participating in “Through Hispanic Eyes,”…

Consortium marks 50th anniversary with renewed commitment to strengthen theological education

…come from diverse personal and professional backgrounds, but share a common quest — to uniquely and authentically answer their call to Christian ministry. Learn more at www.vuu.edu/theology Baptist in heritage, ecumenical in nature, inclusive in outlook, Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond provides advanced theological education and training for effective leadership in the various ministries of the church for those men…

Central America Travel Seminar: Illiteracy, human rights, and deportation

…experienced a growth in numbers of the people they serve. This is partly due to increased violence in Nicaragua and also due to the increase in deportation from the United States. Prior to June 2017, they had six-to-nine flights a week arrive from the United States with people who were deported. Currently, nine-to-11 flights are arriving weekly. Each flight carries…

Katie Geneva Cannon Scholarship Fund merit scholarship available

The Katie Geneva Cannon Scholarship Fund awards a merit scholarship to an incoming degree-seeking woman of African descent enrolled in the Th.M. program (Richmond campus) or M.Div., M.A.C.E., or dual programs (Richmond and Charlotte campuses) who demonstrates strong academic achievement and shows genuine promise for womanist leadership that is dedicated to transforming the academy, the church, and the community. Scholarships…

Hitting a moving target

By Rev. Jordan B. Davis (M.Div.‘14) Congregational Corner “This is the first time I have been to a church that actually has something for young adults!” I wish I was surprised by this comment. I wish I wasn’t as relieved as I was when I heard it. I currently serve as “transitional associate pastor for youth and young adults” with…

Strange Bedfellows: South Africa and U.S.A.

…Exploring the histories of the U.S.A. and South Africa together, I find that they are indeed strange bedfellows. It was a satisfying experience to see the progress in race relations in South Africa. There is very much work that remains to move toward balance in education, labor, and housing. And yes, it is good that we had two successful terms…

Congregational Corner: What it all comes down to

…a dinner with multiple generations of pastors, I think I figured it out – The church is reforming. “Reformed and always reforming” is a motto of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that I have held tight to as I rationalize my younger, adventurous, and sometimes even challenging approach to ministry, but over the last few days I have spent time with…

The gift of inclusion

…time” he whispered back. My heart ached and leaped for joy all at once. He was included! But why hasn’t he been before? Matching interests and finding “perfect friends” for every youth that walks through our doors is incredibly difficult. As I continue to reflect on this young child’s comment, I wonder if I am going about inclusion the wrong…

6 things about Alex Abdalla’s summer break

…a good neighbor in 2017 American society is to hear the cry of those struggling in our communities and lend a hand any way we can. Working at Broad Street Ministry is one way to round out my educational experience at Union by being able to take what I learn in the classroom and apply it in the world. RR:…

Started UPSem 2007: Rev. Ken Fuquay (MACE 2011 / MDiv 2015)

…a long weekend of ‘partying,’ a voice stirred my spirit. I felt strongly that I had run long enough, and I found myself sitting in a multicultural Presbyterian church.” After he joined his new church home, one of Union Presbyterian Seminary’s faculty, Rodney Sadler, was invited to guest preach. For Fuquay, that sermon was igniting. “The context of Sadler’s message…

Understanding Muslims: Dr. Zeyneb Sayilgan

…Union matters! podcast: Perils of peacemaking How to revitalize a church through music and drama Muslims are the fastest-growing religious group in the world. Their growth and regional migration, combined with the ongoing impact of extremist groups that commit violence in their name, have brought Muslims and their faith to the forefront of the political debate in many countries, including…

The biggest question

…provides the answers needed. It involves too many people to get a 100-percent approval rating. It is exhausting, emotionally taxing, self-sacrificing, beautiful and empowering work. Yes, it might seem like all hope is lost, but is there someone around the table who can remind us that all hope is found when we look to God instead of to the volunteer…

Central America Travel Seminar: “Power is for the people”

…It is one of the reasons why the town today is incredibly organized. The town has even begun preparation for a library. Public libraries are not common in El Salvador. There aren’t places to borrow public books. The slogan of the town is “El Poder Esta En La Gente” — Power is for the people. We continued to walk through…

…Youth (CE-Y) Committee. This ministry has typically included a weekly program (i.e., youth group) during the school year providing a mixture of fellowship, service opportunities, and overnight experiences (lock-ins, overnight retreats). Other specific responsibilities in youth faith formation include: ● Implement a comprehensive and cohesive Christian faith formation plan for youth. ● Collaborate with the congregation for integrated, meaningful, and…

Black Lives Matter

…Staten Island, New York in 2014, Mr. Floyd is heard saying aloud, “I can’t breathe!” But, apparently it doesn’t matter, because Mr. Garner is also Black! If those two “lynchings” are not enough on the night of Friday, June 12, 2020 another Black man, Rayshard Brooks, asleep in his automobile, in the drive-thru lane at a Wendy’s in Atlanta, is…