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Church History, Pathways Online Course

…course is designed to provide an overview of and an appreciation for the history of Christian traditions, the broader contexts in which they are developed, and their continued significance for the life of the church. Participants will study select crucial historical moments (e.g., early Christian movements, church councils, Reformation, Christianity in America). For more information or to register, click here. …

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Dr. Gench to speak on “When the Bible Raises Your Blood Pressure”

On Tuesdays, January 10 and 17, 2017, Westminster Canterbury, Richmond, Virginia, will welcome Dr. Frances Taylor Gench as a guest speaker. She will be speaking in the Rice Assembly on “When the Bible Raises Your Blood Pressure: Faithful Wrestling with Challenging Texts.” Dr. Gench is the Herbert Worth and Annie H. Jackson Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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Church History, Pathways Online Course

…course is designed to provide an overview of and an appreciation for the history of Christian traditions, the broader contexts in which they are developed, and their continued significance for the life of the church. Participants will study select crucial historical moments (e.g., early Christian movements, church councils, Reformation, Christianity in America). For more information or to register, click here. …

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Dr. McFayden to Teach “Leading Congregations Amid Change” at Presbytery of West Virginia

Dean McFayden will deliver a lecture entitled “Leading Congregations Amid Change” at the Presbytery of West Virginia on November 2, 2019. Dr. Kenneth J. McFayden is Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean, Richmond Campus, and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development. …

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Church History, Pathways Online Course

…course is designed to provide an overview of and an appreciation for the history of Christian traditions, the broader contexts in which they are developed, and their continued significance for the life of the church. Participants will study select crucial historical moments (e.g., early Christian movements, church councils, Reformation, Christianity in America). For more information or to register, click here. …

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19th Annual Joe Ward Union Presbyterian Seminary Golf Tournament

…year! The event raises money to sponsor students who are interested in theological education but have not yet committed to pursuing ministry. The entry fee is $110 for a Captain’s Choice format, sponsoring a hole is $100 and corporate sponsorships are $150. Come and join us for a great day of golf! More information here: https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-SPC-Joe-Ward-Scholarship-Golf-Tournament3.pdf If you have any …

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Mission and Evangelism, Pathways Online Course

…But Not Religious) across the religious landscape of America. Students will examine an approach to mission and evangelism that addresses the needs of society, reflecting ways in which a local church continues its commitment to the gospel message (love God and love neighbor) and to the great commission (go and make disciples). For more information or to register, click here. …

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Dean McFayden to Teach “Leading and Following in Seasons of Change” at First Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach

Dr. McFayden will deliver a lecture entitled “Leading and Following in Seasons of Change” at First Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on October 9, 2019. Dr. Kenneth J. McFayden is Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean, Richmond Campus, and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development. …

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Church History, Pathways Online Course

…course is designed to provide an overview of and an appreciation for the history of Christian traditions, the broader contexts in which they are developed, and their continued significance for the life of the church. Participants will study select crucial historical moments (e.g., early Christian movements, church councils, Reformation, Christianity in America). For more information or to register, click here. …

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Melanie C. Jones to Preach and Lecture at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, NC

Professor Melanie Jones will preach at morning worship and deliver an evening lecture at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, NC, on November 17, 2019. Melanie C. Jones is Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture and Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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Mission and Evangelism, Pathways Online Course

…But Not Religious) across the religious landscape of America. Students will examine an approach to mission and evangelism that addresses the needs of society, reflecting ways in which a local church continues its commitment to the gospel message (love God and love neighbor) and to the great commission (go and make disciples). For more information or to register, click here. …

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Professor Melanie Jones to Present at 2019 ECFFM Forum

…Money Story: Scripting New Narratives” at the Economic Challenges Facing Future Ministers Forum: Healthy Schools/Healthy Students. The Forum, hosted by the Association of Theological Schools, will be held in Pittsburg, PA, from November 6-8, 2019. Melanie C. Jones is Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture and Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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Professor Melanie Jones to Preach at First Unitarian Universalist Church, Richmond, VA

Professor Melanie C. Jones will preach at morning worship at First Unitarian Universalist Church, Richmond, VA, on November 3, 2019. Melanie C. Jones is Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture and Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership. …

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Dr. Gench to Keynote Sacramental Life Women’s Retreat

The 2017 keynote speaker for the Sacramental Life Women’s Retreat sponsored by the Shenandoah Presbytery and New Castle Presbytery is Dr. Frances Taylor Gench. Her topic is “Reframing Eve”. The Garden Eden has a terrible litter problem! It is knee deep in our prejudices and preconceptions. The retreat will provide an opportunity for women to engage in interpretive litter control …

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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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Created Summit & Workshop

…can expect to leave with new experiences and concrete ways in which you can begin creatively leading within your church, ministry, and community setting. Come explore the notion of creative ministry with us. We believe we are all created to build flourishing communities, and we are excited to share tools and resources that can be used in your particular context. …

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Dr. McFayden to lead Workshop in Troy, OH

LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE An Active Workshop for Congregations on May 6 in Troy, Ohio Change is constant and unrelenting, and often seems to cause institutional paralysis, especially in the church. Too often, congregations find themselves drifting aimlessly through changing culture and society and ultimately longing for the “good ol’ days” of the past. A one-day active workshop, Saturday, May 6, …

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Faith and Money

Date: March 19 – 22, 2018 Location: Union Presbyterian Seminary, Paisley Hall, 1204 Palmyra Ave., Richmond, VA 23227 Led by: The Rev. Debra Mumford, Ph.D., Frank H. Caldwell Professor of Homiletics and is Director of Money Matters for Ministry at the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Cost: $295, includes lunch on March 20 and 21. CEUs: 1.8 Note: …

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Seminary security officer receives Gold Valor Award

Richmond Police and seminary security officer Matt Cavanaugh has received a Gold Valor Award for helping save the life of a man who was shot in the head during a hostage situation last year. READ MORE Video image courtesy of WWBT-TV …

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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. 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. Gench to lead Winter Retreat on Preaching and Teaching the Gospel of John

Dr. Frances Taylor Gench, the Herbert Worth and Annie H. Jackson Professor of Biblical Interpretation, will lead the National Capital Presbytery’s Winter Retreat for parish clergy, educators, and parish associates. The retreat title is “Preaching and Teaching John During the Lenten and Easter Seasons.” …

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