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Rev. Mairi Renwick called as chaplain of Union Seminary Richmond campus

RICHMOND, Va. (September 19, 2019) – Rev. Mairi Renwick (M.Div.’11), a fifth-generation ordained Presbyterian pastor, has accepted a call to be chaplain of Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Richmond campus where she grew up, returned as a student, and recently served as director of admissions. “I am excited about taking this new call,” said Renwick. “Much of my job in admissions was…

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2024 Graduate Study Fellowships Announced

…Janice Kominski, Charlotte Campus The Martha O. and Fred R. Stair Fellowship This award was established in 1981 by anonymous gifts to honor Martha O. and Fred R. Stair, fourth president of Union Theological Seminary in Virginia. The fellowship is awarded to a graduate elected by the faculty on the basis of promise in pastoral ministry. Hannah Miller, Richmond Campus…

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Union Seminary to host “Icons Reimagined” exhibit

…and Decoration movement, and vernacular art,” said Darling. “I was interested in Byzantine Icons but was not interested in repeating that tradition as such. Seeing Ethiopian icons helped me to realize that there were different visual traditions in Christianity, that I was not tied to what I grew up with.” A Virginia native who currently lives in Richmond, Darling has…

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Working…

Whether you are working in a parish setting or not, you are impacting your environment through the training you’ve received in seminary. You are the church in the world. It is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise and curiosity to your vocational setting. However, just because you have graduated from seminary doesn’t mean that your learning is complete. There…

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Professor emeritus, church musician David McCormick dies

…Institute of Sacred Music). He also served churches in Tyler and Dallas, Texas; and Denver, Colorado. For many years, he was a GPPC member even while serving in three other Richmond churches – Episcopal Church of the Creator, Bethlehem Presbyterian, and St. Thomas Episcopal. A memorial service is scheduled for November 2 at 2:00 pm at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church….

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Megan Strollo called to join Union Seminary faculty

…since 2016, including Hebrew and Greek. In 2012 she received the seminary’s Patrick D. Miller Award for Excellence in the Study of Scripture. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in music, minoring in religious studies, from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2008. “Dr. Strollo has already proved to be an invaluable resource for the biblical program at UPSem,” President Brian…

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Harvard professor, minister urges UPSem graduates to care for fractured world

…woman who is in desperate need of respect and recognition. The story instructs us that it is not about who she is. It’s about who He is.” Dr. Walton told the graduates they are entering a world that is unapologetically fractured, intentionally estranged, and arrogantly alienated. “We have hung hateful labels around the necks of entire groups,” he said, “and…

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History: Whose Story? Black Lives Matter! by Rev. William R. Freeman (M.Div.01)

…book. In August, 1955, the Black community would not have gotten timely news about the lynching/murder of Emmett Till in Money, Mississippi had it not been for the newspapers like The Amsterdam News in the village of Harlem, New York and other Black-owned newspapers around the country. In August, 1964, the Black community would not have gotten timely news on…

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Congregational Corner: Take on, Caring for Creation

…we remember during Holy Week. As I pondered how I would approach this Lenten season, I decided that I wanted to turn things around in my own life and rather than give something up or give something away, I will take something on, just as Christ took on the sins of the world in his own death. Over the next…

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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…

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India travel seminar: Spirit of the Sikhs

This is post 5 of 11 in the series “India travel seminar” India travel seminar begins India travel seminar: Religious and cultural diversities India travel seminar: Deep care & kindness India travel seminar: A dream fulfilled India travel seminar: Spirit of the Sikhs India travel seminar: Observing faith formation practices India travel seminar: Andhara Christian Theological College India travel seminar:…

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Seminary Luncheon at Massanetta Bible Conference

…the Sallie Shepherd Perkins Fellowship this spring at UPSem, Heather is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible at Emory University. The Bible and Church Music Conferences are held annually at Massanetta Springs. Next year’s conferences, July 26 – August 1, 2020 will feature the Rev. John Bell of the Iona Community in Scotland. Clay Macaulay Director of Alumni Development…

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Why We Need Public Theologians

…of Jesus. Many Black Christians that I meet are too caught up in Paul, who in too many instances is accommodating the theology of Rome. If we truly follow Jesus, we would not treat women, immigrants, and our LBGTQ brothers and sisters the way we do. We need more public theologians. Not just on a national level, but in our…

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Returning to a Place I Never Knew: Historical Perspectives on Spain

…around their conversions, and were often abused or even killed. The inquisition was established under the rule of King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I of Spain, the very same King and Queen who in 1492, sponsored Christopher Columbus’ journey to the west to find a trade route to Asia. The King and Queen wanted to obtain a competitive edge…

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Certificate Program in Christian Education

…in a changing Church and world. The Certificate program is designed for persons engaged in educational ministry in congregations and other organizations, as well as those considering such ministries. The flexibility in course selection offers opportunities for educators, pastors and congregational leaders with various levels of educational experience. This flexibility also allows those seeking Educator Certification in the Presbyterian Church…

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Student explores what America’s (dis)trust in Hillary & Donald might mean for the church

Growing up in Kansas, it was virtually impossible to learn about American politics free of a certain partisan slant. Bob Dole was ever-present: I remember voting for him in our kindergarten mock election in 1996 (Yes, they had the kindergartners voting—I’m still unsure why). And even into the early 2000s in classrooms and dinner conversations alike, Ronald Reagan was a…

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Collaborative Youth Minister–First Presbyterian & Trinity Episcopal– Florence, AL

…which our youth are involved Job Qualifications Lay or ordained Experience working with young people A history of active involvement in ministry whether volunteer or paid Theological training a plus but not required Time Commitment 40 hrs week Salary and Benefits Salary: $58,000 (negotiable) Employee benefits: health insurance, pension, continuing education allowance, four weeks vacation To apply: Send a cover…

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New Testament professor retraces steps of first disciples

…the 2016 ARMSS/POAMN conference—a national event jointly sponsored by the Association of Retired Ministers, Their Spouses or Survivors (ARMSS) and the Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network (POAMN)—the Rev. Dr. John T. Carroll shared his wisdom in a comprehensive, two-part keynote address with broad implications for his audience of pastors, educators, and others engaged in ministry with older adults. READ MORE…

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Dinner on the Nile

…Ramses II. In the back was a Coptic church that Christine got to geek over. We ate dinner on the Nile and celebrated a birthday in the group—Amanda! We sang songs and had a huge cake! After dinner, we went on a short shopping trip in the street markets. Once back at the hotel for the night, a group of…

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Ghana Travel Seminar: Reuniting with alumni

…of this trip is reuniting with them! In the past week, we have reconnected with Christopher Mawunyo-Nyonyoh, Class of 2018, in Accra; Emmanuel Otu, Class of 2006, in Cape Coast; Chris Nartey, Class of 2016, (Pictured above at center in blue with us and his family at his church) in Kpong; and Jonathan Komladzei, Class of 1994, in Ho, where…

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