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Church History, Pathways Online Course

Tuesdays, April 22-May 20 Instructor: Dr. Christine Luckritz Marquis This 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 …

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“Reading the Bible with People on the Move” with Frances Taylor Gench

…will be leading the 2017 Women’s Retreat for New York Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C. The theme of the retreat is “Reading the Bible with People on the Move”. The location of the retreat is National 4-H Center, Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Gench is the Herbert Worth and Annie H. Jackson Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA. …

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Dr. Paula Parker leading workshop on “Roots Matter” at Historic Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, MD

…The Rev. Dr. Paula Owens Parker will be leading a workshop, “Roots Matter” on generational healing at the multi-day program, “Common Ground, Connected Heritage – Our American Family,” April 19-21, 2018 at Historic Sotterley Plantation, in Hollywood, Maryland. Dr. Parker is Program Associate, Center for Womanist Leadership and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond.   …

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Unveiling of portrait of Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon

A visual legacy of Dr. Cannon’s transformational presence as a teacher, mentor, scholar, and friend will be unveiled during the Sprunt Lectures on May 6-8. The unveiling will be held in Rose Hall of the Early Center 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2019. The event is open to the public. …

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Visions of Strategic Planning: Navigating a Way from Mission to Impact

…includes lunch on both days CEUs: 1.3   This seminar will engage a number of topics in relation to the ministry contexts of participants: Mission. Vision. Design thinking. Leveraging priorities. Implications for financial, human, building, and technological resources. Readiness for change. Resistance. Impact. Participants can expect to depart from this seminar with new perspectives on how to craft a strategic …

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Confession, Repentance, and Restorative Justice: A Faith-based 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”. Tuesday, October 10, 2023 / 11:30 am / Luncheon and Discussion – Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte campus On Tuesday, join Dr. Lapsley for lunch with local faith …

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Worship and Sacraments (Christian Educator Certification Course)

…Synchronous meetings are from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Eastern Time The purpose of this course is to provide a Reformed theological foundation of worship and the sacraments that informs the education for and the practice of each in the congregational setting. This course is open to all and it is not necessary to be seeking certification in order to participate.   …

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Middle East Travel Seminar: Little Petra and glamping(?)

…Middle East Travel Seminar: Diverse cultural perspectives in Roman-era Zippori Middle East Travel Seminar: A day of memory, history, hope… and sweets! Middle East Travel Seminar: The Western Wall, Temple Mount, and Dome of the Rock BY KELLY CONNELLY Hello from Wadi Rum! What a whirlwind these last 48 hours have been. For those of you who haven’t heard, we …

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India travel seminar: Holy ground

This is post 8 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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Remembering T. Hartley Hall, fifth president of UPSem

President Emeritus T. Hartley Hall IV (M.Div.’57) died August 18 in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Hall served as the fifth president of Union Presbyterian Seminary (then Union Theological Seminary) from 1981-1994. LEARN MORE   …

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Student calls for action following Charlotte police shooting

by de’Angelo Dia-Jessup, M.Div. student Although the events of Tulsa, OK, and Charlotte, NC are tragic, our collective faith is grounded in the ministry of grace and mercy. September 14, 2013, and the tragic killing of Jonathan Ferrell in Charlotte, North Carolina, often seems like a distant memory; however, the execution of Keith Lamont Scott is a reminder that we, …

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New Testament professor retraces steps of first disciples

  by Emily Enders Odom | Presbyterian News Service Over two mornings at 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 …

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Union awarded grant to show how pipe organs can lead community

RICHMOND, VA (May 16, 2022) – Union Presbyterian Seminary has been awarded a grant to promote a deep understanding of how pipe organs can be used to lead, accompany, and inspire a community to sing. A $15,000 grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship will be used to host four festival worship services that explore musical and liturgical territory …

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APCE 2019: Anticipation

This is post 1 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 JAYME BABCZAK What will the 2019 Annual Event of …

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Molly Smerko: What is saving your life today?

…social distancing and being asked to stay at home due to COVID-19, let us remember that “the earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.” (Psalm 24:1). In a video devotional with members of the seminary community, M.Div. student Molly Smerko asked, What is saving your life today? WATCH NOW …

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Christian Sanchez to Join UPSem as Instructor of New Testament

…New Testament literature, specifically in the books of Luke and Acts. Upon completion of his doctoral degree, he will become Assistant Professor of New Testament. An author, presenter, and scholar, Sanchez has a deep interest in critical spatiality, Latinx interpretation, and ecological interpretation. At UPSem, he aims to bring Scripture, early Christianity, God, and personal stories together for conversations that …

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Stuart Seelman: Isolation, Bonhoeffer, and Julian of Norwich

This is post 2 of 5 in the series “Devotionals 2020” Molly Smerko: What is saving your life today? Stuart Seelman: Isolation, Bonhoeffer, and Julian of Norwich Mairi Renwick: Hear, O Israel Susan Blanchard: God is present Crystal Sygeel: God is more than present Welcome to the Union Presbyterian Seminary Devotional Blog. Here you will find short devotions created by …

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Student Spotlight: Dana Purdom digs deep

…for her family, she had no idea she was about to enter the most difficult time in her life. She faced a season involving divorce, depression, suicidal thoughts, alcoholism, and homelessness. “I was angry and mad at [God] for that situation,” Purdom says. Yet through it all, Purdom continued to go to church. She says she was raised in the …

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Generosity on a Budget

…author noted that generosity does not have to break you. What good advice for many of us who are ministers, religious educators and other helping professionals who live on meager salaries. The author made several helpful points for persons who are attentive to their budget. One was to combine philanthropy and saving by investing in companies that seek to make …

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In Memory of Former Trustee Philip C. Holladay

…Union Presbyterian Seminary board of trustees from 1993 through 1999. We extend our prayers and condolences to his wife, Penny, and their children and grandchildren, as well as Phil’s sister, Frances. There will be a Service of Worship, A Witness to the Resurrection, in memory of Phil, on Saturday, June 23, at 10 a.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Virginia. …

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Former Trustee Ernest Trice Thompson passed away

Ernest Trice Thompson, Jr passed from this life to the next on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the age of 89. He was born in Richmond, Virginia where his father served as a Professor at Union Presbyterian Seminary. Ernie earned a Master of Divinity degree from Union Presbyterian Seminary and served on its board of trustees from 1/1/1987 to 5/3/1997. …

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Relationships

…Pick a link below or search for your own. You may already know your own financial style, but it’s essential to learn the financial style of your partner. For instance, if one person is more impulsive with money, while their partner is often stressed by money matters, the couple should discuss the best ways to manage purchases. Perhaps approval from …

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