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Free Public Lecture to be led by Director of Syngman Rhee Global Mission Center on March 25

…Center for Christian Education and Assistant Professor of World Christianity at Union Presbyterian Seminary. The 2019 Dawe Lecture will take place on March 25 from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in Watts Chapel on the Richmond campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary. The event is free and open to the public. ### Contact: Mike Frontiero Director of Communications Union Presbyterian Seminary mfrontiero@upsem.edu …

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Union named Seminary that Changes the World

…Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities (RISC), an initiative that brings congregations and leaders together to address root causes of injustice in the greater Richmond area. In the coming year, UPSem will begin a partnership with Shalom Farms which promises to create one of the largest Urban Farms in Virginia. The collaboration will help to provide food for people in …

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Congregational Corner: Take on, Caring for Creation

…We dust off the good and make room for new sprouts so that we might see your love shine around us in its fullest beauty once more. Amen. Alumna Jordan B. Davis is associate pastor for youth and young adults at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels …

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Union Forum: Why do racist symbols have to go?

The removal of statues honoring Confederate heroes and Christopher Columbus, and the Confederate flag has long been viewed by some as an infringement upon freedom of speech and erasing history. But what happens when that same freedom of speech is not afforded equally to all? What happens when such freedom of speech incites violence against others? What does it mean …

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Gems for the Journey: A Gift

By Veronica Thomas (Union PSCE, M.Div.’07) For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7 NSRV). In his book entitled Fear, John Rathbone Oliver quotes a learned doctor who had under his observation and care a patient who was suddenly possessed with fear, and …

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Christian Educator Certification

The Leadership Institute offers courses within a certificate program in Christian Education in conjunction with the Presbyterian Church (USA) Educator Certification program. To learn more about the certification process and how to apply to become a Certified Christian Educator (CCE) through the PC(USA), click here. These courses are designed to increase skills and knowledge in a structured curriculum that leads …

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India travel seminar: Deep care & kindness

This is post 3 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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Dr. Carroll to Keynote for Presbytery of New Hope Pastors/Educators Retreat

Dr. John T. Carroll will be the keynote speaker for the Presbytery of New Hope 2019 Pastors/Educators Retreat. The retreat will take place at Trinity Center in Salter Path, NC, on October 14-16, 2019. Dr. John T. Carroll is Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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Dr. John Carroll to Lead Three-Part Series on the Disciples and Discipleship at Salisbury Presbyterian (Midlothian, Virginia)

Dr. John Carroll will lead a three part series on “Gospel Images of the Disciple and Discipleship” for the adult education program at Salisbury Presbyterian Church, in Midlothian. Topics covered on specific days will be Mark and Matthew (April 15), Luke and Acts (April 22), and John (April 29). The classes will be held at 9:45 on these Sunday mornings. …

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Dr. John Carroll leading a series entitled “On the Way with God’s Pentecost People: Exploring the Acts of the Apostles”

Dr. John Carroll will lead a three-part series, “On the Way with God’s Pentecost People: Exploring the Acts of the Apostles,” as part of the adult forum at St. John’s Episcopal in Richmond’s Church Hill neighborhood. Sessions will meet on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. May 6, 13, and 20. Dr. Carroll is the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New …

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Professor Carroll to Perform with the VCU Trombone Choir

Professor Carroll will perform with the VCU Trombone Choir at the “Tromblowin’” Festival at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, on January 18, 2020. John T. Carroll is Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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Professor Carroll to Perform with the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra

There are two opportunities to catch Dr. Carroll playing trombone with the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra this spring: “Viva Italia: Classical to Silver Screen,” at Clover Hill High School, Sunday, March 15 at 4:00pm “Beethoven’s 250th Birthday Bash,” at the Collegiate School, Sunday, May 10 at 4:00pm. John T. Carroll is Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union …

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Dr. Carroll to Speak on “God Present in the Chaos” during Lent in Richmond, VA

On Wednesdays, March 22 and March 29 at 6:45pm, John Carroll will be the guest speaker at the Lenten supper programs at Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church, Richmond, VA. The title of his first lecture on March 22 is “God Present in the Chaos: Insights from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and John” and on March 29 is “God Present in the …

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Professor Carroll to Present Paper at Society of Biblical Theologians

Professor Carroll will present a paper entitled “Double B[l]ind: Bodies as Sites of Contest in the Acts of the Apostles” for the Society of Biblical Theologians annual meeting. The SBT meeting will take place March 6-7, 2020 in Princeton, NJ. John T. Carroll is Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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Dr. John Carroll to Teach Series on Parables of Jesus at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church

Dr. Carroll will teach a four-session adult education class on the Parables of Jesus at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church in Richmond. The classes will take place on Sundays at 9:30am, February 3, 10, 17 and 24. Dr. John Carroll is Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament. …

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Dr. John Carroll to Teach Series on the Book of Revelation at St. John’s Church in Richmond

Dr. Carroll will teach a three-session adult education class on the Book of Revelation at the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church in Richmond. The classes will be Sundays at 9:30am on April 28, May 5, and May 12. Dr. John Carroll is the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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Dr. John Carroll will Participate in Contemplative Practices for Higher Education Conference

Dr. Carroll will participate in the 2019 Contemplative Practices for Higher Education Conference at James Madison University, March 8-9, 2019. Dr. John T. Carroll is Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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Dr. Carroll to Perform with the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra

Dr. Carroll will perform with the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra in two major-works concerts on March 10 and May 5, both on Sundays at 4:00 pm at the Collegiate School in Richmond. The May concert also features guest artists from the Latin Ballet of Virginia. Dr. John T. Carroll is the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union …

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Dr. Carroll to Teach Workshop at Seminary for a Day

Dr. John T. Carroll will lead a workshop entitled “Images of Jesus in Other World Religions” at Seminary for a Day on September 28, 2019. Dr. John T. Carroll is Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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Professor Carroll to Teach “Jesus and World Religions” Series at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church

Dr. Carroll will teach an Adult Education series entitled “Jesus and World Religions” at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church on Sundays at 9:30am. His teaching schedule is below. February 2: “Messiah in an Unredeemed World? Views of Jesus in Judaism Today” March 1: “Jesus, Son of Mary: Views of Jesus in Islam” April 5: “Buddha and Jesus: Brothers? Views of Jesus …

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Dr. Carroll Presenting Paper at Biblical Colloquium, Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA

Dr. John Carroll will present a paper on “Disability and Dis-ease: Body and Ethics of Reading in Luke-Acts” at a Biblical Colloquium at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Carroll is the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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Dr. John Carroll to Participate in the Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Theologians

Dr. Carroll will participate in the annual meeting of the Society of Biblical Theologians in Princeton, New Jersey, on February 22-23, 2019. Dr. John Carroll is the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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