Central America Travel Seminar: Buzzing over Guatemalan coffee and a volcano 🌋

This is post 11 of 12 in the series “Central America travel seminar” Our Central America travel seminar has landed! Central America Travel Seminar: Silencing Christian Justice Central America Travel Seminar: The War Years Central America Travel Seminar: The day we met Jon Sobrino Central America Travel Seminar: “Power is for the people” Central America Travel Seminar: Echoes of Womanists …

Congregational Corner: Mercy Calls

…the calls from the dugouts. The stress of the disputable call caused the occasional bat to hit the fence. As our team watched the divide in the score grow with every ball we didn’t catch (and every ball I hit!), I began to wonder, “If this is a church league, where is the mercy?” (Unfortunately, we learned of the mercy …

Congregational Corner: Lessons learned about congregational ministry

…many praying for you and encouraging you, even if you don’t know who they are. You WILL survive this year and be able to share your own lessons learned before you know it! 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. …

Worship and Sacraments

This is a hybrid course which will meet requirements for Christian educator certification in the PC(USA). At-home work begins on January 8, 2018; in-class time is February 6-8, 2018. Location: Union Presbyterian Seminary, 5141 Sharon Road, Charlotte , North Carolina 28210 Led by: Rebecca L. Davis Cost: $295, includes lunch on Feb 7 CEUs: 3.0 This class meets the requirements …

You are invited to join us for the 2023 Sprunt Lectures May 1-3, 2023 Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond Campus

…by his alma mater, Presbyterian College. In 2022, he received the honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Austin College in Sherman, Texas. At Austin Seminary, President Wardlaw led the Seminary through the completion of the Centennial Campaign, and he has led additional capital campaigns raising more than $100 million to date. Under his leadership, the Seminary has funded the construction of …

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Dr. Sadler to speak at Creation Justice Pathways in North Carolina

…Change and Social Justice.” This session will explore the spiritual and economic benefits of shifting to a carbo-free energy grid. It will also address how we can deal with both the climate emergency and the poverty emergency by working on these crises together. Dr. Rodney S. Sadler is Associate Professor of Bible at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina.   …

Dr. Jennifer Ayres to lead Howie Center Events

…THESE FREE EVENTS, CLICK HERE.   Click here to view the flyer for the 2022 Howie Center Events.   The Carl Howie Center for Science, Art, and Theology sponsors presentations through which church leaders (including seminarians) recognize and engage the insights and implications of the interplay of science, art, and theology for theological expression and the practice of ministry. The …

International Applicants

…their call to ministry are transformed by interactions with distinguished and caring professors, research in a world-class library, thoughtfully designed curricula, and innumerable learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom. UPSem welcomes international applicants to our Richmond campus in the following degree programs: Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.), M.Div./M.A.C.E. dual degrees, and Master of …

Black Lives Matter: “Taking a Knee” is Not About the Flag

…and murders of young African American males. This act by a National Football League (NFL) quarterback to emphasize the lack of justice for the families of young black males murdered by police in Utah, Missouri, New York, Ohio, California, Wisconsin, Florida, Texas as well as many other states have, in recent months, been co-opted by the president of the United …

Playology Event – Experiencing God through the Art of Play

…is the Associate for Youth for the Presbytery of Western North Carolina with a particular emphasis in the field of Recreation Ministry. She is enjoying being “GG” to their 3 granddaughters! Beth spends time hiking these woods, discovering the best trails for wildflowers and bringing people together over meals.   Deb Guess lives in western North Carolina and appreciates all …

Online Course: Introduction to Pastoral Care (Pathways Online Course)

…of Pastoral Care, Union Presbyterian Seminary Course Description: An introduction to the theories of pastoral care and counseling. The course offers various theological and psychological perspectives and tools to help participants develop confidence in responding to circumstances of pastoral care and counseling in the context of parish ministry and other institutional settings. Topics include the art of listening, loss and …

What Are You Offering?

…stairs. Not quite good enough to bring to the bed, but still worth offering. What are you offering to God today? What are you leaving behind that might delight God even more than your favorite toy?   Alumna Jordan B. Davis is Transitional Associate Pastor at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. …

Pastoral Care – Pathways Online Course

…understanding of what it means to listen pastorally and provide meaningful pastoral care that is illustrative of a biblical understanding of hospitality. Online Course Format: Weekly class meetings via Zoom Technology, along with assignments posted on Blackboard, the seminary’s learning management system (login credentials provided) Led by: Dr. Carol Schweitzer, Associate Professor Emerita of Pastoral Care, Union Presbyterian Seminary Dates: …

Seminary for a Day workshop “Musical Resources for Pastoral Care Ministry” led by Dr. Schweitzer

Register for “Seminary for a Day” to attend this workshop led by Dr. Carol Schweitzer Musical Resources for Pastoral Care Ministry Have you ever wondered why we have church disagreements about music? Have you ever considered what constitutes good music for you, personally? Would you like to have a playlist for using when visiting? What are the narratives that rest …

Alex Evans is tested police chaplain

…car wreck, child abuse, any number of things. One attendee said, ‘I shot someone. My department sent me here for that, but that’s not what bothers me. There was a car wreck years ago, and I saw this kid…and I can’t get him out of my mind.’” “At the conference, there are lectures on trauma, family issues, alcoholism, and addiction,” …

A look back at 2016 in pictures

…and the presidential election. Board of Trustees Elects New Leadership: Left, The Reverend Alex Evans (M.Div.’87), pastor for Second Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia, was named chairman of the seminary’s board of trustees. Right, Edward L. Roberson, III, the president of Fountain Roberson Anderson Insurance Agency in Tarboro, North Carolina, was named vice chairman. Capital Campaign Gala and Cookout: UPSem …

Capital Campaign

…salaries to sustain the mission of the 205-year-old seminary. Charlotte Campus Construction: $7.2 million Outcome: The construction of a permanent campus in Charlotte means we are able to provide theological degree training for 75 second-career students and 150 that graduated from the program; an educational resource for area pastors, educators, and churches; and a spiritual center for over 500 people. …

(Online Conference) Called to Justice: Seeking Change within the Classroom, Congregation, and Community

…Registration: Online registration is open. Click here to register. Participants will be able to select the number of workshops to attend. Access to the keynote addresses will be free, with registration required. Registered participants will receive Zoom meeting links ahead of the workshop dates. The keynote addresses will be provided as separate links for participants to view. **************************     …

Host Site Coordinator/Stated Supply–Presbytery of Transylvania–Eastern Kentucky

The Presbytery of Transylvania is looking for a Host Site Coordinator/Stated Supply position. This person will partner with 5 of our churches in Eastern KY who do not have consistent pastoral leadership, and also welcome disaster recovery groups to the area. These 5 churches are all in communities hit HARD by a significant (and that’s an understatement) flood in July …

The Bridge for Early Career Preachers

Pulling Out All the Stops with the Seraph Brass

…Parkes on trombone; Gretchen Renshaw James on euphonium and tuba; and Samantha Lake on tuba. Seraph Brass members hold positions in the Richmond Symphony, University of Richmond, University of North Texas, Louisville Orchestra, Hendrix College, Artosphere Orchestra, Williamsburg Symphony, World and European Brass Association, and Louisiana State University.   PARKING INFORMATION: The city block of Union Presbyterian Seminary’s campus provides …