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Interim Pastor – Central Presbyterian Church, Des Moines

…the Presbyterian Church (USA), or a denomination in full communion with the PCUSA (UCC, ELCA, or RCA). Ministers in other denominations may apply, but would need Presbytery approval. • 10 years pastoral experience • Training in interim or transitional ministry preferred Job Information • Full-time • Annual salary: $90,000-100,000 (including housing allowance) • Benefits include health insurance and retirement through …

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Dr. Ken McFayden to Help Lead Trent Symposium at Second Presbyterian Church (Roanoke, Virginia)

Dr. Ken McFayden will help lead the Trent Symposium at Second Presbyterian Church of Roanoke, Virginia, March 9-14, 2018. Dr. McFayden is Academic Dean and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond. …

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Dr. Voelz to Preach at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Harrisonburg, Virginia)

Dr. Richard Voelz will serve as the guest preacher at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg, Virginia, at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 22. Dr. Voelz is Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond. …

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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 …

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The 2018 Carl Howie Center for Science, Art, and Theology: “It’s Showtime! Art, Organizing, and Building Community One Musical at a Time”

Thursday, October 4, 2018 – 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. and/or 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. “It’s Showtime! Art, Organizing, and Building Community One Musical at a Time: The Revitalization of Fourth Presbyterian Church, South Boston” – led by Burns Stanfield, Pastor, Fourth Presbyterian, South Boston, VA. Free and open to all. Schedule: 12:00 p.m. – Complimentary Lunch (No cost, yet meal …

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Youth Director–Culdee Presbyterian Church–West End, NC

…End, NC. Collaborate with church leaders and gain program development experience building a unique youth program in these challenging times when many youth are searching for God. Impact the lives of local youth and the greater community through Christian fellowship, Biblical teaching and mission outreach. Please contact the Culdee Presbyterian Church office for an application. Phone# 910-295-6685 Email: culdeeprebyterian@gmail.com Youth-Director …

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Online Workshop: The New Testament & Current Social Concerns (Two-part series)

…built-in or external microphone, and a built-in or external webcam. Leader bio: John Carroll, Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary and author of several books, including The Gospel of Luke: A Commentary for the Westminster John Knox New Testament Library (2012) and Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction (Westminster John Knox, 2016). Cost: $45 per person, if register …

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Alt-right rally: “Not a new fight for me”

…one step further than where you are right now.” That is the way forward. Related Stories Alt-right rally: Praying for the enemy President Brian K. Blount: Violence has brought us here Alt-right rally: Spiritual warfare Alt-right rally: Tangible resistance to hatred & evil Alt-right rally: Clergy cannot be absent Alt-right rally: Love & hope vs evil in our midst   …

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Physical Change Leads to New Thinking: Walter W. Moore

…and then preach about those problems from the pulpit. He urged them not to engage in partisan politics, but unsparingly to apply the social and ethical teachings of Christ. Indeed, Lingle taught that it was the proper business of all Presbyterians “to carry Christianity into every department of life.” He understood a more active social Christian faith not as a …

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Will Change Ever Come?

…(ACA) being declared unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court, many black and brown people will not be able to afford health insurance. A diagnosis of COVID-19 could be labeled a pre-existing condition, thereby, making the cost of insurance even more prohibitive. The striking down of the ACA will mean the end of Medicaid expansion which has been a valuable …

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Alt-right rally: Spiritual warfare

…on in faith the way they’ve been doing for generations. Related Stories Alt-right rally: Praying for the enemy President Brian K. Blount: Violence has brought us here Alt-right rally: Tangible resistance to hatred & evil Alt-right rally: “Not a new fight for me” Alt-right rally: Clergy cannot be absent Alt-right rally: Love & hope vs evil in our midst   …

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Online Workshop: Teaching Social Justice in Comfortable Congregations and a Deeply Divided World

…a brief consideration of the biblical and theological foundations before moving on to constructing a framework for integrating justice into the teaching ministry of congregations and contexts for ministry. Opportunities for practicing practical application between sessions will be provided.   THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 | 11:30 A.M. -1:30 P.M. EDT Session 2: This session will examine pedagogical strategies, educational techniques, and …

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President’s Top Five

…Criminalization of Mexicans in Contemporary American Politics” (Journal of Pastoral Theology). His timely article “Ajo, limón y miel: Reflections from the Aztec Capital about Care in a Pandemic” is forthcoming in the book Injustice and the Care of Souls. Carson Brisson, who publishes a great deal in our own Sharon and Brook, has also written for the prominent journal The …

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Director/Associate Pastor of Youth Ministries–Knox Presbyterian Church–Naperville, IL

Knox Pres is a PCUSA congregation nestled in the tree-lined streets of Naperville, IL, a western suburb of Chicago. Members describe their church as caring, inclusive, and vibrant. Knox has six core values that are vital to their community: “Lives are changed by Jesus. We are together in highs and lows. We take fun seriously. Kids grow here. Service is …

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John Vest to preach in Richmond, Virginia

On Sunday, September 24, 2017, Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church, Richmond, VA , will welcome the John Vest to its pulpit. John W. Vest is Visiting Professor of Evangelism at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA. …

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Dr. Carroll to Participate in Panel Discussion at Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting

Dr. Carroll will be a panelist in a discussion entitled “Luke-Acts and the End of History” at the Society of Biblical Literature annual meeting, San Diego, CA, November 23-26, 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 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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Professor Katie Cannon, first black woman ordained in PC(USA), dies at 68

…Excellence in Theological Education award at the General Assembly of the PC(USA) in St. Louis in recognition of her many achievements. “Teaching is my ministry,” she said in a video played at the award ceremony. “I love teaching to empower, to equip, to set people free.” Cannon is survived by her mother Corine L. Cannon; sisters and brothers Sara Cannon …

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Back to School? Race, Faith, and COVID-19

…her social justice interests aligning along issues of race, class, and immigration. This has informed her work during her time in medical school: co-founding the medical student activist organization, White Coats for Black Lives, advocating for a single-payer health care as a former member of the Political Advocacy Committee of Students for a National Health Program, and fighting for hospitalized …

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Director of Faith Formation–River Road Presbyterian Church–Richmond, VA

…Salary is negotiable based on experience and determined annually by the Session and Personnel Ministry. Premiums for individual health insurance and death & disability benefits paid by RRPC. Additional insurance/benefit participation, including participation in Retirement Savings Plan, may be obtained through Board of Pensions under its terms at employee’s cost. Four weeks annual vacation and continuing education allowance. https://rrpcusa.org/career-opportunities Director-of-Faith-Formation-Job-Description …

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Dr. Voelz to be on a panel exploring Grief, Stillbirth and Pastoral Care

Sunday, July 9th, 2-3:15pm, a panel including Rich Voelz will discuss “Grieving the Loss of Small Souls: Reproductive and Early Parent Loss” at the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Voelz is Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. …

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Gems for the Journey: Joy (Jesus Over You)

…the trial. Trials are meaningless, suffering is senseless, and testing is irrational unless there is a reason for them, and it is a good reason. “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose (Roman 8:28). When the external pressures of testing are upon us and we are …

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