Dawe Lecture to explore how religious traditions can help political process

…in 2012. The annual lecture series pays tribute to Dr. and Mrs. Dawe and promotes ethical and religious understanding. Because of Professor Dawe’s long-standing interest and commitments in the area of multi-religious and multi-cultural understanding and interfaith dialogue, this lecture series seeks to contribute to deepened awareness and insight in these areas of intellectual and especially practical religious concern. https://www.facebook.com/events/579167732278597/…

Presbyterians Supporting Christian Education

Continuing the legacy of the Presbyterian School of Christian Education Thanks for your interest in Presbyterians Supporting Christian Education. This program hopes to provide collegial, personal, and professional support for those engaged in ministry. The program is expanding in 2023, providing two different types of cohorts: one for professional educators, volunteer educators, and pastors; the second for Commissioned Ruling Elders…

Online Course: Black Women’s Mental Health as Resistance

…making mental health accessible and equitable for people in marginalized communities, and equipping mental health professionals to better serve these communities. Dr. Brown’s areas of interest and expertise include the impact of racism and race-related stress on mental health, generational and cultural trauma, and the intersection of faith and mental health. In addition to various peer-reviewed and popular media articles,…

Curso en línea “Senderos” (Online Course in Spanish)

Curso en línea “Senderos” El Leadership Institute of Union Presbyterian Seminary, en asociación con el Syngman Rhee Global Mission Center for Christian Education, están patrocinando este curso en línea. Título del curso: Apocalipsis: resiliencia, esperanza y canciones El libro del Apocalipsis es uno de los escritos más eclécticos del Segundo Testamento en la Biblia. Las complejidades, características, teologías y expresiones…

Almond Sin called to Union Seminary as Visiting Instructor of Old Testament

…interests and teaching gifts, will enrich our seminary in the coming year.” Professor Sin will assist Dr. Samuel Adams, who will serve as her mentor, with the Old Testament I course during the fall term. She will offer an elective course on Neglected and Anonymous Women in the Old Testament and their Survivals in the spring term. As part of…

On-Campus Workshop: Preaching & Teaching John during the Lenten and Easter Seasons

…the cost of registration. When you register you will be asked to indicate any food preferences (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, etc.). CEUs: .8 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for this event. Note: CEU certificates can be generated upon request at the time of the event. Campus Housing: Housing on campus is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can sign up for…

Here is your Intranet Guide

The Intranet Guide is a Map to navigate MyUnion Intranet. Please click here to download your copy. 19-UPS-011 Intranet Guide…

Union Sunday

…Taneti Rev. Melanie Jones Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler, Jr.   Prayers of the People Hymn Charge and Benediction SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS Adult Lesson Plan Youth Lesson Plan Children’s Lesson Plan   SEMINARY CENTERS DOWNLOADABLE FLYERS Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership 2021 Virtual Spring Conference Center for Social Justice & Reconciliation Syngman Rhee Global Mission Center for Christian Education…

Worship & Sacraments – Pathways Online Course

…Reformed approach to worship and sacraments. Special attention will be paid to a study of worship practices with an eye towards ways to encourage congregational renewal. Online Course Format: Zoom Class Meetings and Blackboard classroom management site (login credentials provided) Led by: Dr. Paul Galbreath, Professor of Theology Dates: Thursdays, April 16 – May 14, 2020 Cost: $100 per course….

Upcoming Events

The Syngman Rhee Global Mission Center is hosting a Syngman Rhee Peace Symposium on January 14-16, 2025. The symposium will be honoring Rev. Dr. Syngman Rhee and celebrating his memory and vision. Participation is free but registration is required. Register here. For accommodation arrangements, please register by November 22, 2024. For general attendance, please register by December 6, 2024….

Congregational Corner: Take on, An Active Presence

This is post 1 of 5 in the series “Congregational Corner lent 2019” Congregational Corner: Take on, An Active Presence Congregational Corner: Take on, A New Perspective Congregational Corner: Take On A Life of Sacrifice Congregational Corner: Take On A Life Out of the Tomb Congregational Corner: What it all comes down to By Rev. Jordan B. Davis (M.Div.‘14) Congregational…

Loss, lament, and gratitude in the aftermath of Florence

…at http://www.firstpresnb.org or mail your gift to First Presbyterian Church New Bern, NC 400 New Street, New Bern, NC 28560, or at the same address, Craven County Disaster Relief Assistance. You can also do so through the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), online at http://www.pcusa.org, or 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY 40202-1396, (David…

What Preachers Can Learn from The Original Kings of Comedy

By Larry L. Enis, adjunct assistant professor of preaching and worship (Ph.D.’13 and Th.M.’04) As a pastor who preaches every week, I’m always searching for ways to sharpen my craft. Recently, as a friend and I were discussing our favorite stand-up comedians, I applauded the great comedians for their ability to engage their audience. This discussion prompted me to ponder…

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…committee. ● Attend and be the key leader for at least one summer mission trip. ● Recruit, train, and support adult leaders for mission trips. ● Complete or direct the completion of all administrative duties related to the trip including distributing registration forms, planning trip details, coordinating with mission site partners and communicating with leaders, parents, and participants. Other Youth…

Online Workshop: How To Be A Hybrid Church

…prayer, missions and communication.   Leader bio: Christen Kinard has spent a decade as a professional in communications and marketing. She has helped businesses and organizations as diverse as high-end retail stores and independent schools develop and implement efficient and impactful communications strategies. Digital Congregations sits at the intersection of her desire to do meaningful work, her belief in the…

Online Workshop: How To Be A Hybrid Church

…prayer, missions and communication.   Leader bio: Christen Kinard has spent a decade as a professional in communications and marketing. She has helped businesses and organizations as diverse as high-end retail stores and independent schools develop and implement efficient and impactful communications strategies. Digital Congregations sits at the intersection of her desire to do meaningful work, her belief in the…

Souvenirs from Switzerland: Our Exchange Year in Bern

…this, it all comes back to me now in an avalanche of color, sound, tastes and smells, faces and voices. The memories are bitter-sweet: sweet enough to cause a slight of pang of longing for what was once splendidly mundane, splendid precisely for its mundaneness. Part 3: Souvenirs So now comes the point where I must tell you what I’ve…

Egyptian Presbyterian Safwat Marzouk called to Union Seminary as Old Testament professor

RICHMOND, VA (January 4, 2021) – Union Presbyterian Seminary’s board of trustees has called Dr. Safwat Marzouk, an Egyptian Presbyterian, to serve as Associate Professor of Old Testament on the Richmond campus, beginning July 1, 2021. Dr. Marzouk comes to Union from his current position as Associate Professor of Old Testament / Hebrew Bible at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary. Previously,…

Movement Toward Diversity

…arguing that racism was unbiblical. A few years later, a committee of the Board, prompted by student, faculty, and administrative support, made a significant decision. The committee made it clear where they thought Union should stand and presented the Board with a positive policy: A Brief Statement of the Practice of the Seminary in Educating Negro Students (April 4, 1956)….

Congregational Corner: What it all comes down to

…I think of the ecumenical Thanksgiving service in a small town in North Carolina, showing that a congregation which is open to a new experience can reform their community in love and grace. I think of the congregation seeking their place within the community, seeking ways to minister to a different demographic than when they began. I think of the…

Associate Pastor–Tokyo Union Church–Tokyo, Japan

…be willing to learn about Japan, be open to multicultural experiences and diverse theological perspectives. Candidates will be expected to administer baptisms (immersive and sprinkling) and dedications to infants and adults. Only ordained ministers of Word and Sacrament from churches eligible for World Council of Churches (WCC) membership will be considered for this position. https://www.tokyounion.org/opportunity Closing Date: October 15, 2024…