Online Workshop: Feminist Theologies– What They Are, What They Say, What They Do

…alternatives work?   TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12 | 1:00-2:30 P.M. EDT Session 3: What Feminist Theologies Do Feminist theologies are focused on the well-being of women and the earth. Issues such as climate change, gender violence, etc., are front and center in feminist theological discussion. This workshop examines the contributions of feminist theologians to the question of climate change on ecological…

Alt-right rally: Praying for the enemy

…God to support their broken and utterly abhorrent ideology. It meant something to the other protesters that the true church was there, standing with them, giving them water and food, and kindness. When people entered the church boundaries you could sense a small release. It was also meaningful for us to pray for the enemy. Christ commands that we have…

Middle East Travel Seminar: Entering the stomping grounds of Jesus

…desert to sea Middle East Travel Seminar: Sacred ground above the Dead Sea Middle East Travel Seminar: Scrolls, mud, salt and temptation Middle East Travel Seminar: Entering the stomping grounds of Jesus Middle East Travel Seminar: Following Jesus around the Sea of Galilee Middle East Travel Seminar: Our incredible journey in Galilee continues Middle East Travel Seminar: Turning toward Jerusalem…

Students join movement to strengthen Richmond community

…engaged is through an organization called RISC (Richmonders Involved to Strengthen Our Communities). This nonprofit, which is supported by Richmond-area churches and others, identifies key challenges facing the community and, in the words of the seminary’s RISC organizer Rebecca Heilman, seeks to “hold community leaders accountable” to address those challenges. “In the past few years, RISC has targeted education, jobs,…

Colleen Earp: Camping, conservation, and chickens

…has been able to be part of a community with people studying theology for numerous reasons. She is looking to bring ministry to people in a way that isn’t pulpit-orientated by continuing with camping ministry. “It’s been really good to be in community here and to see how many different ways so many people are excited about doing ministry,” Earp…

Fools for Christ

…a fool, standing in the midst of noisy wind and waves but also perceived silence and loneliness, but was bombarded by conversation following worship … They really were there, they really were listening. We don’t always know how God is working, but we can always open the space for the work to happen. And sometimes, in what I am learning…

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Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Hill called to WVU Medicine as chaplain

…Burn Unit at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. This position also included visiting patients who were recovering from trauma in that hospital. With the road now leading to Morgantown, West Virginia, Hill is very much looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead. “I feel that, for the last four years of my life, I have really been in intensive…

Online Workshop: Church Communications – During Covid-19 and Beyond

Online Workshop: Church Communications – During Covid-19 and Beyond Dates: Thursdays, October 8, 15, 22, and 29, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EST (Note: This online workshop is a four-part series). Led by: Christen Kinard, Founder, Digital Congregations Workshop Description: This 4-part webinar is designed for church leaders—from pastors to communications managers—to learn to more easily and effectively navigate their…

Online Workshop: The Basics of Digital Church Communication

Online Workshop: The Basics of Digital Church Communication Dates: Tuesdays, August 10, 17, 24, and 31, 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. EDT (Note: This online workshop is a four-part series). Led by: Christen Kinard, Founder, Digital Congregations Workshop Description: This 4-part course is designed for church leaders—from pastors to communications managers—to learn to navigate the complexities of digital church communication…

Online Workshop: The Basics of Digital Church Communication

Online Workshop: The Basics of Digital Church Communication Dates: Tuesdays, May 11, 18, 25, and June 1, 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. EST (Note: This online workshop is a four-part series). Led by: Christen Kinard, Founder, Digital Congregations Workshop Description: This 4-part course is designed for church leaders—from pastors to communications managers—to learn to navigate the complexities of digital church…

Dr. Roger Gench to Present 2022 Dawe Lecture

…in Richmond, Virginia. He is an alum of Union Presbyterian Seminary, where he completed a Ph.D. in Theological Ethics.   The Dawe Lecture is FREE and open to the public, yet registration is requested. The lecture will be presented on campus and livestreamed as well. TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE EVENT, CLICK HERE.   Click here to view the flyer…

6 things about Katie Thomison’s summer break

…already present in communities. Me and visiting groups to The Center have felt this happen through crossing boundaries to learn what is happening in our neighbors’ lives. RR: What exciting insights or learnings have you gained so far? One exciting insight that has already shaped my call to ministry is my experience of the varied examples of how churches choose…