Upcoming Events

Syngman Rhee Peace Symposium

The Syngman Rhee Global Mission Center is hosting the Syngman Rhee Peace Symposium on January 14-16, 2025.

The symposium will be honoring Rev. Dr. Syngman Rhee and celebrating his memory and vision of peace and reconciliation.

Registration for this event has closed.

Syngman Rhee Symposium Schedule

The Katie Geneva Cannon 2025 Fellowship is now acc

The Katie Geneva Cannon 2025 Fellowship is now accepting applications from Black women in ministry serving rural and small-town communities. This yearlong program offers leadership development, virtual courses, a $2,000 microgrant to support your ministry project, and ends with a Certificate of Womanist Leadership.

Applications are due by Friday, April 4, 2025, and applicants must attend May 1–3 conference in Charleston, SC. Apply at linktr.ee/kgccwl (visit @justwomanist's link in bio).

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Here’s part two of the photos featuring more tha

Here’s part two of the photos featuring more than 25 students who won awards on Wed. March 26 on the Richmond Campus of UPSem @upseminary ... look for more photos on FB, and we’ll share the Charlotte campus photos next week after the March 29 awards ceremony!

Awards day is always fun @upseminary especially wh

Awards day is always fun @upseminary especially when there’s a delicious meal beforehand and ice cream afterwards! More than 25 students were recognized for their hard work during the academic year at UPSem—congratulations! Enjoy the photos and be sure to check out the others on Facebook since IG has an image limit.

Union Presbyterian Seminary is honored to welcome

Union Presbyterian Seminary is honored to welcome The Rev. Jihyun Oh, Stated Clerk of the PC(USA), for a special conversation on Monday, March 31st, from 3-4 PM in Lake Chapel.

Join us as Rev. Oh shares her perspective on the church and answers our questions. A reception will follow. Can't attend in person? Watch the livestream on our YouTube channel!

We look forward to this meaningful time together—see you there!

As spring begins, there’s no better time to visi

As spring begins, there’s no better time to visit Yaupon Place—a space where community, wellness, and environmental justice come together in Northside Richmond. Rooted in Union Presbyterian Seminary’s history of recreational ministry, this park fosters story-sharing, ecological restoration, and connection across divides of race, age, and background.

Through partnerships with Shalom Farms and other local organizations, Yaupon Place continues to be a hub for collaboration and resilience. This season of renewal is a reminder of our commitment to caring for the land, honoring its Indigenous and ecological history, and restoring relationships—with each other, the Earth, and the Spirit.

Learn more about Yaupon Place at the link in bio.

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Last week, we celebrated Jennifer Britton and her

Last week, we celebrated Jennifer Britton and her faithful service as Vice President for Finance and Administration at Union Presbyterian Seminary. As she moves on to new opportunities, we send her off with deep gratitude for her leadership, dedication, and the lasting impact she’s made on our community.

Jennifer, you will be missed, but we know great things are ahead for you. Wishing you all the best on this next adventure!

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After 25 years of dedicated service, Rev. Dr. Ken

After 25 years of dedicated service, Rev. Dr. Ken McFayden is retiring at the end of this academic year. From shaping theological education to mentoring countless leaders, his impact on Union Presbyterian Seminary and the wider Church is immeasurable.

Ken has worn many hats—academic dean, professor, director, to only name a few—all with wisdom, care, and a deep love for the community. His leadership will be missed, but his legacy will continue to inspire.

Join us in celebrating Ken and wishing him well in this next chapter!

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Registration Now Open! Join The Katie Geneva Cann

Registration Now Open!

Join The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary for the 2025 Spring Conference in North Charleston, SC, from May 1-3, 2025.

This year’s theme—“THIS JOY WE HAVE: WOMANIST RESISTANCE IN THE FACE OF MANIFOLD EVIL”—calls us to cultivate resistance, reclaim joy, and honor the wisdom of our foremothers.

Connect with womanist scholars, activists, and leaders through panels, lectures, and dialogue on the most pressing issues of our time.

📍 North Charleston Marriott
📅 May 1-3, 2025

Register now at our link in bio.

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