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Union Presbyterian Seminary to Inaugurate Rev. Dr. Rebecca L. Davis as Sarah Belk Gambrell Professor of Christian Education

November 16, 2023

Charlotte, NC (November 16, 2023)—On December 2 at 11:45 a.m., Union Presbyterian Seminary will formally inaugurate Rev. Dr. Rebecca L….

Inaugural Symposium Celebrates Center for Excellence in Christian Education at UPSem’s Charlotte Campus

November 13, 2023

Charlotte, NC (November 13, 2023)—Research, practice, and leadership are the three platforms of the newly established Center for Excellence in…

Bridge for Early Career Preachers to Expand

November 3, 2023

Richmond, VA (November 3, 2023)—Union Presbyterian Seminary recently received a grant of $249,920 from the Lilly Endowment Inc. to expand…

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The Advent Lessons and Carols chapel was this past

The Advent Lessons and Carols chapel was this past Wednesday in Watts Chapel on @upseminary ‘s Richmond campus. If you missed watching it in person you can watch it on our YouTube channel via the link in bio.

We need 50 volunteers to help us plant 50 trees at

We need 50 volunteers to help us plant 50 trees at @yauponplace this Saturday! All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary. All materials, gloves, etc. will be provided. Please register at the link in bio so that the Chesapeake Bay Foundation knows that you are coming.

Congratulations! Dr. Rebecca L. Davis was inaugura

Congratulations! Dr. Rebecca L. Davis was inaugurated as the Sarah Belk Gambrell Professor of Christian Education in Charlotte on Dec. 2 @upseminary

It's been exciting as the Center for Excellence in

It's been exciting as the Center for Excellence in Christian Education opened with an inaugural symposium at Union Presbyterian Seminary's Charlotte campus. Here's a few photos to enjoy! #upsem #theologicaleducation #unionpresbyterianseminary

Due to unforeseen circumstances this Saturday’s

Due to unforeseen circumstances this Saturday’s tree planting @yauponplace has been rescheduled to Sat. Dec.9. Please learn more & register by Dec.8 at this link:
https://events.cbf.org/calendar/event/470

It’s not too late to attend the Inaugural Sympos

It’s not too late to attend the Inaugural Symposium of the Center for Excellence in Christian Education on Nov.30-Dec.1 in Charlotte! You’ll hear from two fabulous keynote speakers— Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Caldwell on Nov. 30 and Dr. Patrick Reyes on Dec.1—plus emerging leaders in Christian education from @UPseminary. Interested? Full details are available at the link in bio.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9:00

Mark your calendar for Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. to help @yauponplace plant more than 40 trees! Chesapeake Bay Foundation staff will lead volunteers, so all ages and abilities are welcome–no experience necessary. Register at the link in bio and bring the whole family!

Union Presbyterian Seminary wishes you and yours a

Union Presbyterian Seminary wishes you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!