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Among our goals as your alumni team for UPSem is to help connect our generations of graduates. We want you to connect with all the news and events that Union Presbyterian Seminary has to offer in your life and vocation. We hope, also, that you may find a place here to connect with others…your seminary and PSCE classmates and friends…current and former faculty members …current students and members of the seminary communities in Charlotte and Richmond.
We hope this will be a webpage that you may visit often, not only for news and updates of the seminary, but to share the news of your life and ministry with us.Come here to learn more about seminary and alumni gatherings on our two campuses and perhaps in your area. Discover ways that you may support the seminary in its mission to educate and prepare women and men for ministry in a variety of places.
Let us hear from you and share with you the news of how we live and serve together by grace through faith! We hope you will enjoy what you find here and also share your news with us!
Dr. Brian Blount speaks at UPSem Breakfast at SBL-AAR Annual Meeting in San Diego.
UPSem Breakfast at SBL-AAR Annual Meeting in San Diego!
Ten UPSem alums and spouses gathered in the home of Dean (B.D.'69, Th.M.'70, Ph.D.'74) and Rebecca Thompson, in Monte Vista Grove Homes, Pasadena, CA, on November 23, 2019.
Attending the reception are (left to right): James Lee (Ph.D.'12), Dean Thompson (B.D.'70, Th.M.'71, Ph.D.'74), Charlene Jin (Ph.D.'07) and Rebecca Thompson.
Huw (Th.M.'71) and Rachel (M.A.'72) Christopher co-host a morning reception for alums and spouses in Monte Vista Grove Homes, Pasadena, CA, November 23, 2019.
Rocky Mountaineer PSCE Reunion Tour
UTS Entering Class of 1979 Reunion
UTS Entering Class of 1979 Reunion
UTS Entering Class of 1979 Reunion
UTS Entering Class of 1979 Reunion
UTS Entering Class of 1979 Reunion
UTS Entering Class of 1979 Reunion
Greetings from seminary alumni and friends gathered on July 25, 2019 at Massanetta!
35 alumni and friends gathered for the annual UPSem luncheon held at Massanetta.
Dr. John Carroll was the Bible study leader each morning for the 2019 Massanetta Bible Conference.
Heather Woodworth Brannon (M.Div. ‘19) was the recent UPSem graduate invited to preach for the 2019 Massanetta Bible Conference, in Hudson Auditorium.
Dr. John Carroll chats with recent alums at the seminary luncheon.
Alumni and friends of UPSem gather for the luncheon in Grant Dining Room, Massanetta.
UPSem luncheon held at Massanetta on July 25, 2019.
Dr. Will Willimon, Professor at Duke Divinity School and a bishop in the United Methodist Church, stops by to greet Brian and Sharon Blount after the luncheon concluded.
30 alumni and friends attended the UPSem Luncheon, June 21, 2019, during the United Methodist Virginia Annual Conference in Roanoke
The Rev. Dr. Paul Baker (M.Div.’12) offers the benediction as the seminary luncheon concludes at the Blue Ridge Hotel and Conference Center in Roanoke, June 21st.
Dr. Brian Blount addresses the seminary alumni luncheon at the UMC Virginia Annual Conference on “Resurrection and the Walking Dead”.
Cookout at Sprunt Lectures 2019
Cookout at Sprunt Lectures 2019
Cookout at Sprunt Lectures 2019
Cookout at Sprunt Lectures 2019
Cookout at Sprunt Lectures 2019
Cookout at Sprunt Lectures 2019
Cookout at Sprunt Lectures 2019
UTS Class of 1969 - 50th reunion - 05.07.19
Dr. Lance Watson (M.A.'86) was the preacher for the 2019 Sprunt Lectures, May 7-8, 2019.
Dr. John J. Collins, Holmes Professor of Old Testament Criticism and Interpretation, Yale Divinity School, delivered the four Sprunt Lectures on the theme, What Are Biblical Values? May 6-8, 2019.
Dr. Dean Thompson, center (B.D.'69, Th.M.'70, Ph.D.'74) was recognized as the 2019 Distinguished Alumnus, shown here with his wife, Rebecca Thompson, and UPSem president, Dr. Brian K. Blount, 05.07.19.
Dr. Lewis Galloway (D.Min.'77, Th.M.'79) addresses the Alumni Luncheon, 05.07.19 at Sprunt Lectures.
Members of the UPSem Black Alumni Association - at Sprunt Lectures - 05.07.19
The annual Alumni Luncheon at Sprunt Lectures was held in the James Holderness Dining Room, Richmond Hall, May 7, 2019.
The Rev. Willie Thompson (B.D.'61) attended his 61st consecutive Sprunt Lectures, May 6-8, 2019.
Morning worship in Watts Chapel, during the Sprunt Lectures, 05.07.19.
Dr. J.A. Ross MacKenzie, former UTS professor of Church History, is greeted by alumnus, Dr. Charles Raynal (B.D.'69) in Watts Chapel prior to the morning lecture, 05.07.19.
The 2019 Sprunt Lectures were held May 6, 7, & 8, 2019 in Watts Chapel, UPSem campus in Richmond.
The Rev. Anna George Traynham (M.Div. '14) served as worship leader during the Sprunt Lectures, May 7-8, 2019.
Jeff Kellam, center (M.Div.'69) at the Alumni Luncheon, with Jim Rissmiller, left (M.Div.'69) and Judy Sutherland, right (M.Div.'70).
Dr. Harry Simmons, center (M.A.'84) was named the 2019 BAA Trailblazer of the Year, shown here with the Rev. Delano Douglas, left (M.Div.'04, Th.M.'11), president of the BAA, and Dr. Brian K. Blount, president of UPSem, 05.07.19.
UPSem-Charlotte professor, Dr. Rodney Sadler (2nd from left) moderated the “Faith and Politics” conversation on Sunday afternoon, March 17 at Caldwell Presbyterian in Charlotte.
Prior to the “Just Jesus - Faith and Politics” conversation on March 17 at Caldwell Presbyterian in Charlotte some of our UPSem alumni gathered for a reception.
Dean Richard Boyce speaks with UPSem alums at a gathering in Charlotte, March 17, at Caldwell Presbyterian Church.
Alumni Notes
Jim Ewing (M.Div. ’04) has been called as Pastor of Avondale Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, North Carolina, August 2019.
Ron Gilmer (M.Div. ’06) has been called as Interim Pastor of Church of Reconciliation, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, December 2019.
Perry Neel (M.Div. ’82) will be retiring as adjunct instructor in Philosophy, Ethics, Humanities, and Religion at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, in May 2020, after 20 years.
Shelly Barrick Parsons(M.A.,M.Div. ’00, Ph.D. ’05) has been called as Director of Church and Family Ministry at River Road Presbyterian Church, Richmond, VA.
Timothy J. “TJ” Remaley (M.A.,M.Div. ’14) has been called as Associate Pastor for Family Ministry at Faith Presbyterian Church, Cape Coral, FL.
William “Will” E. Robinson (Ph.D. ’15) is Pastor – Head of Staff of First Presbyterian Church, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Amy Busse Stoker (M.Div. ’95) has been called as Head of Staff at First Presbyterian Church, Pulaski, Tennessee, September 1, 2019.
Martin L. Stokes, Jr. (D.Min.’74) retired from the pastorate on December 31, 2014.
Christopher M. Tweel (M.Div. ’14) has been called as Pastor-Head of Staff at Three Chopt Presbyterian Church, Richmond VA, January 6, 2020.
Matthew White(M.Div. ’18) has accepted a one- year position as a lay preacher and newcomer consultant at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Chesterfield, Virginia.
Sam Bush (1st year M.Div. student, Richmond) and his wife, Maddy, welcomed a son, Elliott Jonathan Bush on February 17, 2020.
Annie Franklin Arvin (M.Div., M.A.C.E. ’18) and Thomas Arvin welcomed Molly Claire Arvin on September 10, 2019. Annie serves on staff at the St. Simons Presbyterian Church, St. Simons Island, GA.
Amy Busse (M.Div. ’95) married Brent Stoker on August 3, 2019.
The Rev. Owen J. Gray (M.Div.’17) was installed by Grace Presbytery, Sunday, October 27, 2019, as associate pastor of the St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church, Richardson, Texas.
Emily B. Hook (M.Div. ’17) was installed by The Presbytery of Arkansas, Sunday, November 17, 2019, as pastor of Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church, Forrest City, Arkansas.
Lyndsey McCall (M.Div. ’11) married Dominique Gilliam, November 3, 2019, in Watts Chapel, Richmond campus.
James ‘Jay’ Morgan (3rd year M.Div., Richmond) married Rebecca Smyth, October 19, 2019, in Watts Chapel, Richmond campus.
Kenneth F. “Ken” Morris (Th.D.’64) January 31, 2020
Joellyn S. “Jo” Blandord (M.A.’88) February 4, 2020
J. Gary Campbell (M.Div.’59) June 24, 2019
Robert H. Crumby (M.Div. ’56) December 24, 2019
Gary H. Hall (Th.D. ’80) June 15, 2019
Jean C. Hess (widow of former Union-PSCE professor, Dr. Curtis Hess) January 31, 2020
Sally Hinchman (M.A. ’71) January 17, 2020
Beverly Ann Davis Johnson (M.A.’60) January 5, 2020
Winfield R. “Casey” Jones, Jr. (D.Min. ’79) June 9, 2019
Katherine Little (M.R.E. ’58) November 9, 2018
Dr. Carl Pernell Losen (Th.D. ’66) January 28, 2020
Jerry C. McCann, Sr. (B.D. ’52) December 10, 2019
Charles S. McChesney (B.D. ’49) December 11, 2019
Angus W. McGregor (M.Div. ’64) October 28, 2019
James H. Montgomery (B.D. ’58) December 7, 2019
Kenneth F. Morris (Th.D. ’64) January 31, 2020
Jessica B. Reveley [spouse of Nelson Reveley (M.Div. ’10, Th.M. ’11)] November 25, 2019
William F. Summers, Sr. (B.D.’45) July 15, 2019
John D. Turner (B.D. ’65) October 26, 2019
James K. “Jim” Wilson (UTS & PSCE alumnus, M.Div.’59, M.C.E.’60, D.Min.’81) November 8, 2019
Elizabeth Hallett Jones Worrell (PSCE alumna, B.C.E. ‘66) October 30, 2019
Robert L. Yoder (M.Div. ’72) November 12, 2019
Priscilla Andre-Colton (M.A. ’79) has been named as the recipient of the Life Achievement Award by the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE).
David R. Bauer (Ph.D. ’85) has written the book, The Gospel of the Son of God: An Introduction to Matthew, published by InterVarsity Academic Press.
Curtis Christian, IV (D.Min. ’86) has released his second book “The Angels of Hellas.” It was published in October 2019.
Jill J. Duffield (M.Div.’96) has written the book, “Lent in Plain Sight: A Devotion through Ten Objects”, Westminster John Knox Press, 2019.
Gary H. Hall (Th.D. ’80) commentary “Jeremiah & Lamentations Polis Bible Commentary Volume 15” was published in October 2019, by Urban Loft Publishers.
P. Lynn Miller will release “Into the Light: Finding Hope Through Prayers of Lament”, The 2020–2021 PW/Horizons Bible study, March 2020.
Jeff Paschal (M.Div.’90) “The Trajectory of Hope – and Other Sermons that Matter”, published in May 2019 by Parson’s Porch Books.
Thomas T. Shields (D.Min. ’83) has written the book, “Upstream Teaching in the Church”, Westbow Press, 2019.
Ellen Crawford True (M.Div.’96) “And So I Kept Living – and Other Sermons that Matter”, published in 2019 by Parson’s Porch Books.
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