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SUMMARY:Charlotte Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Trustees\, the Faculty\, and the Class of 2024 are pleased to announce the Commencement Exercises of the 20th Session of Union Presbyterian Seminary Charlotte at 10 o’clock in the morning on Saturday\, June 29\, at Sharon Presbyterian Church. Reception immediately following on the church lawn.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/charlotte-graduation/
LOCATION:NC
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SUMMARY:Reformed Theology (Christian Educator Certification Course)
DESCRIPTION:Led by Dr. Dawn DeVries \nJune 18-July 23 \nSynchronous meetings are from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern Time \nThrough assigned readings\, class lectures\, and group discussions\, this course presents an overview of leading themes in the Reformed theological tradition\, especially as presented in selected texts from the PC(USA) Book of Confessions. This course is open to all and it is not necessary to be seeking certification in order to participate.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/reformed-theology-christian-educator-certification-course/2024-06-25/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101549
CREATED:20240611T182403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T182403Z
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SUMMARY:BTSR and Baptist House of Studies Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CBF General Assembly in Greensboro\, North Carolina for a gathering of Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond alumni and Baptist House of Studies students\, alumni\, and friends.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/btsr-and-baptist-house-of-studies-gathering/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T162952Z
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SUMMARY:Just Talk/Talk Just - LGBTQIA+ Justice
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/just-talk-talk-just-lgbtqia-justice/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:CSJR,KGCCWL
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Social Justice & Reconciliation":MAILTO:emills@upsem.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101549
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SUMMARY:Reformed Theology (Christian Educator Certification Course)
DESCRIPTION:Led by Dr. Dawn DeVries \nJune 18-July 23 \nSynchronous meetings are from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern Time \nThrough assigned readings\, class lectures\, and group discussions\, this course presents an overview of leading themes in the Reformed theological tradition\, especially as presented in selected texts from the PC(USA) Book of Confessions. This course is open to all and it is not necessary to be seeking certification in order to participate.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/reformed-theology-christian-educator-certification-course/2024-06-18/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101549
CREATED:20240510T144129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T133752Z
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SUMMARY:Richmond Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Trustees\, the Faculty\, and the Class of 2024 are pleased to announce the Commencement Exercises of the 212th Session of Union Presbyterian Seminary at 10 o’clock in the morning on Saturday\, May 25\, at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church. Reception immediately following in the Fellowship Hall.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/27173/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101549
CREATED:20240117T193608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T121841Z
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SUMMARY:Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism
DESCRIPTION:Led by: Rev. Dr. Aram Feinberg \nMondays\, April 15-May 20\, 2024  |  7-9 p.m. Eastern Time \nThe overarching goal of this course is to develop a contextual framework for being a Reformed faith community in today’s context. To be more specific\, students will be invited to imagine the contours of evangelism in today’s modern day context\, which necessarily involves a historically based understanding of evangelism as well as a sociological study of those who identify as SBNRs\, which is a growing demographic in the larger religious landscape of the United States. \nThe practice of evangelism must address the needs of society in order for the church to continue its commitment to both the gospel message (love God and love neighbor) and the great commission (go and make disciples). \nClick here for more information or to register.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/pathways-online-course-mission-and-evangelism/2024-05-20/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101549
CREATED:20240117T170513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T170513Z
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SUMMARY:Living Resistance Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Led by: Dr. Chris Burton \nReading: Living Resistance by Kaitlin Curtice \nDescription: Join us as we read about embodied ways of resisting\, remembering\, and becoming more aware of how connected we are. \nClick here to start a registration.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/living-resistance-book-club/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T204500
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SUMMARY:Parables of Jesus
DESCRIPTION:Led by Dr. John Carroll \nWednesdays  |  April 17-May 15  |  7:00-8:45 p.m. (Eastern Time) \nTo register\, click here. \nOne of the signature features of Jesus’ teaching was His use of parables to communicate His message. What is a parable? What are the distinctive themes in Jesus’ parables? How does each Gospel focus central themes in its narrative about Jesus through His telling of parables? What do the parables have to say to twenty-first-century listeners? \nThis five-week course on the parables of Jesus will explore questions such as these\, and in so doing\, invite participants to deepen their understanding of the Gospels\, and to gain fresh insight into the mission and message of Jesus—for both the first and the twenty-first century. \nWhile each participant will receive a course syllabus and will be expected to attend\, prepare for\, and participate in all class sessions\, there will not be any written assignments for this course. Nevertheless\, the class is intended to offer the opportunity for deep learning and engaging conversation! \nClick here for more information or to register.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/parables-of-jesus/2024-05-15/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101549
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SUMMARY:Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism
DESCRIPTION:Led by: Rev. Dr. Aram Feinberg \nMondays\, April 15-May 20\, 2024  |  7-9 p.m. Eastern Time \nThe overarching goal of this course is to develop a contextual framework for being a Reformed faith community in today’s context. To be more specific\, students will be invited to imagine the contours of evangelism in today’s modern day context\, which necessarily involves a historically based understanding of evangelism as well as a sociological study of those who identify as SBNRs\, which is a growing demographic in the larger religious landscape of the United States. \nThe practice of evangelism must address the needs of society in order for the church to continue its commitment to both the gospel message (love God and love neighbor) and the great commission (go and make disciples). \nClick here for more information or to register.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/pathways-online-course-mission-and-evangelism/2024-05-13/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T204500
DTSTAMP:20260405T101549
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T133550Z
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SUMMARY:Parables of Jesus
DESCRIPTION:Led by Dr. John Carroll \nWednesdays  |  April 17-May 15  |  7:00-8:45 p.m. (Eastern Time) \nTo register\, click here. \nOne of the signature features of Jesus’ teaching was His use of parables to communicate His message. What is a parable? What are the distinctive themes in Jesus’ parables? How does each Gospel focus central themes in its narrative about Jesus through His telling of parables? What do the parables have to say to twenty-first-century listeners? \nThis five-week course on the parables of Jesus will explore questions such as these\, and in so doing\, invite participants to deepen their understanding of the Gospels\, and to gain fresh insight into the mission and message of Jesus—for both the first and the twenty-first century. \nWhile each participant will receive a course syllabus and will be expected to attend\, prepare for\, and participate in all class sessions\, there will not be any written assignments for this course. Nevertheless\, the class is intended to offer the opportunity for deep learning and engaging conversation! \nClick here for more information or to register.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/parables-of-jesus/2024-05-08/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T180000
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SUMMARY:Inauguration | Flourishing Church\, Flourishing World
DESCRIPTION:Union Presbyterian Seminary inaugurates its eighth president\, Dr. Jacqueline Lapsley\, at this special ceremony held on the Seminary’s Quadrangle in Richmond\, VA. Watch the livestream and learn more about the details at https://www.upsem.edu/may8/
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/inauguration-flourishing-church-flourishing-world/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:RIC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T151500
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CREATED:20240507T183710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T183710Z
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SUMMARY:Symposium | What Are Seminaries For?
DESCRIPTION:Join President Jacq Lapsley and five thought leaders and pastors for this lively panel discussion in Watts Chapel. Panel members include Eric Barreto\, Kenda Dean\, Gail Henderson-Belsito\, Jessica Tate\, and Rich Voelz. Learn more about the speakers or watch the livestream at https://www.upsem.edu/may8/
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/symposium-what-are-seminaries-for/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:RIC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T200537Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Sprunt Lectures
DESCRIPTION:May 6-8\, 2024\nRegistration for the 2024 Sprunt Lectures is open now! The alumni office invites you to attend this opportunity to hear a world-class lecturer and to fellowship with other attendees. Register at this link before April 29! \nDr. John J. Thatamanil\, Professor of theology and world religions at Union Theological Seminary in New York\, is the lecturer. Our preacher will be Rev. Dr. M. Craig Barnes\, former president of Princeton Theological Seminary. Rev. Lori Raible is the Alumni luncheon speaker. The BAA Trailblazer and the Distinguished Alum will be recognized\, too\, at a reception! \nLecture Series Fee\n$100 covers all meals; there is no a la carte. Current UPSem students and faculty are free (for planning purposes/food\, please register in advance). Lectures\, worship\, and receptions are free of charge. \nA special event\, the Inauguration of Dr. Jacqueline E. Lapsley as Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Eighth President\, will occur on the afternoon of May 8 after the conclusion of the 2024 Sprunt Lectures. \nCheck out the complete schedule on the registration page and sign up today at https://bit.ly/Sprunt24
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/2024-sprunt-lectures/2024-05-08/
LOCATION:Union Presbyterian Seminary: Richmond Campus\, 3401 Brook Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23227\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni Events,RIC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T200000
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SUMMARY:2024 Sprunt Lectures
DESCRIPTION:May 6-8\, 2024\nRegistration for the 2024 Sprunt Lectures is open now! The alumni office invites you to attend this opportunity to hear a world-class lecturer and to fellowship with other attendees. Register at this link before April 29! \nDr. John J. Thatamanil\, Professor of theology and world religions at Union Theological Seminary in New York\, is the lecturer. Our preacher will be Rev. Dr. M. Craig Barnes\, former president of Princeton Theological Seminary. Rev. Lori Raible is the Alumni luncheon speaker. The BAA Trailblazer and the Distinguished Alum will be recognized\, too\, at a reception! \nLecture Series Fee\n$100 covers all meals; there is no a la carte. Current UPSem students and faculty are free (for planning purposes/food\, please register in advance). Lectures\, worship\, and receptions are free of charge. \nA special event\, the Inauguration of Dr. Jacqueline E. Lapsley as Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Eighth President\, will occur on the afternoon of May 8 after the conclusion of the 2024 Sprunt Lectures. \nCheck out the complete schedule on the registration page and sign up today at https://bit.ly/Sprunt24
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/2024-sprunt-lectures/2024-05-07/
LOCATION:Union Presbyterian Seminary: Richmond Campus\, 3401 Brook Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23227\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni Events,RIC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T210000
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SUMMARY:Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism
DESCRIPTION:Led by: Rev. Dr. Aram Feinberg \nMondays\, April 15-May 20\, 2024  |  7-9 p.m. Eastern Time \nThe overarching goal of this course is to develop a contextual framework for being a Reformed faith community in today’s context. To be more specific\, students will be invited to imagine the contours of evangelism in today’s modern day context\, which necessarily involves a historically based understanding of evangelism as well as a sociological study of those who identify as SBNRs\, which is a growing demographic in the larger religious landscape of the United States. \nThe practice of evangelism must address the needs of society in order for the church to continue its commitment to both the gospel message (love God and love neighbor) and the great commission (go and make disciples). \nClick here for more information or to register.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/pathways-online-course-mission-and-evangelism/2024-05-06/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101549
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T200537Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Sprunt Lectures
DESCRIPTION:May 6-8\, 2024\nRegistration for the 2024 Sprunt Lectures is open now! The alumni office invites you to attend this opportunity to hear a world-class lecturer and to fellowship with other attendees. Register at this link before April 29! \nDr. John J. Thatamanil\, Professor of theology and world religions at Union Theological Seminary in New York\, is the lecturer. Our preacher will be Rev. Dr. M. Craig Barnes\, former president of Princeton Theological Seminary. Rev. Lori Raible is the Alumni luncheon speaker. The BAA Trailblazer and the Distinguished Alum will be recognized\, too\, at a reception! \nLecture Series Fee\n$100 covers all meals; there is no a la carte. Current UPSem students and faculty are free (for planning purposes/food\, please register in advance). Lectures\, worship\, and receptions are free of charge. \nA special event\, the Inauguration of Dr. Jacqueline E. Lapsley as Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Eighth President\, will occur on the afternoon of May 8 after the conclusion of the 2024 Sprunt Lectures. \nCheck out the complete schedule on the registration page and sign up today at https://bit.ly/Sprunt24
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/2024-sprunt-lectures/2024-05-06/
LOCATION:Union Presbyterian Seminary: Richmond Campus\, 3401 Brook Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23227\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni Events,RIC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T130000
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SUMMARY:Presbyterian Polity\, Mission\, and Program (Christian Educator Certification Course)
DESCRIPTION:Led by Rev. Joyce MacKichan Walker and Jenna Campbell \nAsynchronous work will begin April 1\, 2024 \nSynchronous meetings are from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Eastern Time \nThis course in Presbyterian polity\, program\, and mission will integrate the study of the Presbyterian Constitution (Book of Confessions and Book of Order) and Program and Mission of the PC(USA) into the context of the educator. Scripture\, polity\, and the structure\, mission and program of the PC(USA) provides the content for this certification course. Critical examination\, guided exploration\, and careful integration of those key resources provides educators an opportunity to draw upon the richness of the Presbyterian tradition as they take leadership roles in their congregations and ministries. The course provides opportunities for educators to explore how the polity\, program\, and mission of the PC(USA) will impact\, guide\, and influence their ministry in a Presbyterian congregation\, governing body\, or related context.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/presbyterian-polity-mission-and-program/2024-05-06/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T204500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T133550Z
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SUMMARY:Parables of Jesus
DESCRIPTION:Led by Dr. John Carroll \nWednesdays  |  April 17-May 15  |  7:00-8:45 p.m. (Eastern Time) \nTo register\, click here. \nOne of the signature features of Jesus’ teaching was His use of parables to communicate His message. What is a parable? What are the distinctive themes in Jesus’ parables? How does each Gospel focus central themes in its narrative about Jesus through His telling of parables? What do the parables have to say to twenty-first-century listeners? \nThis five-week course on the parables of Jesus will explore questions such as these\, and in so doing\, invite participants to deepen their understanding of the Gospels\, and to gain fresh insight into the mission and message of Jesus—for both the first and the twenty-first century. \nWhile each participant will receive a course syllabus and will be expected to attend\, prepare for\, and participate in all class sessions\, there will not be any written assignments for this course. Nevertheless\, the class is intended to offer the opportunity for deep learning and engaging conversation! \nClick here for more information or to register.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/parables-of-jesus/2024-05-01/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T190000
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SUMMARY:Preaching the Headlines Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Led by: Leah Jordan \nReading: Preaching the Headlines\, a book by Lisa Thompson. \nDescription: This book club\, presented in partnership with the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership\, is for everyone interested in reflecting theologically on this relationship between Scripture and the world around us. \nClick here to start a registration.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/preaching-the-headlines-book-club/2024-04-29/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T190000
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SUMMARY:Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism
DESCRIPTION:Led by: Rev. Dr. Aram Feinberg \nMondays\, April 15-May 20\, 2024  |  7-9 p.m. Eastern Time \nThe overarching goal of this course is to develop a contextual framework for being a Reformed faith community in today’s context. To be more specific\, students will be invited to imagine the contours of evangelism in today’s modern day context\, which necessarily involves a historically based understanding of evangelism as well as a sociological study of those who identify as SBNRs\, which is a growing demographic in the larger religious landscape of the United States. \nThe practice of evangelism must address the needs of society in order for the church to continue its commitment to both the gospel message (love God and love neighbor) and the great commission (go and make disciples). \nClick here for more information or to register.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/pathways-online-course-mission-and-evangelism/2024-04-29/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101549
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T125132Z
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SUMMARY:Presbyterian Polity\, Mission\, and Program (Christian Educator Certification Course)
DESCRIPTION:Led by Rev. Joyce MacKichan Walker and Jenna Campbell \nAsynchronous work will begin April 1\, 2024 \nSynchronous meetings are from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Eastern Time \nThis course in Presbyterian polity\, program\, and mission will integrate the study of the Presbyterian Constitution (Book of Confessions and Book of Order) and Program and Mission of the PC(USA) into the context of the educator. Scripture\, polity\, and the structure\, mission and program of the PC(USA) provides the content for this certification course. Critical examination\, guided exploration\, and careful integration of those key resources provides educators an opportunity to draw upon the richness of the Presbyterian tradition as they take leadership roles in their congregations and ministries. The course provides opportunities for educators to explore how the polity\, program\, and mission of the PC(USA) will impact\, guide\, and influence their ministry in a Presbyterian congregation\, governing body\, or related context.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/presbyterian-polity-mission-and-program/2024-04-29/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101549
CREATED:20240117T193916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T194020Z
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SUMMARY:Pathways Online Course: Preaching
DESCRIPTION:Led by: Dr. Rich Voelz \nThursdays\, April 25-May 30\, 2024  |  7-9 p.m. ET \nParticipants will consider the “why” of preaching and learn the “how” of basic elements of sermon preparation and delivery. The learning will then be put into practice by developing\, delivering\, and receiving feedback on a sermon preached in the context. \nClick here for more information or to register.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/pathways-online-course-preaching/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101549
CREATED:20240304T124229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T125132Z
UID:10000483-1714042800-1714050000@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:Presbyterian Polity\, Mission\, and Program (Christian Educator Certification Course)
DESCRIPTION:Led by Rev. Joyce MacKichan Walker and Jenna Campbell \nAsynchronous work will begin April 1\, 2024 \nSynchronous meetings are from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Eastern Time \nThis course in Presbyterian polity\, program\, and mission will integrate the study of the Presbyterian Constitution (Book of Confessions and Book of Order) and Program and Mission of the PC(USA) into the context of the educator. Scripture\, polity\, and the structure\, mission and program of the PC(USA) provides the content for this certification course. Critical examination\, guided exploration\, and careful integration of those key resources provides educators an opportunity to draw upon the richness of the Presbyterian tradition as they take leadership roles in their congregations and ministries. The course provides opportunities for educators to explore how the polity\, program\, and mission of the PC(USA) will impact\, guide\, and influence their ministry in a Presbyterian congregation\, governing body\, or related context.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/presbyterian-polity-mission-and-program/2024-04-25/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T204500
DTSTAMP:20260405T101549
CREATED:20240305T133358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T133550Z
UID:10000496-1713985200-1713991500@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:Parables of Jesus
DESCRIPTION:Led by Dr. John Carroll \nWednesdays  |  April 17-May 15  |  7:00-8:45 p.m. (Eastern Time) \nTo register\, click here. \nOne of the signature features of Jesus’ teaching was His use of parables to communicate His message. What is a parable? What are the distinctive themes in Jesus’ parables? How does each Gospel focus central themes in its narrative about Jesus through His telling of parables? What do the parables have to say to twenty-first-century listeners? \nThis five-week course on the parables of Jesus will explore questions such as these\, and in so doing\, invite participants to deepen their understanding of the Gospels\, and to gain fresh insight into the mission and message of Jesus—for both the first and the twenty-first century. \nWhile each participant will receive a course syllabus and will be expected to attend\, prepare for\, and participate in all class sessions\, there will not be any written assignments for this course. Nevertheless\, the class is intended to offer the opportunity for deep learning and engaging conversation! \nClick here for more information or to register.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/parables-of-jesus/2024-04-24/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101549
CREATED:20251104T113503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T113503Z
UID:10000488-1713870000-1713877200@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:Presbyterian Polity\, Mission\, and Program (Christian Educator Certification Course)
DESCRIPTION:Led by Rev. Joyce MacKichan Walker and Jenna Campbell \nAsynchronous work will begin April 1\, 2024 \nSynchronous meetings are from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Eastern Time \nThis course in Presbyterian polity\, program\, and mission will integrate the study of the Presbyterian Constitution (Book of Confessions and Book of Order) and Program and Mission of the PC(USA) into the context of the educator. Scripture\, polity\, and the structure\, mission and program of the PC(USA) provides the content for this certification course. Critical examination\, guided exploration\, and careful integration of those key resources provides educators an opportunity to draw upon the richness of the Presbyterian tradition as they take leadership roles in their congregations and ministries. The course provides opportunities for educators to explore how the polity\, program\, and mission of the PC(USA) will impact\, guide\, and influence their ministry in a Presbyterian congregation\, governing body\, or related context.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/presbyterian-polity-mission-and-program/2024-04-23/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101549
CREATED:20240304T124229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T125132Z
UID:10000482-1713870000-1713877200@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:Presbyterian Polity\, Mission\, and Program (Christian Educator Certification Course)
DESCRIPTION:Led by Rev. Joyce MacKichan Walker and Jenna Campbell \nAsynchronous work will begin April 1\, 2024 \nSynchronous meetings are from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Eastern Time \nThis course in Presbyterian polity\, program\, and mission will integrate the study of the Presbyterian Constitution (Book of Confessions and Book of Order) and Program and Mission of the PC(USA) into the context of the educator. Scripture\, polity\, and the structure\, mission and program of the PC(USA) provides the content for this certification course. Critical examination\, guided exploration\, and careful integration of those key resources provides educators an opportunity to draw upon the richness of the Presbyterian tradition as they take leadership roles in their congregations and ministries. The course provides opportunities for educators to explore how the polity\, program\, and mission of the PC(USA) will impact\, guide\, and influence their ministry in a Presbyterian congregation\, governing body\, or related context.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/presbyterian-polity-mission-and-program/2024-04-23/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101549
CREATED:20240322T122523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T122724Z
UID:10000502-1713812400-1713819600@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:Preaching the Headlines Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Led by: Leah Jordan \nReading: Preaching the Headlines\, a book by Lisa Thompson. \nDescription: This book club\, presented in partnership with the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership\, is for everyone interested in reflecting theologically on this relationship between Scripture and the world around us. \nClick here to start a registration.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/preaching-the-headlines-book-club/2024-04-22/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101549
CREATED:20240117T193608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T121841Z
UID:10000466-1713812400-1713819600@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism
DESCRIPTION:Led by: Rev. Dr. Aram Feinberg \nMondays\, April 15-May 20\, 2024  |  7-9 p.m. Eastern Time \nThe overarching goal of this course is to develop a contextual framework for being a Reformed faith community in today’s context. To be more specific\, students will be invited to imagine the contours of evangelism in today’s modern day context\, which necessarily involves a historically based understanding of evangelism as well as a sociological study of those who identify as SBNRs\, which is a growing demographic in the larger religious landscape of the United States. \nThe practice of evangelism must address the needs of society in order for the church to continue its commitment to both the gospel message (love God and love neighbor) and the great commission (go and make disciples). \nClick here for more information or to register.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/pathways-online-course-mission-and-evangelism/2024-04-22/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T204500
DTSTAMP:20260405T101549
CREATED:20240305T133358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T133550Z
UID:10000495-1713380400-1713386700@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:Parables of Jesus
DESCRIPTION:Led by Dr. John Carroll \nWednesdays  |  April 17-May 15  |  7:00-8:45 p.m. (Eastern Time) \nTo register\, click here. \nOne of the signature features of Jesus’ teaching was His use of parables to communicate His message. What is a parable? What are the distinctive themes in Jesus’ parables? How does each Gospel focus central themes in its narrative about Jesus through His telling of parables? What do the parables have to say to twenty-first-century listeners? \nThis five-week course on the parables of Jesus will explore questions such as these\, and in so doing\, invite participants to deepen their understanding of the Gospels\, and to gain fresh insight into the mission and message of Jesus—for both the first and the twenty-first century. \nWhile each participant will receive a course syllabus and will be expected to attend\, prepare for\, and participate in all class sessions\, there will not be any written assignments for this course. Nevertheless\, the class is intended to offer the opportunity for deep learning and engaging conversation! \nClick here for more information or to register.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/parables-of-jesus/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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