Union Presbyterian Seminary

Practicing Resurrection Book Club
2024-09-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Reading Practicing Resurrection: The Gospel of Mark and Radical Discipleship by Rev. Dr. Janet Wolf
Book Club Leader: Dr. Chris Burton
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Worship and Sacraments (Christian Educator Certification Course)
2024-08-27 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-20 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-13 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-06 11:00 - 14:00
Led by Dr. Rebecca Davis

August 1-September 1

Synchronous meetings are from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Eastern Time
The purpose of this course is to provide a Reformed theological foundation of worship and the sacraments that informs the education for and the practice of each in the congregational setting. This course is open to all and it is not necessary to be seeking certification in order to participate.

Polity and Administration, Pathways Online Course
2024-08-26 19:00 - 21:00
Mondays, August 26-September 30 (asynchronous only on Labor Day, September 2)
Instructor: Rev. Carson Rhyne
This course will examine the Presbyterian Church (USA) Book of Order, its underpinnings, and its implication for mission and ministry. As part of the course, participants will review administrative tasks which grow out of the Book of Order (e.g., session meetings, committee meetings, stewardship season, personnel matters and policies, financial matters, presbytery meetings, annual statistical reports).
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Reformed Theology (Christian Educator Certification Course)
2024-07-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-18 13:00 - 15:00
Led by Dr. Dawn DeVries
June 18-July 23
Synchronous meetings are from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Through 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.

Charlotte Graduation
2024-06-29 10:00 - 23:00
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.

BTSR and Baptist House of Studies Gathering
2024-06-21 15:00 - 16:00
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.

"Re:Imagine": CBF General Assembly 2024
2024-06-19 08:00 - 2024-07-21 23:00
Join us in Greensboro, North Carolina for “re:imagine”
Find details and registration information here: https://cbf.net/general-assembly

Just Talk/Talk Just - LGBTQIA+ Justice
2024-06-18 19:00 - 20:00

Richmond Graduation
2024-05-25 10:00 - 11:00
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.

Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism
2024-05-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-06 19:00 - 21:00
Led by: Rev. Dr. Aram Feinberg
Mondays, April 15-May 20, 2024 | 7-9 p.m. Eastern Time
The 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.
The 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).
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Living Resistance Book Club
2024-05-16 18:00 - 20:00
Led by: Dr. Chris Burton
Reading: Living Resistance by Kaitlin Curtice
Description: Join us as we read about embodied ways of resisting, remembering, and becoming more aware of how connected we are.
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Parables of Jesus
2024-05-15 19:00 - 20:45, 2024-05-08 19:00 - 20:45, 2024-05-01 19:00 - 20:45
Led by Dr. John Carroll
Wednesdays | April 17-May 15 | 7:00-8:45 p.m. (Eastern Time)
To register, click here.
One 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?
This 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.
While 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!
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Inauguration | Flourishing Church, Flourishing World
2024-05-08 16:30 - 18:00
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/

Symposium | What Are Seminaries For?
2024-05-08 14:00 - 15:15
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/

2024 Sprunt Lectures
2024-05-08 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-07 08:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-06 16:30 - 20:30 | Union Presbyterian Seminary: Richmond Campus, 3401 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA, 23227, United States
May 6-8, 2024
Registration 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!
Dr. 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!
Lecture Series Fee
$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.
A 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.
Check out the complete schedule on the registration page and sign up today at https://bit.ly/Sprunt24

Presbyterian Polity, Mission, and Program (Christian Educator Certification Course)
2024-05-06 11:00 - 13:00
Led by Rev. Joyce MacKichan Walker and Jenna Campbell
Asynchronous work will begin April 1, 2024
Synchronous meetings are from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
This 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.
