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SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: Teaching the Bible
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis interdisciplinary course examines selected approaches to Bible teaching from the perspectives of biblical scholarship and Christian education. The purpose of this course is to equip participants to develop planning\, implementation\, and evaluation skills for teaching the Bible. \nMeet the Instructor \n \n\n\nDr. Rebecca L. Davis is the Sarah Belk Gambrell Professor of Christian Education\, Director of the MACE program and the Center for Excellence in Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary. She is a Teaching Elder and a Certified Educator in the PCUSA. For over thirty years\, her teaching ministry was embodied in congregations and beyond. She now teaches those preparing for leadership and advocacy in the church and world. Her passion for child advocacy led her to serve on staff of the Children’s Defense Fund and the National Council of Churches’ working for justice for children and their families. She was the founding chair of the Presbyterian Child Advocacy Network and served on the National Committee for the Self-Development of People foe the denomination. She was named APCE’s 2018 Educator of the Year. \n\n\nDates: Thursdays\, 7-9pm EST\, October 16 – November 20\, 2025 \nRegistration closes 2 days before the first class meeting on October 14\, 2025 \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWTTB : Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-teaching-the-bible/2025-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000
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SUMMARY:25-26 WLI Course: Womanist Pedagogy
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nFocusing on Rev. Dr. Katie G. Cannon’s idea of “unshouted courage\,” this course considers the question: What does it mean to teach for courage in various contexts of leadership and ministry? The course will consider three key theoretical and practical components of womanist pedagogy that yields courageous students who work for the humanity of all people\, particularly Black humanity. \nMeet the Instructor \n \n\nDr. Evelyn Parker is a distinguished visiting professor and accomplished scholar in practical theology\, with degrees from Lambuth College\, Prairie View A&M University\, Southern Methodist University\, and Northwestern University. She has authored and edited several influential works on adolescent spirituality\, race\, and gender\, including Between Sisters and Trouble Don’t Last Always. A leader in theological education and advocacy\, Parker has served as academic dean at Perkins School of Theology and held prominent roles in organizations such as the Association of Practical Theology and the Society for the Study of Black Religion. Deeply rooted in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church\, she has represented the denomination globally through the World Council of Churches\, contributing to policy\, education\, and humanitarian efforts. Dr. Parker most recently published Tangible Grace\, Ministry Interventions for Teen Dating Violence\, Fortress Press 2025. The Amazon.com link is here. \n\nDates: Tuesdays\, 7-9pm EST\, October 21 – November 25\, 2025 \nRegistration closes 2 business days before the first class meeting on Friday\, October 17\, 2025. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “WLIWP: Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-wli-course-womanist-pedagogy/2025-11-18/
CATEGORIES:KGCCWL,Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T190000
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SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: Preaching
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nParticipants will consider the theological “why” of preaching and learn the practical “how” of preaching\, including the basic elements of sermon preparation. The learning will then be put into practice by students crafting and delivering a sermon. Attention will also be given to the giving and receiving of sermon feedback. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nDr. Donna Giver-Johnston is an ordained minister of word and sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Over her twenty years in ministry\, she has served churches in New Jersey and Ohio\, and most recently as Pastor of Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon in Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania. Currently\, she is a member of the faculty and the Director of the Doctor of Ministry degree program at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. She has earned degrees from Vanderbilt University (PhD and MA)\, Princeton Seminary (MDiv)\, and Westminster College (BA). Her published books include Claiming the Call to Preach: Four Female Pioneers of Preaching in Nineteenth-Century America (Oxford\, 2021); Writing for the Ear\, Preaching from the Heart (Fortress\, 2021); For Every Matter Under Heaven: Preaching for Special Occasions (Fortress Press\, 2022). \nDates: Mondays\, 7-9pm EST\, October 27 – December 1\, 2025 \nRegistration closes on October 17\, 2025. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWP : Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-preaching/2025-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T183000
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SUMMARY:The Generosity Journey Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Description:\nThis interactive workshop invites participants to reframe generosity as a pathway to Christlike formation. Rooted in Scripture and shaped by a theology of abundance\, The Generosity Journey offers practical tools to nurture a culture of generosity in both your heart and your church. \nDrawing on their experience and insight\, Erica and Steve guide participants through the three pillars of a generous church—vision\, formation\, and systems—using group discussion\, storytelling\, and a generosity culture assessment. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap to move from financial fatigue to spiritual momentum—and a renewed vision for becoming and forming generous disciples. \nWatch our webinar with Erica and Steve\, The Spiritual Impact of Generosity\, for an intro to the workshop!\n\nRegister at the bottom of this page!\nRegister by October 1\, 2025 for an early bird discounted registration fee\n\nDetails\nSteve and Erica will co-facilitate this workshop simultaneously at both Union Presbyterian Seminary campuses—Richmond and Charlotte—on November 17\, 2025\, from 6:30-8:30 PM. Attendance is free\, and the session will be held exclusively in-person with no livestream or recording available. \nUpon registration\, you’ll receive a confirmation email with workshop details\, followed by a reminder email two weeks before the event that includes navigation directions and parking information. \nMaterials required:\nPlease purchase and read “A Spirituality of Fundraising” by Henri Nouwen in advance\, as we’ll dive into part of it our program \n\n\n\nAmazon Link / Thriftbooks Link\n\n\n\nPlease also bring any printed items from your church’s context on giving/stewardship/pledging\, or print off the giving page from your church’s website to bring to the workshop. We will take a look at these together as part of the program \n\nMeet the Workshop Leaders:\n \nLearn more about Steve here \n\nLearn more about Erica here\n\nRegister below!\n\n\n\nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary in partnership with Horizons Stewardship \nIf the cost of registration presents a financial barrier\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “GJ: Financial Aid\,” for a discounted registration fee.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/the-generosity-journey-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T210000
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SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: Teaching the Bible
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis interdisciplinary course examines selected approaches to Bible teaching from the perspectives of biblical scholarship and Christian education. The purpose of this course is to equip participants to develop planning\, implementation\, and evaluation skills for teaching the Bible. \nMeet the Instructor \n \n\n\nDr. Rebecca L. Davis is the Sarah Belk Gambrell Professor of Christian Education\, Director of the MACE program and the Center for Excellence in Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary. She is a Teaching Elder and a Certified Educator in the PCUSA. For over thirty years\, her teaching ministry was embodied in congregations and beyond. She now teaches those preparing for leadership and advocacy in the church and world. Her passion for child advocacy led her to serve on staff of the Children’s Defense Fund and the National Council of Churches’ working for justice for children and their families. She was the founding chair of the Presbyterian Child Advocacy Network and served on the National Committee for the Self-Development of People foe the denomination. She was named APCE’s 2018 Educator of the Year. \n\n\nDates: Thursdays\, 7-9pm EST\, October 16 – November 20\, 2025 \nRegistration closes 2 days before the first class meeting on October 14\, 2025 \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWTTB : Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-teaching-the-bible/2025-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T183000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Open House: Doctor of Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Virtual Open House exploring our Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Program. Hosted by Ashlee Anderson\, Director of Admissions\, and Prof. Elizabeth Hinson Hasty\, Director of the DMin Program. \nWednesday November 12th at 6:30 pm EST \nYou’ll hear from current D.Min. student Marina Luckhoo\, who’s in the final stages of her program and will share about her experience and the project she’s developing in her ministry context. You’ll also hear from Prof. Hinson-Hasty who will offer insight into the D.Min. final project — what it is\, how it unfolds\, and the creative ways students have brought their work to life. \nWe’ll wrap up with a few updates from Admissions and plenty of time for your questions. \nWhether you’re seriously considering doctoral study or simply curious\, this is a welcoming space to explore how Union can help you grow in your leadership and strengthen your practice of ministry. \n👉 Register today: DMin Virtual Open House Registration
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/virtual-open-house-doctor-of-ministry/
LOCATION:online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T190000
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SUMMARY:25-26 WLI Course: Womanist Pedagogy
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nFocusing on Rev. Dr. Katie G. Cannon’s idea of “unshouted courage\,” this course considers the question: What does it mean to teach for courage in various contexts of leadership and ministry? The course will consider three key theoretical and practical components of womanist pedagogy that yields courageous students who work for the humanity of all people\, particularly Black humanity. \nMeet the Instructor \n \n\nDr. Evelyn Parker is a distinguished visiting professor and accomplished scholar in practical theology\, with degrees from Lambuth College\, Prairie View A&M University\, Southern Methodist University\, and Northwestern University. She has authored and edited several influential works on adolescent spirituality\, race\, and gender\, including Between Sisters and Trouble Don’t Last Always. A leader in theological education and advocacy\, Parker has served as academic dean at Perkins School of Theology and held prominent roles in organizations such as the Association of Practical Theology and the Society for the Study of Black Religion. Deeply rooted in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church\, she has represented the denomination globally through the World Council of Churches\, contributing to policy\, education\, and humanitarian efforts. Dr. Parker most recently published Tangible Grace\, Ministry Interventions for Teen Dating Violence\, Fortress Press 2025. The Amazon.com link is here. \n\nDates: Tuesdays\, 7-9pm EST\, October 21 – November 25\, 2025 \nRegistration closes 2 business days before the first class meeting on Friday\, October 17\, 2025. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “WLIWP: Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-wli-course-womanist-pedagogy/2025-11-11/
CATEGORIES:KGCCWL,Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T190000
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SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: Preaching
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nParticipants will consider the theological “why” of preaching and learn the practical “how” of preaching\, including the basic elements of sermon preparation. The learning will then be put into practice by students crafting and delivering a sermon. Attention will also be given to the giving and receiving of sermon feedback. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nDr. Donna Giver-Johnston is an ordained minister of word and sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Over her twenty years in ministry\, she has served churches in New Jersey and Ohio\, and most recently as Pastor of Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon in Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania. Currently\, she is a member of the faculty and the Director of the Doctor of Ministry degree program at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. She has earned degrees from Vanderbilt University (PhD and MA)\, Princeton Seminary (MDiv)\, and Westminster College (BA). Her published books include Claiming the Call to Preach: Four Female Pioneers of Preaching in Nineteenth-Century America (Oxford\, 2021); Writing for the Ear\, Preaching from the Heart (Fortress\, 2021); For Every Matter Under Heaven: Preaching for Special Occasions (Fortress Press\, 2022). \nDates: Mondays\, 7-9pm EST\, October 27 – December 1\, 2025 \nRegistration closes on October 17\, 2025. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWP : Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-preaching/2025-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000
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SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: Teaching the Bible
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis interdisciplinary course examines selected approaches to Bible teaching from the perspectives of biblical scholarship and Christian education. The purpose of this course is to equip participants to develop planning\, implementation\, and evaluation skills for teaching the Bible. \nMeet the Instructor \n \n\n\nDr. Rebecca L. Davis is the Sarah Belk Gambrell Professor of Christian Education\, Director of the MACE program and the Center for Excellence in Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary. She is a Teaching Elder and a Certified Educator in the PCUSA. For over thirty years\, her teaching ministry was embodied in congregations and beyond. She now teaches those preparing for leadership and advocacy in the church and world. Her passion for child advocacy led her to serve on staff of the Children’s Defense Fund and the National Council of Churches’ working for justice for children and their families. She was the founding chair of the Presbyterian Child Advocacy Network and served on the National Committee for the Self-Development of People foe the denomination. She was named APCE’s 2018 Educator of the Year. \n\n\nDates: Thursdays\, 7-9pm EST\, October 16 – November 20\, 2025 \nRegistration closes 2 days before the first class meeting on October 14\, 2025 \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWTTB : Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-teaching-the-bible/2025-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T190000
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SUMMARY:25-26 WLI Course: Womanist Pedagogy
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nFocusing on Rev. Dr. Katie G. Cannon’s idea of “unshouted courage\,” this course considers the question: What does it mean to teach for courage in various contexts of leadership and ministry? The course will consider three key theoretical and practical components of womanist pedagogy that yields courageous students who work for the humanity of all people\, particularly Black humanity. \nMeet the Instructor \n \n\nDr. Evelyn Parker is a distinguished visiting professor and accomplished scholar in practical theology\, with degrees from Lambuth College\, Prairie View A&M University\, Southern Methodist University\, and Northwestern University. She has authored and edited several influential works on adolescent spirituality\, race\, and gender\, including Between Sisters and Trouble Don’t Last Always. A leader in theological education and advocacy\, Parker has served as academic dean at Perkins School of Theology and held prominent roles in organizations such as the Association of Practical Theology and the Society for the Study of Black Religion. Deeply rooted in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church\, she has represented the denomination globally through the World Council of Churches\, contributing to policy\, education\, and humanitarian efforts. Dr. Parker most recently published Tangible Grace\, Ministry Interventions for Teen Dating Violence\, Fortress Press 2025. The Amazon.com link is here. \n\nDates: Tuesdays\, 7-9pm EST\, October 21 – November 25\, 2025 \nRegistration closes 2 business days before the first class meeting on Friday\, October 17\, 2025. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “WLIWP: Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-wli-course-womanist-pedagogy/2025-11-04/
CATEGORIES:KGCCWL,Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T190000
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SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: Preaching
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nParticipants will consider the theological “why” of preaching and learn the practical “how” of preaching\, including the basic elements of sermon preparation. The learning will then be put into practice by students crafting and delivering a sermon. Attention will also be given to the giving and receiving of sermon feedback. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nDr. Donna Giver-Johnston is an ordained minister of word and sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Over her twenty years in ministry\, she has served churches in New Jersey and Ohio\, and most recently as Pastor of Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon in Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania. Currently\, she is a member of the faculty and the Director of the Doctor of Ministry degree program at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. She has earned degrees from Vanderbilt University (PhD and MA)\, Princeton Seminary (MDiv)\, and Westminster College (BA). Her published books include Claiming the Call to Preach: Four Female Pioneers of Preaching in Nineteenth-Century America (Oxford\, 2021); Writing for the Ear\, Preaching from the Heart (Fortress\, 2021); For Every Matter Under Heaven: Preaching for Special Occasions (Fortress Press\, 2022). \nDates: Mondays\, 7-9pm EST\, October 27 – December 1\, 2025 \nRegistration closes on October 17\, 2025. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWP : Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-preaching/2025-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T210000
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SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: Teaching the Bible
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis interdisciplinary course examines selected approaches to Bible teaching from the perspectives of biblical scholarship and Christian education. The purpose of this course is to equip participants to develop planning\, implementation\, and evaluation skills for teaching the Bible. \nMeet the Instructor \n \n\n\nDr. Rebecca L. Davis is the Sarah Belk Gambrell Professor of Christian Education\, Director of the MACE program and the Center for Excellence in Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary. She is a Teaching Elder and a Certified Educator in the PCUSA. For over thirty years\, her teaching ministry was embodied in congregations and beyond. She now teaches those preparing for leadership and advocacy in the church and world. Her passion for child advocacy led her to serve on staff of the Children’s Defense Fund and the National Council of Churches’ working for justice for children and their families. She was the founding chair of the Presbyterian Child Advocacy Network and served on the National Committee for the Self-Development of People foe the denomination. She was named APCE’s 2018 Educator of the Year. \n\n\nDates: Thursdays\, 7-9pm EST\, October 16 – November 20\, 2025 \nRegistration closes 2 days before the first class meeting on October 14\, 2025 \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWTTB : Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-teaching-the-bible/2025-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T210000
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SUMMARY:Senderos: Motivos Pastorales en el Antiguo Testamento
DESCRIPTION:Descripción del Curso  \nCurso introductorio del Antiguo Testamento desde una perspectiva pastoral. El curso busca proporcionar herramientas exegéticas y pastorales a ministros y personas laicas\, dentro de los parámetros estipulados en el programa de educación continua. \nFechas: Martes\, 7-9pm (tiempo de Nueva York\, en línea) 23 de septiembre – 28 de octubre\, 2025 \nConoce al Instructor  \n \nEdesio Sánchez Cetina\, mexicano \nReside en Coatzacoalcos\, Veracruz\, México \n\nMaestría y Doctorado (PhD) en el Union Presbyterian Seminary de Richmond\, Virginia\, Estados Unidos\nGrado Honorífico de Doctor en Letras Bíblicas (DLB) del Instituto Internacional de Estudios Superiores\, Ciudad de México.\nEs consultor emérito de traducciones bíblicas con las SBU (Sociedades Bíblicas Unidas) en las Américas. He participado en las siguientes traducciones de la Bíblica como Consultor: Maya de Yucatán\, México; ´Tzotzil de Chiapas\, México; Guaraní de Paraguay; Miskitu y Sumo de Nicaragua; Poqomchí de Guatemala; Kuna de Panamá; Biblia de Estudio de la Dios Habla Hoy; Coordinación general de la Traducción en Lenguaje Actual. Responsable del Departamento de Traducciones para todas las publicaciones para niños\, Editor con Esteban Voth de los Comentarios para la Exégesis y la Traducción. Ha editado y publicado los siguientes libros y comentarios: Descubre la Biblia\, Enseñaba por Parábolas\, Sabiduría para Vivir (estudios en el libro de Proverbios)\, Qué es la Biblia\, Antiguo Testamento y América Latina; Comentarios a: Deuteronomio\, Josué\, Jueces y Malaquías\, 1y 2 Reyes\, Proverbios. Autor de muchos artículos sobre exégesis y teología bíblica\, formación y desarrollo de la Biblia y traducción de la Biblia.\nMiembro de la Society of Biblical Literature (USA e internacional)\nMiembro de la Fraternidad Teológica Latinoamericana.\n\n\nRegístrese abajo\n\n\nLas inscripciones cerrarán el 19 de septiembre\, 2 días laborables antes de la primera clase. \nOfrecido por el Leadership Institute de Union Presbyterian Seminary \nSi necesita ayuda financiera adicional\, por favor contacte a Deborah Keyes e indique “Senderos: Ayuda Financiera” en el título del correo. \nMiembros de la facultad\, empleados y estudiantes de UPSem pueden inscribirse para esta clase de forma gratuita. Si usted es maestro empleado o estudiante de UPSem\, puede inscribirse aquí con su email de UPSem.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/scsenderosf25/2025-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103100
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SUMMARY:25-26 WLI Course: Womanist Pedagogy
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nFocusing on Rev. Dr. Katie G. Cannon’s idea of “unshouted courage\,” this course considers the question: What does it mean to teach for courage in various contexts of leadership and ministry? The course will consider three key theoretical and practical components of womanist pedagogy that yields courageous students who work for the humanity of all people\, particularly Black humanity. \nMeet the Instructor \n \n\nDr. Evelyn Parker is a distinguished visiting professor and accomplished scholar in practical theology\, with degrees from Lambuth College\, Prairie View A&M University\, Southern Methodist University\, and Northwestern University. She has authored and edited several influential works on adolescent spirituality\, race\, and gender\, including Between Sisters and Trouble Don’t Last Always. A leader in theological education and advocacy\, Parker has served as academic dean at Perkins School of Theology and held prominent roles in organizations such as the Association of Practical Theology and the Society for the Study of Black Religion. Deeply rooted in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church\, she has represented the denomination globally through the World Council of Churches\, contributing to policy\, education\, and humanitarian efforts. Dr. Parker most recently published Tangible Grace\, Ministry Interventions for Teen Dating Violence\, Fortress Press 2025. The Amazon.com link is here. \n\nDates: Tuesdays\, 7-9pm EST\, October 21 – November 25\, 2025 \nRegistration closes 2 business days before the first class meeting on Friday\, October 17\, 2025. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “WLIWP: Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-wli-course-womanist-pedagogy/2025-10-28/
CATEGORIES:KGCCWL,Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103100
CREATED:20250519T153140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T113251Z
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SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: Preaching
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nParticipants will consider the theological “why” of preaching and learn the practical “how” of preaching\, including the basic elements of sermon preparation. The learning will then be put into practice by students crafting and delivering a sermon. Attention will also be given to the giving and receiving of sermon feedback. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nDr. Donna Giver-Johnston is an ordained minister of word and sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Over her twenty years in ministry\, she has served churches in New Jersey and Ohio\, and most recently as Pastor of Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon in Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania. Currently\, she is a member of the faculty and the Director of the Doctor of Ministry degree program at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. She has earned degrees from Vanderbilt University (PhD and MA)\, Princeton Seminary (MDiv)\, and Westminster College (BA). Her published books include Claiming the Call to Preach: Four Female Pioneers of Preaching in Nineteenth-Century America (Oxford\, 2021); Writing for the Ear\, Preaching from the Heart (Fortress\, 2021); For Every Matter Under Heaven: Preaching for Special Occasions (Fortress Press\, 2022). \nDates: Mondays\, 7-9pm EST\, October 27 – December 1\, 2025 \nRegistration closes on October 17\, 2025. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWP : Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-preaching/2025-10-27/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103100
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SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: Teaching the Bible
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis interdisciplinary course examines selected approaches to Bible teaching from the perspectives of biblical scholarship and Christian education. The purpose of this course is to equip participants to develop planning\, implementation\, and evaluation skills for teaching the Bible. \nMeet the Instructor \n \n\n\nDr. Rebecca L. Davis is the Sarah Belk Gambrell Professor of Christian Education\, Director of the MACE program and the Center for Excellence in Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary. She is a Teaching Elder and a Certified Educator in the PCUSA. For over thirty years\, her teaching ministry was embodied in congregations and beyond. She now teaches those preparing for leadership and advocacy in the church and world. Her passion for child advocacy led her to serve on staff of the Children’s Defense Fund and the National Council of Churches’ working for justice for children and their families. She was the founding chair of the Presbyterian Child Advocacy Network and served on the National Committee for the Self-Development of People foe the denomination. She was named APCE’s 2018 Educator of the Year. \n\n\nDates: Thursdays\, 7-9pm EST\, October 16 – November 20\, 2025 \nRegistration closes 2 days before the first class meeting on October 14\, 2025 \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWTTB : Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-teaching-the-bible/2025-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103100
CREATED:20250822T134353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T150208Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Navigating Turbulent Times
DESCRIPTION:The Leadership Institute invites you to an in-person workshop on the Charlotte campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary. \nA workshop for non-profit and corporate leaders for overcoming challenges through purpose\, partnership\, and perseverance \nWhat you’ll gain:\n\nClarity: Tools to stay grounded in your values when the world feels off-center\nConnection: Strategies to build meaningful bridges across differences\nCourage: Practices to sustain emotional and spiritual strength in the face of injustice\n\nLight snacks and refreshments will be provided. \nMeet the Workshop Leader\n \nNisheena Clemons is the CEO of The Called Life Collective: an international coaching and consulting firm aimed at amplifying self-awareness\, emotional intelligence\, and fulfillment through goal-setting strategies. \n  \nRegister early for a discounted fee of $15! Early registration ends September 23\, 2025. Standard registration closes October 16\, 2025. \nRegister below!\n\n\nOffered by the Leadership Institute and the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation at Union Presbyterian Seminary. \nWe believe everyone should have access to this learning opportunity. If cost is a concern\, please reach out to Deborah Keyes at deborah.keyes@upsem.edu\, subject line “Workshop: NTT” to discuss options.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/workshop-navigating-turbulent-times/
LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 5141 Sharon Road\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T210000
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SUMMARY:Senderos: Motivos Pastorales en el Antiguo Testamento
DESCRIPTION:Descripción del Curso  \nCurso introductorio del Antiguo Testamento desde una perspectiva pastoral. El curso busca proporcionar herramientas exegéticas y pastorales a ministros y personas laicas\, dentro de los parámetros estipulados en el programa de educación continua. \nFechas: Martes\, 7-9pm (tiempo de Nueva York\, en línea) 23 de septiembre – 28 de octubre\, 2025 \nConoce al Instructor  \n \nEdesio Sánchez Cetina\, mexicano \nReside en Coatzacoalcos\, Veracruz\, México \n\nMaestría y Doctorado (PhD) en el Union Presbyterian Seminary de Richmond\, Virginia\, Estados Unidos\nGrado Honorífico de Doctor en Letras Bíblicas (DLB) del Instituto Internacional de Estudios Superiores\, Ciudad de México.\nEs consultor emérito de traducciones bíblicas con las SBU (Sociedades Bíblicas Unidas) en las Américas. He participado en las siguientes traducciones de la Bíblica como Consultor: Maya de Yucatán\, México; ´Tzotzil de Chiapas\, México; Guaraní de Paraguay; Miskitu y Sumo de Nicaragua; Poqomchí de Guatemala; Kuna de Panamá; Biblia de Estudio de la Dios Habla Hoy; Coordinación general de la Traducción en Lenguaje Actual. Responsable del Departamento de Traducciones para todas las publicaciones para niños\, Editor con Esteban Voth de los Comentarios para la Exégesis y la Traducción. Ha editado y publicado los siguientes libros y comentarios: Descubre la Biblia\, Enseñaba por Parábolas\, Sabiduría para Vivir (estudios en el libro de Proverbios)\, Qué es la Biblia\, Antiguo Testamento y América Latina; Comentarios a: Deuteronomio\, Josué\, Jueces y Malaquías\, 1y 2 Reyes\, Proverbios. Autor de muchos artículos sobre exégesis y teología bíblica\, formación y desarrollo de la Biblia y traducción de la Biblia.\nMiembro de la Society of Biblical Literature (USA e internacional)\nMiembro de la Fraternidad Teológica Latinoamericana.\n\n\nRegístrese abajo\n\n\nLas inscripciones cerrarán el 19 de septiembre\, 2 días laborables antes de la primera clase. \nOfrecido por el Leadership Institute de Union Presbyterian Seminary \nSi necesita ayuda financiera adicional\, por favor contacte a Deborah Keyes e indique “Senderos: Ayuda Financiera” en el título del correo. \nMiembros de la facultad\, empleados y estudiantes de UPSem pueden inscribirse para esta clase de forma gratuita. Si usted es maestro empleado o estudiante de UPSem\, puede inscribirse aquí con su email de UPSem.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/scsenderosf25/2025-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103100
CREATED:20250528T140730Z
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SUMMARY:25-26 WLI Course: Womanist Pedagogy
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nFocusing on Rev. Dr. Katie G. Cannon’s idea of “unshouted courage\,” this course considers the question: What does it mean to teach for courage in various contexts of leadership and ministry? The course will consider three key theoretical and practical components of womanist pedagogy that yields courageous students who work for the humanity of all people\, particularly Black humanity. \nMeet the Instructor \n \n\nDr. Evelyn Parker is a distinguished visiting professor and accomplished scholar in practical theology\, with degrees from Lambuth College\, Prairie View A&M University\, Southern Methodist University\, and Northwestern University. She has authored and edited several influential works on adolescent spirituality\, race\, and gender\, including Between Sisters and Trouble Don’t Last Always. A leader in theological education and advocacy\, Parker has served as academic dean at Perkins School of Theology and held prominent roles in organizations such as the Association of Practical Theology and the Society for the Study of Black Religion. Deeply rooted in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church\, she has represented the denomination globally through the World Council of Churches\, contributing to policy\, education\, and humanitarian efforts. Dr. Parker most recently published Tangible Grace\, Ministry Interventions for Teen Dating Violence\, Fortress Press 2025. The Amazon.com link is here. \n\nDates: Tuesdays\, 7-9pm EST\, October 21 – November 25\, 2025 \nRegistration closes 2 business days before the first class meeting on Friday\, October 17\, 2025. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “WLIWP: Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-wli-course-womanist-pedagogy/2025-10-21/
CATEGORIES:KGCCWL,Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103100
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SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: Teaching the Bible
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis interdisciplinary course examines selected approaches to Bible teaching from the perspectives of biblical scholarship and Christian education. The purpose of this course is to equip participants to develop planning\, implementation\, and evaluation skills for teaching the Bible. \nMeet the Instructor \n \n\n\nDr. Rebecca L. Davis is the Sarah Belk Gambrell Professor of Christian Education\, Director of the MACE program and the Center for Excellence in Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary. She is a Teaching Elder and a Certified Educator in the PCUSA. For over thirty years\, her teaching ministry was embodied in congregations and beyond. She now teaches those preparing for leadership and advocacy in the church and world. Her passion for child advocacy led her to serve on staff of the Children’s Defense Fund and the National Council of Churches’ working for justice for children and their families. She was the founding chair of the Presbyterian Child Advocacy Network and served on the National Committee for the Self-Development of People foe the denomination. She was named APCE’s 2018 Educator of the Year. \n\n\nDates: Thursdays\, 7-9pm EST\, October 16 – November 20\, 2025 \nRegistration closes 2 days before the first class meeting on October 14\, 2025 \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWTTB : Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-teaching-the-bible/2025-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103100
CREATED:20250821T180135Z
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SUMMARY:Senderos: Motivos Pastorales en el Antiguo Testamento
DESCRIPTION:Descripción del Curso  \nCurso introductorio del Antiguo Testamento desde una perspectiva pastoral. El curso busca proporcionar herramientas exegéticas y pastorales a ministros y personas laicas\, dentro de los parámetros estipulados en el programa de educación continua. \nFechas: Martes\, 7-9pm (tiempo de Nueva York\, en línea) 23 de septiembre – 28 de octubre\, 2025 \nConoce al Instructor  \n \nEdesio Sánchez Cetina\, mexicano \nReside en Coatzacoalcos\, Veracruz\, México \n\nMaestría y Doctorado (PhD) en el Union Presbyterian Seminary de Richmond\, Virginia\, Estados Unidos\nGrado Honorífico de Doctor en Letras Bíblicas (DLB) del Instituto Internacional de Estudios Superiores\, Ciudad de México.\nEs consultor emérito de traducciones bíblicas con las SBU (Sociedades Bíblicas Unidas) en las Américas. He participado en las siguientes traducciones de la Bíblica como Consultor: Maya de Yucatán\, México; ´Tzotzil de Chiapas\, México; Guaraní de Paraguay; Miskitu y Sumo de Nicaragua; Poqomchí de Guatemala; Kuna de Panamá; Biblia de Estudio de la Dios Habla Hoy; Coordinación general de la Traducción en Lenguaje Actual. Responsable del Departamento de Traducciones para todas las publicaciones para niños\, Editor con Esteban Voth de los Comentarios para la Exégesis y la Traducción. Ha editado y publicado los siguientes libros y comentarios: Descubre la Biblia\, Enseñaba por Parábolas\, Sabiduría para Vivir (estudios en el libro de Proverbios)\, Qué es la Biblia\, Antiguo Testamento y América Latina; Comentarios a: Deuteronomio\, Josué\, Jueces y Malaquías\, 1y 2 Reyes\, Proverbios. Autor de muchos artículos sobre exégesis y teología bíblica\, formación y desarrollo de la Biblia y traducción de la Biblia.\nMiembro de la Society of Biblical Literature (USA e internacional)\nMiembro de la Fraternidad Teológica Latinoamericana.\n\n\nRegístrese abajo\n\n\nLas inscripciones cerrarán el 19 de septiembre\, 2 días laborables antes de la primera clase. \nOfrecido por el Leadership Institute de Union Presbyterian Seminary \nSi necesita ayuda financiera adicional\, por favor contacte a Deborah Keyes e indique “Senderos: Ayuda Financiera” en el título del correo. \nMiembros de la facultad\, empleados y estudiantes de UPSem pueden inscribirse para esta clase de forma gratuita. Si usted es maestro empleado o estudiante de UPSem\, puede inscribirse aquí con su email de UPSem.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/scsenderosf25/2025-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103100
CREATED:20250528T140337Z
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SUMMARY:25-26 WLI Course: Womanist Leadership & Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nJoin a transformative learning experience that blends womanist ethics\, Afro-futurist imagination\, and strategic innovation. This course centers Black women’s wisdom as a force for visionary leadership and sustainable change. \nFeaturing core texts by Alice Walker\, Katie Cannon\, and Renita Weems\, participants will explore how to lead with purpose\, resilience\, and radical imagination in a rapidly changing world. \n\nIdeal for professionals in ministry\, nonprofits\, education\, entrepreneurship\, and the arts.\nGrounded in justice\, creativity\, and collective care.\nInnovation redefined—not just tech\, but systems of care and cultural visioning. \n\n#WomanistLeadership #Innovation2025 #BlackWomenLead #ContinuingEducation #LeadershipDevelopment \nMeet the Instructor \n \nRev. Dr. Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes is a pastor\, public theologian\, innovation strategist and author. She is the founding-co lead pastor of The Double Love Experience Church in Brooklyn\, New York and The Inaugural Director of The Technology\, Innovation & Digital Engagement Lab Fellowship at Union Theological Seminary. Dr. Gabby has a heart for God’s people and prioritizes creating experiences of connection and love through the physical church\, the digital space and local community engagement. \nHer work has been featured in Essence\, Forbes & The New York Times. She is the co-author of the best-selling book\, Psalms for Black Lives: Reflections for the Work of Liberation. The book has sold over 10\,000 books and counting. She is the recipient of numerous awards and citations including the 2024 National Action Network Woman of Excellence Award from Rev. Al Sharpton\, the Guy R Brewer Religious Leadership Award from their Queens Democratic Club\, The Yale University Charles S Mersick Preaching Prize as well as the Outstanding Graduate Student Award from The Yale Af-Am House. \nDr. Gabby’s voice echoes in the public square. In 2023 she was a featured guest in the HBO Max/Own Docu-Series\, A Time of Essence. She and her church were featured in the 2024 GOSPEL documentary by Skip Gates on PBS & she was a guest speaker in the first documentary film of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture\, GODTalk. She’s also a frequent guest on the nationally syndicated radio show: Get Up Mornings With Erica Campbell. \nDr. Gabby holds a doctorate from Duke University\, a Masters of Divinity from Yale University\, a Masters of Arts from NYU and a Bachelors from Hampton University. She is the current President of the Yale Divinity School Alumni Board and a member of the prestigious Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Preachers. \nDr. Gabby is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and is committed to the work of love and justice. She resides in Brooklyn\, New York with her husband\, Rev. Dr. Andrew Wilkes. \nDates: Mondays\, 7-9pm EST\, September 8 – October 13\, 2025 \nRegistration closes 2 business days before the first class meeting on September 4\, 2025 \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “WLIWLI: Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-wli-course-womanist-leadership-innovation/2025-10-13/
CATEGORIES:KGCCWL,Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T140000
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SUMMARY:25-26 Christian Educator Certification Course: Presbyterian Polity\, Program\, and Mission
DESCRIPTION:CECE Course instructed by Joyce MacKichan Walker and Jenna Campbell: Presbyterian Polity\, Program\, and Mission \nCourse Description: \nThis course provides knowledge of current resources and mission emphases of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and integrates the study of the Presbyterian Constitution (Book of Confessions and Book of Order) and the Program and Mission of the PCUSA into the context of the educator. Scripture\, polity\, and the structure\, mission\, and program of the PCUSA\, as it is described and resourced by presbyteries\, synods\, and the General Assembly\, usually provides the content for this certification course. Critical examination\, guided exploration\, and careful integration of those key resources provide educators an opportunity to draw upon the richness of the Presbyterian tradition as they take leadership roles in their congregations and ministries. The course will provide opportunities for educators to explore how the polity\, program\, and mission of the PCUSA will impact\, guide\, and influence their educational programs and events. \nMeet the instructors \n \nJoyce MacKichan Walker is a Certified Christian Educator who has served the larger church as a keynote speaker and workshop leader. She was honored as the Educator of the Year by the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators in 2008. She taught Presbyterian Polity at Princeton Theological Seminary for eight years and continues to teach the polity certification course for the PCUSA educator certification process\, and “Teaching for Transformation” for POAMN (Presbyterian Older Adult Ministry Network). Joyce served the Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton NJ as Director of Christian Education and then\, following ordination to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament in 2007\, as Minister of Education and Mission until her retirement in July 2018. A 1979 graduate of the Presbyterian School of Christian Education (now Union Presbyterian Seminary) in Richmond VA\, she lives in Princeton\, NJ where she continues to write and teach online and travel at every opportunity! \n \nJenna Campbell is a Certified Christian Educator and serves as the Director of Children and Youth Ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater\, OK. She earned her master’s degree in Christian Education from Union Presbyterian Seminary\, Richmond. She is passionate about engaging children\, youth\, and their families in a faith that actively pursues justice and compassion in the world. Jenna is the 2023 Association of Partners in Christian Education (APCE) ENRICH Educator of the Year. She enjoys life with her husband Casey and their two teenage daughters.\nDates: 9 synchronous online course meetings from 12-2pm EST on Wed. Oct 8\, Fri. Oct 10\, Mon. Oct 13\, Wed. Oct 15\, Fri. Oct 17\, Wed. Oct 22\, Wed. Oct 29\, Wed. Nov 5\, and Wed. Nov 12. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \n \n\nRegistration closes on October 5\, 2025\, 2 business days before the first class meeting. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address. If you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “CEPPM: Financial Aid.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-christian-educator-certification-course-presbyterian-polity-program-and-mission/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103100
CREATED:20250821T180135Z
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SUMMARY:Senderos: Motivos Pastorales en el Antiguo Testamento
DESCRIPTION:Descripción del Curso  \nCurso introductorio del Antiguo Testamento desde una perspectiva pastoral. El curso busca proporcionar herramientas exegéticas y pastorales a ministros y personas laicas\, dentro de los parámetros estipulados en el programa de educación continua. \nFechas: Martes\, 7-9pm (tiempo de Nueva York\, en línea) 23 de septiembre – 28 de octubre\, 2025 \nConoce al Instructor  \n \nEdesio Sánchez Cetina\, mexicano \nReside en Coatzacoalcos\, Veracruz\, México \n\nMaestría y Doctorado (PhD) en el Union Presbyterian Seminary de Richmond\, Virginia\, Estados Unidos\nGrado Honorífico de Doctor en Letras Bíblicas (DLB) del Instituto Internacional de Estudios Superiores\, Ciudad de México.\nEs consultor emérito de traducciones bíblicas con las SBU (Sociedades Bíblicas Unidas) en las Américas. He participado en las siguientes traducciones de la Bíblica como Consultor: Maya de Yucatán\, México; ´Tzotzil de Chiapas\, México; Guaraní de Paraguay; Miskitu y Sumo de Nicaragua; Poqomchí de Guatemala; Kuna de Panamá; Biblia de Estudio de la Dios Habla Hoy; Coordinación general de la Traducción en Lenguaje Actual. Responsable del Departamento de Traducciones para todas las publicaciones para niños\, Editor con Esteban Voth de los Comentarios para la Exégesis y la Traducción. Ha editado y publicado los siguientes libros y comentarios: Descubre la Biblia\, Enseñaba por Parábolas\, Sabiduría para Vivir (estudios en el libro de Proverbios)\, Qué es la Biblia\, Antiguo Testamento y América Latina; Comentarios a: Deuteronomio\, Josué\, Jueces y Malaquías\, 1y 2 Reyes\, Proverbios. Autor de muchos artículos sobre exégesis y teología bíblica\, formación y desarrollo de la Biblia y traducción de la Biblia.\nMiembro de la Society of Biblical Literature (USA e internacional)\nMiembro de la Fraternidad Teológica Latinoamericana.\n\n\nRegístrese abajo\n\n\nLas inscripciones cerrarán el 19 de septiembre\, 2 días laborables antes de la primera clase. \nOfrecido por el Leadership Institute de Union Presbyterian Seminary \nSi necesita ayuda financiera adicional\, por favor contacte a Deborah Keyes e indique “Senderos: Ayuda Financiera” en el título del correo. \nMiembros de la facultad\, empleados y estudiantes de UPSem pueden inscribirse para esta clase de forma gratuita. Si usted es maestro empleado o estudiante de UPSem\, puede inscribirse aquí con su email de UPSem.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/scsenderosf25/2025-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103100
CREATED:20250528T140337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T185444Z
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SUMMARY:25-26 WLI Course: Womanist Leadership & Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nJoin a transformative learning experience that blends womanist ethics\, Afro-futurist imagination\, and strategic innovation. This course centers Black women’s wisdom as a force for visionary leadership and sustainable change. \nFeaturing core texts by Alice Walker\, Katie Cannon\, and Renita Weems\, participants will explore how to lead with purpose\, resilience\, and radical imagination in a rapidly changing world. \n\nIdeal for professionals in ministry\, nonprofits\, education\, entrepreneurship\, and the arts.\nGrounded in justice\, creativity\, and collective care.\nInnovation redefined—not just tech\, but systems of care and cultural visioning. \n\n#WomanistLeadership #Innovation2025 #BlackWomenLead #ContinuingEducation #LeadershipDevelopment \nMeet the Instructor \n \nRev. Dr. Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes is a pastor\, public theologian\, innovation strategist and author. She is the founding-co lead pastor of The Double Love Experience Church in Brooklyn\, New York and The Inaugural Director of The Technology\, Innovation & Digital Engagement Lab Fellowship at Union Theological Seminary. Dr. Gabby has a heart for God’s people and prioritizes creating experiences of connection and love through the physical church\, the digital space and local community engagement. \nHer work has been featured in Essence\, Forbes & The New York Times. She is the co-author of the best-selling book\, Psalms for Black Lives: Reflections for the Work of Liberation. The book has sold over 10\,000 books and counting. She is the recipient of numerous awards and citations including the 2024 National Action Network Woman of Excellence Award from Rev. Al Sharpton\, the Guy R Brewer Religious Leadership Award from their Queens Democratic Club\, The Yale University Charles S Mersick Preaching Prize as well as the Outstanding Graduate Student Award from The Yale Af-Am House. \nDr. Gabby’s voice echoes in the public square. In 2023 she was a featured guest in the HBO Max/Own Docu-Series\, A Time of Essence. She and her church were featured in the 2024 GOSPEL documentary by Skip Gates on PBS & she was a guest speaker in the first documentary film of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture\, GODTalk. She’s also a frequent guest on the nationally syndicated radio show: Get Up Mornings With Erica Campbell. \nDr. Gabby holds a doctorate from Duke University\, a Masters of Divinity from Yale University\, a Masters of Arts from NYU and a Bachelors from Hampton University. She is the current President of the Yale Divinity School Alumni Board and a member of the prestigious Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Preachers. \nDr. Gabby is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and is committed to the work of love and justice. She resides in Brooklyn\, New York with her husband\, Rev. Dr. Andrew Wilkes. \nDates: Mondays\, 7-9pm EST\, September 8 – October 13\, 2025 \nRegistration closes 2 business days before the first class meeting on September 4\, 2025 \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “WLIWLI: Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-wli-course-womanist-leadership-innovation/2025-10-06/
CATEGORIES:KGCCWL,Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103100
CREATED:20250519T153453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T163036Z
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SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: Introduction to Pastoral Care
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nAn introduction to the theories of pastoral care and counseling. The course offers various theological and psychological perspectives and tools to help participants develop confidence in responding to circumstances of pastoral care and counseling in the context of parish ministry and other institutional settings. Topics include the art of listening\, loss and grief\, pastoral care with couples and families\, and the pastoral function of worship and the sacraments. \nMeet the Instructor \n \n\nDr. Joshua Morris is an ordained minister with the United Church of Christ and a Board-Certified Chaplain. He served in pediatric healthcare for 11 years\, most recently as Assistant Director of Spiritual Services at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Dr. Morris has 15 years of experience as an army chaplain in the United States Army Reserve\, including a deployment to Afghanistan. He has taught at Phillips Theological Seminary\, Claremont School of Theology\, and Saint Paul School of Theology. Dr. Morris is the author of “Moral Injury Among Returning Veterans” and numerous peer-reviewed articles. He speaks nationally and internationally on moral injury\, reintegration\, and spiritual care. Passionate about cultivating compassionate ministers\, he integrates theory and practice to promote love for God and humanity. \n\nDates: Thursdays\, 7-9pm EST\, August 28 – October 2\, 2025 \nRegistration closes 2 days before the first class meeting on August 26\, 2025. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWIPC : Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-intro-to-pastoral-care/2025-10-02/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103100
CREATED:20250821T180135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T165910Z
UID:10000715-1759258800-1759266000@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:Senderos: Motivos Pastorales en el Antiguo Testamento
DESCRIPTION:Descripción del Curso  \nCurso introductorio del Antiguo Testamento desde una perspectiva pastoral. El curso busca proporcionar herramientas exegéticas y pastorales a ministros y personas laicas\, dentro de los parámetros estipulados en el programa de educación continua. \nFechas: Martes\, 7-9pm (tiempo de Nueva York\, en línea) 23 de septiembre – 28 de octubre\, 2025 \nConoce al Instructor  \n \nEdesio Sánchez Cetina\, mexicano \nReside en Coatzacoalcos\, Veracruz\, México \n\nMaestría y Doctorado (PhD) en el Union Presbyterian Seminary de Richmond\, Virginia\, Estados Unidos\nGrado Honorífico de Doctor en Letras Bíblicas (DLB) del Instituto Internacional de Estudios Superiores\, Ciudad de México.\nEs consultor emérito de traducciones bíblicas con las SBU (Sociedades Bíblicas Unidas) en las Américas. He participado en las siguientes traducciones de la Bíblica como Consultor: Maya de Yucatán\, México; ´Tzotzil de Chiapas\, México; Guaraní de Paraguay; Miskitu y Sumo de Nicaragua; Poqomchí de Guatemala; Kuna de Panamá; Biblia de Estudio de la Dios Habla Hoy; Coordinación general de la Traducción en Lenguaje Actual. Responsable del Departamento de Traducciones para todas las publicaciones para niños\, Editor con Esteban Voth de los Comentarios para la Exégesis y la Traducción. Ha editado y publicado los siguientes libros y comentarios: Descubre la Biblia\, Enseñaba por Parábolas\, Sabiduría para Vivir (estudios en el libro de Proverbios)\, Qué es la Biblia\, Antiguo Testamento y América Latina; Comentarios a: Deuteronomio\, Josué\, Jueces y Malaquías\, 1y 2 Reyes\, Proverbios. Autor de muchos artículos sobre exégesis y teología bíblica\, formación y desarrollo de la Biblia y traducción de la Biblia.\nMiembro de la Society of Biblical Literature (USA e internacional)\nMiembro de la Fraternidad Teológica Latinoamericana.\n\n\nRegístrese abajo\n\n\nLas inscripciones cerrarán el 19 de septiembre\, 2 días laborables antes de la primera clase. \nOfrecido por el Leadership Institute de Union Presbyterian Seminary \nSi necesita ayuda financiera adicional\, por favor contacte a Deborah Keyes e indique “Senderos: Ayuda Financiera” en el título del correo. \nMiembros de la facultad\, empleados y estudiantes de UPSem pueden inscribirse para esta clase de forma gratuita. Si usted es maestro empleado o estudiante de UPSem\, puede inscribirse aquí con su email de UPSem.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/scsenderosf25/2025-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103100
CREATED:20250528T140337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T185444Z
UID:10000678-1759172400-1759179600@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:25-26 WLI Course: Womanist Leadership & Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nJoin a transformative learning experience that blends womanist ethics\, Afro-futurist imagination\, and strategic innovation. This course centers Black women’s wisdom as a force for visionary leadership and sustainable change. \nFeaturing core texts by Alice Walker\, Katie Cannon\, and Renita Weems\, participants will explore how to lead with purpose\, resilience\, and radical imagination in a rapidly changing world. \n\nIdeal for professionals in ministry\, nonprofits\, education\, entrepreneurship\, and the arts.\nGrounded in justice\, creativity\, and collective care.\nInnovation redefined—not just tech\, but systems of care and cultural visioning. \n\n#WomanistLeadership #Innovation2025 #BlackWomenLead #ContinuingEducation #LeadershipDevelopment \nMeet the Instructor \n \nRev. Dr. Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes is a pastor\, public theologian\, innovation strategist and author. She is the founding-co lead pastor of The Double Love Experience Church in Brooklyn\, New York and The Inaugural Director of The Technology\, Innovation & Digital Engagement Lab Fellowship at Union Theological Seminary. Dr. Gabby has a heart for God’s people and prioritizes creating experiences of connection and love through the physical church\, the digital space and local community engagement. \nHer work has been featured in Essence\, Forbes & The New York Times. She is the co-author of the best-selling book\, Psalms for Black Lives: Reflections for the Work of Liberation. The book has sold over 10\,000 books and counting. She is the recipient of numerous awards and citations including the 2024 National Action Network Woman of Excellence Award from Rev. Al Sharpton\, the Guy R Brewer Religious Leadership Award from their Queens Democratic Club\, The Yale University Charles S Mersick Preaching Prize as well as the Outstanding Graduate Student Award from The Yale Af-Am House. \nDr. Gabby’s voice echoes in the public square. In 2023 she was a featured guest in the HBO Max/Own Docu-Series\, A Time of Essence. She and her church were featured in the 2024 GOSPEL documentary by Skip Gates on PBS & she was a guest speaker in the first documentary film of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture\, GODTalk. She’s also a frequent guest on the nationally syndicated radio show: Get Up Mornings With Erica Campbell. \nDr. Gabby holds a doctorate from Duke University\, a Masters of Divinity from Yale University\, a Masters of Arts from NYU and a Bachelors from Hampton University. She is the current President of the Yale Divinity School Alumni Board and a member of the prestigious Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Preachers. \nDr. Gabby is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and is committed to the work of love and justice. She resides in Brooklyn\, New York with her husband\, Rev. Dr. Andrew Wilkes. \nDates: Mondays\, 7-9pm EST\, September 8 – October 13\, 2025 \nRegistration closes 2 business days before the first class meeting on September 4\, 2025 \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “WLIWLI: Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-wli-course-womanist-leadership-innovation/2025-09-29/
CATEGORIES:KGCCWL,Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103100
CREATED:20250519T153453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T163036Z
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SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: Introduction to Pastoral Care
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nAn introduction to the theories of pastoral care and counseling. The course offers various theological and psychological perspectives and tools to help participants develop confidence in responding to circumstances of pastoral care and counseling in the context of parish ministry and other institutional settings. Topics include the art of listening\, loss and grief\, pastoral care with couples and families\, and the pastoral function of worship and the sacraments. \nMeet the Instructor \n \n\nDr. Joshua Morris is an ordained minister with the United Church of Christ and a Board-Certified Chaplain. He served in pediatric healthcare for 11 years\, most recently as Assistant Director of Spiritual Services at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Dr. Morris has 15 years of experience as an army chaplain in the United States Army Reserve\, including a deployment to Afghanistan. He has taught at Phillips Theological Seminary\, Claremont School of Theology\, and Saint Paul School of Theology. Dr. Morris is the author of “Moral Injury Among Returning Veterans” and numerous peer-reviewed articles. He speaks nationally and internationally on moral injury\, reintegration\, and spiritual care. Passionate about cultivating compassionate ministers\, he integrates theory and practice to promote love for God and humanity. \n\nDates: Thursdays\, 7-9pm EST\, August 28 – October 2\, 2025 \nRegistration closes 2 days before the first class meeting on August 26\, 2025. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWIPC : Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-intro-to-pastoral-care/2025-09-25/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103100
CREATED:20250821T180135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T165910Z
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SUMMARY:Senderos: Motivos Pastorales en el Antiguo Testamento
DESCRIPTION:Descripción del Curso  \nCurso introductorio del Antiguo Testamento desde una perspectiva pastoral. El curso busca proporcionar herramientas exegéticas y pastorales a ministros y personas laicas\, dentro de los parámetros estipulados en el programa de educación continua. \nFechas: Martes\, 7-9pm (tiempo de Nueva York\, en línea) 23 de septiembre – 28 de octubre\, 2025 \nConoce al Instructor  \n \nEdesio Sánchez Cetina\, mexicano \nReside en Coatzacoalcos\, Veracruz\, México \n\nMaestría y Doctorado (PhD) en el Union Presbyterian Seminary de Richmond\, Virginia\, Estados Unidos\nGrado Honorífico de Doctor en Letras Bíblicas (DLB) del Instituto Internacional de Estudios Superiores\, Ciudad de México.\nEs consultor emérito de traducciones bíblicas con las SBU (Sociedades Bíblicas Unidas) en las Américas. He participado en las siguientes traducciones de la Bíblica como Consultor: Maya de Yucatán\, México; ´Tzotzil de Chiapas\, México; Guaraní de Paraguay; Miskitu y Sumo de Nicaragua; Poqomchí de Guatemala; Kuna de Panamá; Biblia de Estudio de la Dios Habla Hoy; Coordinación general de la Traducción en Lenguaje Actual. Responsable del Departamento de Traducciones para todas las publicaciones para niños\, Editor con Esteban Voth de los Comentarios para la Exégesis y la Traducción. Ha editado y publicado los siguientes libros y comentarios: Descubre la Biblia\, Enseñaba por Parábolas\, Sabiduría para Vivir (estudios en el libro de Proverbios)\, Qué es la Biblia\, Antiguo Testamento y América Latina; Comentarios a: Deuteronomio\, Josué\, Jueces y Malaquías\, 1y 2 Reyes\, Proverbios. Autor de muchos artículos sobre exégesis y teología bíblica\, formación y desarrollo de la Biblia y traducción de la Biblia.\nMiembro de la Society of Biblical Literature (USA e internacional)\nMiembro de la Fraternidad Teológica Latinoamericana.\n\n\nRegístrese abajo\n\n\nLas inscripciones cerrarán el 19 de septiembre\, 2 días laborables antes de la primera clase. \nOfrecido por el Leadership Institute de Union Presbyterian Seminary \nSi necesita ayuda financiera adicional\, por favor contacte a Deborah Keyes e indique “Senderos: Ayuda Financiera” en el título del correo. \nMiembros de la facultad\, empleados y estudiantes de UPSem pueden inscribirse para esta clase de forma gratuita. Si usted es maestro empleado o estudiante de UPSem\, puede inscribirse aquí con su email de UPSem.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/scsenderosf25/2025-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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