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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/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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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/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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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/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:KGCCWL,Leadership Institute
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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/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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