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Spring 2020 Print Edition

JustAct Spring 2020 Issue

Written before and through the outset of the global COVID-19 virus, this issue challenges the reader to consider the tensions in our world between persisting darkness yet the promise of prevailing light.

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President Jacq Lapsley sat down with Chris Burton President Jacq Lapsley sat down with Chris Burton (Director of the Leadership Institute) to reflect on how we equip Christians for faithful living and leadership in today’s world.

Listen in — link in bio!
We’re looking forward to welcoming the BTSR Lega We’re looking forward to welcoming the BTSR Legacy Celebration to Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Richmond campus in September.

📅 September 23–25, 2025
📍 Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA
🔗 Free registration (meals included, except Hardywood dinner)

This gathering is a chance for BTSR alumni and friends to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate the BTSR’s legacy. The weekend kicks off with dinner at @hardywood and continues with programming here at Union — featuring time for fellowship, a keynote lecture, and a visit to the former BTSR campus. See you there! Registration link in bio.
➡️ swipe to get a taste of summer on the Richm ➡️ swipe to get a taste of summer on the Richmond campus. We're counting down the days to convocation!
Sprunt Lectures 2025 were filled with more than fe Sprunt Lectures 2025 were filled with more than fellowship—they sparked courage and a call for justice. Truly a spirit-filled time! 

#Sprunt2025 #UPSeminary
On this International Day of Friendship, we give t On this International Day of Friendship, we give thanks for the friendships that form in classrooms, across cultures, and in ministry.
At Union, we believe learning in community shapes not just our minds — but our hearts. 💙
Here’s to the friends who walk with us in faith.
Chris Burton doesn't want you to miss out! Join u Chris Burton doesn't want you to miss out!

Join us in Richmond, VA, September 16–18 for Compassion Across Borders: A Call for Solidarity and Justice—a gathering of faith leaders, organizers, scholars, and artists who care deeply about justice for migrants.

We’ll learn together, share meals, and imagine how our faith can move us to respond with compassion in a world that too often chooses fear.

Featuring powerful voices like Isaac Villegas (Migrant God) and Dr. Yii-Jan Lin of @yaledivinityschool, this is more than a conference—it’s a space to connect, reflect, and act.

Registration is just $30 and includes all meals. Submit a proposal or save your spot now at our link in bio. 

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Curious about how generosity shapes our faith and Curious about how generosity shapes our faith and communities? Join the Center for Excellence in Christian Education for PRISM 2025, a fully online event on Saturday, August 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. This year’s theme, Stewards of the Story: In Giving We Receive, dives into preaching, building community, running stewardship campaigns, and exploring generosity across generations.

You’ll hear from amazing leaders like Rev. Dr. Jill Duffield, Rev. Dr. Jerry L. Cannon, Rev. Delton H. Farmer, Andi Stem, and many others. Come be inspired and equipped for ministry.

Learn more and register at our link in bio. @ceceupsem  #UPSeminary
🌏 What happens when faith meets adventure? Trav 🌏 What happens when faith meets adventure?
Travel to India this December with UPSem’s Dr. Sam Adams and Dr. James Taneti for a life-changing seminar on public theology and interfaith dialogue.
🏛️ From classrooms to the Taj Mahal, discover what faith looks like across cultures.
🗓️ Applications close August 7 — tap the link in bio to apply!
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