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Dr. Leela Prasad to Present 2023 Dawe Lecture

…orientation. Sanmati, the practice of generous orientation, underlies Mahatma Gandhi’s moral ecology and ethic of pluralism. In Sanskrit, sanmati variously means “goodwill,” “wisdom,” “good sense,” or “truth perceiving.” In this lecture, Dr. Prasad will show how contemporary moments suffused with sanmati help us understand what Gandhi meant by “a religion which underlies all religions.” This understanding has immense potential; it …

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Loss, lament, and gratitude in the aftermath of Florence

This is post 1 of 2 in the series “Hurricane Florence” Loss, lament, and gratitude in the aftermath of Florence A call to serve those in hurricane’s path Alumni Spotlight: Bill Hawkins BY JOE SLAY When the Rev. William L. “Bill” Hawkins (D.Min’80) began his sermon on Sunday, September 23, at First Presbyterian Church in New Bern, North Carolina, he …

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Memory sanctions & Confederate statues

…Seminary, is writing a book about violence among Egyptian ascetics in the desert and the desecration of a monument in Alexandria — a practice that is known as “memory sanctions.” She spoke with Joe Slay for our Union matters! podcast about how her research helps us understand the power of statues, and what we should do with those of Robert …

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Susan Blanchard: God is present

…or lead a meditation. In the midst of social distancing and being asked to stay at home due to COVID-19, let us remember that “the earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.” (Psalm 24:1). Director of Student Services Susan Blanchard’s (M.Div./M.A.C.E.’97) devotion is titled “God is present.” WATCH NOW …

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Monumental Confederate controversy solution might be ancient history

…not heard before. “In my career, I’ve always been about bringing attention to what I consider marginalized voices.” “Of course, I’m interested in characters who have some profile like the fourth century Roman ascetic Melania the Elder, but I’m also interested in those women whose names we don’t know, but played significant roles.” She is fascinated by the “mechanisms” that …

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India travel seminar: Deep care & kindness

This is post 3 of 11 in the series “India travel seminar” India travel seminar begins India travel seminar: Religious and cultural diversities India travel seminar: Deep care & kindness India travel seminar: A dream fulfilled India travel seminar: Spirit of the Sikhs India travel seminar: Observing faith formation practices India travel seminar: Andhara Christian Theological College India travel seminar: …

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Class of 2017 honored at commencement exercises

…VA, while continuing her role as Executive Director of the Hanover Chamber of Commerce. My most important takeaway from Union is friendship. The people I met here won’t be like most other people I’ll meet in my life and I can call on them when I need them.” Charles Frank Pratt III will pursue a chaplaincy in Greenville, South Carolina, …

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Black Lives Matter

…Staten Island, New York in 2014, Mr. Floyd is heard saying aloud, “I can’t breathe!” But, apparently it doesn’t matter, because Mr. Garner is also Black! If those two “lynchings” are not enough on the night of Friday, June 12, 2020 another Black man, Rayshard Brooks, asleep in his automobile, in the drive-thru lane at a Wendy’s in Atlanta, is …

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Congregational Corner: The hidden life of the transitional pastor

…going from one church to another and helping congregations work through loss, grief, discernment, and rebuilding. Only five months into my first transitional position, I know this isn’t for me. I guess I need to first explain a bit – My position is transitional. It is interim. It is a filler for two parties – I needed a job as …

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Associate Pastor for Education & Growth – Community of Grace Presbyterian Church – Sandy, UT

Our vision for this position is to help our active congregation grow roots both deep and wide, through learning and discipleship, community and fellowship, and by extending our message onto digital platforms. AP Advert …

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Central America Travel Seminar: The War Years

…baby, who was no longer ill after they asked for Romero’s intercession. Afterward, we walked around Gerado Barrio’s plaza. The church sits on the plaza, and during Romero’s funeral shots were fired into the crowd from the nearby National Palace. It’s impossible to imagine such a tragedy, especially at a funeral. The weight of the place could be felt in …

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Central America Travel Seminar: “Power is for the people”

…It is one of the reasons why the town today is incredibly organized. The town has even begun preparation for a library. Public libraries are not common in El Salvador. There aren’t places to borrow public books. The slogan of the town is “El Poder Esta En La Gente” — Power is for the people. We continued to walk through …

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Started UPSem 2006: Rev. Lorenzo Small (MDiv 2013)

…Charlotte student, he was invited to preach at Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, South Carolina, a congregation where he was eventually installed as their pastor after ordination in the PC(USA). Following his pastorate at Pleasant Ridge, Small accepted a call to First United Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Since returning to North Carolina, Small wanted to remain in …

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Worship and Sacraments

…for Christian Education certification in the PC(USA), but is open to anyone interested in the topic. ************************* Click here to register for Worship and Sacraments beginning at home on January 8, 2018, and in-person February 6-8, 2018. ************************* Description: The purpose of this course is to provide a Reformed theological foundation of worship and the sacraments that informs the education …

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Professor Katie Cannon, first black woman ordained in PC(USA), dies at 68

…Excellence in Theological Education award at the General Assembly of the PC(USA) in St. Louis in recognition of her many achievements. “Teaching is my ministry,” she said in a video played at the award ceremony. “I love teaching to empower, to equip, to set people free.” Cannon is survived by her mother Corine L. Cannon; sisters and brothers Sara Cannon …

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Aspects of Human Growth and Faith Development

NOTE: This course has already begun meeting online. No new registrations are being accepted. Check out the certification course in Reformed Theology here. This is a hybrid course which will meet requirements for Christian educator certification in the PC(USA). At-home work begins on January 16, 2017; in-class time is February 14-16, 2017 Location: Charlotte campus, 5141 Sharon Rd., Charlotte NC …

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Carroll offers fresh insight in the understanding of the Holy Spirit

…comforter, prophetic prompt, navigator, and more. John Carroll’s inviting, image-rich book on the Holy Spirit in the New Testament (and its contexts) is full of scholarly insight, and yet is highly readable, ” said Michael J. Gorman, Raymond E. Brown Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology, St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Baltimore, Maryland. John T. Carroll is the Harriet Robertson …

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“40,000-year flood” tests resolve of Houston pastor, alumnus

…home did not receive any damage and the power stayed on. His church’s sanctuary was not as fortunate. He has experienced a wide range of emotions. “It was shock for the first few weeks and now I’m moving into anger,” Burnham said. “My sanctuary flooded but my house didn’t. If my house flooded, I’d still be in shock.” He said …

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Passion to help veterans guided Charlie Pratt to ministry

While serving in the Navy in 2005, alumnus Charlie Pratt passed out free makeup to women at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait during Easter. Military exchanges on the bases carried basics for men, but almost nothing for women. “I learned what a blow wearing the same drab colored uniform day in and day out could be for the women I served …

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Christian Sanchez to Join UPSem as Instructor of New Testament

Richmond, VA (April 25, 2024)—Union Presbyterian Seminary welcomes Christian Sanchez as Instructor of New Testament. Sanchez is a graduate of The University of St. Andrews (M.Phil.) and Southwestern Assemblies of God University (B.A.). He is pursuing his Ph.D. at Baylor University in Texas. His dissertation research involves thinking theologically about the intersections of early Christian apocalypticism and Roman imperialism in …

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BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: August 2022

…Lord is coming” (Matt. 24:42). Our challenge is not to solve the mysteries of prophecy but to be faithful in our service to our Lord. Until he comes, concentrate on the “now”. Serving Jesus now is more important than debating the shape of the future that Matt. 24 describes. It’s God’s plan, it is just Routine History until He comes! …

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