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…like today? How does one embody a pastoral presence that will embolden a congregation to identify and step into the new that is trying to emerge? Whether you are considering an interim position leading congregations through the transitions between pastors, or an installed call leading through the complex transitions thrust upon every congregation today, you are invited to join us…
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…policy leaders. She has participated in White House briefings in Washington D.C. to discuss issues related to economic policy, religious freedom, faith-based initiatives, human rights efforts, and peace building efforts around the world. She has been a guest political commentator on KERA/NPR, DFW/FOX News, and Huffpost Live on issues related to faith and politics. She has written for the New…
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…using God as a compass to find “true north” and I thanked God for putting them in my life to be my compass. This past Sunday, the youth at Kirk of Kildaire were heard! I pray that they feel that and felt the love of the congregation embracing them. I pray that they know that they stood before a room…
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…honor, and I will never forget her generosity. I plan to take time off to relax and reflect on my journey through seminary. Afterwards, I will be looking for a position where I can attempt to bridge the gap between the African-American community and other cultures. I will help to build the kind of “beloved community” that Dr. Martin Luther…
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Members of the Union community who joined demonstrators protesting the August 12, 2017, white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, reflect on what they saw, heard, and learned amid the violent clashes. Alumnus Christopher Tweel (pictured at left with alumna Lana Heath de Martinez and Union library staff member Jay McNeal) is Associate Pastor for Christian Education at Grace Covenant Presbyterian…
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…asked each of them to recount a favorite memory of their time at UPSem and to tell us what is coming up after commencement. Jillian Lincoln Gatewood (M.Div./MACE) Jillian Gatewood One of the many things that will stand out for me is my time during the travel seminar to Central America. I was able to go with four other classmates…
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By Kamryn Sierra Olds and Reverend Dr. Patricia Turner-Olds (M.A.C.E., Union-PSCE ’05) Kamryn: Granny, there are times when I imagine what my grandparents were like when they were my age: what they thought about; how they lived, navigated and experienced life? Was it is sometimes challenging to communicate across different generations, because the things that connect us are sometimes still…
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…ideas, try new things Guide the church in a fiscally sound manner Present ideas to committees for committee deliberation and decisions (move away from clergy-centered church) Coordinate monthly newsletter, weekly updates Manage conflicts Assist with stewardship Follow FPC Ocala’s Policies & Procedures Manual Please contact the Chairman of our Pastoral Nominating Committee, George Tomyn, at gtomyn2012@gmail.com, or self-refer on the…
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…community development work in the Southside of Glasgow in Castlemilk. She spent a day each week in a church-founded carpenters workshop where community members come in and learn basic carpentry skills and share a meal together. “It rocked my notion of what church currently is and allowed me to see what church can be when we live out the Gospel…
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Members of the Union community who joined demonstrators protesting the August 12, 2017, white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, reflect on what they saw, heard, and learned amid the violent clashes. M.Div. student, Charlottesville resident, and University of Virginia graduate Gary Hatter looks back on the weeks since the rally. By Gary Hatter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Inner voice #1: Why is this…
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…up with anyone. Jews, people of color, and a city were under attack. It is a fine starting place to read and study the Bible. It is excellent to be in a worshiping community. It is sensitive and favorable to hold vigils and pray. There are many, many times and places, however, to come out of our buildings and stand…
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…I’ll get comments from people asking where it is.” Some of the notable places that “handstand” out are the pyramids of Egypt and the Eiffel Tower. Her handstand skills come from her background in gymnastics and dance. She keeps them sharp by taking yoga, ballet, and a hand balance class. For Tricia Vesely, finding Union in 2005 helped her to…
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…church’s community to come into our church and then to consider whether our congregation is ready for outreach and the enfolding of children. We completed a questionnaire that was designed to tease out whether our church is ready to sacrifice some of its own comfort in order to welcome outsiders. The presenter than offered three challenges to consider in developing…
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…to demonstrate reconciliation with humanity as they are welcomed back (“For God has given us the ministry of Reconciliation” 2 Cor.5:18). Outreach in the Community: The church in the community should engage in interfaith conversation with others to help maintain hospitality among members in the community through fun activities such as a friendship health walk, soccer, or Frisbee. Church members…
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…led her to want to know more about the stories of God and God’s people she was teaching on Sundays. In wanting to know those stories better, she found Union Presbyterian Seminary Charlotte to be a comfortable fit and a friendly companion in the next chapter of her life. She recalls, “I chose Union because of three things: 1) Former…
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…tax collector and was wealthy.3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. 4 So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-figtree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. 5 When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I…
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…to the notion of race in America. In this workshop we will explore the church’s history of complicity and complacency as regards the social construct of race and the potential for reconciliation that Scripture offers. Further, we will explore why the work of reconciliation is not ancillary to, but fundamental for the ministry of the church in the world. Judaism…
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…had announced his retirement. He spoke often and positively about his experiences in and his feelings about “my school.” A biblical scholar, Paul was also a gifted teacher. He combined his academic gifts and skills with his passion for music. A jazz pianist of considerable skill, he loved performing with the Royal Virginians Big Band. In his teaching, he combined…
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…that grabs attention and makes this pastor very curious. This past weekend, a group of teenagers knocked on my door. The teens seemed genuinely excited about their church as they handed over a postcard and invited us – NOT to come to church – but to come get a bookbag filled with supplies for the year. They see a need…
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…family, and families come in all shapes and sizes Families are primary sources of nurture for children Spirituality is vital for children’s flourishing (like eating and sleeping) Community connections help families explore their spiritual lives Spirituality shapes how we act in the world with compassion, mercy, and justice Diverse relationships create empathetic humans Research helps us understand ourselves, children, and…
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W.W. Moore In 1898, Walter W. Moore presided over the removal of the Seminary from Hampden Sydney, Virginia to Richmond expressly so that students would encounter the urban complexities that Moore believed modern ministers needed to engage. It was during this era that the seeds of a new way of thinking, and a new theological undergirding for that thinking, took…
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Welcome Union Presbyterian Seminary has been equipping ordained ministers, church leaders, and Christian educators for the global church for more than 200 years. The Syngman Rhee Global Mission Center, established in 2018, is committed to continuing and nurturing our commitment to the church universal by hosting students from overseas at our Richmond campus. Here, men and women seeking to follow…
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