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UPSem Names Rev. Dr. Lee Hinson-Hasty Next Vice President for Advancement

…of church relations for St. Andrews Presbyterian College prior to his work with the Presbyterian Church USA. In his almost two decades of service to the PC (USA), he consistently raises friends and funds to support future Presbyterian ministers through his collaborative style while focusing on a culture of generosity. A natural communicator, Dr. Hinson-Hasty is known for his acumen …

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4 things about Sam Shields’ summer break

…primary focus is to provide pastoral care to campers and staff over the entire summer camp season. This job qualifies as my Church in the World requirement under community engagement, but I have come to understand the responsibility as chaplain as much more interdisciplinary than neatly defined course descriptions (which believe me, I love a well-defined syllabus). In this position, …

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Online Workshop: How To Be A Hybrid Church

…offer parity between the online and offline experience of church.   TUESDAY, JUNE 29 | 10 A.M. EST Part Three: The Essential Tools of a Hybrid Church In this session, we will review the technological and digital tools and resources that will help you engage your entire congregation and carry out your ministry. Areas addressed will include worship, small groups, …

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Online Workshop: How To Be A Hybrid Church

…offer parity between the online and offline experience of church.   THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 | 11 A.M. EDT Part Three: The Essential Tools of a Hybrid Church In this session, we will review the technological and digital tools and resources that will help you engage your entire congregation and carry out your ministry. Areas addressed will include worship, small groups, …

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Online Application

The SONIS application is only one part of the application process. Please visit our applications page for complete lists of application requirements for each degree program.   Getting Started With SONIS Steps to complete an online application: Open UPSem SONIS website Select APPLY ONLINE Select CREATE NEW APPLICATION Select the degree program you are interested in applying for from the …

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Started UPSem 2017: Rev. Marina Luckhoo (pursuing MDiv)

…MACE) The following is part of a series of 20 profiles that represent each year that Charlotte has been enrolling students. Clinical Pastoral Resident Novant Spiritual Care Services Charlotte, North Carolina Growing up in England and the Caribbean, Marina Luckhoo now calls Charlotte, North Carolina, home with her husband and two children. Having felt called to ministry early in life, …

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Class of 2017 honored at commencement exercises

…Elo Leon Henderson Scholarship — Letarshia Robinson The Everett Scholarship — Jen Kirby Evans, Jackie Putnam The Eleanor Belk Scholarship Fund for Students on the Charlotte Campus — Sonjia Lee The Everett-Williams Scholarship — Mychael Dia-Bethune The Beryl B. and Charles E. S. Kraemer Scholarship — Eric Robinson, Letarshia Robinson   PHOTOS & VIDEOS Richmond Commencement   Charlotte Commencement   …

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New Book by James Atwood coming November 2019

Pastor, author, activist, and UPSem alumnus James E. Atwood (M.Div.’59) addresses the issue of gun violence in a new book to be published November 5, 2019. In “Collateral Damage,” Atwood issues an urgent call to action to Christians to work together to stop gun violence. An avid hunter for many years, Rev. Atwood enumerates the tragic and far-reaching costs that …

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Gifts and giving

…and love brothers and sisters as they love themselves (Lev. 19:18) for God is love. Giving to others is an indication of Christian commitment and discipleship. The way believers use God’s gifts evinces their response to God’s gift of his son, Jesus Christ. God’s people manage the Creator God’s gifts responsibly and seek to use well good gifts. As good …

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On-Campus Workshop: Preaching & Teaching John during the Lenten and Easter Seasons

…the cost of registration. When you register you will be asked to indicate any food preferences (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, etc.). CEUs: .8 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for this event. Note: CEU certificates can be generated upon request at the time of the event. Campus Housing: Housing on campus is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can sign up for …

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Preaching the Old Testament: Engaging the Whole Canon for a Changing Church

…$195, if register after January 21, 2020, includes lunch on Tuesday, 2/18 Additional $10 for optional lunch on Wednesday, 2/19 Meals: Lunch is included for Tuesday, 2/18, with optional lunch on Wednesday, 2/19. Snacks also included in the cost of registration. When you register you will be asked to indicate any food preferences (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, etc.). CEUs: 1.2 CEUs …

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Biblical Interpretation – Christian Educator Certification online course

…Richmond, VA 23227 Led by: Dr. Carson Brisson, Associate Professor of Bible and Biblical Languages Cost: $295, includes lunch on March 25. CEUs: 3.0 This class meets the requirements for Christian Education certification in the PC(USA), but is open to anyone interested in the topic. You do not have to be seeking certification in order to participate in this hybrid …

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Division & Reunion Video

…Carolina, Wilmington John W. Kuykendall, President Emeritus, Davidson College Kathryn L. Johnson, Professor of Church History and Historical Theology, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Amy Plantinga Pauw, Professor of Doctrinal Theology, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Stuart Nixon, Journalist and Lay Lecturer, Presbytery of the James Sean Michael Lucas, Professor of Church History, Reformed Theological Seminary; Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg (PCA) …

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Congregational Corner: Take on A Bit of Kindness

…offering excuse after excuse, may our hearts be opened to difficult change. May we follow Christ’s example, Opening our lives to our neighbors This and every single day. Amen. Alumna Jordan B. Davis is associate pastor for youth and young adults at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. Photo by freestocks.org from …

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APCE 2018: Touring the Presbyterian Center

…by Kerry Rice, who is very knowledgeable about the ministries, architecture, history, and artwork that are housed at this location. One interesting fact that we learned was that the Presbyterian Center actually used to be two separate buildings that were brought together architecturally with a large atrium connecting them. Ramps and stairs were used to accommodate the different heights of …

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Online Course: Word & World — A Lectionary Study (Year C), Part I

…by $25. Register early and save!). CEUs: # CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for this event. Note: CEU certificates can be generated upon request at the time of the event. ************************* Online registration is open. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. ************************* Waiting List: Space is limited. Register early to reserve your spot. Once event reaches capacity, a waiting list will be started. …

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Union announces new trustees chair and members

…member of the national advisory team for NEXT Church, a renewal movement within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He was recognized as a William Friday Fellow (2011-13). Edmonston is a graduate of Davidson College, Union Presbyterian Seminary, and Columbia Theological Seminary (Doctor of Ministry). He and his wife, Colleen Camaione-Edmonston, have three children, Patrick, Gabriel, and Amelia.         …

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UPSem Alumni Luncheon-Going Global

“Going Global” held at the APCE (Association of Presbyterian Church Educators) national gathering, February 8, at the Galveston (TX) Convention Center. Over 75 alumni and seminary friends attended.   …

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Employment

…Virginia 23227, nsmith@upsem.edu. Please see the link below for the full description. Instructional Designer-Library Director March 2024 Accounting and Financial Aid Specialist We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounting and Financial Aid Specialist to join our team. Reporting to the Controller, this multifaceted role involves the maintenance of all students’ financial transactions, participation in the annual audit process, …

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Susan Blanchard called as first director of Baptist House of Studies at Union Seminary

RICHMOND, VA (May 19, 2021) – Rev. Susan Pierson Blanchard (M.Div. / M.A.C.E. ’97) has accepted a call to lead a new initiative for Cooperative Baptists beginning this fall at Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Richmond campus. As director of the Baptist House of Studies (BHS) program, Blanchard, an ordained Baptist minister, will help students navigate the institution and their ordination process. …

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Reading Revelation through the Trials of Phillis Wheatley

…of All Things (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans, 2001), 52. 7 Stephen Hurd, “Revelation 19:1,” released October 3, 2006, track 21 on My Destiny, Integrity Music, 2010, Apple Music. Rev. Dr. Larry L. Enis is the founding pastor of New Beginnings Church in Mechanicsville, VA. He also teaches preaching at Union Presbyterian Seminary.               …

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