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McFayden named president-elect of Association of Presbyterian Church Educators

Rev. Dr. Kenneth J. McFayden (D.Min’86), academic dean of Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, and professor of Ministry and Leadership Development has been chosen to serve as president-elect beginning in January 2017 for the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators, Inc (APCE). McFayden will be installed as the president-elect at the APCE Annual Event in Denver, Colorado in January 2017and as president…

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Pulling Out All the Stops with the Seraph Brass

…is the second of a series of concerts, “Pulling Out All the Stops,” that the seminary is holding to raise awareness about the need for a new pipe organ for its historic chapel. Through the generosity of sponsors, the concert is free and open to the public. Donations to support the Organ Fund will be appreciated. Seraph has toured throughout…

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Online class: Jesus in World Religions

John T. Carroll, Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament, will lead two in a series of classes on “Jesus in World Religions” for Ginter Park Presbyterian Church….

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Church Business Administration Seminars in Charlotte 2018/19

…Managing Strategic Planning Issues 4/25/19 Managing Communications Issues 5/9/19 Managing Human Resources Issues (Part 1) – Personnel 5/23/19 Managing Human Resources Issues (Part 2) – Legal NOTE: Human Resources is a 2-day seminar; both Personnel and Legal must be taken together if you are seeking certification. Click here to register online for the Church Business Administration program in Charlotte. ****************************…

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Central America Travel Seminar: Our last morning in Guatemala

This is post 12 of 12 in the series “Central America travel seminar” Our Central America travel seminar has landed! Central America Travel Seminar: Silencing Christian Justice Central America Travel Seminar: The War Years Central America Travel Seminar: The day we met Jon Sobrino Central America Travel Seminar: “Power is for the people” Central America Travel Seminar: Echoes of Womanists…

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Middle East Travel Seminar: Entering the stomping grounds of Jesus

…desert to sea Middle East Travel Seminar: Sacred ground above the Dead Sea Middle East Travel Seminar: Scrolls, mud, salt and temptation Middle East Travel Seminar: Entering the stomping grounds of Jesus Middle East Travel Seminar: Following Jesus around the Sea of Galilee Middle East Travel Seminar: Our incredible journey in Galilee continues Middle East Travel Seminar: Turning toward Jerusalem…

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Mission Possible: Embracing the task of strategic visioning

October 9-12, 2017 – Richmond campus Cost is $250 ($195 for those who register by September 25) This four-day workshop features Olanda Carr, Ministry Relations Officer for the Presbyterian Foundation. He and the participants will explore critically and statistically the state of today’s mainline churches, who we are in relation to the larger church, and help develop a mission strategy…

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Hitting a moving target

…soccer game – I bought tailgate food for ten. With the encouragement of the husband who crossed out and reworded hundreds of schedules and statements with me, I kept sharing the upcoming events. We had seven, three, ten… fourteen. We continued to gather at the brewery, read and discussed a few books, assembled blessing bags for those experiencing homelessness, and…

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President’s Top Five

…Adams has been on a literary tear in this regard. He has a co-authored a translation of and commentary on Ben Sira coming out soon from Yale University Press: Ben Sira: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. You know all about the importance of Ben Sira to the understanding of our faith, don’t you? You don’t? You need to…

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Webinar: Understanding Islam – An Interfaith Dialogue with Muslim Americans

…and at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, TX. Currently, he is a Professor at al Hujjah Islamic Seminary in Dearborn, Michigan. al Hujjah Islamic Seminary is unique in that the language of instruction is English. Panelists: Dr. Mary Assel (picture left) Born in Dearborn, Michigan, Mary Assel holds a doctorate in higher education from Wayne State University in Detroit,…

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Virtual Gathering for Music and Worship Leaders (Facilitated Conversation)

…and the Yale School of Music. During the pandemic, he has produced more than forty virtual choir videos for both the seminary and the church, ranging from hymns to multi-choir choral works to children’s musicals. Online Format: This event will use Zoom technology to meet online in order to allow for interaction among participants and the facilitator. Participants will need…

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A God Given Mind

…those who seek to capitalize on the fear and doubt of fellow human beings by stock piling paper products and cleaning agents in rented storage units and then selling them to the panic stricken at exorbitant prices, with little or no conscience, compassion or consideration. Church doors are ordered closed and worshippers cannot assemble in the house of God…but, as…

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Ghana Travel Seminar: Seeing the magnificence of God’s love

This is post 1 of 12 in the series “Ghana Travel Seminar 2019” Ghana Travel Seminar: Seeing the magnificence of God’s love Ghana Travel Seminar: Time for church! Ghana Travel Seminar: Elimina Slave Castle Ghana Travel Seminar: Learning at the Akrofi-Christaller Institute Ghana Travel Seminar: May Day Ghana Travel Seminar: The ties that bind Ghana Travel Seminar: Reuniting with alumni…

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President Blount statement on passing of Rev. Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown (MDiv 2008)

…deep learning that has been a hallmark of Union Seminary students for 210 years. She carried the knowledge she acquired and the spiritual formation she strengthened from her seminary studies into the furtherance of a vibrant engagement in both the spiritual and secular segments of the public arena. We will remember her with gratitude for the gift of her presence…

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Aspects of Human Growth and Faith Development

…historical and contemporary theories of human psychological and faith development. Articulate ways these theories inform the religious concepts of faith and spirituality. Demonstrate the use of these theories within the context of ministry. Required Reading Both are required – selected portions of these will be posted online Beckett, Chris and Hillary Taylor. Human Growth and Development, 2nd ed. Thousand Oaks,…

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Ghana Travel Seminar: Love and anger are the key

This is post 12 of 12 in the series “Ghana Travel Seminar 2019” Ghana Travel Seminar: Seeing the magnificence of God’s love Ghana Travel Seminar: Time for church! Ghana Travel Seminar: Elimina Slave Castle Ghana Travel Seminar: Learning at the Akrofi-Christaller Institute Ghana Travel Seminar: May Day Ghana Travel Seminar: The ties that bind Ghana Travel Seminar: Reuniting with alumni…

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Union named Seminary that Changes the World

Union Presbyterian Seminary has been recognized as a Seminary that Changes the World, Class of 2016-17 by The Center for Faith and Service. Each year, Seminaries that Change the World identifies a select group of seminaries and divinity schools offering innovative courses, programs, and opportunities for students seeking to engage in social justice and service work while in seminary. UPSem’s…

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Alum elected president of Ethiopian Evangelical Church

…church in all my capacity,” Rev. Dr. Idosa said, following the election. Out of 446 voting members of the EECMY, 274 chose President-elect Rev Yonas Yigezu. The church’s highest governing body also elected Rev. Dr Kiros Lakew (president of the Addis Ababa Synod) as vice president of the Church and Mr. Bacha Ginaas as treasurer to serve for the coming…

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Professor Gench to Teach Adult Christian Education at First Presbyterian Church, Richmond

Professor Gench will teach a two-week series at First Presbyterian Church in Richmond entitled “When the Bible Raises Your Blood Pressure.” The classes will be January 12 and 19, 2020, at 9:45am. Frances Taylor Gench is the Herbert Worth and Annie H. Jackson Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Presbyterian Seminary….

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Assoc. Pastor/Director of Youth and Family Ministries–First Presbyterian Church–Boise, Idaho

…with a minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in creating and successfully leading Christian Education programs for children and/or youth using Reformed theology Position is full-time. Salary range $50,000 – 65,000 plus benefits. Please send a resume and cover letter to: search@fpcboise.org. Please feel free to reach out with questions as well. Church website: fpcboise.org Online sermons: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=first+presbyterian+church+boise+idaho Information-about-Boise Family-Ministry-Staff-Job-Description…

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Christian Educator Certification

…synchronous (scheduled live class meetings) and asynchronous work (at-home assignments posted on Blackboard, the seminary’s learning management system, with logins provided). Four courses are offered through the seminary each year, with six (6) courses offered in total. A participant who completes all of the course work will receive a certificate of completion with 3 CEUs for each individual course. Course…

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Black Religious Education and Public Ministry

…expect that this intentional, difficult, and purposeful engagement will propel us to continue the movement from lamenting about the injustices in our society to advocating for the oppressed, the vulnerable, and the marginalized. Rev. Dr. Richelle B. White is Professor of Youth Ministry and Director of Field Practicum at Kuyper College.                  …

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