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Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Hill called to WVU Medicine as chaplain

…her new position took many turns. At NCSU, Hill found a home at the Presbyterian Campus Ministry (PCM), which was housed out of West Raleigh Presbyterian Church. “They were my family the entire five years I was in Raleigh,” she recalled. “It was through the mentorship of the campus minister, Scott Phillips, who really started to influence me and started…

Middle East Travel Seminar: Surprising spiritual moments

…have been baptized, there is a border, strictly present with years upon years of political and religious tensions and divisions. However, on a more positive note, as we were leaving, we saw a line of about 20 or so (possibly) Greek Orthodox priests and congregants line up to either be baptized or to remember their own baptism. It was hard…

Union students log 1,000+ miles to vote

…and fly you down there? Not joking, I will chip in,” Dr. Adams commented. Dr. Adams says that as a Georgia native himself, he had been monitoring the Georgia governor’s race closely, and was aware of issues with the organization and distribution of absentee ballots, which he describes as “not acceptable.” Members of the seminary community, fellow students, family, friends,…

Early Thinking about Slavery: The Hoge Years

…235-Year History of the Presbyterian Congregation at Hampden-Sydney, Virginia (William E. Thompson, 2010), 63. 2. William B. Sweetser Jr., A Copious Fountain : A History of Union Presbyterian Seminary, 1812-2012 (Westminster John Knox Press, 2014), 55. 3. E. Thompson, 64-65. 4. Arthur Dicken Thomas Jr., “Moses Hoge : Reformed Pietism and Spiritual Guidance,” American Presbyterians 71/2 (Summer 1993), 103. BACK…

Let’s change the discussion

…shared who I am instead of hiding behind who I feared someone would think I am. As I strive to be more comfortable with evangelism and encourage my congregation as well, I am becoming more and more convinced that the first step to evangelism is being comfortable with who you are. Evangelism is about knowing what you believe, why you…

President Blount to Speak on Biblical Hermeneutics at Ginter Park Presbyterian, Richmond, VA

…at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church on April 29 and May 6, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. In these two session Dr. Blount will discuss various tools and theories of construction, and cultural hermeneutics that inform how we have understood (or misunderstood), and continue to understand the Scriptures. Dr. Blount is President and Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA….

President Blount to Speak on Biblical Hermeneutics at Ginter Park Presbyterian, Richmond, VA

…at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church on April 29 and May 6, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. In these two session Dr. Blount will discuss various tools and theories of construction, and cultural hermeneutics that inform how we have understood (or misunderstood), and continue to understand the Scriptures. Dr. Blount is President and Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA….

Aspects of Human Growth and Faith Development

…CA: SAGE Publishing, 2010. Kelcourse, Felicity, editor. Human Development and Faith, 2nd ed. St. Louis, MO: Chalice Press, 2015. Select ONE book from the list below to explore more deeply in one developmental area: Adults: Au, Wilkie and Noreen Cannon. Urgings of the Heart: A Spirituality of Integration. New York: Paulist Press, 1996. Young Adults: Parks, Sharon Daloz. Big Questions,…

Webinar: La Dimensión Terapéutica del Ministerio Pastoral

…by the CMIRP (Comunión Mexicana de Iglesias Reformadas y Presbiterianas) and the FLATER (Facultad Latinoamericana de Teología Reformada), as an event to celebrate 50 years of FLATER Leader bio: Dr. Rubén Arjona is an ordained minister in the National Presbyterian Church of Mexico. Before being appointed to the faculty of Union Presbyterian Seminary he served as Assistant Professor of Pastoral…

Do Shin Park: Experiencing Two Worlds

…Unfortunately, the Korean church is in a crisis now and is declining rapidly due to severe corruption. Therefore, I feel called to be a pastor who will restore and rebuild the Korean church according to the Bible with the power of Holy Spirit. With this vision, I have enrolled at Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary and am being trained by…

Division & Reunion Video

…Cynthia Rigby, Professor of Theology, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Samuel K. Roberts, Professor of Theology and Ethics, Union Presbyterian Seminary Peter H. Hobbie, Professor of Christian Religion, Presbyterian College Marcia Y. Riggs, Professor of Christian Ethics, Columbia Theological Seminary Paul J. Achtemeier (d. 2013), Professor Emeritus of Biblical Interpretation, Union Presbyterian Seminary Melva W. Costen, Professor Emeritus of Music, Johnson…

Middle East Travel Seminar: Scrolls, mud, salt and temptation

…Here, the first Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1947. Union student Linda Kurtz gave a wonderful presentation of the history of this very important community (top photo). We had a stunning view of cave #4 in which a Bedouin shepherd found the first of several hundred scrolls. Dr. Sam Adams gave us an overview of the three types of…

Kate Meeks: Theology & Food Justice

…with scripture and theology, initiated her journey towards seminary. “I knew that focusing on social justice work was where I found joy, but also felt something missing when I wasn’t also acknowledging the environment, specifically food justice,” Meeks says. When Meeks learned of Union’s partnership with Shalom Farms, a local non-profit working toward providing fresh produce at a discounted price…

William A. White (1930-2018): Tireless advocate of Union’s Charlotte campus

…at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 19, at Myers Park Presbyterian Church, 2501 Oxford Place, Charlotte NC. A reception will follow in Oxford Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Charlotte Housing Authority Scholarship Fund, 220 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202; Union Presbyterian Seminary, 5141 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28210; or Myers Park Presbyterian Church….

Musical group, The Many, to lead 2022 Howie Center Events

…Schedule At-A-Glance, Thursday, October 6 WORKSHOP, 4:00-5:30 P.M. (Free event, yet registration is required) EVENING MEAL (optional), 5:30 P.M. ($15 per person) WORSHIP WITH THE MANY, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. TO REGISTER FOR THESE EVENTS, CLICK HERE. Workshop Description, Thursday, October 6, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. The workshop will explore how the church can address and engage ecological and climate…

Wayne Boulton, last president of PSCE before federation with Union, dies

…lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent in Wayne Boulton’s honor to Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260; or to Presbyterian Church of New Vernon, 2 Lees Hill Rd, New Vernon, 07920; or to St. Timothy’s Memorial Chapel, Georgetown Lake, Montana, or to St. Vincent Hospice, 8450 N. Payne Road, Suite 100, Indianapolis, 46268.   OBITUARY…

Strategic planning in an uncertain world

…17-20, 2016. ******************** Description of the seminar: The world shifts so quickly that pastors, church educators, church administrators, and other church leaders often wonder whether establishing concrete plans is worth the time and effort. Lengthy studies and voluminous plans seem to be outdated by the time they are complete, resulting in low morale and commitment to a direction that is…

Started UPSem 2009: Rev. British Hyrams (MDiv/MACE 2016)

…profile, commitments, accessibility, and format made her exploration of a call to ministry move from an idea to a real possibility. Speculating on what makes UPSem Charlotte a special place, she concludes that it comes down to one word: Accessibility. “The course delivery format gives working adults access to a quality graduate program,” she said. “The financial support and cost…

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

…us, showering us with unrelenting steadfast love. We can even picture the canopy of the trees in Psalm 36:7 “How precious is your steadfast love, O God! All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings.” God’s love reminds us to trust God as we navigate life. And when we get to the point where there is a…

Living COVID While Black and George Floyd

…down, start running—and never quit! No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Rev. Dr. Angela S. Duncan is Associate Dean for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity at Virginia Commonwealth University.                     Top photo by Maria Oswalt on Unsplash…

Leadership Institute Book Clubs

…fee for each book club will be $40, and a standard registration is $60. Those who participate in book club meetings may earn CEUs. Please contact Theda Wortman if you would like a certificate of completion at the end of each book club.   Current Book Clubs Living Resistance Book Club Dates: Thursdays | May 16, May 23, May 30,…