Dr. McFayden to Speak in Charlotte on “Visions of Strategic Planning: Navigating a Way from Mission to Impact”

…Impact. Participants can expect to depart from this seminar with new perspectives on how to craft a strategic plan to facilitate substantive and enduring change. NOTE: This workshop qualifies for 1.3 CEUs for those seeking certification as a church administrator through The Church Network. Click here to register for Visions of Strategic Planning: Navigating a Way from Mission to Impact….

The Gospel of Matthew: Challenges and Resources for Preachers Today

Led by UPSem professors John Carroll, Frances Taylor Gench, and Richard W. Voelz Cost: $250 ($195 for those who register by April 4); includes lunch on May 16. CEUs: 1.2 ******************** Click here to register for The Gospel of Matthew: Challenges and Resources for Preachers Today ******************** Workshop Description: In the early centuries of the church’s life, Matthew established itself…

Charlotte’s First Alumni Saturday

Save the date for Charlotte’s first Alumni Saturday, featuring author and storyteller Mark Yaconelli. This event is open to Charlotte alumni as well as any UPSem alumni in the area who would like to attend. Come enjoy coffee and conversation, worship and lunch. Mark Yaconelli will preach, lead an afternoon story telling workshop, and sign books. The day will end…

Dr. Vest to co-produce the Progressive Youth Ministry Conference at Montreat

Visiting Assistant Professor of Evangelism at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia, Dr. John Vest, is co-producer, host and workshop leader for this year’s annual Progressive Youth Conference.  …

Visions of Strategic Planning: Navigating a Way from Mission to Impact

…Impact. Participants can expect to depart from this seminar with new perspectives on how to craft a strategic plan to facilitate substantive and enduring change. NOTE: This workshop qualifies for 1.3 CEUs for those seeking certification as a church administrator through The Church Network Click here to register for Visions of Strategic Planning: Navigating a Way from Mission to Impact….

Alumni Saturday

…Hawkins will also lead a workshop on Faith and Politics from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Rev. Kate Murphy and Rev. Jimmie Hawkins will engage alumni, students, Trinity Presbyterian members and the community in conversation about faith in the public square at Legion Brewing 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. To RSVP for Saturday’s lunch please email Mary Ellen Vernon. Contact Sally Herlong with any questions….

Class of 2018 profiles: Pamela Fusting will close no door

…serve, and a Master of Arts in Christian Education degree she earned conveniently online from her home in Baltimore, Maryland. A California native, Fusting’s career path began as an economist after graduating from UCLA before working in a church. In 2008, she stepped in to assist as an interim director of family ministry at her church in Severna Park, Maryland,…

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Class of 2018 profiles: Sara Pantazes can’t wait to dive in

This is post 4 of 7 in the series “Class of 2018” Class of 2018 profiles: Rosy Robson prepares for what comes next Class of 2018 profiles: Pamela Fusting will close no door Class of 2018 profiles: Christopher Manunyo-Nyonyoh prepared to make a difference in Ghana Class of 2018 profiles: Sara Pantazes can’t wait to dive in Class of 2018…

It Feels Good to Give!

…line with your name if you give online and on the memo line if you send a check. “For God loves a cheerful giver” (Cor. 9:7b)! See the website for giving opportunities. For tracking purposes, when you give write “BAA” on the line with your name if you give online, and on the memo line if you send a check….

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Black Alumni Association News | August 2023

…the turn. Habakkuk 3:19 Find joy in the journey. Ephesians 2:10 All people make mistakes; only fools repeat them. 2 Timothy 1:7 Faith is not without worry or care; faith is fear that has said a prayer. 1Thessalonians 5:17 You don’t have to be great to start but you have start to be great. Psalm 145:13 Here now, my prayer…

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Living COVID While Black and George Floyd

This is post 2 of 4 in the series “BAA Newsletter May 2021” The Class of 2021 shares UPSem memories Living COVID While Black and George Floyd Reading Revelation through the Trials of Phillis Wheatley Black Religious Education and Public Ministry By Rev. Dr. Angela S. Duncan (Union-PSCE ’03) I came home from work in March 2020 to work virtually…

BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: MAY 2022

…about. Racism in America has always existed. It’s even written into the Constitution of the United States, Article 1, Section 2, Paragraph 3 states that, “Indians not taxed, and three-fifths of all other persons” are excluded from being counted as citizens.” August 28, 1963 will always remain a day in the history of this country when Black, white, yellow, brown,…

Theological Summer Intern–Martha’s Vineyard Campmeeting Association–Oak Bluffs, MA

Martha’s Vineyard Campmeeting Association is looking for a PAID Theological Summer Intern. 2024-MVCMA-Theological-Intern-Job-Description Posting Closing Date: March 15, 2024 https://www.mvcma.org    …

Teaching Elder of Word and Sacrament–First Presbyterian Church–Glenwood Springs, CO

…our community and be open, engaged, inspired, and compassionate followers of Jesus Christ, serving our community with God’s love; participate in our missions – Feed My Sheep, One Square Meal, Gather Round, community garden and more. Visit our website – www. glenwoodspringsfpc.org. We are listed on the PCUSA Church Leadership Connection or contact Pam Fielding at 973-534-7488 0r psfielding@yahoo.com ad-for-pastor…

Children’s Director–Brentwood Presbyterian Church–Los Angeles, CA

…and a heart and passion for children’s ministry. Competitive salary and benefits provided. Consider joining our creative and collegial ministry team and see why we are referred to as “The Warm Heart of the Westside”. Please email a resume and cover letter to info@bpcusa.org. (with “Children’s Director” in the subject line.) For more info on our church visit: www.bpcusa.org Childrens-Dir-BPC…

Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church–Solo Pastor–South Easton, MA

…for more fully utilizing our website and our general social media presence • Engage members in activities that develop their individual gifts and help them transition into leadership roles in the church. • Foster a church culture that connects with the local community. For more information please contact: Tom Loewald – thomas.loewald@gmail.com or Karen Elsner – kdelsner@comcast.net https://www.goodshepherdpresbyterian.org/ GSPC-Pastor-Job-Description  …

Appreciation of Music Is Motivation for Gift to Watts Organ Fund

…love church music, so it was a happy decision that our small contribution would go toward that.” “Many of us do have in our estates adequate funds to enjoy the pleasure and honor of making worthy contributions, and this seems to be a very worthy one.” For more information about the fund, or to make a contribution, please visit: www.upsem.edu/wattsorganfund…

New Book by James Atwood coming November 2019

…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 accrue in a country with more guns than people. Collateral damage includes a generalized fear and loss of trust. Published by Herald Press (www.heraldpress.com), “Collateral Damage” will also be available through Amazon and Kindle….