Union Seminary to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for students, employees, visitors

…seminary classes and operations online. To begin preparations, staff will return to on-campus work August 2 in Richmond and August 3 in Charlotte. This transition assumes that such a return will be compliant with guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and regulations established by state and local authorities in Virginia and North Carolina. Currently, all such regulations…

“What Will We Do Now?”

…of 16th Street Baptist Church, where four little girls were murdered in a Klan bombing in 1963; in Little Rock, Arkansas, where, after worshipping at Second Presbyterian Church, we spent time at Central High School, where the Little Rock Nine integrated the student body in 1957; in Jackson, Mississippi, at Medgar Evers’s home (where many tears were shed as we…

UPSem announces new Master of Arts in Theological Studies program

…work that graduates are already doing, and prepares them for new vocations as public theologians. The program is approved by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and Union Presbyterian Seminary is accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (www.sacscoc.org/). More information is available at https://www.upsem.edu/admissions-aid/new-master-arts-theological-studies/….

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Savings Accounts: If you’re looking to save for retirement, savings accounts won’t earn you much money, due to their low interest rates. They’re essentially as good as saving your money under your mattress. However, savings accounts are great practice for younger students who haven’t set up an IRA or 401K yet and they’re a good place to store an emergency…

Ghana Travel Seminar: Time for church!

…couldn’t imagine what they would do with all that time until I realized that in order to speak to everyone gathered, the three scripture texts would be read in four languages — three distinct Ghanaian tongues plus English. The sermon would also follow this pattern. Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language? Acts…

Gems for the Journey: Keep Playing Even When You’re Hurt

…and if it is genuine faith, testing and trials develop its persistence. God tests us in order that He might produce patience in our lives. It is patience which will make you a full grown Christian, but how does God produce patience in you? You will never become patient by simply trying it; but neither will the Holy Spirit place…

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Black Alumni Association Newsletter: February 2022

…‘07 “The people came up out of the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and they camped in Gilgal on the east border of Jericho. Those twelve stones, which they had taken out of the Jordan, Joshua set up in Gilgal, saying to the Israelites, “When your children ask their parents in time to come, ‘What do…

Campus Minister/Director–Winthrop Wesley Foundation–Rock Hill, South Carolina

…Hold regular meetings with student leadership to plan and execute ministry functions • Work with the Board on creating a yearly budget, remain conscious of budget when spending throughout the year • Work with the treasurer to manage financial matters (ie: deposits, donor records, financial reports) • Maintain an orderly and welcoming space (ie: organization of building storage areas, set…

Division & Reunion Video

…and Walter R. Robins, Jr. Foundation for their support. DVD Copies Available Here Download a discussion guide (PDF) Featuring (in order of appearance): Condoleezza Rice, Professor of Political Economy, Stanford University; former U.S. Secretary of State. Erskine Clarke, Professor Emeritus of American Religious History, Columbia Theological Seminary Walter H. Conser, Jr., Professor of Religious Studies and History, University of North…

Leadership Change and Theological Shifts: John Holt Rice and the Spirituality of the Church

…“servants of the Seminary.” For example, Mrs. Thomas Miller kept the refectory in Steward’s Hall for the theological students. She was often angry about the people she enslaved, accusing them of “back-biting.” There is one entry in which Mrs. Miller continued to read her Bible in order to block out the screams of an enslaved person she had directed to…

Racism and Freedmen: Robert Lewis Dabney and Benjamin Mosby Smith

…that Dr. J. D. Eggleston be requested, on behalf of this institution, to aid the faculty in any feasible plan of preventing the settlement of an undesirable population in the vicinity of the Seminary.18 In 1874 the faculty had ordered that the students and “the Seminary servants” be informed “that no freedmen can be admitted to the Seminary, for service,…

Solo Pastor–First Presbyterian Church–Hobbs, NM

…lives as well. When our future Pastor needs time away, they can rest and rejuvenate knowing that our congregation values self care and can fill the pulpit with many different people while they are away. Please visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FirstPresbyterianChurchHobbsNM/ to learn more about our church and community. Contact Patti Burch at 575-318-4953, pattigburch@gmail.com to apply! First-Presbyterian-Church  …

Pastor – First Presbyterian Church – Dixon IL

…us at pncfirstpresdixon@gmail.com or the CLC website. https://sites.google.com/view/fpc-dixon/home www.fpcdixon.com Church Mission/Vision Statement As followers of Jesus Christ, we will, by our intentional actions, seek a deeper relationship with God, listen for the Spirit’s call to mission in our community, and prayerfully lead others to know the joy of God’s love, and to realize God’s purpose for life’s journey. Tasks, expectations,…

Interim Pastor – Central Presbyterian Church, Des Moines

www.dmcpc.org Central Presbyterian Church—a 516-member congregation affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), founded in 1848 and located in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa—is seeking an interim pastor. At Central Presbyterian Church, we strive to be a Christian congregation dedicated to a strong tradition of worship, committed to spiritual inquiry and growth, caring for one another, and bearing witness to…

Associate Pastor–First Presbyterian of Vero Beach–Vero Beach, FL

…the Vero Beach Museum of Art or find a quaint artist studio tucked away from the main streets. The residents of Vero Beach share not just a place to live, but a genuine sense of camaraderie within its communities, making this coastal enclave more than just a location – it’s a tight-knit community that cherishes its surrounding natural beauty. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/job/first-presbyterian-church-vero-beach-associate-pastor…

Director of Youth and Missions–Fairfax UMC–Fairfax, VA

…tight-knit community is steeped in rich history, hosting many community events that foster a strong sense of togetherness. Residents enjoy a variety of activities, from exploring local parks and historic sites to shopping and dining in the quaint downtown area. With its friendly atmosphere and vibrant community life, Fairfax is an ideal place to call home. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/job/fairfax-umc-director-of-youth Closing Date: 11/1/24…

Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry–First Presbyterian Church–Greensboro,

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Union named Seminary that Changes the World

…in one’s faith and to inspire, sustain and deepen his or her commitment to neighbor, community, country and the world. Through their commitment to collaborate, this diverse group of schools named on this year’s list of Seminaries that Change the World embody the best of faithful and justice-seeking communities.” For more information about Seminaries that Change the World, visit www.faith3.org….

Director of Christian Education, First Presbyterian Church, High Point, NC

http://www.firstpreshp.org First Presbyterian Church Director of Christian Education (DCE) First Presbyterian Church High Point is seeking a Christian leader with a desire to invest and serve in our church family and the High Point community. The ideal candidate is a person who is growing in a relationship with Jesus, demonstrates a mature faith, and prioritizes family relationships. We are seeking…

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    …

Dawe Lecture to explore how religious traditions can help political process

…in 2012. The annual lecture series pays tribute to Dr. and Mrs. Dawe and promotes ethical and religious understanding. Because of Professor Dawe’s long-standing interest and commitments in the area of multi-religious and multi-cultural understanding and interfaith dialogue, this lecture series seeks to contribute to deepened awareness and insight in these areas of intellectual and especially practical religious concern. https://www.facebook.com/events/579167732278597/…