2024 Sprunt Lectures

…purposes/food, please register in advance). Lectures, worship, and receptions are free of charge. A special event, the Inauguration of Dr. Jacqueline E. Lapsley as Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Eighth President, will occur on the afternoon of May 8 after the conclusion of the 2024 Sprunt Lectures. Check out the complete schedule on the registration page and sign up today at https://bit.ly/Sprunt24…

2024 Sprunt Lectures

…purposes/food, please register in advance). Lectures, worship, and receptions are free of charge. A special event, the Inauguration of Dr. Jacqueline E. Lapsley as Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Eighth President, will occur on the afternoon of May 8 after the conclusion of the 2024 Sprunt Lectures. Check out the complete schedule on the registration page and sign up today at https://bit.ly/Sprunt24…

2024 Sprunt Lectures

…purposes/food, please register in advance). Lectures, worship, and receptions are free of charge. A special event, the Inauguration of Dr. Jacqueline E. Lapsley as Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Eighth President, will occur on the afternoon of May 8 after the conclusion of the 2024 Sprunt Lectures. Check out the complete schedule on the registration page and sign up today at https://bit.ly/Sprunt24…

From Hermon to the Sea of Galilee

…passage Jesus asked, “who do you say I am?” When Simon answered, “you are the Messiah, the Son of the living God,” Jesus gave him the new name Peter, which means “rock.” This name change is echoed in the rocky topography of the place. Upon our return to the Sea of Galilee, we boarded a boat. As we sailed, we…

Mosques, Museums, and More

…leader Muhammad Ali (not the boxer) in the 19th century. We were invited to observe (and some participated in) their main prayer service for the week (similar to our Sunday morning), and ask questions of the imam (the leader of the prayer service) afterwards. Bahgat, our tour guide, was able to share with us about his belief in Allah and…

Valley of the Kings

…a hot air balloon. They returned to the hotel and the whole group took a boat across the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings. In the valley we visited multiple tombs that had beautifully painted walls. My personal favorite was the tomb of Ramses IV. Next stop was the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. After a brief summary of…

Duc in Altum

…only shared each artist’s intention behind their piece, but also her own interpretations that centered on the message that Jesus is always there for you. As impressive as it was to walk in the steps of Jesus, what really stood out to me was the living faith of the communities of I witnessed at each site. –Angie Palmer, Alum ’21…

Bridge for Early Career Preachers to Expand

…for those who are moving from aspiring to active preaching ministries. The Bridge’s cohort approach invites a group of early career pastors each year to focus on peer coaching, digital technology for preaching, preaching on significant social issues, and preaching with diverse communities. The supplementary grant will enable The Bridge to expand its next four cohorts and focus on recruiting…

Campus Covid Protocols – January 2023 (pdf)

This set of protocols will take effect on January 25, 2023. Amendments to these protocols will occur as pandemic conditions and CDC responses to those conditions change….

Online Workshop: Pastoral Care within a Pandemic

Online Workshop: Pastoral Care within a Pandemic Dates: Wednesday, September 30, and Thursday, October 1, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST (Note: This online workshop is a two-part series). Led by: Dr. Rubén Arjona, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care, Union Presbyterian Seminary Workshop Description: Many faith and church leaders continue to search for ways to connect with their parishioners in…

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Black Alumni Association Newsletter: November 2021

…this letter is a church pastor who feels himself part of the Pauline school. He therefore writes in the name and voice of his teacher and mentor, Paul. Timothy, too, is not the Timothy who discipled with the Apostle Paul. In this letter, Timothy is a symbol. The author, whom many scholars like Tom Long, call “The Pastor”, remembers the…

Pastoral Care & Mental Healthcare Workshop

This workshop is designed to be extremely practical, and participants will leave with resources and responses related to pastoral care and mental healthcare. Location: Union Presbyterian Seminary, Paisley Hall, Richmond, Virginia Led by: Dr. Carol Schweitzer, Associate Professor of Pastoral Care Emerita Dates: Tuesday, March 3 – Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Tuesday, March 3: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., includes…

Online Workshop: The Past, Present, and Future of Giving and Generosity

Online Workshop: The Past, Present, and Future of Giving and Generosity Dates: Tuesdays, January 17, 24, and 31, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET (Note: This online workshop is a three-part series). Led by: Christen Kinard, Founder, Digital Congregations   Workshop Description: Do you need to know how to communicate effectively about giving and generosity? There are five generations worshiping…

Dr. Paula Parker leading workshop on “Roots Matter” at Historic Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, MD

On Saturday, April 21st, The Rev. Dr. Paula Owens Parker will be leading a workshop, “Roots Matter” on generational healing at the multi-day program, “Common Ground, Connected Heritage – Our American Family,” April 19-21, 2018 at Historic Sotterley Plantation, in Hollywood, Maryland. Dr. Parker is Program Associate, Center for Womanist Leadership and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation at Union…

Online Course: Introduction to Pastoral Care (Pathways Online Course)

…of Pastoral Care, Union Presbyterian Seminary Course Description: An introduction to the theories of pastoral care and counseling. The course offers various theological and psychological perspectives and tools to help participants develop confidence in responding to circumstances of pastoral care and counseling in the context of parish ministry and other institutional settings. Topics include the art of listening, loss and…

(Online Conference) Called to Justice: Seeking Change within the Classroom, Congregation, and Community

…The entire event will be hosted virtually. Registered participants will receive access to the keynote addresses. All four workshops will be hosted via Zoom, to allow for collegial engagement between workshop leaders and participants. Each workshop will have an individual meeting link, and registered participants will receive the meeting link prior to the selected workshop(s). Participants will need an electronic…

Public lecture (virtual): “Entre el llanto y la Palabra: la pastoral de Calvino ante la enfermedad y la muerte” (Between Tears and the Word: the Pastoral Response of Calvin to Illness and Death”

Webinar: La Dimensión Terapéutica del Ministerio Pastoral

FREE Webinar: La Dimensión Terapéutica del Ministerio Pastoral (Therapeutic Dimension of Pastoral Ministry) Date: Saturday, September 5, 6:00 p.m. CT Led by: Dr. Rubén Arjona, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care, Union Presbyterian Seminary Workshop Description: Entre los muchos aspectos que abarca, el ministerio pastoral incluye una importante dimensión terapéutica que debe desarrollarse sólidamente a fin de que los integrantes de…

(Self-Paced, Ongoing) Old Testament Bible Survey – Pathways Online Course

…as Commissioned Ruling Elders in the PCUSA). The Pathways program aims to enhance knowledge and discipleship and edify individuals. This courses is open to all. ************************* To REGISTER for this course, click here. ************************* To learn more about the Pathways Bible Survey courses, click here. For an overview of the Pathways to Learning and Leadership online course program, click here….

Pastoral Care – Pathways Online Course

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Pastoral Care, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course will provide participants with a basic…

Online Course: Pastoral Care (Pathways Online Course)

This is an online course that is open to all. This 6-week course includes weekly online class meetings, on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Pastoral Care, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course focuses on the art of listening…