Dr. Carroll Presenting Paper at Biblical Colloquium, Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA

Dr. John Carroll will present a paper on “Disability and Dis-ease: Body and Ethics of Reading in Luke-Acts” at a Biblical Colloquium at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Carroll is the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Pathways Online Course — Pastoral Care

…and each course is five weeks long. Class meetings are once a week, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. The Christian Life online course will meet: Thursdays, January 9 – February 6, 2020, led by Dr. Carol Schweitzer, Associate Professor of Pastoral Care Emerita Tuition: $100 per course. Note: If register within two weeks of the first class meeting, registration …

Professor Carroll to Present Paper at Society of Biblical Theologians

Professor Carroll will present a paper entitled “Double B[l]ind: Bodies as Sites of Contest in the Acts of the Apostles” for the Society of Biblical Theologians annual meeting. The SBT meeting will take place March 6-7, 2020 in Princeton, NJ. John T. Carroll is Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Professor Carroll to Perform with the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra

There are two opportunities to catch Dr. Carroll playing trombone with the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra this spring: “Viva Italia: Classical to Silver Screen,” at Clover Hill High School, Sunday, March 15 at 4:00pm “Beethoven’s 250th Birthday Bash,” at the Collegiate School, Sunday, May 10 at 4:00pm. John T. Carroll is Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union …

Professor Carroll to Perform with the VCU Trombone Choir

Professor Carroll will perform with the VCU Trombone Choir at the “Tromblowin’” Festival at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, on January 18, 2020. John T. Carroll is Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Dr. Carroll to Teach Workshop at Seminary for a Day

Dr. John T. Carroll will lead a workshop entitled “Images of Jesus in Other World Religions” at Seminary for a Day on September 28, 2019. Dr. John T. Carroll is Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Dr. Carroll to Keynote for Presbytery of New Hope Pastors/Educators Retreat

Dr. John T. Carroll will be the keynote speaker for the Presbytery of New Hope 2019 Pastors/Educators Retreat. The retreat will take place at Trinity Center in Salter Path, NC, on October 14-16, 2019. Dr. John T. Carroll is Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Dr. Carroll to Participate in Panel Discussion at Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting

Dr. Carroll will be a panelist in a discussion entitled “Luke-Acts and the End of History” at the Society of Biblical Literature annual meeting, San Diego, CA, November 23-26, 2019. Dr. John T. Carroll is Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Professor Carroll to Teach “Jesus and World Religions” Series at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church

Dr. Carroll will teach an Adult Education series entitled “Jesus and World Religions” at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church on Sundays at 9:30am. His teaching schedule is below. February 2: “Messiah in an Unredeemed World? Views of Jesus in Judaism Today” March 1: “Jesus, Son of Mary: Views of Jesus in Islam” April 5: “Buddha and Jesus: Brothers? Views of Jesus …

Dr. Carroll to Speak on “God Present in the Chaos” during Lent in Richmond, VA

On Wednesdays, March 22 and March 29 at 6:45pm, John Carroll will be the guest speaker at the Lenten supper programs at Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church, Richmond, VA. The title of his first lecture on March 22 is “God Present in the Chaos: Insights from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and John” and on March 29 is “God Present in the …

Dr. Carroll to speak on “Meals that Define Us and Unite Us” in Richmond, VA

On Sundays, March 5 and March 19 at 9:40 a.m., John Carroll will be the guest speaker for St. John’s Episcopal Church Adult Forum. On the 5th he will speak on “Meals that Define Us: Jesus at the Table in Luke’s Gospel” and on the 19th he will speak on “Meals that (Should) Unite Us: A Window into Life in …

BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: MAY 2022

…work to ensure the fair treatment of others.” Letarshia Robinson (M.Div./Richmond) “The most impactful courses that I had while at UPSem were the pastoral care courses. Right after taking these courses, our country moved into lockdown status and my pastor decided to take a sabbatical, which left me in the position of caring for our congregation in the middle of …

Congregational Corner: Take on, Caring for Creation

…We dust off the good and make room for new sprouts so that we might see your love shine around us in its fullest beauty once more. Amen. Alumna Jordan B. Davis is associate pastor for youth and young adults at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels …

The Bridge for Early Career Preachers

Dr. Adams to preach on “Civility, Koinonia, and Our Current Cultural Moment,” in Wade North Carolina

On Sunday, September 23, 2018, Bluff Presbyterian Church, Wade, North Carolina, will welcome Dr. Sam Adams to its pulpit. This year is the 260th year since the Old Bluff Church’s founding in 1758. The date of the reunion is Sept. 23. Worship is at 11 a.m. followed by a covered dish lunch on the grounds. Dr. Samuel L. Adams, professor …

Dr. Blount to Preach at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian in Cary, NC

President Blount will preach at the 8:45 and 11am services at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, NC on Sunday, February 17, 2019. Dr. Blount is the President and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Dr. Paul Galbreath to Deliver Lecture on Earth Care at First Presbyterian Church in Newport, Oregon

Dr. Paul Galbreath will deliver a lecture entitled “Earth Care and Christian Faith” at First Presbyterian Church in Newport, Oregon on Thursday, May 30th, at 3pm. Paul Galbreath is a professor of theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte. …

Dean McFayden to Lead Retreat for Presbytery of Coastal Carolina

Dean Ken McFayden will serve as retreat leader for the Mission Cabinet and the Strategic Planning and Organizational Review Committee for the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina on September 13, 2019. Dr. Kenneth J. McFayden is Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean, Richmond Campus, and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development. …

Lessons and Carols – Charlotte Chapel

Service of Lessons and Carols: All are welcomed to attend. (Please RSVP to Mary Ellen Vernon at mvernon@upsem.edu or 980-636-1661 if you plan to also eat lunch with us). …

Rooted 2:67 “Spiritual Self-Care Through Coaching”

Monthly dinner gathering of the Baptist House of Studies. Dr. David Peppler, Sr. will lead us in a time of discussion on Spiritual Self-Care Through Couching. …

Paul Galbreath to Speak on “Starting with the Earth: Christian Perspectives on Earth Care”

Paul Galbreath will deliver a lecture entitled “Starting with the Earth: Christian Perspectives on Earth Care” at Valley Community Presbyterian Church, Portland, Oregon, at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 28th. …

Dr. Galbreath to Preach at Etowah Presbyterian Church (Etowah, North Carolina)

On Sunday, September 2, 2018, Etowah Presbyterian Church, Etowah, North Carolina, will welcome Dr. Paul Galbreath to its pulpit. Dr. Galbreath is Professor of Theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte. …