Associate Pastor for Education and Growth–Community of Grace (PCUSA)–Sandy, UT

…year. Actively pursue clear and continuous communication with the staff and congregation, through a regular presence in the office. Work with the Pastor to continually improve our church’s goals and offerings. Regularly take time off to care for yourself, your family, and your community. Clearly communicate these needs in coordination with other staff. Set boundaries to preserve the capacity of …

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Webinar: Understanding Islam – An Interfaith Dialogue with Muslim Americans

…barriers, interfaith, and Islamophobia. Her presentations have taken place at colleges, universities, religious organizations, and private establishments nationally and internationally.   Sayed Mohammad Baqer Qazwini (pictured right) Sayed Mohammad Baqer Qazwini has a BA in Sociology from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. He studied for ten years in the Seminary of Qom, Iran. He is currently based at the Islamic …

The Rev. Dr. Parker to speak on healing history, honoring heritage, renewing hope

On March 18, 2017, the Rev. Dr. Paula Owens Parker will be speaking at the Prayer Conference at Christ Episcopal Church in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The program focuses on the importance of addressing generational trauma. She is the author of Roots Matter, Healing History, Honoring Heritage, Renewing Hope. Dr. Parker, adjunct professor of Spiritual Formation at Union Presbyterian Seminary (Richmond, VA), …

Black Lives Matter

…taught that Lee should have never surrendered! I remember some seventy-five years ago, in 1944, as a little Black boy of five growing up in very rural Alabama getting ready to go to the first grade; my youngest uncle, my mother’s older brother, who had just returned from the army taking me for a walk, carrying his army issued rifle. …

UPSem board of trustees elects new leadership

…vice chairman. Evans is preceded by William L. Rikard, Jr., a lawyer in the firm Parker Poe in Charlotte, NC, who served on UPSem’s board for 12 years, January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2016, with the last six of that term as chairman. “William Rikard has been a phenomenal chair, widely and rightly respected by the Union community and …

Central America Travel Seminar: The War Years

…getting to know new ones better. Before we embarked for Oscar Romero’s Tomb at the Metropolitan Cathedral, we sat and immersed ourselves in the story of our bus driver, Carlos. He told us about the war years (1980-1992) and what he experienced in his adolescence. During that time he often had to hide from the El Salvadorian Military that was …

A look back at 2016 in pictures

…peace. June Richmond Commencement Charlotte Commencement Nature’s Fury: A severe thunderstorm inflicted heavy damage to our Richmond community. Damage to the seminary was light compared to our neighbors. July Communities of Learning: An innovative summer orientation program, unique to UPSem, that shows new students just how much we care about making their seminary experience a successful one. Richmond Summer Hebrew …

Transcript & Enrollment Verification Requests

…receipt of such requests. Additional time may be needed at busy times of year. Current students may also request transcripts through SONIS or The National Student Clearinghouse. Transcripts ordered through SONIS or in person at the Office of the Registrar are free for all currently enrolled students. Transcripts ordered through The National Student Clearinghouse can be printed as either a …

Black Alumni Association Newsletter: November 2021

…run my race. Now you run yours.” The rest is racing history. Secretariat’s 1973 performance at the Belmont Stakes, where he bested his closest competitor by a mind-blowing 31 lengths, is widely considered one of the most stunning horse races of all time. 47 years later, no horse has yet to run that race that fast. “I’ve run my race,” …

Online Event: Virtual Clergy Self-Care Retreat

  Virtual Clergy Self-Care Retreat Date: Saturday, January 30, 2021, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST Co-leaders: Rev. Phanta Lansden, Associate Pastor, C.N. Jenkins Memorial Presbyterian Church, and Founder, Phanta Lansden Ministries, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Rev. Kamal Hassan, Pastor, Sojourner Truth Presbyterian Church, Richmond, California Workshop Description: This virtual retreat geared towards clergy and ministry care-givers will offer self-care …

Writing (Righting) Wrong: Memory, Resistance, Resilience

Location: Paisley Hall on the Richmond campus Led by: Katie Geneva Cannon and Paula Owens Parker Cost: $195 ($150 for those who register by February 27, 2017); includes lunch on April 4 and 5 CEUs: 1.5 *************************** Click here to register for Writing (Righting) Wrong: Memory, Resistance, Resilience *************************** Description: In this workshop we will assess and redress the muted, …

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 …

Director of Faith Formation–River Road Presbyterian Church–Richmond, VA

…Salary is negotiable based on experience and determined annually by the Session and Personnel Ministry. Premiums for individual health insurance and death & disability benefits paid by RRPC. Additional insurance/benefit participation, including participation in Retirement Savings Plan, may be obtained through Board of Pensions under its terms at employee’s cost. Four weeks annual vacation and continuing education allowance. https://rrpcusa.org/career-opportunities Director-of-Faith-Formation-Job-Description …

Students join movement to strengthen Richmond community

…engaged is through an organization called RISC (Richmonders Involved to Strengthen Our Communities). This nonprofit, which is supported by Richmond-area churches and others, identifies key challenges facing the community and, in the words of the seminary’s RISC organizer Rebecca Heilman, seeks to “hold community leaders accountable” to address those challenges. “In the past few years, RISC has targeted education, jobs, …

The 2018 Carl Howie Center for Science, Art, and Theology: “It’s Showtime! Art, Organizing, and Building Community One Musical at a Time”

…registration is required) The Holderness Dining Room (Richmond Hall) 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Seminar & Conversation, “The Tools of Practice: Shared Stories, Relationships, and Songs” – The Holderness Dining Room (Richmond Hall) 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. – Workshop, “Songs and Stories to Share: It’s Showtime!” – Lake Chapel in the Early Center on the Richmond campus Reception to follow …

Online Event: Clergy Self-Care Virtual Retreat

Clergy Self-Care Virtual Retreat Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. EDT Co-leaders: Rev. Phanta Lansden, Associate Pastor, C.N. Jenkins Memorial Presbyterian Church, and Founder, Phanta Lansden Ministries, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Rev. Kamal Hassan, Pastor, Sojourner Truth Presbyterian Church, Richmond, California Workshop Description: This virtual retreat geared towards clergy and ministry caregivers will assist participants in …

Union witnesses history at GA

This year, Portland, Oregon played host to the 222nd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that kicked off June 18th. The week long event has already made history with the election of co-moderators for the first time, Denise Anderson and Jan Edmiston, as well as adopting The Belhar Confessions into the Book of Confessions. Union graduates, alums, professors, and …

Middle East Travel Seminar: A day of memory, history, hope… and sweets!

…Middle East Travel Seminar: Diverse cultural perspectives in Roman-era Zippori Middle East Travel Seminar: A day of memory, history, hope… and sweets! Middle East Travel Seminar: The Western Wall, Temple Mount, and Dome of the Rock BY SUE LOWCOCK HARRIS We began the day at Yad VaShem, “a place and a name,” the Holocaust memorial here in Jerusalem. The large …

On-Campus Workshop: The Bible and Film

…8:30-10:30 a.m.: Discussion/Movie Clips 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Accessing Digital/Electronic/Streaming Resources of the Seminary 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Lunch (included) 2:30-5:30 p.m.: Discussion/Movie Clips Dinner on own with free evening/optional group movie   Day 3 | Wednesday | March 8, 2023 9:00-11:00 a.m.: Discussion/Movie Clips 11:45-12:30 p.m.: Community Worship (Optional) 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Community Lunch (Optional) 1:30 p.m.: Depart   Cost (includes Monday …

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

…vision and confidence in asking for donations are key skills. Compensation Salary is determined by the South Carolina Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry. Insurance and pension through the South Carolina Conference is provided for qualified clergy. Candidates from outside South Carolina are also encouraged to apply. Interested persons should email a resume, cover letter, and contact information for …

Currie Family Lecture

…that the Charlotte campus has in the history of Union Presbyterian Seminary and its role in the future of the church. Among his many accomplishments, Sweetser is the author of the seminary’s official history, “A Copious Fountain: A History of Union Presbyterian Seminary, 1812-2012.” Free, but registration is required.   Begun through a gift to Union Presbyterian Seminary by Thomas …