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 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 …

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BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: November 2022

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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 …

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Dr. Blount to Preach at First Presbyterian in Fort Worth, TX

President Blount will preach at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, TX, on Sunday, March 24, 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. Yust to Lead “Shaping Faith in a Digital World” Conference for Mennonite Church USA

Dr. Karen Marie Yust will be the featured speaker at the “Shaping Faith in a Digital World” conference at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary from March 2-5, 2020. The event is a joint conference of two annual leadership gatherings: AMBS’s Pastors and Leaders 2020 and Mennonite Church USA’s Deep Faith. Karen Marie Yust is the Josiah P. and Anne Wilson Rowe …

Travel Seminar: Witnessing for Freedom – Education & Advocacy as the Ongoing Work of Social Justice

…and theological intersections of race and justice. We will spend the remainder of the trip in Washington D.C. We will explore the National Museum of African American History and Culture. We will spend several days with church professionals in the historic United Methodist Building, which houses the social justice offices for the UMC, PCUSA, ECA, ELCA, and the National Council …

Dr. Skreslet to serve as panelist at the Centennial Meeting of the Eastern Fellowship of Professors of Mission

Dr. Stan Skreslet will serve as a panelist on the past and future of mission studies at the Centennial Meeting of the Eastern Fellowship of Professors of Mission, held October 27-28 at the Maryknoll Mission Institute, Ossining, NY. Dr. Skreselet is the F.S. Royster Professor of Christian Mission at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Professor Melanie Jones to Preach at First Unitarian Universalist Church, Richmond, VA

Professor Melanie C. Jones will preach at morning worship at First Unitarian Universalist Church, Richmond, VA, on November 3, 2019. Melanie C. Jones is Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture and Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership. …

Professor Voelz to Serve as Facilitator and Guest Speaker at Open and Affirming Listening Session

Professor Voelz will serve as a facilitator and guest speaker at the Open and Affirming Listening Session at 7th Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Richmond, VA. The session will be held on January 19th, 2020 from 12:15-1:15pm. Richard W. Voelz is Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Dr. Skreslet to serve as panelist on the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation event at Trinity UMC, Richmond, VA

Dr. Stanley Skreslet will serve as a panelist for the Adult Sunday School Forum event on the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, Trinity United Methodist Church, Richmond, VA. Dr. Skreslet is the F.S. Royster Professor of Christian Missions at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA. …

Professor Jones to Preach at Morehouse College Chapel

Professor Melanie Jones will preach at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Chapel at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, on February 9, 2020, at 5:30pm. Melanie C. Jones is Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture and Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Professor Melanie Jones to Preach at Morehouse College

Professor Melanie Jones will be the chapel preacher at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Chapel at Morehouse College at 5:30pm on February 9, 2020. Melanie C. Jones is Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture / Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

First Baptist Church, Installation of Susan Blanchard, Baptist House of Studies at UPSem

Dr. Brian K. Blount will speak at the installation of Rev. Susan Blanchard as the Director of UPSem’s Baptist House of Studies. …

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). …

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. …

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. Carroll to keynote 2016 Poamn and Armss Conference

John T. Carroll, the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament, to deliver keynote addresses entitled “Gospel Portraits of the Disciples and Discipleship” and “People of the Spirit, People of Hope: The Vision of the Apostle Paul” for the conference of ARMSS (Association of Retired Ministers, Spouses and Survivors) and POAMN (Presbyterian Older Adult Ministry Network). …

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. …