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Central America Travel Seminar: Stories of exile and oppression

Central America Travel Seminar: Stories of exile and oppression

…suffers with the oppressed and professes a gospel of liberation especially for women, indigenous, poor, and politically oppressed people. The students’ experiences spoke to the larger mission of this great organization, and I don’t use that adjective lightly. CEDEPCA is dedicated to the transformation of individuals, communities, their country, and all of Central America through education. They do so through …

A Prayer of God’s protection, deliverance, and safety

A Prayer of God’s protection, deliverance, and safety

…Your Word is our defense, our shield and our protection around us. Because we dwell in Your secret place, we shall not be afraid of the spiritual dangers or demonic tactics and attacks of Satan; nor shall we be afraid of the plots of the wicked (people) that he would influence and use to fight against us. We shall not …

Sharing the Quiet: Strengthening Intergenerational Relationships

Sharing the Quiet: Strengthening Intergenerational Relationships

…across generations for we live in an era of time when all generations are both learners and teachers. Living our lives forward in today’s world helps to bring in the next generation for, ‘I am because you are and you are because I am.’ *Patricia Turner Olds, M.A.C.E., Union-PSCE ’05; D.Ed. Min., Columbia Theological Seminary’16. Kamryn Sierra Olds, teenaged granddaughter. …

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

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

…complex includes an exhibition on the history and experience of the Jewish community in Europe and North Africa during the time of the Nazis, a hall of memory, remembrance gardens, and a children’s hall of remembrance. We explored the galleries and gardens at our own pace, which allowed each of us to pause and ponder, taking in the images, voices, …

Union recognized for superior fundraising performance

Union recognized for superior fundraising performance

…of what contributed to the total support figure, overall breadth in program areas, pattern of growth in each program area, pattern of donor growth among alumni donors and other individual donors, impact of the 12 largest gifts on total support, total support in relation to the alumni base, and type of institution. Judges use those factors to recognize institutions that …

Visiting the Akrofi-Christaller Institute (ACI)

Visiting the Akrofi-Christaller Institute (ACI)

…God was already here.” He went on to say, “Christianity isn’t popular here because it is seen as more “civilized” but because it answers spiritual questions that all humans have. We use our culture and identity to interpret the Bible and make it relevant to our contexts.” During our visit to Akropong, we had the opportunity to see the historical …

APCE 2018: Boundless Hospitality

APCE 2018: Boundless Hospitality

…their space. Jesus noticed Zacchaeus, called him down, and visited his house that day. In what ways do we notice, go, and visit others? Similarly, the first set of Thursday workshop selections offered a wide array of tools and ideas for expanding hospitality within educational ministry. Dr. Karen Marie Yust led an extended workshop entitled Welcoming the Future: Reframing Christian …

Divine Correction

Divine Correction

…in Job is a reminder that the disciplining of God is a blessing for each of us as children of God. God, I thank YOU for loving me enough to use your rod of correction, but you never leave me damaged and bruised, because your healing hand soothes me with healing balm and covers me with Your love. Thank YOU! …

Hurricane Harvey: A small picture of how horrible it is

Hurricane Harvey: A small picture of how horrible it is

…of Houston. Rev. Jacqueline M. Hannan (M.Div.’94) We are in the midst of it all right now but let me see if I can offer a small picture of this event. First, let me say that what you may have seen in the news is accurate but gives only a small picture of how horrible it is in the …

India travel seminar: Observing faith formation practices

India travel seminar: Observing faith formation practices

This is post 6 of 11 in the series “India travel seminar” India travel seminar begins India travel seminar: Religious and cultural diversities India travel seminar: Deep care & kindness India travel seminar: A dream fulfilled India travel seminar: Spirit of the Sikhs India travel seminar: Observing faith formation practices India travel seminar: Andhara Christian Theological College India travel seminar: …

Griots’ Dialogical Roots of Faith

Griots’ Dialogical Roots of Faith

By Patricia Turner-Olds (M.A.C.E.’05) Faith comes by hearing… The history of many African ethnic groups is chronicled through the medium of oral traditions. In most areas of West Africa the history is kept by a “griot.” Griots are members of a class of storytellers, musicians, and poets who orally use their gifts as a teaching methodology that identifies and reveals …

Endurance: Matt. 24:9-14 NRSV

Endurance: Matt. 24:9-14 NRSV

…the cause of the Reformation became firm. (3) Steadfastness in prayer. The prayers of a person in right relationship with God is truly powerful (James 5.17-18 KJV). Without prayer, there cannot be a proper relationship with the Lord, because prayer is a humble communication with our God expressing supplication, thanksgiving, praise, confession, love, etc. I am sure you are aware …

The “Holy Music” Beneath Our Feet

The “Holy Music” Beneath Our Feet

…grace and provision in the world. This forced idleness and the overflowing sensations rising from my feet centered my mind and prepared my heart for prayer and praise. It both humbled and elevated me as I saw our place within God’s world. To use the language of the theologian Friedrich Schleiermacher, the practice revealed the infinite within the particular, the …

Returning to a Place I Never Knew: Historical Perspectives on Spain

Returning to a Place I Never Knew: Historical Perspectives on Spain

…heathen. Columbus is also known for eradicating whole tribes of indigenous peoples, spreading disease, promoting slavery, and exacting tyranny against Spanish colonists. He used his Christian faith and his study of the Bible to support his actions and he wanted all of the indigenous peoples he encountered to be converted to Christianity. As the indigenous populations were decimated, more Europeans …

Resilience amid overwhelming chaos

Resilience amid overwhelming chaos

At the APCE conference, Rev. Michelle Thomas Bush led a workshop entitled “Resilience Skills to Help Young People Deal With Grief.” M.A.C.E./M.Div. student Annie Franklin shares her reflections on attending the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) 2017 Annual Event in Denver, Colorado. This year’s Association of Presbyterian Christian Educators Annual Event left me thinking two things: chaos and …

Student Spotlight: Dana Purdom digs deep

Student Spotlight: Dana Purdom digs deep

…at Union has shown Purdom that pastoral ministry is not the only use for a seminary degree. “It opened my eyes to the many different paths that can be taken,” she says. Dana encourages her fellow students to “cultivate your relationship with God. Seek him, dig deep, passionately, he will show up for in ways you can’t even imagine. This …

Learning how to talk about suicide

Learning how to talk about suicide

…people” because they have lived to see another day. Next, I learned the importance of talking about and destigmatizing suicide. The leaders had us pair up and talk for 90 seconds using the word “suicide” in any way just to get us comfortable with the word. I thought this was a great activity and I plan to use it with …

Garden Variety

…church I attended while growing up had a garden that used to give produce to the local soup kitchen. The church I serve now also has a garden that grows food for the sole purpose of donating to families in need. Churches often have space that they can use to grow food, whether in raised beds or tilled-out plots of …

2019 Graduates

BY MICHELLE J. WALKER, (Vice President for Community Life, Dean of Students, and Director, Financial Aid) It is my pleasure to introduce four of our African American graduates for 2019. Linda Fox, graduating with the M.Div./M.A.C.E. dual degrees and Bessie Taliaferro, graduating with the MACE degree the Richmond campus. Also graduating from the Charlotte campus will be Brent Edwards and …

Crystal Sygeel: God is more than present

Crystal Sygeel: God is more than present

…lead a meditation. In the midst of social distancing and being asked to stay at home due to COVID-19, let us remember that “the earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.” (Psalm 24:1). Director of Hospitality Ministries Crystal R. Sygeel’s (M.Div./M.A.C.E.’96) devotion is titled “God is present.” WATCH NOW …

Thanks for coming to Sprunt Lectures!

Thanks for coming to Sprunt Lectures!

…life and ministry to the Alumni Associate, Jill Wright, at alumni@upsem.edu. We love hearing from you! Also, check out our alumni web page. Come join us for the Sprunt Lectures next May 4-6, 2020, here in Richmond! W. Clay Macaulay (D.Min.’85) Director of Alumni Development cmacaulay@upsem.edu 804-278-4382 Top photo: Dr. J.A. Ross MacKenzie, former UTS professor of church history, is …

Susan Blanchard: God is present

Susan Blanchard: God is present

…or lead a meditation. In the midst of social distancing and being asked to stay at home due to COVID-19, let us remember that “the earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.” (Psalm 24:1). Director of Student Services Susan Blanchard’s (M.Div./M.A.C.E.’97) devotion is titled “God is present.” WATCH NOW …

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Today, we had the opportunity to celebrate @clayma

Today, we had the opportunity to celebrate @claymacaulay and thank him for his eight years of service as our Alumni Director. Starting tomorrow, Clay will be serving as an interim pastor for @rrpc_rva and we could not be more excited for the next step in his journey with God!

It’s been a busy week campus…you can see highl

It’s been a busy week campus…you can see highlights of President Lapsley's inauguration at this quick video https://youtu.be/RHV43pEExOY
Or check out all the photos of the Sprunt Lectures, the symposium, and the inauguration on the UPSem FlickR account at
https://www.flickr.com/photos/upsem/albums

Congratulations to the first woman president of Un

Congratulations to the first woman president of Union Presbyterian Seminary, Dr. Jacqueline E. Lapsley! Enjoy this quick recap video of her inauguration on May 8 @upseminary and be sure to check out all the photos on the UPSem Flickr account!

Yesterday, the Richmond campus of @upseminary was

Yesterday, the Richmond campus of @upseminary was buzzing with excitement as President Jacq Lapsley led a symposium preceding her inauguration as the eighth president of UPSem. If you missed them, you can watch both of the events at https://www.youtube.com/@UPSem/streams

Today, May 8, is a historic day as the first woman

Today, May 8, is a historic day as the first woman is inaugurated as the eighth president of @upseminary ... congratulations to Dr. Jacqueline E. Lapsley and UPSem! The ceremony will be live-streamed on the UPSem YouTube channel or you can see it at https://youtube.com/live/0QH-etnEJ6w

The 2024 Sprunt Lectures are wrapping up this morn

The 2024 Sprunt Lectures are wrapping up this morning—the final worship service is at 11a with Rev.Dr. Craig Barnes as the preacher. Tune into the UPSem YouTube channel or visit https://bit.ly/SpruntLectures24 to watch the livestream! Here are a few photos from events on the Richmond Campus @upseminary...enjoy!

On Wed. at 2p, President Jacq Lapsley will join re

On Wed. at 2p, President Jacq Lapsley will join renowned scholars and pastors in a symposium preceding the inauguration ceremony. Do you have questions for the Symposium panel? Submit them via the link in bio.

Audio Visual is being set up by @lightingandsoundc

Audio Visual is being set up by @lightingandsoundco for President Lapsley's Inauguration! We are so excited to formally welcome her! If you are unable to attend in person, be sure to check out the livestream on our website and Youtube channel!