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Just Preach / Just Act: The 2022 African American Social Justice Preaching Series

On January 10 and 12, 2022, the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation, at Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Charlotte campus, hosted a second African American Social Justice Preaching Series and welcomed Rev. Dr. William C. Turner Jr. of Durham, North Carolina, and Rev. Nelson Johnson and Joyce Johnson of Greensboro, North Carolina, for three online events, featuring sermons, lectures, and a …

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Wilmer Terry Young, former trustee, dies

RICHMOND, VA (February 15, 2021) – Wilmer Terry Young, 90, passed away February 3, 2021, in Vero Beach, Florida. He formerly served on the boards of Union Theological Seminary (1986-1997) and Union-Presbyterian School of Christian Education (1997), now Union Presbyterian Seminary. OBITUARY …

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Union president receives humanitarian award

…Bank E. Ayn Welleford, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Gerontology, Virginia Commonwealth University   The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities works with schools, businesses, and communities to achieve success by addressing prejudices, in all forms, to improve academic achievement, increase workplace productivity, and enhance local trust. A list of past honorees can be found on the center’s website.   …

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Dr. James Taneti discussed his new book in a Podcast

Byung Ho Choi is a Ph.D. Student at Princeton Theological Seminary along with Akhil Thomas of Harvard Divinity School have hosted James Taneti in a Podcast in New Books Network. James Taneti, the director of the Syngman Rhee Global Mission Center for at Union Presbyterian Seminary, has recently written a monograph about Telugu Christians, a faith community in southeast India. …

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Union Seminary D.Min. program accepting applications

New prerequisite standards for admission announced RICHMOND, VA (September 21, 2020) – Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program is accepting applications for the Charlotte campus for the 2021-2022 academic year. In June 2020, the membership of the Association of Theological Schools adopted new Standards of Accreditation which became effective July 1. These new standards have changed prerequisites for …

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Union Seminary honored for fundraising performance and improvement

…(CASE) recognized UPSem for “overall performance” as well as “overall improvement” among private professional and specialized institutions. It is a rare distinction for a school to win both awards in a single category the same year. The Overall Performance Award is given to colleges and universities that show solid program growth, breadth in the base of support and other indications …

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Former trustee, businessman Bruce C. Gottwald Jr. dies

RICHMOND, Va. (October 22, 2019) – Bruce C. Gottwald Jr., former trustee of Union Presbyterian Seminary, businessman, and scion of a prominent Richmond family, has died. He was 61. Gottwald was one of three people killed Sunday in a head-on automobile crash in Reno County, Kansas, according to local news reports. He served on the seminary’s board of trustees from …

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Dr. Richard Voelz publishes book on preaching in challenging times

…an Open & Affirming congregation in metro Atlanta, Georgia. He has over a decade of ministry experience in various contexts. A graduate of Vanderbilt University’s Graduate Department of Religion with the Ph.D. in Homiletics and Liturgics, Voelz brings expertise and scholarly interest in contemporary homiletic theory, preaching and youth, pastoral identity, preaching in the Stone-Campbell Movement, and contemporary liturgical theology. …

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Voelz book offers lessons in reaching people dealing with reproductive loss and adoption

…Atlanta, Georgia. He has over a decade of ministry experience in various contexts. A graduate of Vanderbilt University’s Graduate Department of Religion with the Ph.D. in Homiletics and Liturgics, Voelz brings expertise and scholarly interest in contextual homiletics, contemporary homiletic theory, preaching and youth, pastoral identity, preaching in the Stone-Campbell Movement, and contemporary liturgical theology. Richard W. Voelz high-resolution image …

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Professor Charles E. Brown announces retirement

…Seminary). At the time of his appointment, he was serving as pastor and head of staff at First Presbyterian Church in Greenville, Mississippi. With degrees from Southwestern at Memphis (now, Rhodes College), The Divinity School of Vanderbilt University, and Princeton Theological Seminary, he arrived on campus with vast experience as a pastor, chaplain, and counselor, and had served as an …

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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Giving Back by Allison Weaver and Dr. Helen Bessent Byrd (M.Div.’07)

…took notice because, in a world that wanted to take everything from him, he stood with open hands. Very rarely, if ever, does a selfish man or woman leave such a positive mark on the world. “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The cares and priorities of …

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Seminarians for Social Justice

…and organizing student programs on topics like Theopoetics, the CSJR has given me not only new ideas, but also a new community in which to wrestle with them.” — Evan Bille “I was anticipating starting seminary and not knowing what to expect. One of my professors encouraged me to apply for the CSJR student ambassador scholarship. Through the CSJR, I …

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Looking…

When you’re hunting for a job, things can get stressful. Variables like salary, start date, location, etc. all come into play. If you’re looking for a job with a PC(USA) church, check out the Church Leadership Connection site for open positions. You can search by position type, location, experience, and more. You can also search on broad job sites like …

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Values

…defining your values in her blog post, “How to Live With Purpose, Identify Your Values and Improve Your Leadership.” Rebecca Shern — a registered dietician and lifestyle coach — of Minimal Wellness may help you understand how to prioritize your values by reading her blog here. Her site also includes a free downloadable worksheet to help you organize your values. …

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A Prayer for Justice in the Everyday

…over a decade of professional experience working in a broad range of churches, non-profits, and volunteering to support local peace efforts. Emily and her husband, Travis, are new parents to their daughter, born in October 2021. When time (and sleep) allows, Emily also enjoys nature walks, poetry, spirituality, cooking, social time with friends and family, and exploring local food scenes. …

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Womanist Resources Named During the Just Talk/Talk Just Webinar

…representing numerous Black women whose children and relatives have been killed by police brutality and gun violence remind us that terror strikes Black families and Black women are often left to deal with the scars. Following the webinar (https://youtu.be/4KTw3FKP454), we heard requests to make the resources mentioned by panelists available online, and have compiled them into this downloadable document. We …

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Deje Vu! Say It Again! by Rev. Sandra Caldwell-Williams (Dual M.Div./M.A.C.E.’06)

…and processed this scripture with you. Paul reminds us of his personal suffering and associates it with the suffering of Christ on behalf of the church. There are sufferings yet to be accomplished in the body, the Church, that Jesus was not able to suffer on the cross. Be patient children of God, hold steady through the days that lie …

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This Is a Deserted Place

…is more… More food More healing More love More notice More Jesus Right Here… At this deserted place DiAndra Brooks lives in Spartanburg SC with her husband and five sons. She is a 2nd-year MDiv/M.A.C.E. student at UPsem. DiAndra enjoys running, reading, and cooking. She is still discerning and open to where God is leading her to serve after Seminary. …

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