New book offers a fresh examination of a critical juncture in Christian history

RICHMOND, VA (March 4, 2022) – Union Presbyterian Seminary Associate Professor of Church History Christine Luckritz Marquis has authored a new book that offers a fresh examination of a critical juncture in Christian history and brings into dialogue narrative strands that have largely been separated in the scholarly tradition. ”The book is designed to reunite two parallel scholarly narratives because …

Union Seminary condemns rising anti-Asian violence

…in their suffering through our prayers and protest. We pledge to ensure through our thoughtful actions that our Asian American siblings feel cared for, respected, and secure in our communities and our neighborhoods. Read a statement from the Association of Theological Schools on anti-Asian violence signed by President Brian K. Blount. ### Contact: Mike Frontiero Union Presbyterian Seminary mfrontiero@upsem.edu 804-278-4279 …

Values

…you know you will be working with a tight budget, sticking to your most foundational values will give you direction as to what may need to be removed or replaced in your budget. Don’t Know Where to Begin? Anne Loehr of The Huffington Post can guide you through the basics of identifying and defining your values in her blog post, …

Lifestyle

…(mentally, emotionally, spiritually) and there are ways you can prepare for these changes. Money: When you’re a student, money is often a bit tighter, so below is a suggestion of 20 ways you can save some money while you’re in school. Although the entire list may not apply to you, use it as a guideline to help you determine what …

2023 African American Preaching Series

…have indeed preached! Ayesha Edwards is currently pursuing a dual master’s degree in Christian education and public theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary. She is a lifelong learner and educator whose commitment is spreading the message of Jesus Christ while advocating and engaging in matters of social justice. For her, these commitments are one and the same. Her primary interests include …

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 …

Seminarians for Social Justice

…CSJR has helped me to have less of a theoretical perspective and more of a real-world perspective. I had the privilege of going on the Civil Rights Travel Seminar, and it helped me realize how much I did not know. The Civil Rights Travel Seminar showed me the people who suffered and sacrificed for the freedom we have now, and …

Relationships

…all: money. Money is a major cause of conflict in relationships, but understanding your partner’s money preferences is one step to combat potential conflict. Just because you may discover that you and your partner differ in how you value money does not mean that you are incompatible together. However, it is vital to your relationship that you are aware of …

A Prayer for Justice in the Everyday

By Emily R.H. Nyce Today we wake, even with the sun hidden behind the rain. Today we work, even without a fire of inspiration. Today we commit, even with doubts by our side. Today we love, even with the fragility of the world at our fingertips. Because today is the day for which we were made. Today might not be …

Dir of Faith Formation 1st Pres Gastonia