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2024 Graduate Study Fellowships Announced

Richmond, VA (Feb. 5, 2024)—Graduate study fellowships are awarded for further study and professional development. Through these awards, the faculty of Union Presbyterian Seminary recognizes outstanding academic work by students who also show exceptional promise for effectiveness in ministry. The Patrick H. and Mary P. Carmichael Fellowship This award is given to a student completing the M.A.C.E. degree at Union …

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President Blount statement on passing of Rev. Dr. Willie Woodson

RICHMOND, VA (December 8, 2020) – Union Presbyterian Seminary President Brian K. Blount made the following statement on the passing of alumnus, former trustee, and President Advisory Board member Rev. Dr. Willie Woodson (M.A. ’84 and D.Min.’08). Woodson died December 4. He was pastor of Trinity Ghanaian Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia.   “Willie was a genuinely kind, gracious, caring …

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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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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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Seminarians for Social Justice

…we are given opportunities to put what we have learned into practice in the real world, my work with the CSJR has enriched my seminary education. The CSJR has also given other organizations, such as the Reimagining America Project (RAP), a launchpad.” — Ryan Atkinson “In my mind, seminary training and social justice education cannot be separated. Understanding God’s vision …

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Redeployed! by Rev. Dr. Audrey Todd (Dual M.Div./M.A.C.E’10)

…shut up the heavens so that no rain falls, or command grasshoppers to devour your crops, or send plagues among you. Is this one of those times? What do we do? humble ourselves pray seek the face of God turn from our wicked ways Then I will hear from heaven and Forgive your sins and heal your land. Have mercy …

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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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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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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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Lifestyle

…days a little more intentionally to reduce unnecessary trips back and forth, but you are close enough to campus that you can often choose to stay later to study in groups or meet classmates for social time. If you live more than 15 minutes from campus, you will become more aware of transportation limitations, such as inclement weather procedures, social …

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

…mind, and spirit of the redeemed. “I am now rejoicing in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh, I am completing what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of the body, that is the church.” (Col. 1:24 NRSV). One of my sistah-friends reminded me to read it and I want to share how my spirit digested …

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A Prayer for Justice in the Everyday

…the harvest. But today is for seed-planting and weed-pulling, gratitude for the garden, and the prayers that sustain it. Today we are alive, and Goodness meets us here. Emily Hodges Nyce (she/her) is the founder and director of Yaupon Place at Union Presbyterian Seminary. She was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, and has loved this unique land and people …

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