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Online Course: Polity & Administration (Pathways & CE Certification Online Course)

…meetings via Zoom Technology, along with assignments posted on Blackboard, the seminary’s learning management system (login credentials provided) Dates: Tuesdays, September 13 – November 1, 2022, with weekly class meetings following the below schedule: Class meetings on 9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. ET On the other weeks, there will be two separate sections and participants will be assigned to…

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On-Campus Event: Play, on Purpose Workshop

…grounded in both academic and ecclesial contexts, her students are assigned to participate in their congregations and communities as a part of their educational experience. Her focus on practical pedagogy is not only to develop more committed and knowledgeable educators and ministers, but also more committed and knowledgeable congregants. Workshop Description: In this interactive workshop participants will not only learn…

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On-Campus Workshop: The Bible and Film

…Richmond. Workshop Description: This workshop will explore the different ways in which Christianity, the Bible, and film can be placed into mutually enriching conversation. How can biblical texts provide new lenses for our viewing of films? In what ways can films enrich our understanding and interpretation of Scripture? Participants will engage a variety of topics and films in the process,…

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Online Workshop: Email Communication — A Crash Course

Online Workshop: Email Communication Dates: Tuesdays, September 13 and 20, 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. ET (Note: This online workshop is a two-part series). Led by: Christen Kinard, Founder, Digital Congregations Looking to reach your congregation and connect with guests in a meaningful way? All you need is an effective church email program. Discover why an effective email marketing program…

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Parables of Jesus

…through His telling of parables? What do the parables have to say to twenty-first-century listeners? This five-week course on the parables of Jesus will explore questions such as these, and in so doing, invite participants to deepen their understanding of the Gospels, and to gain fresh insight into the mission and message of Jesus—for both the first and the twenty-first…

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Parables of Jesus

…through His telling of parables? What do the parables have to say to twenty-first-century listeners? This five-week course on the parables of Jesus will explore questions such as these, and in so doing, invite participants to deepen their understanding of the Gospels, and to gain fresh insight into the mission and message of Jesus—for both the first and the twenty-first…

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Parables of Jesus

…through His telling of parables? What do the parables have to say to twenty-first-century listeners? This five-week course on the parables of Jesus will explore questions such as these, and in so doing, invite participants to deepen their understanding of the Gospels, and to gain fresh insight into the mission and message of Jesus—for both the first and the twenty-first…

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Parables of Jesus

…through His telling of parables? What do the parables have to say to twenty-first-century listeners? This five-week course on the parables of Jesus will explore questions such as these, and in so doing, invite participants to deepen their understanding of the Gospels, and to gain fresh insight into the mission and message of Jesus—for both the first and the twenty-first…

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Parables of Jesus

…through His telling of parables? What do the parables have to say to twenty-first-century listeners? This five-week course on the parables of Jesus will explore questions such as these, and in so doing, invite participants to deepen their understanding of the Gospels, and to gain fresh insight into the mission and message of Jesus—for both the first and the twenty-first…

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Dr. McFayden to lead Workshop in Troy, OH

LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE An Active Workshop for Congregations on May 6 in Troy, Ohio Change is constant and unrelenting, and often seems to cause institutional paralysis, especially in the church. Too often, congregations find themselves drifting aimlessly through changing culture and society and ultimately longing for the “good ol’ days” of the past. A one-day active workshop, Saturday, May 6,…

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Black Alumni Association Newsletter: September 2021

…remembering disrespects not only our ancestors, it shows no respect for what God did for us as a people. Celebrate Juneteenth every year but remember. For the One, many of us say we follow celebrated freedom from physical slavery when He celebrated The Passover just as commanded in Exodus. In His final celebration of Passover that has become what we…

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BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: MAY 2022

…work to ensure the fair treatment of others.” Letarshia Robinson (M.Div./Richmond) “The most impactful courses that I had while at UPSem were the pastoral care courses. Right after taking these courses, our country moved into lockdown status and my pastor decided to take a sabbatical, which left me in the position of caring for our congregation in the middle of…

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Lead Pastor–United Church of Beloit–Beloit, WI

…Leadership Connection portal at https://clc.pcusa.org/login • Pastors affiliated with the NACCC may apply through the NACCC portal at https://www.naccc.org/resources/pastoral-search/ • Pastors from other denominations may also create an account and apply through the NACCC portal or may email the search committee at UCBeloitSearch@gmail.com with your background and interest for more information • Please contact UCBeloitSearch@gmail.com with any questions http://www.unitedchurchbeloit.org/ UCB-Lead-Pastor-Job-Description…

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BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: February 2023

…feelings of both anxiety and joy. For John of Patmos: anxiety that the world is changing so dramatically and sometimes so destructively that he can barely keep pace. Joy that what comes after all that change is the realization of the “Immanuel” promise made on the morning of Jesus’ birth: God, forever, fully present with us. For Brian K. Blount:…

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Worship & Sacraments – Pathways Online Course

…Reformed approach to worship and sacraments. Special attention will be paid to a study of worship practices with an eye towards ways to encourage congregational renewal. Online Course Format: Zoom Class Meetings and Blackboard classroom management site (login credentials provided) Led by: Dr. Paul Galbreath, Professor of Theology Dates: Thursdays, April 16 – May 14, 2020 Cost: $100 per course….

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The Christian Life – Pathways Online Course

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: The Christian Life, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course is designed to provide participants…

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Online Course: Biblical Interpretation (Pathways & CE certification online course)

…approached the work of biblical interpretation and then offers a practical guide for close reading of passages, featuring peer discussion of the meaning and message of selected biblical texts. In a final course project, students write a paper in which they present their exegesis (interpretation) of a biblical passage. Persons seeking certification as Christian educators in the Presbyterian Church (USA)…

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Congregational Corner: The hidden life of the transitional pastor

…and renews a passion that had been packed away in a tidy little box and hidden in the back of the closet. No course can teach you what to do when the one thing you want is likely the one thing you can’t have in that field of ministry. I truly admire interim pastors who make a career out of…

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Finding God in the Pandemic

…when it hurts? My calling is to be a pastoral presence during the pandemic. I refer to it as P3. While the whole world was struggling to understand what was going on and trying to find God amid the pandemic, I was finding ways and means to be a pastoral presence during these unprecedented times. Firstly, I sang worship songs…

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Transcript & Enrollment Verification Requests

…Delivery Union Presbyterian Seminary is also partnering with The National Student Clearinghouse to deliver academic transcripts electronically. This partnership allows UPSem to provide official transcripts to network recipients or outside the network to any third party anywhere in the world at anytime. This initiative provides you with the fastest delivery time, is totally secure, and provides you and the school…

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Online Course: Womanist Biblical Interpretation

…requirements within an extended period as needed. Courses are open to all, and no application is necessary. Interested participants will simply register for the courses, and participants can engage the courses without pursuing the program in its entirety. Each course will be capped at thirty (30) participants. Continuing education units (CEUs) will be awarded to those participants who complete the…

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Online Course: Church History (Pathways Online Course)

…Online Course Format: Weekly class meetings via Zoom Technology, along with assignments posted on Blackboard, the seminary’s learning management system (login credentials provided) Dates: Tuesdays, January 10 – February 14, 2023, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Cost: $150, if register by December 26, 2022. (Note: Beginning December 27, price increases by $25). CEUs: 3.0 The Pathways Online…

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