Assoc. Pastor/Director of Youth and Family Ministries–First Presbyterian Church–Boise, Idaho

…to a high school and a YMCA, and we would love to build stronger connections with those organizations o High-density housing is being added nearby in the next several years which, along with existing residential areas nearby, creates many opportunities for building connections Qualifications • Demonstrated ability in creating and leading programming for children and youth • Experience creating and …

Interim Pastor – Central Presbyterian Church, Des Moines

…the Presbyterian Church (USA), or a denomination in full communion with the PCUSA (UCC, ELCA, or RCA). Ministers in other denominations may apply, but would need Presbytery approval. • 10 years pastoral experience • Training in interim or transitional ministry preferred Job Information • Full-time • Annual salary: $90,000-100,000 (including housing allowance) • Benefits include health insurance and retirement through …

Webinar: Understanding Islam – An Interfaith Dialogue with Muslim Americans

FREE Webinar: Understanding Islam – An Interfaith Dialogue with Muslim Americans Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST Webinar Description: Do you wish to learn more about Islam? Have you wondered how to combat Islamophobia within the United States? Moderated by Dr. Selden Harris, UPSem alum and current professor at al Hujjah Islamic Seminary, this webinar will …

Dr. Sadler to speak at Creation Justice Pathways in North Carolina

…Change and Social Justice.” This session will explore the spiritual and economic benefits of shifting to a carbo-free energy grid. It will also address how we can deal with both the climate emergency and the poverty emergency by working on these crises together. Dr. Rodney S. Sadler is Associate Professor of Bible at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina.   …

Writing (Righting) Wrong: Memory, Resistance, Resilience

…anatomy of the ideawith the genogram, in order to stabilize in writing how characteristics prevalent in the Black Church community are ingrained and shaped by memory, resistance, and resilience. Click here for biographical sketches of the leaders.   Click here to register for Writing (Righting) Wrong: Memory, Resistance, Resilience To register by mail, please contact Elizabeth DiStanislao at edistanislao@upsem.edu or …

A look back at 2016 in pictures

…biblical and ecclesiastical antiquity. And we observed contemporary manifestations of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity in this part of the world and to converse with religious and other leaders. Learn more about what we saw on our blog. Charlotte Hebrew Class: Dr. Carson Brisson shows his students how much fun you can have learning this ancient biblical language. Charlotte Campus: Students …

Director of Child Care Center – St. Luke’s Church – Hickory, NC

…Church’s Weekday Childcare Ministry provides high quality childcare for infant, toddler, and pre-school age children while sharing the love of God with families. Position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the St. Luke’s Child Care Center established to provide quality Christian education in a safe and nurturing environment.   Job Description Dir of Child Care Center Rev 2 …

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Black Lives Matter!

BY WILLIAM R. FREEMAN (M.Div.‘01) WOW! Here we go again. On Thursday, November 22, 2018, Thanksgiving Day, we received a report of another police killing of a Black man. This time a young twenty-one year old, at a mall in Hoover, Alabama – ten miles from Birmingham. His name: Emantic Fitzgerald “EJ” Bradford, Jr. At first, the police put out …

Biblical Interpretation – Christian Educator Certification online course

…Richmond, VA 23227 Led by: Dr. Carson Brisson, Associate Professor of Bible and Biblical Languages Cost: $295, includes lunch on March 25. CEUs: 3.0 This class meets the requirements for Christian Education certification in the PC(USA), but is open to anyone interested in the topic. You do not have to be seeking certification in order to participate in this hybrid …

Central America Travel Seminar: Buzzing over Guatemalan coffee and a volcano 🌋

…they use their own natural mixture of chile, garlic, and aloe vera to keep the pests away. They also plant banana and avocado trees for shade for the coffee. The plants cannot grow in direct sunlight. The beans, however, dry out the best in direct sunlight after they have been harvested. How relaxing it was to enjoy a fresh cup …

Director of Music & Church Musician–Bowling Green Presbyterian Church–Clover, SC

…lieu of sermon. o Thanksgiving Service (the Sunday before Thanksgiving): After a short meditation by Pastor, the Director plays a medley of music for reflection of our many blessings. o Hanging of the Greens Service (First Sunday of Advent): We have choir/congregational/special music between the various parts of decorating the Sanctuary. o Lessons & Carols Service (Fourth Sunday of Advent): …

Will Change Ever Come?

…(ACA) being declared unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court, many black and brown people will not be able to afford health insurance. A diagnosis of COVID-19 could be labeled a pre-existing condition, thereby, making the cost of insurance even more prohibitive. The striking down of the ACA will mean the end of Medicaid expansion which has been a valuable …

CE Certification Online Course – Human Growth & Faith Development

…of psychological and faith development theory for a specific population group. Critically reflect on intersections of psychological and faith development theories with curriculum resources.   Course Syllabus: The course syllabus is shared after participants register and within three weeks of the course start date. The list of required texts will be included in the automated confirmation email once registered. Course …

Children’s Director–Brentwood Presbyterian Church–Los Angeles, CA

…and a heart and passion for children’s ministry. Competitive salary and benefits provided. Consider joining our creative and collegial ministry team and see why we are referred to as “The Warm Heart of the Westside”. Please email a resume and cover letter to info@bpcusa.org. (with “Children’s Director” in the subject line.) For more info on our church visit: www.bpcusa.org Childrens-Dir-BPC …

BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: November 2022

…explained that they did not know I was not in the car. Next, I called the state police to see if they could turn my the car around before they reached the South Carolina state line. They were able to reach them just before the South Carolina border. Linwood who was driving thought he was being stopped for speeding. This …

Online Course: Introduction to Pastoral Care (Pathways Online Course)

…of Pastoral Care, Union Presbyterian Seminary Course Description: An introduction to the theories of pastoral care and counseling. The course offers various theological and psychological perspectives and tools to help participants develop confidence in responding to circumstances of pastoral care and counseling in the context of parish ministry and other institutional settings. Topics include the art of listening, loss and …

Union Presbyterian Seminary gives thanks for the life of the Reverend Jonyrma Singleton (M.Div.’88)

Union Presbyterian Seminary gives thanks for the life of the Reverend Jonyrma Singleton (M.Div.’88), alumna, former trustee, and dear friend of the seminary. On Friday, June 10, the Reverend Jonyrma Singleton died in Cleveland, Ohio. “With Jonyrma’s family, we give thanks for her life, for her love of the church and its ministry,” said President Brian K. Blount. “We give …

The Gargoyle Speaks: Unscheduled Beauty

This is post 5 of 5 in the series “Sharon&Brook Summer 2019” Strengthening Faith Formation Among Children Appreciation of Music Is Motivation for Gift to Watts Organ Fund Remembering James H. Smylie Worship, Ecology, and Community Revisited The Gargoyle Speaks: Unscheduled Beauty   2019 SUMMER ISSUE / GRADUATION By Professor Carson Brisson This issue of Gargoyle is dedicated to the …

Union witnesses history at GA

…the Moderator for the 221st General Assembly, Heath Rada (M.A.’70) to develop a Bible study for the event. Their curriculum, “Messy Tables, Messy Mission,” was used in both Monday and Tuesday’s Bible study by the assembly at large. Director of Admissions Mairi Renwick (M.Div.’11) and Associate Director of Admissions Lisa McLennan (M.Div.’13) represented Union at the Seminary Fair, giving information …

Dr. Voelz to be on a panel exploring Grief, Stillbirth and Pastoral Care

Sunday, July 9th, 2-3:15pm, a panel including Rich Voelz will discuss “Grieving the Loss of Small Souls: Reproductive and Early Parent Loss” at the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Voelz is Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. …

Remembering Elizabeth Apperson Ramsey (1924-2016)

…a caring presence and would often take new residents under her wing to help them become acclimated. A memorial service will be held January, 14 at 10 a.m. in Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. Bobby Hulme-Lippert, pastor of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, and Carson Rhyne, general presbyter of the Presbytery of the James of the PC(USA), will co-officiate. …