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Dr. Paul Galbreath publishes book on process of change in Christian worship

…liturgical renewal worked in the past as well as offer a persuasive case for continual renewal that responds to key issues in our contemporary lives. Galbreath is an ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). His previous books include “Leading from the Table” (2008); “Leading through the Water” (2011); and “Leading into the World” (2014). ### …

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UPSem announces new Master of Arts in Theological Studies program

…work that graduates are already doing, and prepares them for new vocations as public theologians. The program is approved by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and Union Presbyterian Seminary is accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (www.sacscoc.org/). More information is available at https://www.upsem.edu/admissions-aid/new-master-arts-theological-studies/. …

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Former Faculty Steve (Sam) Martin (’62) has passed

…Governmental Service at LSU before his work at Union Theological Seminary where he served as VP and Professor of Church and Society. He then formed his own consulting firm in 1979, moving to Winston Salem in 1981, where he based his business which came to be known as Martin Frankel Associates, until its closing in 2014. He served on the …

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Christian Sanchez to Join UPSem as Instructor of New Testament

…critical spatiality, Latinx interpretation, and ecological interpretation. At UPSem, he aims to bring Scripture, early Christianity, God, and personal stories together for conversations that promote liberation, empowerment, and creativity in Christ. Sanchez is married to Crystal Sanchez. Based on the Charlotte campus, he begins on July 1. # # # Contact: Barb Dodd Director of Communications (804) 278-4279 direct bdodd@upsem.edu …

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Voelz Elected Academy of Homiletics’ 2025 President

…membership. “I am honored to have been elected by my peers to serve in this capacity. The Academy of Homiletics has provided an environment to advance scholarship in preaching and to think deeply about how we teach preaching in a time when the church and ministries of proclamation are changing.” Founded in 1965, the Academy of Homiletics is open to …

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Dr. James Taneti discussed his new book in a Podcast

…faith community in southeast India. Taneti narrates the history of the Telugu Christians, the interactions between the latter and western missionaries during the era in the first half of the book. In the second half, he examines the appropriation of the Christian message among the Telugu Christians, the role of caste, gender, and local cultures in the process. https://newbooksnetwork.com/telugu-christians   …

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Willie Jennings and Jill Duffield headline Sprunt Lectures

RICHMOND, VA (March 23, 2018) —Willie James Jennings, a major figure in theological education across North American, is the featured speaker at the 2018 Sprunt Lecture series May 7-9, 2018 on the Richmond campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary. The topic is “Redeeming the Creature: Race, Place, and the Hope of the Church.” “Christianity in the west suffers from a defective …

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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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Union Seminary awarded grant to map children’s faith formation

…developments, including the rising popularity of social media, smartphones, and digital gaming and entertainment, have encouraged new forms of social identity formation, most notably that of ‘networked individualism’. Religious participation has continued to decline in North America, leading to higher numbers of persons who describe themselves as ‘spiritual but not religious’ or who are identified by scholars as ‘religious but …

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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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Working…

…If you love traveling, you can search for overseas trips that contain educational components. For example, you can always check the UPSem travel seminars for intriguing locations and subjects. *Seminary Cents and UPSem do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. These resources have been prepared for informational purposes only and are not intended to provide, nor should it be …

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2023 African American Preaching Series

…racism. Kicking off the series by speaking about the systems that exist to “protect the greedy rather than the needy,” Rev. Graylan Hagler took us along the scenic route that compels us to adjust our lenses to see the path that God is leading us toward—a path that others cannot see and a path that leads to where God calls …

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Womanist Resources Named During the Just Talk/Talk Just Webinar

…for the voices, actions, opinions, experience, and faith of women whose names sometimes slip into the male-centered rendering of black history, but whose actual stories remain remote.” In December 2014, the African American Policy Forum (AAPF) and Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies (CISPS) developed the #SAYHERNAME campaign to confront the invisibilizing of stories of Black women and girls …

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

Alarming Swift No time to prepare A menacing plague came upon us Where did it come from? Who sent it? Why? Questions, questions, questions! Are these the right questions? Is this the time for questions? Should we, the church, be asking questions? In the midst of a plague, what should we do? The Chronicler records this: At times I might …

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Relationships

…your partner’s tendencies so that you can better anticipate their needs and be sure to account for their feelings in regard to money matters. You can begin by answering the following questions separately (it may help to write them down): Name 3 short-term financial goals (6 months — 1 year) Name 3 long-term financial goals (1 — 5 years) Take …

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