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Understanding Muslims: Dr. Zeyneb Sayilgan

Understanding Muslims: Dr. Zeyneb Sayilgan

This is post 6 of 9 in the series “Union matters! podcast” Expanding access to healthy food: Shalom Farms at Union Helping cops cope with traumatic violence: VALEAP Marking milestones at The Presbyterian Outlook Memory sanctions & Confederate statues The rise of Womanism: Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon Understanding Muslims: Dr. Zeyneb Sayilgan Union matters! podcast: God and the sanctuary movement …

Inhale

BY SANDRA C. WILLIAMS (M.Div/MACE,’06) “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.” 2 Corinthians 2:14 (NASB) I give God thanks on this day, for this day! How awesome is the God we serve in Christ Jesus. As God leads …

Certificate Program in Public Theology

Certificate Program in Public Theology

The purpose of the Certificate Program in Public Theology is to deepen the capacity of individuals engaging in public theology, a field that draws upon the resources of the Christian faith in order to serve the common good of society. The Certificate Program is designed for students who are either already engaging in, or plan to engage issues such as …

Master of Divinity/Master of Arts in Public Theology

Master of Divinity/Master of Arts in Public Theology

Students in this program plan to make public theology (i.e., theology serving the common good) a significant part of their ministry, whether or not they seek ordination. Dual degrees graduates may serve as pastors and/or workers in various forms of public ministry, including advocacy work for causes such as those related to public policy, ecological concerns, economic justice, gender issues, …

Joins us for lunch at APCE Feb 8

Joins us for lunch at APCE Feb 8

Alumni & Friends Luncheon at the APCE Conferences Friday, February 8, 2019, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Galveston Island Convention Center 5600 Seawall Boulevard Galleon II Room, First Floor Galveston, Texas 77551 You don’t have to be registered for APCE to attend the luncheon. All alums and friends are welcome. The cost to attend the luncheon is $20. Register now! …

Living Generously

Living Generously

BY HELEN BESSENT BYRD (M.Div.’07) Time and again in his ministry to young churches, Paul taught generously. In his second letter to the church in Corinth which he wrote in circa 50 CE that, “The one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as you …

Seminary security officer receives Gold Valor Award

Seminary security officer receives Gold Valor Award

Richmond Police and seminary security officer Matt Cavanaugh has received a Gold Valor Award for helping save the life of a man who was shot in the head during a hostage situation last year. READ MORE Video image courtesy of WWBT-TV …

Ghana Travel Seminar: Love and anger are the key

Ghana Travel Seminar: Love and anger are the key

…itself into compassion for those hurt. . . . It is the kind of anger that can energize democracy — because it can lead to the first step in changing politics.” Anger and love are the key ingredients for change. Love of God and neighbor along with targeted anger reflect the collective desire to fight adversity — engendering hope for …

Divine Correction

Divine Correction

BY SANDRA CALDWELL WILLIAMS (M.Div., MACE’06) While reading my daily devotion, I needed something more and I turned the pages of the devotional to the date of my “2nd birthday.” On that page, there appeared a reading from Job 5:17-18. I sometimes refer to myself as Jobette, because there have been times in my life that I felt there was …

APCE 2019: “Come to the Water”

APCE 2019: “Come to the Water”

…gather with fellow educators, to take a break from our hectic schedules in order that we can be filled with God’s unquenchable love, and that we will, in turn, be able to pour God’s love and grace on our congregations. Jessie Partridge is a Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.) student at the Richmond campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Worship during Virtual Sprunt Lectures

Worship during Virtual Sprunt Lectures

…gold which heals the cracks is a metaphor for God’s presence in the resurrection, healing the fear which gripped Mary at the tomb. Her work in the world after this moment was greater than before, just as the beauty of Kintsugi pottery abounds with strength and function. The Rev. Jessica Tate (M.Div., M.A.C.E.’07) preached from Mark 16:1-8. Her sermon was …

Director of Student Ministries–Trinity United Methodist Church–Richmond, VA

Director of Student Ministries–Trinity United Methodist Church–Richmond, VA

…them into the transformative grace of Jesus Christ. He/she must also have the ability to incorporate our young people fully into the life of the Church and to take their faith into the world. The successful candidate will have a vibrant and self-evident faith in Jesus Christ, the ability to relate well to both students and their families and be …

Griots’ Dialogical Roots of Faith

Griots’ Dialogical Roots of Faith

By Patricia Turner-Olds (M.A.C.E.’05) Faith comes by hearing… The history of many African ethnic groups is chronicled through the medium of oral traditions. In most areas of West Africa the history is kept by a “griot.” Griots are members of a class of storytellers, musicians, and poets who orally use their gifts as a teaching methodology that identifies and reveals …

Just Jesus in the Public Square – A Social Justice Conversation

Just Jesus in the Public Square – A Social Justice Conversation

Alumni and friends of UPSem in the Charlotte area gathered for “Just Jesus in the Public Square – A Social Justice Conversation” at the Caldwell Presbyterian Church on March 17. Sponsored by the seminary’s Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation, the conversation between NC State Senator Jeff Jackson and former NC State Senator Jeff Tarte was moderated by UPSem professor …

Ghana Travel Seminar: Hospitality and kindness

Ghana Travel Seminar: Hospitality and kindness

…— and met the kids, I felt as though I wanted to also show my joy in being there with them. That led us to play and interact with them. Union student Joaquin Ross plays with some of the children at Nenyo Harboror. Joaquin Ross is a Master of Divinity student at the Richmond campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

APCE 2019: How does Jesus respond to generational suffering?

APCE 2019: How does Jesus respond to generational suffering?

…people who pursued reconciliation. Not surprising to me, confirmation came in my other workshops. Why Palestine Matters addressed the racism and human rights injustices of the Palestinians and their struggles involving Israel. The discussion resulting from this workshop prompts me to explore more information regarding the concepts of “settler colonization” and the “Doctrine of Discovery.” And my last workshop, The …

Ghana Travel Seminar: Time for church!

Ghana Travel Seminar: Time for church!

This is post 2 of 12 in the series “Ghana Travel Seminar 2019” Ghana Travel Seminar: Seeing the magnificence of God’s love Ghana Travel Seminar: Time for church! Ghana Travel Seminar: Elimina Slave Castle Ghana Travel Seminar: Learning at the Akrofi-Christaller Institute Ghana Travel Seminar: May Day Ghana Travel Seminar: The ties that bind Ghana Travel Seminar: Reuniting with alumni …

Seeking God amidst violence, politics, & inequality

Seeking God amidst violence, politics, & inequality

…as something that is “creative and generative.” The creative and generative chaos in our lives can be a place in which new life is born. Chaos can be something that is filled with possibility. Indeed, as Christians we’re familiar with this sort of chaos and new life, for we are resurrection people… a people whose lives are marked by the …

Public Relations Internship

Public Relations Internship

…departments and the news media to help tell its story to students, faculty, staff, alumni, prospective students, donors, and the communities surrounding its Richmond and Charlotte campuses. It uses a variety of communication channels, including social media, videos, livestreaming, podcasts, the web, eblasts, publications, and writing to engage with its internal and external publics. Duties You will work closely with …

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 …

The Sprunt Lectures

The Sprunt Lectures

“Redeeming the Creature: Race, Place, and the Hope of the Church” The Rev. Dr. Willie 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.” …

Resilience amid overwhelming chaos

Resilience amid overwhelming chaos

At the APCE conference, Rev. Michelle Thomas Bush led a workshop entitled “Resilience Skills to Help Young People Deal With Grief.” M.A.C.E./M.Div. student Annie Franklin shares her reflections on attending the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) 2017 Annual Event in Denver, Colorado. This year’s Association of Presbyterian Christian Educators Annual Event left me thinking two things: chaos and …

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Today, we had the opportunity to celebrate @clayma

Today, we had the opportunity to celebrate @claymacaulay and thank him for his eight years of service as our Alumni Director. Starting tomorrow, Clay will be serving as an interim pastor for @rrpc_rva and we could not be more excited for the next step in his journey with God!

It’s been a busy week campus…you can see highl

It’s been a busy week campus…you can see highlights of President Lapsley's inauguration at this quick video https://youtu.be/RHV43pEExOY
Or check out all the photos of the Sprunt Lectures, the symposium, and the inauguration on the UPSem FlickR account at
https://www.flickr.com/photos/upsem/albums

Congratulations to the first woman president of Un

Congratulations to the first woman president of Union Presbyterian Seminary, Dr. Jacqueline E. Lapsley! Enjoy this quick recap video of her inauguration on May 8 @upseminary and be sure to check out all the photos on the UPSem Flickr account!

Yesterday, the Richmond campus of @upseminary was

Yesterday, the Richmond campus of @upseminary was buzzing with excitement as President Jacq Lapsley led a symposium preceding her inauguration as the eighth president of UPSem. If you missed them, you can watch both of the events at https://www.youtube.com/@UPSem/streams

Today, May 8, is a historic day as the first woman

Today, May 8, is a historic day as the first woman is inaugurated as the eighth president of @upseminary ... congratulations to Dr. Jacqueline E. Lapsley and UPSem! The ceremony will be live-streamed on the UPSem YouTube channel or you can see it at https://youtube.com/live/0QH-etnEJ6w

The 2024 Sprunt Lectures are wrapping up this morn

The 2024 Sprunt Lectures are wrapping up this morning—the final worship service is at 11a with Rev.Dr. Craig Barnes as the preacher. Tune into the UPSem YouTube channel or visit https://bit.ly/SpruntLectures24 to watch the livestream! Here are a few photos from events on the Richmond Campus @upseminary...enjoy!

On Wed. at 2p, President Jacq Lapsley will join re

On Wed. at 2p, President Jacq Lapsley will join renowned scholars and pastors in a symposium preceding the inauguration ceremony. Do you have questions for the Symposium panel? Submit them via the link in bio.

Audio Visual is being set up by @lightingandsoundc

Audio Visual is being set up by @lightingandsoundco for President Lapsley's Inauguration! We are so excited to formally welcome her! If you are unable to attend in person, be sure to check out the livestream on our website and Youtube channel!