Union to hold Seminary for a Day Sept 28

…Deborah Krause, Professor of New Testament, Eden Theological Seminary (guest and keynote speaker) This workshop will be part memoir and part practical theological reflection about the steps and missteps of religious leaders in response to the protest following the police homicide of Michael Brown Jr., an unarmed teenager in Ferguson, MO, on August 9, 2014. In addition to framing issues…

Musical group, The Many, to lead 2022 Howie Center Events

…Schedule At-A-Glance, Thursday, October 6 WORKSHOP, 4:00-5:30 P.M. (Free event, yet registration is required) EVENING MEAL (optional), 5:30 P.M. ($15 per person) WORSHIP WITH THE MANY, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. TO REGISTER FOR THESE EVENTS, CLICK HERE. Workshop Description, Thursday, October 6, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. The workshop will explore how the church can address and engage ecological and climate…

Webinar: La Dimensión Terapéutica del Ministerio Pastoral

FREE Webinar: La Dimensión Terapéutica del Ministerio Pastoral (Therapeutic Dimension of Pastoral Ministry) Date: Saturday, September 5, 6:00 p.m. CT Led by: Dr. Rubén Arjona, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care, Union Presbyterian Seminary Workshop Description: Entre los muchos aspectos que abarca, el ministerio pastoral incluye una importante dimensión terapéutica que debe desarrollarse sólidamente a fin de que los integrantes de…

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…

The 2018 Carl Howie Center for Science, Art, and Theology: “It’s Showtime! Art, Organizing, and Building Community One Musical at a Time”

…of science, art, and theology. NOTE: The evening event will be LIVE-STREAMED through Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Facebook page. Go to www.facebook.com/UPSem to view the lecture live. Questions may be sent to tjones@upsem.edu. Additionally, the evening portion of the event will be available for viewing www.youtube.com/user/UPSem within 72 hours of the presentation for those unable to be with us in Richmond….

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…

The People’s March

…states to Washington, and there construct a “Resurrection City” in which to live and lobby for equal rights. About 450 participants in the Poor People’s March were due to arrive in Richmond for the next-to-last stop on the pilgrimage. A week before the arrival of the marchers, the institutions then part of the Richmond Theological Center (Union Theological Seminary, PSCE…

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…

2017 Sprunt Lectures

…messages have inspired young and old alike. His intergenerational preaching gift has made him a popular speaker on college campuses and at conferences and churches across the globe. Dr. Moss is the former pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia, his first pastorate, where the church grew from 125 members to over 2,100 disciples during his tenure. His…

(Self-Paced, Ongoing) Old Testament Bible Survey – Pathways Online Course

…as Commissioned Ruling Elders in the PCUSA). The Pathways program aims to enhance knowledge and discipleship and edify individuals. This courses is open to all. ************************* To REGISTER for this course, click here. ************************* To learn more about the Pathways Bible Survey courses, click here. For an overview of the Pathways to Learning and Leadership online course program, click here….

Presbyterian Polity, Program, and Mission

…program and mission of the PC(USA).   Required Reading Book of Confessions, Study edition. Online version is at http://www.pcusa.org/site_media/media/uploads/oga/pdf/boc2014.pdf or on course documents, Blackboard Book of Order, 2013-2015 edition. Online version is at http://www.pcusa.org/resource/book-order-2013-2015/ or on course documents, Blackboard Historic Principles, Conscience, and Church Government, adopted by 195th General Assembly (1983) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) http://www.pcusa.org/resource/historic-principles-conscience-and-church-governme/ or on course…

(Self-Paced, Ongoing) New Testament Bible Survey – Pathways Online Course

…as Commissioned Ruling Elders in the PCUSA). The Pathways program aims to enhance knowledge and discipleship and edify individuals. This courses is open to all. ************************* To REGISTER for this course, click here. ************************* To learn more about the Pathways Bible Survey courses, click here. For an overview of the Pathways to Learning and Leadership online course program, click here….

Congregational Corner: A prayer for youth pastors

…pastors. For every youth pastor and director who is now stepping into the gap which school will soon leave behind for several months, this prayer is for us. Life-giving and enduring God, The time has come. Our volunteers have left for summer vacations while our youth come seeking summer excitement. Our Sunday night programs are shifting into week long trips….

Hispanic Summer Program

…available to Union students by allowing them to take summer and J-Term intensive courses with world-class Latinx faculty. As a sponsoring school, our students also benefit from the year-round programming of the HSP including the Latinx Discernment Workshop and HSP Exchange. Our faculty, administrators, and staff also benefit from our connection to the HSP by participating in “Through Hispanic Eyes,”…

Dr. Paula Owens Parker: Computer programmer turned womanist theologian

…to Richmond, she was employed as a programmer/analyst in the data processing department at Philip Morris. In 2018, Dr. Paula Parker and some of her former IBM computer programming colleagues celebrated 50 years since they first met in White Plains, NY As part of her spiritual journey, Parker received Stephen Ministry training and participated in a healing prayer ministry offered…

RISE! Race: an In-depth Spiritual Examination

We invite you to join us for this dynamic two-day workshop, available through the sponsorship of the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation of Union Presbyterian Seminary. This workshop challenges people of faith to engage deeply and courageously to recognize and combat the effects of race and racism inherent in our systems and institutions.   The cost for the workshop…

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…

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…

Associate Pastor–First Presbyterian of Vero Beach–Vero Beach, FL

…to possess characteristics that allow them to work closely and effectively with the Senior Pastor, ministry and program staff, administrative staff, officers, youth, and volunteers in regard to planning and implementing ministry initiatives. The Associate Pastor’s Responsibilities Include: The Associate Pastor will have shared responsibilities with the Senior Pastor. The Associate Pastor will be responsible for managing their portions of…

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…

Associate Pastor–First Presbyterian Church–Vero Beach, FL

…our Associate Pastor to serve with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love. The Ministry demands great effort. The characteristics of the Associate Pastor for First Presbyterian Church will certainly include a strong work ethic and great flexibility regarding time and talent. The Associate Pastor will need to possess characteristics that allow them to work closely and effectively with the Senior Pastor,…

Public lecture (virtual): “Entre el llanto y la Palabra: la pastoral de Calvino ante la enfermedad y la muerte” (Between Tears and the Word: the Pastoral Response of Calvin to Illness and Death”