Dr. Paula Owens Parker: Computer programmer turned womanist theologian

This is post 2 of 2 in the series “Faculty Spotlight” Tricia Vesely: Finding Union, Handstands, and Hebrew Dr. Paula Owens Parker: Computer programmer turned womanist theologian Faculty Spotlight BY PATRICE OWENS PARKER Womanism encourages black women to push the envelope, be questioning, love each other and their communities, express genuine care for others, and love the arts. It also …

Started UPSem 2011: Rev. Vikki Brogdon (MDiv 2016)

…MACE) The following is part of a series of 20 profiles that represent each year that Charlotte has been enrolling students. Pastor Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church Abbeville, South Carolina A native South Carolinian, Vikki Brogdon grew up on a farm between Sumter and Manning, South Carolina. She still lives on that same farm. A fifth-generation farmer, Brogdon felt called …

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 …

6 things about Alex Abdalla’s summer break

…This week we feature M.Div. student Alex Abdalla. By M.A.C.E. / M.Div. student Rosy Robson Rosy Robson: Where are you and what are you doing this summer? Alex Abdalla: I am interning at Broad Street Ministry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Broad Street Ministry is a 1001 New Worshiping Community that has opened its doors to the needs of its community. In …

The Bridge for Early Career Preachers

Dean Ken McFayden to Lead Workshop for Presbytery of Central Florida

Dean McFayden will lead a workshop entitled “Developing Leaders for a Changing World” for the Presbytery of Central Florida in Orlando, FL, on March 6, 2020. Kenneth J. McFayden is Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean, Richmond Campus, Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Dean McFayden to Preach and Teach at Presbytery of Central Florida

Dean McFayden will be present to preach and teach at the quarterly meeting of the Presbytery of Central Florida on March 7, 2020, in Oakland, FL. He will teach a plenary session entitled “Leading Congregations Amid Change” and preach a sermon entitled “A Time to Move?” Kenneth J. McFayden is Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean, Richmond Campus, …

Dr. Yust to Lead “Shaping Faith in a Digital World” Conference for Mennonite Church USA

Dr. Karen Marie Yust will be the featured speaker at the “Shaping Faith in a Digital World” conference at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary from March 2-5, 2020. The event is a joint conference of two annual leadership gatherings: AMBS’s Pastors and Leaders 2020 and Mennonite Church USA’s Deep Faith. Karen Marie Yust is the Josiah P. and Anne Wilson Rowe …

Travel Seminar: Witnessing for Freedom – Education & Advocacy as the Ongoing Work of Social Justice

…and theological intersections of race and justice. We will spend the remainder of the trip in Washington D.C. We will explore the National Museum of African American History and Culture. We will spend several days with church professionals in the historic United Methodist Building, which houses the social justice offices for the UMC, PCUSA, ECA, ELCA, and the National Council …

Christian Hope in the Holy Land: A Story of Resilience

Join us for lunch and conversation with theologian, author and social entrepreneur Dr. Mitri Raheb, Founder and President of Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. Dr. Raheb is the most widely published Palestinian theologian to date, as well as a co-founder of Bright Stars of Bethlehem, a nonprofit 501c3 in the USA. Dr. Raheb appears in the Belk Chapel of the …

President Blount to preach at First Presbyterian Church, Shreveport, LA

On Sunday, September 16, 2018, First Presbyterian Church, Shreveport, LA, will welcome Dr. Brian K. Blount to its pulpit. Dr. Blount is the President and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Dr. Gench to co-lead “Pilgrimage to the Promised Land” in Washington, D.C.

On January 8, 15, 22, and 29 Dr. Frances Taylor Gench and Kathryn Sparks will co-lead a 4-part series on “Pilgrimage to the Promised Land” at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington D.C. during the Sunday School hour. All are invited to group engagement with the great cloud of witnesses in Hebrew 11 through Bible study, embodied prayer …

Dr. Paula Parker leading workshop on “Roots Matter” at Historic Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, MD

…The Rev. Dr. Paula Owens Parker will be leading a workshop, “Roots Matter” on generational healing at the multi-day program, “Common Ground, Connected Heritage – Our American Family,” April 19-21, 2018 at Historic Sotterley Plantation, in Hollywood, Maryland. Dr. Parker is Program Associate, Center for Womanist Leadership and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond.   …

Exploring Laughter and Music in Times of Tragedy and Loss

…at Virginia Wesleyan University presents Dr. Terry Lindvall, C.S. Lewis Chair of Communication and Christian Thought and Professor of Communication at VWU, with Doug Brown, Music Director and Organist at Ginter Park Presbyterian, and Director of Music and Adjunct Instructor in Church Music at Union Presbyterian Seminary (Richmond VA) to explore laughter and music in times of tragedy and loss. …

President Blount to preach at Highland Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, PA

On Sunday, September 30, 2018, Highland Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, PA, will welcome Dr. Brian K. Blount to its pulpit. Dr. Blount is the President and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Dr. Blount to Preach at Highland Presbyterian Church in Lancaster

President Blount will preach at Highland Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, PA on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Dr. Blount is the President and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

“Wordy is the Lamb: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of John” with Professor Frances Taylor Gench

Frances Taylor Gench will lead an adult education class entitled “Wordy is the Lamb: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of John ” at Burke Presbyterian Church, Burke, Virginia. The class will meet on January 7, 2018, from 10:15-11:00 a.m. Dr. Gench is the Herbert Worth and Annie H. Jackson Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond.     …

“The Changing Landscape of Religious Leadership” To Be Delivered by Ken McFayden at 2019 Pastor’s School

Dean McFayden will present a lecture entitled “The Changing Landscape of Religious Leadership” as part of his participation in the 2019 Pastor’s School of Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation in Okoboji, Iowa on May 13-16, 2019. Dr. Ken McFayden is Academic Dean of the Richmond campus and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development. …

Installation Service at Larchmont Avenue Church

Dr. Brian K. Blount will preach at the installation service for Dr. Peter Bynum at Larchmond Avenue Church.

Dr. McFayden leading East Community Pastor Retreat in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina

On Sunday and Monday, August 13 and 14, 2017, Dr. Kenneth J. McFayden will be leading the East Community Pastors Retreat for the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina. He will be speaking on Stewardship: Biblical Perspectives and Better Practices. Dr. McFayden is the Academic Dean and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. …

Dr. Galbreath to Preach at Etowah Presbyterian Church (Etowah, North Carolina)

On Sunday, September 2, 2018, Etowah Presbyterian Church, Etowah, North Carolina, will welcome Dr. Paul Galbreath to its pulpit. Dr. Galbreath is Professor of Theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte. …

Dr. Galbreath to be the Worship Leader at the Presbyterians for Earth Care Conference

BLESSING THE WATERS OF LIFE: Justice and Healing for our Watersheds For information on registration Dr. Galbreath is Professor of Theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina. …