Dr. Blount to Preach at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian in Cary, NC

President Blount will preach at the 8:45 and 11am services at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, NC on Sunday, February 17, 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. …

Seminary for a Day workshop “Parables of Jesus” led by Dr. Carroll

Register for “Seminary for a Day” to attend this workshop led by Dr. John T. Carroll Parables of Jesus: Stories to Encourage and Challenge One of the signature features of Jesus’s teaching was his use of parables to communicate his message. This workshop will explore several of the parables, highlighting especially the way in which they leave decision and response …

President Blount to Preach at Riverside Church in New York City

President Blount will preach at the 11:00 am service at Riverside Church in New York, NY, on May 10, 2020. Brian K. Blount is President and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Associate Pastor for Education and Growth–Community of Grace (PCUSA)–Sandy, UT

…including full health insurance and pension credits. Hopefully this employment model offers a candidate more flexibility to be with their family, live into a whole life of health and hobbies, volunteer with a great non-profit or if they want, explore other enriching work. https://www.cogpc.org/employment See the full description at https://clc.pcusa.org/mdp/10978/view/. For questions, reach out to Rev Hansen Wendlandt (385-275-2235, commgracepastor@gmail.com) …

Digital scams, lies, and deceits cost

…that unknown spyware was being removed from my laptop and that I was getting a Microsoft upgrade. Ignorance is not bliss; it is expensive! Yes, I reported the incident to my bank immediately and took all the necessary steps to protect my funds, i.e., closed out and opened a new bank account with new cards; shared photographs, receipts, and copies …

Black Lives Matter

…Alabama to New York City in 1948, there were many times when walking home from school, I walked, no, ran, past those woods. I’m not saying there’s no racism in New York City, but thank God there aren’t a lot of trees where men with nooses and guns can hide. And, there is no open-carry law in Harlem. Otherwise, a …

Will Change Ever Come?

…officer on his neck for over eight minutes, cutting off the flow of oxygen to his brain. They saw the life of Mr. Floyd slip away, right in front of their eyes as Mr. Floyd could not inhale the oxygen he desperately needed for life. Neither was he able to expel, from his body, the carbon dioxide that needed to …

Costs of Attendance

Pastor/Head of Staff–First Presbyterian Church of Ocala–Ocala, FL

…Guide the church in a fiscally sound manner Present ideas to committees for committee deliberation and decisions (move away from clergy-centered church) Coordinate monthly newsletter, weekly updates Manage conflicts Assist with stewardship Follow FPC Ocala’s Policies & Procedures Manual Please contact the Chairman of our Pastoral Nominating Committee, George Tomyn, at gtomyn2012@gmail.com, or self-refer on the CLC website: https://clc.pcusa.org/mdp/10887/view/   …

Introducing Our New Students

By Michelle Walker, vice president of community life and enrollment management The incoming class of 2017 includes five African American students. They are an interesting group of people: two are second career and three are just beginning their journeys. One is from New York by way of Michigan and everyone else is from the south. Two come to us from …

The Bridge for Early Career Preachers

Dean McFayden to Teach “Leading and Following in Seasons of Change” at First Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach

Dr. McFayden will deliver a lecture entitled “Leading and Following in Seasons of Change” at First Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on October 9, 2019. Dr. Kenneth J. McFayden is Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean, Richmond Campus, and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development. …

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 …

“Flip the Script” with John Vest at Mo-Ranch

John Vest, Visiting Professor of Evangelism at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Va will be the Keynote Speaker for the Youth Celebration at Mo-Ranch Assembly, TX, June 25 to 30, 2017. The title of his address is “Flip the Script”. …

Dean McFayden to Lead Retreat for Presbytery of Coastal Carolina

Dean Ken McFayden will serve as retreat leader for the Mission Cabinet and the Strategic Planning and Organizational Review Committee for the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina on September 13, 2019. Dr. Kenneth J. McFayden is Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean, Richmond Campus, and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development. …

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. Adams to preach on “Civility, Koinonia, and Our Current Cultural Moment,” in Wade North Carolina

On Sunday, September 23, 2018, Bluff Presbyterian Church, Wade, North Carolina, will welcome Dr. Sam Adams to its pulpit. This year is the 260th year since the Old Bluff Church’s founding in 1758. The date of the reunion is Sept. 23. Worship is at 11 a.m. followed by a covered dish lunch on the grounds. Dr. Samuel L. Adams, professor …

Rooted 2:67 “Spiritual Self-Care Through Coaching”

Monthly dinner gathering of the Baptist House of Studies. Dr. David Peppler, Sr. will lead us in a time of discussion on Spiritual Self-Care Through Couching. …

Rooted 2:67 “Spiritual Self-Care Through Coaching”

Monthly dinner gathering of the Baptist House of Studies. Dr. David Peppler, Sr. will lead us in a discussion centered around Spiritual Self-Care through Coaching. …

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. …

Lessons and Carols – Charlotte Chapel

Service of Lessons and Carols: All are welcomed to attend. (Please RSVP to Mary Ellen Vernon at mvernon@upsem.edu or 980-636-1661 if you plan to also eat lunch with us). …

Paul Galbreath to Speak on “Starting with the Earth: Christian Perspectives on Earth Care”

Paul Galbreath will deliver a lecture entitled “Starting with the Earth: Christian Perspectives on Earth Care” at Valley Community Presbyterian Church, Portland, Oregon, at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 28th. …