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Pathways Online Course: The Christian Life

…foundations that shape an understanding of the Christian life. Reflection on focused experiences of spiritual practices will engage students in critical analysis of their own spiritual lives and nurture opportunities for congregational ministry and leadership. Through assignments, online discussion, and class lectures, participants will engage in vital components of the Christian life. Click here to register or for more information…

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Pathways Online Course: The Christian Life

…foundations that shape an understanding of the Christian life. Reflection on focused experiences of spiritual practices will engage students in critical analysis of their own spiritual lives and nurture opportunities for congregational ministry and leadership. Through assignments, online discussion, and class lectures, participants will engage in vital components of the Christian life. Click here to register or for more information…

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Pathways Online Course: The Christian Life

…foundations that shape an understanding of the Christian life. Reflection on focused experiences of spiritual practices will engage students in critical analysis of their own spiritual lives and nurture opportunities for congregational ministry and leadership. Through assignments, online discussion, and class lectures, participants will engage in vital components of the Christian life. Click here to register or for more information…

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Pathways Online Course: Worship and Sacraments

…sacraments provide a tangible witness to God’s ongoing grace and presence in the world and in our lives. Together they enrich and enliven the life of faith for all God’s people. This course will explore the meaning and practice of Worship, Baptism, and Communion as means and experiences of grace and commission. Click here for more information or to register…

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Pathways Online Course: Worship and Sacraments

…sacraments provide a tangible witness to God’s ongoing grace and presence in the world and in our lives. Together they enrich and enliven the life of faith for all God’s people. This course will explore the meaning and practice of Worship, Baptism, and Communion as means and experiences of grace and commission. Click here for more information or to register…

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Pathways Online Course: Worship and Sacraments

…sacraments provide a tangible witness to God’s ongoing grace and presence in the world and in our lives. Together they enrich and enliven the life of faith for all God’s people. This course will explore the meaning and practice of Worship, Baptism, and Communion as means and experiences of grace and commission. Click here for more information or to register…

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Pathways Online Course: Worship and Sacraments

…sacraments provide a tangible witness to God’s ongoing grace and presence in the world and in our lives. Together they enrich and enliven the life of faith for all God’s people. This course will explore the meaning and practice of Worship, Baptism, and Communion as means and experiences of grace and commission. Click here for more information or to register…

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Pathways Online Course: Worship and Sacraments

…sacraments provide a tangible witness to God’s ongoing grace and presence in the world and in our lives. Together they enrich and enliven the life of faith for all God’s people. This course will explore the meaning and practice of Worship, Baptism, and Communion as means and experiences of grace and commission. Click here for more information or to register…

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Pathways Online Course: Worship and Sacraments

…sacraments provide a tangible witness to God’s ongoing grace and presence in the world and in our lives. Together they enrich and enliven the life of faith for all God’s people. This course will explore the meaning and practice of Worship, Baptism, and Communion as means and experiences of grace and commission. Click here for more information or to register…

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Online class: Jesus in World Religions

John T. Carroll, Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament, will lead two in a series of classes on “Jesus in World Religions” for Ginter Park Presbyterian Church….

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Black Alumni Association News | August 2023

Juneteenth Although it’s only recently been declared a federal holiday, Juneteenth is an important day in history. Learn more at this excellent article online.   Gems for the Journey: Scripture with Practical Meaning by Rev. Veronica M. Thomas MSW, Virginia Commonwealth University ’73; M.Div, Union-PSCE ’07 I came across these practical words of wisdom with scripture backing and wanted to…

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BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: November 2022

…2022 at 7:00 P.M. EST. Our focus will be skill and discernment of the Search Committee who is charged with identifying and recommending to the Board of Trustees the person who will serve as the next president of the Seminary. We anticipate another gathering of Prayer Warriors for the newly elected president in early spring 2023. We will then be…

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Price H. Gwynn, III Passed Away

Price Gwynn, aged 99, a loyal supporter of the Seminary and former trustee UTS 1/1/1993 – 6/30/1997, Union-PSCE 7/1/1997 – 12/31/2001, and a member of the Seminary Leadership Council, passed away on September 28, 2022….

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Passion to help veterans guided Charlie Pratt to ministry

…a computer for their continued studies. The computers were delivered by Union alumna Mary Jane Winter (M.Div.’76). One is a donation she paid for and the other four are scholarships funded by Pratt’s ministry. Photo credit: Karen Stanley (M.A.’98). Pratt’s refurbished computers are available for purchase year-round and anyone can buy them. The more he sells, the more computer scholarships…

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Black Alumni Association Newsletter: February 2022

…Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond campus, one of three significant centers conceived by and established under the leadership of President Brian Blount. Let us not forget Brian K. Blount The Reverend Dr. Brian K. Blount is the first African American to become president of Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond. At the end of the first year of his presidency, the former…

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Seminary for a Day 2019

…solidarity with communities of faith, break the silences of taboos, tackle tough issues, and re-imagine the world in the shape of the kingdom of God. Images of Jesus in Other World Religions John T. Carroll, Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament When it comes to interfaith dialogue and cooperation today, is Jesus a bridge or a gulf? Do…

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Christian Educator Certification

…to certification in that program area. Note: Participants do not need to be seeking certification in order to take any of the courses offered. For those seeking certification, courses are outlined in the schedule below. Christian Educator Certification Courses These online courses are designed to meet the requirements for Christian Educator Certification in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Courses offer both…

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Virtual Gathering for Music and Worship Leaders (Facilitated Conversation)

…and the Yale School of Music. During the pandemic, he has produced more than forty virtual choir videos for both the seminary and the church, ranging from hymns to multi-choir choral works to children’s musicals. Online Format: This event will use Zoom technology to meet online in order to allow for interaction among participants and the facilitator. Participants will need…

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BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: MAY 2022

Union Presbyterian Seminary 2022 Graduates BY MICHELLE WALKER Vice-President for Community Life, Dean of Students, and Director, Financial Aid It’s that time of the year again—another class is graduating from UPSem on both campuses. As always, it is my honor to introduce these new members of the BAA to you. I’ve asked them to share what was most impactful about…

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Associate Pastor for Education & Growth–Community of Grace Presbyterian Church–Sandy, UT

…communication with the staff and congregation, through a regular presence in the office. Work with the Pastor to continually improve our church’s goals and offerings. Regularly take time off to care for yourself, your family, and your community. Clearly communicate these needs in coordination with other staff. Set boundaries to preserve the capacity of yourself, the team, and the whole…

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President Blount to Preach at Myers Park Presbyterian, Charlotte, NC

President Blount will preach at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC, on Sunday, April 4, 2020. He will also speak at the Men’s Breakfast on Thursday, April 2. 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….

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Souvenirs from Switzerland: Our Exchange Year in Bern

…in beautiful homes, they walk in beautiful, peaceful streets. They commemorate, preserve, and enjoy life in ways worth emulating. Secondly, I can now say I have tasted a hint of what it is like to be an outsider and foreigner. Communicating in a language and culture one is not fluent in is harrowing enough in low-stakes situations. But to do…

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