About Giving: Attitude is Everything

…Attitude is everything. The ability to give should be seen as a blessing and a pleasure. Stewardship of our lives and our possessions should be a generous and abundant response to all that God has given and will continue to provide to you. Remember, attitude is everything! As you give (with a positive attitude) to the church and laudable faith-based…

Civil Rights Activism

…Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During that event, Prof. Kennedy and Union student Arlan East (B.D. 1965) were among the more than 100 members of the PCUS who traveled to Washington to participate. Their decision to do so was fully debated in the pages of The Presbyterian Outlook, the primary news publication of the southern Presbyterian church. More information on…

Back to School? Race, Faith, and COVID-19

…Education Union Presbyterian Seminary Richmond, VA Karen-Marie Yust’s work focuses on nurturing spirituality and encouraging theological reflection intergenerationally and across the lifespan. Her current research explores the effects of digital culture on spirituality, particularly among children, youth, and young adults. She draws from findings in media studies, developmental psychology, and educational theory to describe how online participation shapes personal identity…

BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: August 2022

…Evers, President John F. Kennedy in 1963 and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr (1968); Hughey Newton’s Black Panther Party (1966-1982); the Tuskegee Experiment (1939-1972); the election of President Barak Obama (2008); the Republican Tea Party (2009); the death of Freddie Grey (2015); the rise of the White Evangelical conservative agenda and Donald Trump’s MAGA party (2016); the murder of George…

Capital Campaign

…is our hope that Union’s service to the Church in the World will be manifested. We extend our gratitude to all who participated in this ministry. You are faithful stewards of God’s Kingdom. Particularly, we extend our deep appreciation to all the volunteers, campaign cabinet members, faculty, staff, and students whose relentless efforts brought conclusion to the “we are ONE”…

Memorial for Dr. Paul Walaskay

…husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Event location: Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond Campus, Watts Chapel Due to COVID restrictions and limited seating, a reservation is necessary for in-person attendees on a first-come-first-served basis. Registration closes August 27. Proof of coronavirus vaccination is required for all attendees and masks must be worn indoors. Watch online Program Register to attend in person…

Loss, lament, and gratitude in the aftermath of Florence

…at http://www.firstpresnb.org or mail your gift to First Presbyterian Church New Bern, NC 400 New Street, New Bern, NC 28560, or at the same address, Craven County Disaster Relief Assistance. You can also do so through the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), online at http://www.pcusa.org, or 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY 40202-1396, (David…

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….

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…

BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: MAY 2022

…work to ensure the fair treatment of others.” Letarshia Robinson (M.Div./Richmond) “The most impactful courses that I had while at UPSem were the pastoral care courses. Right after taking these courses, our country moved into lockdown status and my pastor decided to take a sabbatical, which left me in the position of caring for our congregation in the middle of…

Toxicology, cataracts, & Paul… oh, my!

…as an absurd list of words brought them into worship and encouraged them to pay attention. They even talked about the sermon when they came in for youth group, comparing notes with each other. My minimal hope was that they would pay enough attention to hear the words before they tuned out and refocused on their phones. After attending the…

Youth & Family Outreach Director–Trinity Presbyterian Church & Jewel Lake Parish–Anchorage, Alaska

…per month until a permanent co-pastor is hired; scheduled by pastor team after that Organize and host regular youth and family events including but not limited to hiking, kayaking, outdoor recreation, movie nights, picnics, bowling, etc… Network within the church and larger community to maximize resources for youth and family events Continue to pursue and deepen a relationship with Jesus…

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…

Started UPSem 2021: Matt Wiedle (pursuing MDiv and MACE)

…MACE) The following is part of a series of 20 profiles that represent each year that Charlotte has been enrolling students. Senior Business Development Manager Wickfire, LLC Asheville, North Carolina Born in Indiana but raised in Illinois, Matt Wiedle now calls Asheville, North Carolina, home with his wife and one “fur baby.” Receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Millikin…

Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church–Solo Pastor–South Easton, MA

…the areas of immigration, poverty, and addressing structural racism. • Network with other like-minded religious leaders, faith communities and nonprofits Congregational Care and Pastoral Leadership • Pastoral calls, visits, and counseling – ranging from aging/illness to work/economic. • Identify and grow our own members’ mutual care and relationships. • Officiate at funeral and memorial services, weddings, provide pre-marital counseling prior…

Black Alumni Association Newsletter: February 2022

…been given to the bad along with the ugly. For when we know of the struggles, the pain, and the challenges, the achievements are even more remarkable. Rev. Dr. Leonard Edloe I attended segregated Black schools growing up in Richmond, Virginia, the Capital of the Confederacy. I attended Howard University, where the names of the buildings spoke to Black greatness….

Black Alumni Association Newsletter: September 2021

…this nation and calling out white supremacy has resulted in attacks. Attacks labeling truth as Cancer Culture while Critical Race Theory has been turned into something that it is not and used to stir up the emotions of the uninformed. This attack and the fact that while all 50 Republican Senators voted to make Juneteenth a national holiday, those same…

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

…making effective use of newsletters, social media, and web design and content. Serve as the staff resource for the AV Team. Promote church events through all our online platforms in a timely and clear fashion. Keep up with digital trends, aware of our congregation’s online participation. In the realm of general Church Leadership: Preach and lead worship 4-6 times per…

Seminary for a Day 2019

  Take this excellent opportunity to engage in important and relevant theological topics with Seminary faculty. Participants will gather for two keynote addresses over the course of the day and select one morning and one afternoon workshop to attend. Cost is $25 (includes lunch), and the event is open to all. To register, please visit: www.eiseverywhere.com/semforaday. KEYNOTES Morning Keynote Rodney…

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…

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…

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”