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Melanie Jones to Present Paper at Religious Research Association Annual Meeting

Melanie Jones will present a paper entitled “Owning Our Faith: Black Millennial Clergywomen and Social Entrepreneurship” as part of a panel at the Religious Research Association 2019 Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting will be held in St. Louis, MO October 25-27, 2019. Melanie C. Jones is Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture and the Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon…

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Toni Morrison documentary and panel discussion

In memory of Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison, The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership will host a screening and panel discussion of her latest documentary, “Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am.” Place: Lake Chapel, Early Center Tentative Time: 4-6pm (screening), 6:00- 6:25pm (reception), 6:30-7:30pm (panel discussion) Center director Melanie C. Jones will moderate a discussion with Black filmmaker and…

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Dr. Carroll to Keynote for Presbytery of New Hope Pastors/Educators Retreat

Dr. John T. Carroll will be the keynote speaker for the Presbytery of New Hope 2019 Pastors/Educators Retreat. The retreat will take place at Trinity Center in Salter Path, NC, on October 14-16, 2019. Dr. John T. Carroll is Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary….

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Dr. Skreslet to serve as panelist at the Centennial Meeting of the Eastern Fellowship of Professors of Mission

Dr. Stan Skreslet will serve as a panelist on the past and future of mission studies at the Centennial Meeting of the Eastern Fellowship of Professors of Mission, held October 27-28 at the Maryknoll Mission Institute, Ossining, NY. Dr. Skreselet is the F.S. Royster Professor of Christian Mission at Union Presbyterian Seminary….

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Dr. Paul Galbreath To Preach at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Victoria, BC

Dr. Paul Galbreath will preach at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Victoria, BC on Sunday, August 4th at the 10;30am service. Paul Galbreath is a professor of theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte….

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“Holy Spirit as Paraclete in John’s Gospel”

…on April 2nd. “Holy Spirit as Mission Director in Luke and Acts” on April 9th. “Holy Spirit as Paraclete in John’s Gospel” on April 23rd. “Holy Spirit as Source of Hope and Empowerment for Life in Letters of Paul” on April 30th. Dr. Carroll is the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia….

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Memorial for Dr. Paul Walaskay

Join online or in-person Family, friends, seminary alumni, and faculty will gather to remember Dr. Paul Walaskay — a biblical scholar, gifted teacher, passionate jazz pianist, and an enthusiastic bicyclist and hiker. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Event location: Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond Campus, Watts Chapel Due to COVID restrictions and limited seating, a reservation…

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“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….

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“Holy Spirit as Source of Hope and Empowerment for Life in Letters of Paul”

…on April 2nd. “Holy Spirit as Mission Director in Luke and Acts” on April 9th. “Holy Spirit as Paraclete in John’s Gospel” on April 23rd. “Holy Spirit as Source of Hope and Empowerment for Life in Letters of Paul” on April 30th. Dr. Carroll is the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia….

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Director of Christian Education, First Presbyterian Church, High Point, NC

…and Easter. Hours and Compensation The position is a salaried 40 hours a week position. This position reports to the Senior Pastor. The Director of Christian Education will meet regularly with the Senior Pastor. Yearly review with Senior Pastor. Special Note: The candidate may be required to complete and pass a Background Check. Job Type: Full-time Pay: Based on experience…

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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…

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Sprunt Lectures highlight modern urgency of Paul’s ancient letter to Romans

…our day! In keeping with Gaventa’s focus on the apostle Paul’s writing, the three-day series also included worship services with sermons on Paul’s letter to the Romans by Union Alumnus Gary W. Charles (D.Min.’80), pastor of Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia. A portrait of the late Professor Samuel K. Roberts was unveiled in a special ceremony in the William…

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Portuguese-language Pastor–First Presbyterian Church–Richmond, CA

First Presbyterian Church of Richmond, California is seeking a pastor for its Portuguese-language ministry who is energetic, passionate about evangelism, and has skills in preaching, teaching and pastoral care. The candidate must be able to work in our multicultural, multigenerational church family, be able to work with the senior pastor and church leadership, and needs to be bilingual in English…

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6 questions with alumnus Will Robinson

…morality, and the Spirit. It began with questions I had about the role the Spirit plays in Christian conduct, and I chose Romans 8:1-17 partly because it’s considered the pinnacle of Paul’s thought on the work of the Spirit. Cognitive approaches to understanding metaphor constitute the primary lens I use to examine the Spirit’s role in Christian behavior. That lens…

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Director of Ministry with Youth and Families OR Associate Pastor for Youth and Families–Highland Presbyterian Church–Louisville, KY

…Trip High School Missional/Study/Sabbath Trip Middle School Conference Trip Other Activities/Events as scheduled. Fundraising Silent Auction, Trivia Night, St. Patrick’s Day Parade Parking Volunteer Recruitment and Training: Recruit and train volunteers to assist with youth programs and events. Provide ongoing support, guidance, and resources for volunteers. Communication and Relationship Building: Maintain regular communication with youth members, parents, & church leaders…

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Passion to help veterans guided Charlie Pratt to ministry

…for me,” said Pratt, who felt that he had always been a father figure to others around him, dating as far back as Eagle Scout days, as senior patrol leader. “That’s always been my instinct. I wasn’t a particularly religious person, but I was a protective person.” Back from overseas, and active in John Knox Presbyterian Church in Greenville, South…

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Congregational Corner: I am your pastor, but this is MY body

…way the congregation says (ie. the way that particular parishioner wants). The hardest part of this is that as we strive to be professional and kind, we struggle to respond to these comments because we know that our thoughts are in no way appropriate, even if they are in response to an even more inappropriate comment. I am personally incredibly…

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

…with… a strong but not rigid faith a sense of Gospel that is inseparable from Jesus’ call to love the least of these experience and skill with young people and parents highly developed interpersonal skills, that give folks a sense of welcome passion for building a beloved community, by working well with our congregation, volunteers, staff, and wider community experience…

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Theological education options expand in Virginia with formation of two new partnerships with CBF

…eventually narrowed its focus to these two partnerships. A theological education fund will be created by CBF Virginia to help establish and support the partnership. Individuals and congregations are invited to contribute to the fund. Baxley said that these partnerships mean that congregations in Virginia will have access to really strong theological partners to prepare ministers. “For us Baptists, the…

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Solo Pastor–First Presbyterian Church–Hobbs, NM

…lives as well. When our future Pastor needs time away, they can rest and rejuvenate knowing that our congregation values self care and can fill the pulpit with many different people while they are away. Please visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FirstPresbyterianChurchHobbsNM/ to learn more about our church and community. Contact Patti Burch at 575-318-4953, pattigburch@gmail.com to apply! First-Presbyterian-Church  …

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Black Alumni Association Newsletter: February 2022

…our lives with many challenges. The more conveniences that are available to us the more of them we seem to desire. All too often the scramble for the balance of parenting, work, and leisure often suppresses opportunities for experiencing the joys of everyday life. This has been especially so since the COVID-19 pandemic has beset our nation and the global…

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Opposition from Outside Campus

…student government called for students to vote on a resolution supporting the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The resolution passed 45 to 24. Then, 25 students and four wives signed up to stand vigil in Washington to press for passage of the act. A march to pressure Congress to pass civil rights legislation was organized in Selma,…

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