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Congregational Corner: Take on, An Active Presence

…enter your Kingdom. Creating God, remain with us as we strive to take on an attitude of active presence and Christ’s love for all who we meet. Amen. Alumna Jordan B. Davis is associate pastor for youth and young adults at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels …

(Cancelled) Worship & Sacraments – Christian Educator Certification course

This is a hybrid course which will meet requirements for Christian educator certification in the PC(USA). The hybrid format includes at-home/online work as well as in-class time on Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Richmond campus. At-home work begins on April 20, 2020; in-class time is May 19-21, 2020. Course: Worship & Sacraments Location: Union Presbyterian Seminary, Paisley Hall, Richmond, VA 23227 Led …

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. …

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. …

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. …

Dr. Paul Galbreath to Deliver Lecture on Earth Care at First Presbyterian Church in Newport, Oregon

Dr. Paul Galbreath will deliver a lecture entitled “Earth Care and Christian Faith” at First Presbyterian Church in Newport, Oregon on Thursday, May 30th, at 3pm. Paul Galbreath is a professor of theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte. …

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. 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. Carroll to keynote 2016 Poamn and Armss Conference

John T. Carroll, the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament, to deliver keynote addresses entitled “Gospel Portraits of the Disciples and Discipleship” and “People of the Spirit, People of Hope: The Vision of the Apostle Paul” for the conference of ARMSS (Association of Retired Ministers, Spouses and Survivors) and POAMN (Presbyterian Older Adult Ministry Network). …

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 …

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). …

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. …

Union Seminary faculty join #ScholarStrike

…of the marginalized “Other,” engage the work of non-white scholars, and, following a recent call by Dr. Aaron Brody with Pacific School of Religion, focus on ancient Cush (modern Sudan) in ancient Israelite history, and biblical storytelling. Dr. Rubén Arjona, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care, will invite students to reflect on the intersections between pastoral care and liberation, the care …

Started UPSem 2014: Rev. William Joseph “Joey” Haynes III (MDiv 2019)

…was extremely important for my own faith journey. My time at UPSem challenged me, nurtured me, and gave me the chance to fully realize my potential, as a child of God, to love and care for others as well as our world.” Having returned to Queens University to serve as their chaplain, Haynes strives to use his seminary training and …

Let them be heard

…know that they don’t need to turn to exclusion, bullying, and violence to be heard. The question is will we put our own ego aside and let their light shine for a minute or two?   Alumna Jordan B. Davis is transitional associate pastor at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner.   …

Online Workshop: The New Testament & Current Social Concerns (Two-part series)

…Register early and save!). Waiting List: Space is limited. Register early to reserve your spot. Once event reaches capacity, a waiting list will be started. Registration: Online registration is open. Click here to REGISTER. Registered participants will receive a Zoom meeting link the week prior to the event’s first meeting. The same link will be used for each online meeting. …

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

…lecture, Gaventa presented a challenge to read Romans with a sense of urgency, alert for the twists and turns in his argument, attentive to the way he leads his listeners to reconsider basic assumptions. We need to be confronted and challenged by the message of Romans. A provocative second lecture claimed that “faith is not the answer,” because the problem …

Union Seminary honors lives lost to COVID-19

To set the tone for his inauguration the next day, President-elect Joe Biden led a memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19 with church-bell ringings and light shows across the country January 19, 2021. Union Presbyterian Seminary participated by tolling bells and displaying illuminated lanterns on its Richmond and Charlotte campuses. Written on the lanterns were the …

The Word of History

By Rev. Dr. Audrey Todd (Union PSCE, M.Div., M.A.C.E ’10) Life has a toll. Life on edge. Living with hypersensitivity. Living life under suspicion. One’s humanity never affirmed. Always having to prove oneself. Living life with one’s hands up to prove one’s innocence. Trauma to the soul. Living small so as not to offend. Living as though one needs permission. …