Union Presbyterian Seminary

Two virtual open houses are coming up this month!

August 18 at 12pm ET: Back to School: Navigating the Application Process — bring your questions about applications, programs, deadlines, and financial aid.

August 27 at 12pm ET: Discernment — come talk through what it looks like to take the next step toward seminary.

Join us for one or both. Sign up at bit.ly/upsemvoh

August New Releases!

Vocabulary of Faith - Unit 2 focuses on the revelation of God in Jesus Christ. Designed for adults, this 6-session unit explores both who Jesus is through Jesus’s attributes and actions, as well as our response as followers of Jesus Christ.

Storied Faith Year A Fall provides the biblical story told in child-friendly language, a corresponding children’s book, questions for connecting life and story, a proclamation point, hymn, and a prayer.

Find them and more on Curriculum Connection: https://cece.upsem.edu/practices/curriculum-connection/

Campus is a little quieter right now... but not for long!

Thank you, Theological Education Fund, for walking alongside UPSem. Your support strengthens our students and helps us prepare leaders for gospel-inspired transformative change. 💙

The first years of ministry can feel like a leap.

The Bridge for Early Career Preachers helps connect theological education with the realities of weekly preaching through coaching, learning, and supportive community. We're grateful for the leaders and participants who are building faithful, courageous, and compelling ministries together!

June's Collaborative Conversations recording is now available! Many thanks to Bryant Johnson for joining us to talk about equipping congregational leaders.

Find the recording here: https://youtu.be/FPLj59nFxhI

Tomorrow morning, we will host the ninth service of our Summer Worship Series. Worship will begin in Anderson Auditorium at 10:30 am, and will be immediately followed by lunch in the Katherine McKay Belk Dining Room in Assembly Inn. We hope you will join us!

Dr. Jacqueline E. Lapsley, president of Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, VA and Charlotte, NC, will be preaching "Our Daily Bread," which draws on passages from Exodus 16.

Find out more about our Summer Worship Series at montreat.org/summer-worship.

The deadline is almost here! Submit your Certificate and Limited Enrollment applications by August 1 to start in the Fall 2026 term. Visit https://bit.ly/upsemapply to learn more and submit your application today!

Called to ministry in the Baptist tradition? The Baptist House of Studies brings together rich Baptist tradition, thoughtful theological education, and a community that will walk with you every step of the way. Learn more at upsem.edu/bhs