Preparing people to be leaders of gospel-inspired transformative change in pursuit of a more just and compassionate world.
Grounded in the Reformed tradition, committed to inclusive, ecumenical learning, with campuses in Richmond, VA, and Charlotte, NC. Since its formation in 1812, Union Presbyterian Seminary has sustained the intention of its founders to provide education for Christian ministry that is scholarly, pastoral, and engaged with contemporary life. The seminary occupies a 56-acre campus in historic Ginter P
06/17/2026
Advancing womanist leadership. Building community. Creating space for voices that need to be heard.
The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership is dedicated to cultivating leaders, fostering critical conversations, and carrying forward Dr. Cannon's legacy through education, advocacy, and engagement. We're grateful for the team and community that make this work possible! 💜
06/17/2026
We're here for this.
How has Union shaped your story — your ministry, your leadership, your community? We want to know! Drop a comment ⬇️
06/13/2026
Learning, leading, and imagining what's next for Christian education.
Behind every Center for Excellence in Christian Education program, workshop, and gathering is a team committed to nurturing faithful leaders and vibrant communities of learning. We're so grateful for the people that make this work possible 💙
06/11/2026
Headed to Montreat? Join us on June 25 on the first floor of the Left Bank building for an evening (5:30-6:30 PM) of connection, conversation, and fellowship with Union friends old and new. Stop by to meet Rev. Dr. Brian Blount, enjoy light refreshments, and reconnect with the Union community.
RSVP at https://bit.ly/upsemsocialhour
06/09/2026
Signed, sealed, delivered! Leaders from Union Presbyterian Seminary, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and Eastern Mennonite University gathered at the end of May to prepare for the launch of Seminary Extended and sign a memorandum of understanding. We're so excited for this shared partnership and vision for theological education!
Thank you to Ethan King, Project Coordinator for Seminary Extended at EMU, for capturing the moment.
06/08/2026
Join us in celebrating three recent faculty promotions and one faculty addition at UPSem!
Congratulations to Dr. Megan Fullerton Strollo, appointed Assistant Professor of Bible in a tenure-track position; Dr. Rubén Arjona, promoted to Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and granted tenure; and Dr. Rodney Sadler, promoted to Professor of Bible. Rev. Dr. Heidi Biermann will join our faculty and serve as Assistant Professor of New Testament, beginning July 1.
We are grateful for their scholarship, teaching, leadership, and commitment to forming leaders for the church and the world. Please join us in congratulating them on this exciting milestone!
06/06/2026
Still smiling from Richmond's graduation weekend. We are so proud of our graduates and all they've accomplished. It was a joy to celebrate with them, and we can't wait to stand beside them as they begin this next chapter of ministry and service!
Browse the moments captured at https://bit.ly/ricgrad
We’re grateful for the good work of the UPSem community and for the ways it continues to shape and support each of us. 💙
As the year comes to a close, consider partnering with us in this work: upsem.edu/give
06/02/2026
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