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Center for Social Justice & Reconciliation The center is grounded in a scriptural mandate that social justice work is part of ministry and that Sadler Jr.

The Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation operates from the seminary’s Charlotte campus and is directed by Associate Professor of Bible Rodney S. Grounded in a ministry that is mandated in scripture, its two main goals are to remind people in seminary of the significance of social justice work as part of ministry and to bring the activist community into the seminary. CSJR is governed and guided by an Advisory Board, which meets at least quarterly. The Board is comprised of sixteen members who, through diversity of race, cultural background, denomination, experience, and area of expertise, bring a range of insight, critical thought, and creativity to the Center. These members also give voice to the Center in the wider community, promote Center events, and connect the Center with key thought leaders and organizers to create opportunities for partnership and collaboration in local, regional, and national social justice work.

09/10/2026
09/10/2026

UPDATE! The Toxic Legacy in West Badin event is moving fully online. Please join us on Thursday, September 10th at 6:30pm via Zoom Webinar: https://qrco.de/bh0PmQ. This event will also livestream on the Reimagining America Project page.

Rodney Sadler Jim Beard Jennifer Watson Roberts Center for Social Justice & Reconciliation

The Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation is grateful to be a community partner for this incredible event today. ...
05/17/2026

The Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation is grateful to be a community partner for this incredible event today. Thank you to Ken Gordon and House of Light Church for convening us to screen and discuss such an important film. Union Presbyterian Seminary Rodney Sadler

We hope you can join us next Tuesday! Register here and share with friends and colleagues! https://qrco.de/DD51926The Ur...
05/14/2026

We hope you can join us next Tuesday! Register here and share with friends and colleagues!

https://qrco.de/DD51926

The Urgency of Environmental Justice
Tuesday, May 19th at 7pm ET | Virtual Panel Discussion

Please join us as we discuss the disparate impacts of climate and environmental justice on communities of color. We will learn what makes for a more just and equitable environment, hear stories about the way that pollution has targeted minorities areas, and talk about ways we can strategize for social change that protects people and the planet.

Panelists include Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler, Jim Beard, Nakisa Glover, Rachael Rader, and Mercedes Quesada-Embid.

Rodney Sadler Reimagining America Project Jim Beard Union Presbyterian Seminary

Join us for a transformative afternoon! We’re hosting a community screening of Jesus Was a Migrant on Sunday, May 17 at ...
05/12/2026

Join us for a transformative afternoon! We’re hosting a community screening of Jesus Was a Migrant on Sunday, May 17 at 3:00 PM at Amity Presbyterian Church.

This film explores the intersection of faith, migration, and justice, and we are holding a live Q&A with director Lauren Vernea immediately following the screening.

As part of the Faith Without Works Initiative, we’re building bridges and creating space for honest, necessary dialogue.

👉 RSVP at the link below. Bring a friend who cares about putting faith into action.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jesus-was-a-migrant-community-screening-tickets-1987827079305?aff=ebdssbdestsearch



Amity Presbyterian Church Siembra NC Abogada Jamilah Espinosa Inmigración en Vivo Catawba College

The conversation continues! We're excited to invite you to the final event of the 2026 African American Social Justice P...
04/06/2026

The conversation continues! We're excited to invite you to the final event of the 2026 African American Social Justice Preaching Series, this Thursday, April 9, at 7pm. To register for this webinar, please visit: https://qrco.de/bgfzfQ or scan the QR code below.

Dr. Bridgeman is Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Homiletics and Hebrew Bible at Methodist Theological School in Ohio, and the founder of WomanPreach! Inc, which helps bring preachers into full prophetic voice around justice and equity in the pulpit.

We hope you will join us for the webinar on April 9!

Rodney Sadler Reimagining America Project
Union Presbyterian Seminary

Today's African American Social Justice Preaching Series luncheon with the Rev. Dr. Valerie Bridgeman will livestream on...
03/23/2026

Today's African American Social Justice Preaching Series luncheon with the Rev. Dr. Valerie Bridgeman will livestream on the Seminary's YouTube page at 12noon.

We are a community that is bound by the love of God, enriched by our individuality, and united in bold Christian service for the church in the world.

Reminder! You're invited to the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation and the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Woma...
03/16/2026

Reminder!

You're invited to the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation and the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership's next Just Talk Talk Just!

Sacred Survival:
Emotional and Spiritual Wellness for Black Women
Tuesday March 17th at 7pm | Virtual Panel Discussion

Join Drs. Jessica Young Brown, Chanequa Walker-Barnes, Jessica Chapman Lape, and Lakisha Lockhart for an empowering conversation on nurturing wholeness in the lives of Black women.

This panel will explore the historical realities and ongoing struggles that shape Black women’s pursuit of emotional, spiritual, physical and mental wellness. Together, the panelists will highlight the vital interconnection between mental and physical health, offering embodied practices and accessible resources for cultivating resilience. Register here:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/unionpresbyterianseminary/2055157?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ctct

Rodney Sadler Union Presbyterian Seminary The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership

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