Michael Uhr, his wife Andrea, and their son Noah moved to St. Vladimir’s Seminary from the Atlanta area in the Summer of 2025. Michael, a seminarian of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA)’s Diocese of the South, shares about his background, his wonderful family, and what he’s most excited about as he begins his journey as a seminarian.
Michael, tell us a little about yourself and what you were doing before enrolling at St. Vladimir’s Seminary?
I’ve spent most of my thirty-six years in the Atlanta area, and for the last twelve of those years I’ve been a member at St. John the Wonderworker, where I was received into the Church. Before starting my seminary journey I worked in the Live Events industry as an Audio/Video Tech and Logistics Manager. In my free time I enjoy gardening, weightlifting, good music, good coffee, and going on adventures with my wife Andrea and son Noah!
Tell us more about your fellow adventurers!
My wife and I met in 2013 on the steps of our home church on both of our first Sundays visiting. We were married in 2018 and so far we have one child, Noah, who is two and a half years old. Being Andrea’s husband is a privilege and an honor, and being Noah’s dad rocks. He’s kind, adventurous, and one of the funniest people I know.
The Uhr family at St. John the Wonderworker in Atlanta, GA, where Michael and Andrea first met in 2013.
How did you first hear about St. Vladimir’s Seminary? What made you decide to apply?
I first became aware of St. Vladimir’s Seminary around a decade ago, when two of my close friends and their families were here. I saw the transformation that happened in their lives as a result of their experiences at SVOTS, and their effectiveness in ministry is evident to those that know them. Andrea and I discussed Seminary early on in our marriage and we trusted that the Lord would guide us here once the time was right. After seeking wise counsel, we agreed that this was the season to make this leap of faith.
What are you most excited about in starting your journey as a seminarian?
The Lord is always the one who initiates and says, “I love you. Come and follow me.” I dropped my “nets” and we are here in response to that love and invitation to follow Him in a deeper way. As with everyone else who comes here, we’ve sacrificed a lot. We’ve put skin in the game, as it were. These next three years are my family’s free will offering, our raw gifts brought before the Lord, who is good, loves mankind, and always, always gives more than He asks for. I’m excited to see what He does with our offering, and how He blesses and returns this to us. I trust it will be better than we can imagine.
We are grateful for the prayerful and financial support of our home parish, and the family and friends who have partnered with us to make this all possible. It’s humbling to be on the receiving end of so much love and generosity.
The parish of St. John the Wonderworker threw the Uhr family a farewell party (complete with disco ball!) as the Uhrs prepared for their move to St. Vladimir’s Seminary.
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