October 19 @ 7:00 pm – October 25 @ 1:00 pm | $297 While the pandemic renders it impossible to come to Loyola House for your retreat, we will bring the directed retreat to you! Just as in any silent retreat, Loyola House spiritual directors will provide daily spiritual direction that will occur via Zoom (or …
View course details “VIRTUAL – 6-Day Directed Retreat”
Racism is an ever-present problem around the world, in North America, and in the United States. Addressing its historical, contemporary, and future injury requires a credible and compelling witness of the Church. Essential to this work is preaching that confronts racism. Duke Divinity School Professors David Emmanuel Goatley, Ph.D., director of the Office of Black Church …
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5-week cohort on using digital technologies more intentionally for online ministry. About this Event The eFormation learning community is offering a 5-week cohort for those digital leaders who seek a deeper understanding of the technologies frequently used for online ministry. The weekly sessions will be 90-minutes, focused on reflection, presenting new information and then time …
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In today’s world—with today’s concerns and injustices—what does it mean for a faith community to hold fast to a practice, belief, and value of social justice? During this online retreat we will look at contemporary poems and stories, biblical texts, and examples of individuals who are trying—inspired by their faith, their pain, and their hope—to …
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Led by Kathy Murtha, a retreat facilitator who has been working in the field of interfaith for over 25 years.
October 30 @ 8:00 pm – November 1 @ 1:00 pm | $125 Praying the good, the bad and the ugly Facilitated by Greg Kennedy, SJ & Matthew Hendzel, SJ There’s something liberating in letting God have it, all of it, whatever you are currently suffering or celebrating. The Hebrew psalms are a kind of …
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The Diaconate is an online course for deacons, deacons in formation, and those wishing to be better grounded in a sound understanding of The Sacred Order of Deacons including especially, members of local discernment committees and members of Commissions on Ministry. The course will consider the history of the Order of Deacons—what is helpful …
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Understanding Privilege, Practicing Presence, & Embracing the Holy Work of Anti-Racism For many of us, this year has pulled back the curtain on both white supremacy and the implicit racism that exists across our country. From police brutality exposed via camera phone to racial unrest alive in our neighborhoods, we feel heartbroken and angry. This …
View course details “Spit and Mud: The Messy Miracle of Seeing Christian Racism”
Four Week Ministry Leadership Program lead by Rev. Dr. Ross Bartlett About this Event Continuing Education Offering Atlantic School of Theology Ministry Leadership Program Program Coordinator: Rev. Dr. Ross Bartlett Program Convener: Jane Bolivar Program Description: Leadership in congregations is tough! Learning with peers can help lessen the burden, expand our resources and build supportive …
View course details “Ministry in Challenging Times – Continuing Education 4 Part Workshop Series – Online”
This three-part online series is designed to empower rural faith leaders with the knowledge, practices, and grounding they need to respond with grace and effectiveness to mental health concerns and to build viable, strong support systems to advance this work. To accomplish this goal, the program will offer instruction on: a) How to differentiate spiritual …
View course details “Hope and Healing: Mental Health First Aid Training–Online”