Support for the spiritual heart of clergy of all denominations Class of 2023 – on Zoom – Enrolling Now Are you looking for a new way to live and lead faithfully? Going Deeper: Clergy Spiritual Life & Leadership Program addresses the challenges of a life that ideally is centered in God and committed to spiritual …
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TWO YEARS OF LEARNING AND EXPLORING FOR THOSE SEEKING A SPIRITUALITY FOR THEIR WISDOM YEARS Inspired by and drawing various resources from the Forest Dwelling Program at Oblate School of Theology, San Antonio TX Upcoming Dates: First Intensive: Tuesday September 26 – Saturday September 30, 2023 Second Intensive: Tuesday February 13 – Saturday February 17, …
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A day to reflect upon the images, invitations, and wisdom of the season. Autumn’s energy of release and surrender calls us to consider what is no longer serving us well and what we might be invited to let go of. Equally, this season also invites us to notice and gather in with gratitude that which …
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There’s an elephant in the room, and its name is grief. We don’t know how to grieve, and we don’t understand it. Grief is not a race or an event. Grief is a process and is a natural response to loss. Grief happens one step at a time, one day at a time. This Workshop …
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A weekend of releasing and renewing as we celebrate what we have harvested during yet another challenging year. Through mini-presentations, group work, meditative activities, prayer and personal reflection, participants will acquire insights and skills for letting go, moving forward and building resilience. All in the tranquil and welcoming environment of Mount Carmel and the …
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We were created for relationship. God’s word in creation, “It is not good that the man should be alone,” echoes out to all of us. Today, we find ourselves in many, many relationships, with intimate partners, parents, siblings, children, friends, colleagues, and church-friends. How would our lives be different if those relationships were more healthy? …
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The love of neighbour is a calling for all disciples of Jesus—we are commanded to it. But by framing it as “pastoral care,” we have often reserved this ministry to “pastors” and separated it from daily life. We will identify and practice a range of pastoral care skills, including reflecting on the elements of caring …
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An exploration of fundamental questions that arise in the search for meaning in our current world; for a sense of worth, belonging and purpose. Areas of study include: pandemic effects; gender and racial equality; challenges of aging; climate collapse; social divisiveness, among othrs. Implications for personal growth and social involvement. Resources are drawn from the …
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How can we prepare for our death? This five-session workshop provides you with an opportunity to give a gift to those who will be taking care of your affairs, fulfilling responsibilities that must be discharged when you die. The workshops will cover some of the nuts and bolts such as required documents, your digital estate, …
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This course is designed to help students explore some of the critical theological and personal dynamics of being and becoming persons who are image-bearers, persons-in-relation with the triune God, their fellow human, and creation, persons joyfully participating in God’s mission to the world of people and creation. The overarching goal is to help students in …
View course details “Soul of Ministry: Becoming Persons-in-Relation”