Discover varied methods for nurturing the spirituality of congregations. About this event This event is brought to you by the department of Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary This online cohort will meet on four consecutive Thursday afternoons (Oct 7 – Oct 28) from 3 – 4:30 p.m. eastern. In 1971 Karl Rahner wrote, “The …
View course details “Deepening Spirituality in Our Parishes”
In our Creeds, we profess belief in “the communion of Saints”. This great cloud of witnesses represents the spectrum of humanity. One thing they all have in common is a deep desire to reflect the love of Christ themselves into the world in which they lived. This 5-week course will explore the lives of selected …
View course details “Exploring how Saints of the Church reflect our Baptismal Covenant”
At a time of significant change and transformation for both the church and the world, this preaching workshop is designed to help students and lay preachers explore what it means to be accountable in preaching. It is particularly meant for those who are new to preaching, those who do not preach regularly, and those looking to develop their homiletical …
View course details “Accountable Preaching for the Church and World: An Online Preaching Workshop”
The world turns on how we perceive one another. We can point to people, famous or not, who have made a difference in our lives. Sometimes, though, it is those who we would least expect, the ones who by their otherness become priceless blessings, who enable us to be our best selves. Dorothy Day, co-founder …
View course details “Entertaining Angels Unawares Retreat”
Cette retraite sur une fin de semaine à la Villa Saint-Martin, au bord de la jolie Rivière-des-Prairies près de Montréal, offre un temps de ressourcement personnel ainsi que des expériences et des échanges en groupe sur la vie spirituelle. Nous explorerons ensemble différentes pratiques provenant de la tradition chrétienne: méditations, dialogues avec les textes bibliques, prières gestuelles, chants méditatifs, mantra, silence, rites et symbols. Instructrice: la pasteure Angelika Piché, directrice de la formation en français au Séminaire Uni, responsable du programme French for Ministry et …
View course details “Retraite sur la spiritualité: Comment vivre la foi”
Patrick Paulsen Many people are familiar with the concept of an overarching narrative (storyline) when looking at the history of our faith: from the Old Testament, through to the New and on into the history of the church, we can see God at work. However, when people think of, say, the Old Testament, disconnected images …
View course details “Christian Foundations: From Abraham to Jesus”
Gillian Doucet Campbell Stewardship is our faithful response to the mission of God. We can join in God’s mission with confidence and hope as stewards of God’s abundant gifts and invite others into that stewardship. What is God calling us to as individuals, as a parish, and as a diocese? We know there is a …
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The Very Rev. Dr. Michael Battle, Professor of Church and Society and Director of the Desmond Tutu Center at The General Theological Seminary, joins the Trinity Community for a three-week series based on his new book, Desmond Tutu: A Spiritual Autobiography of South Africa’s Confessor. Register for this series, and ask for a free copy …
View course details “Spirituality, Christian Identity and Leadership: The Worldview of Desmond Tutu”
(Also available: Introduction to Journaling November 18, 2021: 7:00pm-8:30pm, online, $57) Please note this is an Online Event that will be taking place over Zoom. Program Information: Journaling is a practice open to ANYONE. It’s how people have recorded their lives, loves, journeys, struggles and victories. It can be a vehicle for making notes about …
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Join this livestream conference, with several in-person sessions as we are able, sponsored by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and the Center for Excellence in Preaching, located at Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Page updated on 10/13/2021. Registration and schedule information Join our email list for monthly “Calvin Symposium on …
View course details “Calvin Symposium on Worship, 2022”
