What does it mean to lead during a time of religious, sociocultural, and environmental upheaval? What can churches do differently to better reflect and nurture gospel values and God’s dream of a just, reconciled, Spirit-filled world? This course in missional leadership will ask these and related questions. We will explore concepts and experience practices of …
View course details “Changing Church: Missional Practices and/for Beloved Community”

Drawing on resources from academia, the arts and family life Canadian Churches have been doing work over the years to attend to the brokenness in our history of unjust relationships with Indigenous people in Canada. More work is needed, and the work moves at a human pace. Yet, when we get stuck, be it from …
View course details “Unlocking Capacity for Just Relationship”

In a world that is more interconnected than ever before, we encounter ever-increasing diversity in the communities in which we live and work. Differences in culture, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, generation, religion, and other aspects of life and identity abound, raising complex questions for all of us. This course will address key questions about life, …
View course details “Learning & Leading in a World of Difference”

Recognizing that our social structures and personal biases can get in the way of commitment to respecting our colleagues and community members, this interactive workshop will engage themes of prejudice, power and privilege in a manner that honours all voices in the room while also challenging the biases and structures that privilege some over others …
View course details “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Nurturing a Community of Belonging”

In today’s increasingly polarized world, church leaders often find themselves at the crossroads of social, political, and cultural divides. This workshop is designed to equip church leaders with practical tools and strategies to foster open, respectful conversations within their faith communities. Participants will learn to create intentional spaces for dialogue, navigate difficult topics with grace, …
View course details “Staying in Conversation: Stewarding Community in Contentious Times”

Many Christians and faith communities across Canada desire deeply to meet the Calls to Action developed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report. But sometimes knowing where to start is a difficult task. Join us for a three week series, in preparation for September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We’ll learn how …
View course details “Unsettling – How faith communities can be “unsettled” and work towards right relations with Indigenous peoples”

Despite ongoing anti-racism efforts in our nation racism continues to flourish. If most Americans align with a faith or tradition that upholds values of justice and equity why are we still “here” in this static space? Join us for three sessions as we answer this question by journeying back to our roots: digging up the …
View course details “Unmasking Racism in Anti-Racism Education: Youth Ministry”

Learn history, listen to experiences, build relationships, and become a good ancestor. This is a course exploring core issues of reconciliation work in the diocese and farther field today. In this course you will pray, read, watch, discuss, and listen. Plus, you’ll make a personal timeline to connect your life and history to these issues. …
View course details “Deepening Understanding of Reconciliation”

In this conference, we will be creating a space to gather to share our stories and discern, explore a renewed joy and commitment to continue to live in peace and love. Weaving Our Stories Within your heart there is a story… a story that is unique to you. We all carry sacred stories … stories …
View course details “Weaving Our Stories: An Interfaith Women’s+ Conference”

Five days focused on faith, heart, mind, and skills for the art of intercultural ministry Engage Difference! Deepening Understanding for Intercultural Ministry (DUIM) is a 5-day interactive and engaging program with practical ideas for implementation in your own context. DUIM is for ministry leaders and community members nurturing cultural relevance, understanding, and awareness in their …
View course details “Engage Difference Ontario”