Wednesday–Sunday, April 17–21, 2019 The gospels reveal more about the events of Holy Week than any other period in Jesus’ ministry. Drawing on his first-hand experience of living and serving in Jerusalem for many years, Richard will lead participants into a vivid portrait of the settings and the events that lie at the centre of …
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Pastoral Care Landscapes of Renewal: A High Desert Retreat
Pastoral Care Landscapes of Renewal: A High Desert Retreat – G190401 Workshop ID: G190401 Dates: April 1, 2019 – April 5, 2019 Price: $395.00 – $1,065.00 Join us for this retreat of renewal that explores ancient landscapes that shaped the language of the bible and invites us to consider the landscapes that shape our own life stories. William P. Brown, professor of …
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Living Out a Practical Theology of Friendship
Living Out a Practical Theology of Friendship Presented by Anne-Marie Ellithorpe, VST Research Affiliate Wednesday Oct 17th, 1-2pm VST Campus, room 218 Within this paper, Anne-Marie challenges contemporary perceptions of friendship as a private concern, disconnected from community. She advocates instead for the living out of a practical theology of friendship through the fostering of …
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Between God and Money: Understanding the Place of Money in Our Lives
Dates Sept. 27, Oct. 4 and 11, 2018, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Overview Money is challenging to talk about, and crucial to all that we do! As people of faith, how do we begin to discuss it in knowledgeable and ethical ways? Drawing from Christian theology and social science, this course will provide ministry professionals with …
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Ottawa School of Theology & Spirituality 2018 Fall Program
OSTS Courses for the year 2018/2019 Fall Term 2018 (September 17 – November 26, 2018) First-hour courses (7:30 – 8:20 p.m.) Course A: Understanding the Stories in Genesis: Rabbi Dr. Reuven P. Bulka C.M A long-standing lecturer at OSTS, Rabbi Dr. Bulka is a widely respected writer, broadcaster, and religious leader in Ottawa. The second …
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Turning the Text: Midrashic Biblical Imagination for Preachers and Congregations
K.J. Campbell Preaching Workshop: Friday, November 3, 2018 How might we approach the biblical texts used in preaching and worship with a holy, open, even playful imagination that can inspire courageous, engaged and faithful living in a North American religious climate in which the Bible has often been weaponized, idolized, or even abandoned? One approach …
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Introduction to the Hebrew Bible
Online course: Thursdays, 6.15pm to 9pm, September 13 to December 6, 2018 Students must have reliable Internet access to participate in the class. Over many hundreds of years oral and written stories, hymns, poems, sayings and songs were brought together to form the Hebrew Bible, sometimes referred to as the Old Testament. This book has become …
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Reading Luke, Finding Jesus
Fall Online course: Tuesdays, 7.30pm to 9pm, October 23, 30 & November 6, 13, 20, 2018 Students must have reliable Internet access to participate in the class. The Gospel of Luke is a rich, inviting, and expansive description of the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. In 2019, the Gospel of Luke will be the main …
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The Wisdom of Jesus and the Light of Christ
The Wisdom of Jesus and the Light of Christ May 12-17, 2019 A five-day Quaker Wisdom School with Cynthia Bourgeault, Marcelle Martin, and Paulette Meier (Sunday dinner through Friday lunch.) $985/private room; $885/shared room; $540/commuter If you are seeking financial assistance to participate in this program, please click on the link for our Financial Assistance …
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John’s Gospel: Refreshment and Challenge
John’s Gospel: Refreshment and Challenge May 5-9, 2019 A short course with David Johnson $400/private room; $300/shared room; $200/commuter If you are seeking financial assistance to participate in this program, please click on the link for our Financial Assistance Application form, below. Do NOT register online. We are grateful for support from the Bible Association …
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