Theology in a World of Differences with Stephen Chambers Wednesdays, September 10 – November 26, 2014 As pastoral leaders and public theologians, we find ourselves often in conversations that matter greatly. To be respectful and to be clearly articulate are challenges we all face, whether the conversation is in a coffee shop, from a …
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The Prophetic Voice of the Deacon
Mon, Sep 22, 2014 to Mon, Nov 10, 2014 The Rev. Dcn. Susanne Watson Epting Registration Deadline: Fri, Sep 19, 2014 CEUs: 2 Deacons are charged by the church to “interpret the needs, hopes and concerns of the world to the church.” Some believe this charge is not unlike that of the Prophets called …
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Preaching Women: Examining the (Her)story and Role of Women Preachers and Enhancing Their Craft
Beginning August 4 Preaching Women: Examining the (Her)story and Role of Women Preachers and Enhancing Their Craft Instructor: Bishop Yvette Flunder Dates and Times: August 4-8 (1 wk), NEW TIME: 9:00am – 1:00pm Credits: 1.5 academic credits / 2.0 CEUs (20 contact hours) Course Number: HM-2730 (for credit); HM-0001 (for CEUs) Description: …
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Introduction to Godly Play
Introduction to Godly Play Godly Play is a creative and imaginative approach to faith formation with children. Using a discovery method, participants learn a verbal and non-verbal language that helps them connect the Judeo-Christian story with their own story. Symbols, beautifully crafted materials, rituals, and silence as well as stories are used to convey …
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Compassionate Communication
November 14-16, 2014 Pamela Freeman and Jane Connor Drawing on the work of psychologist Marshall B. Rosenberg and universal spiritual precepts, learn and practice skills to help you create and sustain fulfilling relationships.
BodySpeak Workshop with Pietro Abela
Register Now Click to print BodySpeak Workshop with Pietro Abela A Healing Pathway/ARC Institute Partnership 9 May 2014 – 11 May 2014 BodySpeak is a powerful, respectful, and creative communications process that opens new doors into personal growth and process work. BodySpeak enhances communication skills for any bodywork modality, healthcare technique, or counselling …
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Conference on nonviolence: Advancing Nonviolence, Spirituality and Social Transformation
EVENT Conference on nonviolence: Advancing Nonviolence, Spirituality and Social Transformation May 8-11, 2014 Saint Paul University 223 Main Street, Ottawa Keynotes are activists and academics from seven countries with expertise in nonviolence and its rising importance in the world today. Rajagopal P.V, a global leader in nonviolence (Ekta Parishad, India), Dr. Alain Tsuchdin (South …
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Summer School on “Communication and Religion”
WACC is pleased to announce a Summer School on “Communication and Religion” that will take place 16-21 June 2014 in Toronto, Canada. The Summer School is being organized in cooperation with Emmanuel College (Victoria University, University of Toronto), the Friedrich-Alexander-University, Erlangen-Nuremberg (Germany) and WACC. Students will work with faculty staff to study religion, media, …
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The Joe R. Engle Institute of Preaching
The Joe R. Engle Institute of Preaching For preachers in their first three to seven years of ministry who wish to nurture and strengthen their preaching vocation in the company of colleagues Princeton Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the Twelfth Annual Joe R. Engle Institute of Preaching, scheduled for July 20-25, 2014 …
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Ministry Team Training Day—Church Marketing: Strategies and Tactics for More Effective Communications
November 8, 2014 Ministry Team Training Day—Church Marketing: Strategies and Tactics for More Effective Communications Leadership If you’ve ever thought your church could do a better job of communicating—either to current members or to the broader community—then invest some time learning how to shape and share your church’s messages more effectively. This course will …
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