Compassionate Communication Register Online November 8-10, 2013 Friday through Sunday (2 nights)   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; Remain open to others in response to painful judgments and criticisms; Express yourself clearly so that …
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  What’s Your Story? Register Online August 30 – September 1, 2013 Friday through Sunday (2 nights)   Leader(s) Saundra Gilliard is a nationally acclaimed storyteller, playwright, trainer, and change management consultant who weaves storytelling into every aspect of her work. For more than 20 years, Saundra (aka Momma Sandi among storytellers) has led workshops …
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  The Teaching Power of Stories Price: $415.00 Bill Harley July 19-21, 2013 “Bill Harley has the uncanny ability to reaffirm life for listeners, be they five or fifty. Humor, empathy, intelligence and reality all radiate from his work and from him.” – Penguin Books A two-time Grammy award-winning artist, recipient of a Lifetime Achievement …
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  Allies in Recovery Price: $650.00 Mike Lew and Thom Harrigan June 7-9, 2013 This weekend retreat offers a safe, encouraging environment of healing for couples where one or both of the partners is a non-offending survivor of child abuse, rape, physical violence, and/or emotional abuse. All couples in committed relationships are welcome. Cost $650 …
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  No Time for Ordinary Price: $365.00   Jan Phillips May 17-19, 2013 Many momentous things have happened to you in your life and each one of them is grist for your creative mill. Each one has provided you with the raw materials to create a life that is meaningful, joyful, and spirit-fueled. This workshop …
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  Intensive Conversational Spanish, Weeks 1 & 2 Workshop ID: G13SW752 Dates: July 29, 2013 – August 11, 2013 Price: $650.00 A two-week intensive course where small groups learn and practice skills in Spanish through structured oral activities and informal conversation with seasoned instructors. Knowledge of basic Spanish is recommended. Morning, afternoon, evening sessions and …
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  Spanish Refresher Weekend: Intermediate Level Workshop ID: G13SW44W Dates: April 26, 2013 – April 28, 2013 Price: $150.00 A weekend refresher course in Spanish where small groups practice skills through structured oral activities and informal conversation. For the intermediate refresher we encourage students with 2-4 years of Spanish study. The program is intensive, with …
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      Spanish Refresher Weekend: Beginner’s Level Workshop ID: G13SW31W   Dates: March 1, 2013 – March 3, 2013 Price: $150.00 A weekend refresher course in Spanish where small groups practice skills through structured oral activities and informal conversation. For the beginning refresher we encourage students with one year of Spanish study. The program …
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    Learning directly from a contemporary leading thinker can be exciting and inspiring. At Five Oaks we are thrilled to be able to offer this caliber of programming about least once a year that features a distinguished speaker who will offer lectures on contemporary theology, biblical studies or the practice of ministry in changing …
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  November 9, 2013 RENEW: CHURCH MARKETING 101 A series of critical conversations for congregational ministry teams hosted by Luther Seminary. Share your church’s messages more effectively by learning to think more strategically about current communications tools and tactics. Reduced tuition of $39 per person when two or more persons from the same congregation register …
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