During a video made shortly before his death in 1993, Bede Griffiths spread out his hand. The religions of the world are like the separate fingers, he said, and are quite distinct from each other. But if you trace them to their source, the palm of the hand, you see that they all come together …
View course details “Practicing Spirituality with the World’s Religions”

An opportunity for both clergy and lay people to develop skills in congregation and organizational development. The School equips people to  Look at their current reality: Who are we? Where are we? Discern the future: What is God calling us to be in this time and place? Work on plans to get to the future: …
View course details “School for Parish Development – An opportunity for both clergy and lay people to develop skills in congregation and organizational development.”

Speaker/Facilitator: Anna Greenwood-Lee Christine Conkin “Turbulent 2020s: A theological field guide” Nobody quite knows what is coming for the 2020s but most agree that it is going to be turbulent. Join us as we: – Get real, even if it means getting smaller – Reimagine Jesus (not as a bigot) – Don’t just think about it …
View course details “Turbulent 2020s: A Theological Field Guide with Anna Greenwood-Lee and Christine Conkin”

Join Our Next Webinar – April 29th 4pm EDT Every church is shaped by generational differences. This can take the shape of the often asked question of why an age group is not present (every generation in Canada has its own “culture”). Perhaps in the distant past yours was an immigrant church and the negotiation …
View course details “Building Intergenerational gaps within Ethnic Immigrant Churches”

The United Thank Offering (UTO) and Bexley Seabury are moving The Theology of Gratitude Conference online in order to ensure the health and safety of all involved as well as to include more people in participating in the conference. The one-day live webinar conference will take place on April 24. Join online Please register here …
View course details “UTO’s, Bexley Seabury’s Theology of Gratitude Conference moved online, now free”

Take a moment to recall the places that replenish you, where you have gone or still go to find serenity, safety, and the sacred. This e-course offers you an opportunity to bask in the gift of such places, to foster creative new ideas about how to design a sanctuary, and to receive inspiration for offering …
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“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Mt 28:19-20) Are you wrestling with …
View course details “Re-imagining Adult Formation Online Cohort – Spring 2020 (via Zoom)”

Course Leader – Fr. Michael Lapsley, SSM The Institute for the Healing of Memories seeks to contribute to the healing journey of individuals, communities and nations. Our work is grounded in the belief that we are all in need of healing because of what we have done, what we have failed to do, and what …
View course details “International Training course “Introduction to Healing of Memories””

Share a weekend of singing, worship, and learning in community with Sylvia Miller-Mutia, David Poole, and Paul Vasile. Together we’ll explore the ancient and new practice of paperless (oral/aural tradition) music leadership, sharing songs as people did before music or words were written down. – Learn leadership skills and strategies for sharing paperless songs in …
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At the heart of all religions is a deep interplay between spiritual grounding and spiritual journey. Ghost Ranch, situated in a stunning high desert landscape and within a rich confluence of cultures and religions stretching back to prehistoric times, affords a perfect setting for exploring both place and pilgrimage. We will do just that in …
View course details “God’s Dwelling Place: A Desert Interfaith Pilgrimage”