This micro-credential course explores the intersection of mental health and faith-based communities. Students will understand common symptoms, typical course of treatment, and possible complications of the major categories of mental illness. Additionally, students will create a model for a nurturing church environment as a supportive hub for mental health.
Deep and Wide: A conference on ecclesial engagement with disability across Canada
This year’s A Deeper Communion conference will explore the width and depth of ecclesial engagement with disability across the nation. Friday night will feature scholarly exploration of theology, disability, and the church. Saturday will offer a blend of practical workshops, presentations, and insights from prominent Canadian authors who embody authentic leadership in the exploration of …
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Flourishing Together: Becoming an Accessible and Welcoming Church
An application-based seminar on faithful ministry to, with, and by people with intellectual/developmental disabilities Churches are incomplete without the presence, gifts, and friendship of people with disabilities. Yet many congregations still struggle to gather and worship in ways that welcome these indispensable members. How can our churches become communities of belonging for children and adults …
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Perspectives on Medical Assistance in Dying: Ethical, Pastoral, Theological, and Cultural
Since its legalization in Canada in 2015, Medical Assistance in Dying has become a significant part of end-of-life care. Since 2015, legislation has expanded eligibility for MAID and there are proposals for further expansion. MAID is now part of the social landscape of Canadian society, posing new questions and challenges for Christians. This non-credit online …
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Flourishing Together: Becoming an Accessible and Welcoming Church
An application-based seminar on faithful ministry to, with, and by people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Churches are incomplete without the presence, gifts, and friendship of people with disabilities. Yet many congregations still struggle to gather and worship in ways that welcome these indispensable members. How can our churches become communities of belonging for children and adults …
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Ending Well
How can we prepare for our death? This five-session workshop provides you with an opportunity to give a gift to those who will be taking care of your affairs, fulfilling responsibilities that must be discharged when you die. The workshops will cover some of the nuts and bolts such as required documents, your digital estate, …
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Sober Spirituality
Join the Rev. Erin Jean Warde in a 10-week discernment of how we are in relationship with alcohol. In this course, the discernment will be both interior and exterior, as you learn more about alcohol in the global and cultural context, and are given tools to look inward spiritually. You’ll explore how alcohol affects us …
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WORKSHOP FOR AA WOMEN: Who Am I Now and Where Do I Go from Here?
Self-image and self-awareness change and develop over time as we work the program and let go of beliefs, attitudes and behaviours that no longer serve us. They were often imposed by others and are now preventing us from moving forward with meaning and purpose in our lives. This is an opportunity to explore your strengths …
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Creative Justice: a conference on disability and the Church
Creative Justice is the theme of the fourth conference run by A Deeper Communion, a network that connects Canadian ministry leaders, practitioners, and academics at the intersection of disability and theology. How do we influence our churches and organizations to nurture adaptive communities that work for the just consideration of all in society? This season …
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Supportive & Affordable Housing: How The Church Can Play A Role
In communities all across Canada, we see a startling increase in visible homelessness. Supportive housing, that’s also truly affordable, is generally accepted as the foundation for all other recovery: health (mental and physical), financial, relational, etc. Many churches in Canada are exploring involvement with affordable housing for a variety of reasons including having surplus land, …
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