In the U.S., a person dies every 12 seconds. That person may have been someone’s grandfather, sister, high school teacher, or best friend. Inevitably, they’ll leave behind a hurting family, a devastated community, or a grieving congregation—people looking for support, assurance, and hope. Despite its inescapability, we live in a culture that is uncomfortable with …
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We live in a science and technology-obsessed culture. It’s tempting to think both will make our faith obsolete. At the same time, how are we supposed to engage young adults who, more and more frequently, see the church as “anti-science?” Is it possible for science to enhance faith and promote spiritual growth? Not only is …
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As a church leader, you’re balancing the safety of your congregation amid a pandemic with real needs to connect, grow, and learn. For you and the members of your faith community, this is only getting harder. It’s difficult to know which methods to use or how best to engage. None of this is “church-as-usual.” You …
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Three lectures and a Red Sofa Conversation with the speakers. Dr. Helen Noh 2021 Simpson Lecturer   Dr. Helen Noh 2021 Simpson Lecturer Dr. Helen Noh serves as the Associate Professor of Counselling Psychology at Tyndale University in Toronto Ontario. Dr. Noh’s area of specialization in both clinical practice and research is in the area …
View course details “Caring for People with Mental Health Challenges and Promoting Mental Well-Being in Church Congregations (Simpson Lectures)”

What is Anglicanism and where does it come from? Many people might answer this question by pointing to the English Reformation, Henry VIII, and the Church of England. But Anglicanism’s roots are deeper and broader than this history suggests. This latest offering in Dio’s popular series of non-credit courses explores the origins and development of the …
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If you came into this year with much of the same grief and fatigue you felt in 2020, you’re not alone. It’s easier than ever to feel less joy, more distraction, and a greater tendency to slip into mental and emotional autopilot The loss of connection; the weight of grief; the sense that the old …
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This workshop, uses the two lenses of conflict drivers and conflict paradoxes, and considers seemingly intractable conflicts and their transformation.  Questions for consideration include the nature of intractability, de-escalation strategies, transforming intractable conflicts and engaging emotions. This workshop builds on Understanding Conflict: Foundations.  It is highly interactive, insightful, engaging and critical for all those who wish …
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Recognizing that our social structures and personal biases can get in the way of commitment to respecting our colleagues and community members, this interactive workshop will engage themes of prejudice, power and privilege in a manner that honours all voices in the room while also challenging the biases and structures that privilege some over others …
View course details “Transforming Power, Prejudice and Privilege: Building equitable, diverse and inclusive communities and organizations”

This exciting workshop offered over four mornings, provides you with an in-depth opportunity to explore the issues and dynamics involved in working with conflicted parties prior to an intervention. You will discuss matters of screening and assessment and will work through a five-stage assessment model. This workshop is engaging, the role plays really are fun and those who …
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Embodying God’s Love in the World Give yourself the gift of spaciousness this New Year with this six-session series. Listen to stories of discernment and engage in enriching experiential exercises. Recognizing and living into one’s call is a lifelong process of discernment. In this online class, Patience Robbins and Margaret Pfeil will invite you to …
View course details “Open Hands, Willing Hearts”