Led By: Erika Murphy Suggested Donation: $45 Friday, 04 September – Sunday, 06 September 2020 at 2pm on Zoom The earth inhales God, why should we not do the same? ~ St. Thomas Aquinas From the Sufi poets such as Rumi and Hafiz to Christian mystics such as Hildegard of Bingen and Meister Eckhart, spiritual …
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Living Religions of the World
By Zoom! June 27, 9:30-12:30 and 1-4 pm; June 30, July 7, 14, & 21, 6:30-9:30 pm. with Rev. Janet Anstead Join us online to develop an understanding of the world’s living religions, their origins, historical development and teachings. Investigate their current practices, both within their region of origin and abroad. This course is offered …
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Ministry in a Digital Age
Join Ryan Panzer and an engaged learning cohort live online. July 13, 20, 27, August 3 at noon CDT Via Webcast | LIVE ONLINE COVID-19 has led countless churches to do digital ministry for the first time. But knowing how to livestream a service is just the beginning. Now we need to make sure we …
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GEM School 2020: Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics and Management for an Economy of Life (now online)
Current and future leaders representing churches worldwide are invited to apply for the Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics and Management for an Economy of Life (GEM School) from 17 to 28 August 2020, tentatively to be held in Taipei. Aim of the training is strengthening the voice of churches on global economics and their advocacy …
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Dark Nights of the Soul
By Thomas Moore We all go through dark times, as persons and as a society. They are often terrible in their pain and suffering. The COVID-19 pandemic is proving to be a dark night for millions of people all around the world. Yet such times can also offer significant rewards. How do you look to …
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Time Out of Ordinary Time
Led By Wayne Muller Earlier this year, the whole world changed. Called out of a world we knew, we landed in “Time Out of Ordinary Time.” Everything was radically different; yet we didn’t even have a name for this universally shared human experience. Some people regarded it as a kind of holiday; others felt robbed …
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Three E-Courses on Finding Meaning amid the Pandemic
Led By Terry Hershey, Patricia Hershey, Patricia Campbell Carlson, Wayne Muller, Thomas Moore What do we do when we are suddenly thrust into the unfamiliar and many of the things upon which we had come to rely — such as job stability, freedom to travel, and even hugs — get suspended? How can we find …
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What’s New with Old?
By Sage-ing International – Dave Bauer, Jerome Kerner, Katia Petersen In his book The Three Secrets of Aging John Robinson writes, “Aging is an initiation into a new and extraordinary phase of life, a profound transformation of self and consciousness, and the revelation of heaven and earth all around us.” This e-course calls us …
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Planning and Leading Worship: Section C
Theological Reflections on Ministry Practices: Planning and Leading Worship (1 Credit Hour) Students learn how to address specific situations, problems, challenges, and opportunities in ministry through interdisciplinary readings, theological reflection, and strategic planning exercises. Paul S. Ryan is Worship Pastor for Calvin University and a resource development specialist for mentoring worship leaders at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. …
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Planning and Leading Worship: Section A
Theological Reflections on Ministry Practices: Planning and Leading Worship (1 Credit Hour) Students learn how to address specific situations, problems, challenges, and opportunities in ministry through interdisciplinary readings, theological reflection, and strategic planning exercises. Paul S. Ryan is Worship Pastor for Calvin University and a resource development specialist for mentoring worship leaders at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. …
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