The Diocese of Fredericton is graciously extending an invitation to join them in a Zoom book study looking at “how the Good News makes sense of discipleship, church, mission and everything else.” Be inspired in new ways to grow deeper in your faith and more confident in missional ministry. Over 5 weeks, explore John Bowen’s …
View course details “DISCIPLESHIP BOOK STUDY: The Unfolding Gospel”

Everyone inherits hurts, secrets, and strengths. We all hold stories of family, faith, failure, and forgiveness. Everyone has a book in them. It’s called a memoir. Memoirs, like libraries, are a collection of tales. The more generously libraries lend their treasures, the more they become themselves. Libraries don’t produce stories to sell; they offer quiet …
View course details “Composing Your Spiritual Memoir”

People with Down syndrome, autism, ADHD, learning differences, dementia, medical challenges, and other differences of ability are treasured by God and should be treasured in every church. This online course provides the framework and practical tools to shape a congregation where people of varying abilities and disabilities can participate and belong. INSTRUCTED BY: John. D. …
View course details “Creating Congregations of Belonging for People of All Abilities”

As Christians and congregations are both racing to find new rhythms of life and worship during this pandemic, essential aspects of discipleship and corporate worship are surfacing. At the congregational level, church leaders are working hard to find ways of serving their communities amidst an enormous and unexpected decentralization and digitization of church gatherings. In …
View course details “Embodied Discipleship in a World That Has Gone Virtual”

This course provides an introduction to mindfulness within a Christian perspective, applying the practice to the context of the Covid-10 pandemic and other current events. Participants will be expected to engage in reading, writing, discussion, and mindfulness practice. INSTRUCTED BY: Irene Kraegel, Director, Center for Counseling and Wellness, Calvin University | Author, The Mindful Christian …
View course details “Christian Mindfulness and Pandemic Life”

Zoom | January 10 – February 14 | 8 pm Eastern | 6 Sessions The Exodus is the central event for the Hebrew Bible, and for Israel’s identity. The episodes that make up this story – the enslavement of Israel, the call of Moses, the plagues, the crossing of the sea, Sinai, the Ten Commandments, …
View course details “Exodus: An Online Bible Study”

How do we live lovingly with each other – especially as we are divided by culture, nationality, religion and more? How do we live responsibly and lovingly with the natural world? Francis of Assisi lived by the words of the anonymous poem often attributed to him: “Lord make me an instrument of thy peace, where …
View course details “Sister Water and the Sultan–online retreat”

Enroll in these free courses from Yale University and Coursera to understand the ecological teachings and practices of religious traditions across the planet. These Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) explore the ecological dimensions of the world’s religions. Developed over the course of several years, they draw on a rich variety of lectures, videos, readings, and …
View course details “Religions and Ecology: Restoring the Earth Community”

“What is the meaning of the experience I am having?” “How can I follow Christ more faithfully?” “What would that even mean?” In this four-week online class, we will explore questions to connect your faith life with your daily “work.” Using scripture, poetry, meditations, and prayer, you will explore various tools to discern how you …
View course details “Shaping a Faithful Life: Pathways to Discernment and Discipleship”

OVERVIEW What? We know that all ministry is transitional; doing ministry during a pandemic underscores that every day. Our times have brought trauma, cultivated resilience, and shown us both the possibilities and the challenges of living in liminal time. In response to the pandemic, we have brought the church and transitional ministry education online. In this …
View course details “PART 1, THE ART OF TRANSITIONAL MINISTRY: RECONCILIATION IN GOD’S NEW WORLD”