Leadership Institute   Date: April 13-16, 2015, beginning at 1:30 p.m. on April 13 and ending at noon on April 16. Leaders: David Crittenden and Diana Barber Event location: Union Presbyterian Seminary: Paisley Hall, 1204 Palmyra Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227 Registration: $250; early registration (by March 2) $195. Includes lunch on Tuesday, April 14 …
View course details “Called to be Stewards: Embracing Our Leadership Roles”

  Leadership Institute   Date: March 24-26, 2015, beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, and ending at noon on Thursday, March 26. Leader: The Rev. Chris Stewart Event location: Union Presbyterian Seminary: Paisley Hall, 1204 Palmyra Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227 Registration: $130 ($95 for those who register by February 15): Includes lunch on …
View course details “Staying Fresh in a Long Small Church Pastorate”

  June 14, 2015 – June 19, 2015 One of Kanuga’s oldest traditions, Youth Week brings together youth and adults from around the country for a week of fun, friendship and prayer. Through small group discussions, full conference gatherings, music, prayer and play, youth are encouraged to explore their thoughts and beliefs in a welcoming …
View course details “Youth Week at Kanuga”

  June 8, 2015 – June 12, 2015 Optional early arrival: June 7 How do you make your parish a safe haven when disaster strikes? How do you prepare yourself for the psychological impacts on your parish? How do you lead your parish to forgive? How do you teach forgiveness in a society focused on …
View course details “2015 Christian Formation Conference”

  February 27, 2015 – March 1, 2015 Discover new tools for successful ministry and explore church in a different way by developing a team-based set of leadership strategies at this year’s Church Leadership Conference, presented by Kanuga and the Episcopal Church Foundation. Keynoter Ella Auchincloss with the Leadership Development Initiative of the Diocese of …
View course details “Charging Up, Charging Out: Energizing Church Leadership”

  Nov 20 – Nov 22, 2015 Fri 7:00 PM – Sun 1:00 PM $450.00 This is an opportunity to practice your skills in the formal DPC mediation process with particular attention paid to transforming conflicts you are familiar with or have been involved in. We will also explore the use of informal mediative behaviours …
View course details “Practicing Mediation 2015”

  Nov 2 – Nov 4, 2015 Mon 2:00 PM – Wed 2:00 PM $440.00 Under the guidance of Parker J. Palmer, skilled facilitators have been prepared to create a unique retreat-based approach to renewing personal identity, professional integrity and vocational vitality. Participants will expand their capacity to listen and be present, improve their ability …
View course details “Courage to Lead®: Autumn- Discovering Seeds of True Self 2015”

  Oct 16 – Oct 17, 2015 Fri 4:00 PM – Sat 4:00 PM $285.00 How do we align the way we’re working with our mission and values? How can non-profits build non-traditional structures and avoid corporate-style models? Join Maggy Burns, Co-Director of Atlantic Canada’s largest Environmental NGO and Ishbel Munro, member of the Executive …
View course details “Value-Based Leadership Model for Non-Profits 2015”

  Sep 11 – Sep 13, 2015 Fri 7:00 PM – Sun 1:00 PM $485.00 “And the time came when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it too to blossom.” Anais Nin The origins of theatre are rooted in respect for life’s mysteries. It is a collaborative …
View course details “Acting Out! A Theatre Arts Workshop for Adults 2015”

  Sep 9 – Sep 11, 2015 Wed 7:00 PM – Fri 1:00 PM $485.00 If your non-profit organization is tired of lurching from one funding crisis to another, if you want to organize programs without first having to figure out how to finance them, then you need this essential, interactive, very practical workshop with …
View course details “Fundraising for the Long Haul with Kim Klein 2015”