Crossing Boundaries: Spring Forward – A Spring Writing Retreat Juanita Kirton, PhD. Posted By: Kirkridge Type: Retreats Share: Time: April 12, 2019 6:30 PM until April 14, 2019 Location: Kirkridge Contact: More Info: “On good days I feel I am a bridge. On bad days I just feel alone,” Sergio Troncoso writes in his collection …
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God and Cosmos Retreat August 9–11, 2019 Spend the weekend of the Perseids Meteor Shower watching the ocean of stars above West Cornwall and exploring time, space, and the universe through the dual lenses of science and the Abrahamic faiths. Led by Joseph Rose, Executive Director of Programming, Trinity Retreat Center. This retreat is suitable …
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The Gospel According to “Calvin and Hobbes” Retreat July 12–14, 2019   Spend a weekend in the outdoors exploring how Bill Watterson’s timeless comic strip addresses many of life’s big questions, including friendship, values, family, God, death, joy, and the sacredness of imagination. The weekend will offer a healthy mix of fun and faith, featuring …
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Birds of the Air: A Spiritual Bird-watching Retreat May 17-19, 2019   Birds play an inspiring role in God’s creation: A dove carrying an olive branch signaled the end of the Genesis flood. In Psalm 104, birds “sing among the branches.” In Matthew 6:26, Jesus encourages us to “look at the birds of the air.” …
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Blessed Mary: Virgin. Mother. Apostle. God-bearer? Wise One? May 10–12, 2019   Mary has occupied a central place in the Christian imagination, but that place has been hotly contested and has many faces. We have barely begun to explore the expanse of meaning she offers to us. Mary’s experience and qualities are windows into our …
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Fly Fishing Retreat May 8th-11th, 2019 Engage in the contemplative art of fly-fishing through a three-day retreat. Local river guides from Davidson River Outfitters will teach casting techniques, share local fly-fishing knowledge, and escort participants on a guided fishing trip to the Davidson River. Conference Staff Kevin Howell, Davidson River Outfitters owner and head instructor …
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CONTINUING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS FUNDRAISING September 23 – 26, 2019 Erdman Center Princeton Theological Seminary In partnership with Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, Princeton Theological Seminary is offering the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF). A four-day intensive program with a practical application project, the ECRF provides the research, tools and customized …
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Fact into Fiction – A Masterclass with Writer in Residence Sarah Day 24th November – 24th November 2019 10:00 am From historical novels to imagined biographies, writers have always been drawn towards turning fact into fiction. In this masterclass, novelist Sarah Day will help participants turn their own ideas (and perhaps even historical documents) into …
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Stages on the Way 21st November – 23rd November 2019 An invitation to reflect on the changing perspectives and influences that have shaped why, what and how we believe on our life’s journey. Two ‘liberal’ Christians reflect on their own stages and invite you to join the conversation. Ian Bradley is Emeritus Professor of Cultural …
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Liquid Faith: The Spirituality of Water 15th November – 17th November 2019 Water plays a central role in all the world’s religions – it has often been taken as a metaphor for faith – flowing and yet still, yielding and yet in full spate. Ian Bradley, who has written a spiritual history of water, leads …
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