This course studies the book of Psalms, focusing on its use of the Old Testament (OT) in prayer.  The Psalms are heavily dependent upon oral and literary sources of the OT for lament and complaint, praise and thanksgiving, trust, meditation, wisdom, celebration, and much more.  We will study the Psalms as prayer, seeing the OT …
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This course will examine the liturgical principles underlying the planning process for Episcopal Church worship, with specific emphasis on the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This course will offer students a foundation for planning and leading worship services in the Episcopal Church. We will look at issues which influence the planning of any given service, …
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We are looking forward to a return to in-person learning circles in 2022-2023, starting with the Learning on Purpose course in London, Ontario in June. October learning circles and April learning circles will be in Winnipeg, Manitoba. For those who really enjoy online learning, we will also have online circles in January/February and May/June. (Online …
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Join the annual Calvin Symposium on Worship for worship and learning together around topics connected to Christian public worship. This ecumenical conference will   gather together worshipers from across Canada, the US, and beyond  bring together people from a variety of roles in worship and leadership, including pastors, worship planners and leaders, musicians, scholars, students, …
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Leading the Liturgy of the Word The Diocese of Islands and Inlets is presenting a 7-week course from mid-September to mid-November 2022 designed to equip lay leaders. The course will provide the skills and resources for laity to lead worship services, Morning and Evening Prayer and the Liturgy of the Word (a church service without …
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pend Holy Week and Easter (Western tradition) with us in 2023. The pilgrimage will be tailored to follow the events of the season and will enable the group to participate in church services to mark the days. The pilgrimage will reflect on Orthodox traditions for Easter too. There will be a three-day (two night) excursion …
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This course will examine the liturgical principles underlying the planning process for Episcopal Church worship, with specific emphasis on the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This course will offer students a foundation for planning and leading worship services in the Episcopal Church. We will look at issues which influence the planning of any given service, …
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Are you a Lay Minister seeking to get a license for ministry? Or are you just interested in learning more? If so, please join us as we explore all you need to lead services of Reserved Sacrament in your parish and community! To Register or for more information please contact Barbara Labrecque by emailing: [email protected]

The Diaconate is an online course for deacons, deacons in formation, and those wishing to be better grounded in a sound understanding of The Sacred Order of Deacons including especially, members of local discernment committees and members of Commissions on Ministry. The course will consider the history of the Order of Deacons—what is helpful and what is …
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In this course, students will explore Anglican identity by practicing spiritual disciplines associated with key luminaries in the Anglican tradition. Students will be invited to pray Matins from Thomas Cranmer’s first prayer book, read the poetry of George Herbert and John Donne, sing the hymns of Charles Wesley, study Scripture with William Temple, practice contemplation with Evelyn Underhill, lament with C.S. Lewis and Desmond …
View course details “Church History: Anglican Identity”