For almost 20 years, beginning just after 9/11, futurist Bob Johansen has been wrestling with the question of leadership profiles that will be required to thrive in the VUCA World (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous). He wrote a trilogy of books that share the profile he’s convinced will work to help us get ready for …
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Thriving in Ministry: Structuring Conversations for Connection and Collaboration
Do you struggle to clearly articulate your position in difficult conversations? Do emotions sometimes muddle the issues at hand? Join Carol Pinkham Oak and Erika Meyer as they share a conversational model that promotes clarity and understanding and leads to improved collaboration and strengthened connections. The Rev. Carol Pinkham Oak has more than 20 years of …
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Bishop Michael Curry’s “Love is The Way” Virtual Book Talk
Join VTS Dean and President, Ian Markham, and award-winning journalist, Ray Suarez, for a virtual conversation with Bishop Curry on his inspiring new book. This event can be accessed from The Center for Anglican Studies Facebook page and the VTS YouTube page. In his new book, Love is the Way, Bishop Curry expands on this message and offers an …
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Highlighting Sin as Seen Through the Lens of Race–2020 Schaff Memorial Lectures
A Three-Part Webinar Series Overview Dr. Sarah Coakley, Norris-Hulse Professor Emerita at Cambridge University, will present the annual Schaff Lectures during a three-evening webinar series Nov. 10-12, 2020. Each evening of the series, Dr. Coakley will offer one presentation with interactive time afterward with those attending. In her three presentations, Dr. Coakley will address race/’racism …
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Online Class “Living Word, Living Way”
Are you seeking support and enrichment for your daily prayer life? Join Shalem adjunct staff member Patience Robbins as she guides you through the use of lectio divina, walking meditation, the practice of gratitude, and intercessory prayers. Whether you feel like a beginner or want to deepen a particular prayer practice; whether you want to …
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Spit and Mud: The Messy Miracle of Seeing Christian Racism
Understanding Privilege, Practicing Presence, & Embracing the Holy Work of Anti-Racism For many of us, this year has pulled back the curtain on both white supremacy and the implicit racism that exists across our country. From police brutality exposed via camera phone to racial unrest alive in our neighborhoods, we feel heartbroken and angry. This …
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Heart Longings: An Invitation to the Contemplative Path
Does your heart long for a deeper connection to God in the midst of these turbulent times? Do you yearn to live from a place of calm and love instead of fear? Do you desire to journey together in a community of like-hearted souls? If so, join us for the eight-month program, Heart Longings: An …
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Art and Meditative Practice Programs – Online
Art and Meditative practices are good for the body, mind, and soul! Take time for yourself, be inspired through craft, and have fun with the programs below. Kirkridge will be offering online programming that is open to all. The registration link for the programs listed is at the bottom of the page. In keeping with …
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Waking Up Our Better Angels: How to Bring Our Best Selves to This Time – Online
Join Robby Carroll, M.Div.,LMFT and Kay Stewart, M.Ed. for this 4 session series (see dates below), as we, together, cultivate our capacity for deep listening and genuine connection. By recognizing the light and dark in our common humanity, participants are encouraged to develop habits of mind and heart that invite what Abraham Lincoln described as …
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A Day with Teresa of Avila—The Book of Her Life, Part III—Mystical Life
Sat. November 7 9am – 3pm Led by: Fr. Chris Kulig O. Carm. This seminar will reflect upon chapters 23 through 31. This third part of the Life explains the fruits of prayer in the life of Teresa. It chronicles her extraordinary religious experiences. We will study what prayer did for Teresa’s interior.