“Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.” Epictetus Quotes are inspiring and have been an integral part of our journal classes. They originate from a variety of philosophers, past and present. Join us as we delve beyond the words that move us to understand what may have inspired these people and the phrases that resonate with …
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Creative Journaling: What’s in a word?
“Words are pale shadows of forgotten names. As names have power, words have power. Words can light fires in minds. Words can wring tears from the hardest hearts.” Patrick Rothfuss Our words are important. They are how we communicate with others and with ourselves. They form our narratives which become our lives. Let’s connect to …
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2023 Summer Program List for Sorrento Centre
You should find the most up-to-date information on all their courses for 2023 on the web page in our link.
Good bye stress–Hello Life!
We live in a fast-paced society with a seemingly endless list of demands. Life naturally brings its share of challenges and stress. The key is to move forward so that stress doesn’t impact other areas of your life. Stress affects us all, but why exactly do we feel it and what causes it? This Workshop …
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Singing in the Rain–the Art of Positive Thinking
The storms of life are constant.We all face adversity in our lives. How we react to it will determine our joy and happiness. Positive thinking doesn’t mean that you ignore life’s stressors. Positive thinking means that you approach difficulties in a more optimistic and productive way. Thinking often starts with self-talk. Self-talk can be positive …
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Free to be me
What is preventing you from accepting yourself just as you are? Many of us spend so much time trying to be someone else rather than being ourselves. Rather than comparing our lives and experiences to others -we should embrace and enjoy the things that make us who we are! The most important relationship that you …
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renew: Living Call Stories: Dynamics of the Pastoral Vocation
“Am I called to be a pastor?” “What is your call story?” Questions like these imply that, to become a pastor, a person first needs a clear calling from God. Churches have varying expectations for how this call takes place—through a deep inwardly felt desire, after volunteer ministry and/or seminary training, by invitations from church …
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Pastoral Care with Marginalized Communities
This course focuses on practical and theological foundations for engaging authentically and meaningfully with communities where life experiences, identities, and/or demographic characteristics reveal a social divide that can preclude others (and ourselves) from recognizing their full humanity. Readings and other course content integrate literature from social science, practical theology, and personal narratives of experience. The …
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TRUSTING GOD – EVEN WHEN LIFE HURTS
When bad things happen, what is our reaction? Do we trust God even when we don’t understand? When difficult things happen, we begin to doubt God’s concern for us or His control over our lives. But when times are hard, when the world feels like it’s caving in on us — it’s even more important …
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Foundations of the Courage & Renewal Approach
Throughout 5 online sessions, learn how the values, principles, and practices of the Courage & Renewal® approach, taken together, create trustworthy spaces to explore questions of meaning, purpose, and how to live authentically with integrity and courage. Sessions will take place every Saturday, 9-11am ET. The Courage & Renewal approach is premised on the notion …
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