The Art of Transitional and Interim Ministry Weeks One and Two October 13-17, 2014 Erdman Center, Continuing Education Princeton Theological Seminary To register for Week One, click here. To register for Week Two, click here. For multiple reasons, in various times of their histories, congregations will face times of transition. Ministry and mission by …
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  Summer Practicum in Spiritual Direction This is a two-month program to provide participants with fundamental skills in directing three to eight day retreats. The Program includes an 8-day directed retreat, the Retreat Directors’ Workshop, and a seminar on spiritual direction. Upon completion of the initial training, participants might be invited, depending on their ability …
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    Epiphany Explorations 2015   Thursday, January 22 – Sunday 25, 2015     Welcome to Epiphany Explorations, an annual conference that invites you to live out our faith, love our God and celebrate each other while singing our hearts out.   Since 2003, First Metropolitan United Church  has invited clergy and laity from …
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  “The Life and Land of Jesus” A Study in Old Testament and New Testament Backgrounds February 11– 23, 2015Dr. Marion Taylor of Wycliffe College invites you to join her on a unique study program to the Holy Land. In association with Dr. Steven Notley of Emmaus Educational Services, this program centers upon the lives …
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  Training for Leadership in Ministry July 7 – 18, 2014 Vancouver School of Theology www.vst.edu Please scroll to the bottom for registration, more information and Financial Aid resources. NMC SUMMER SCHOOL 2014                NMC MISSION:  To empower and facilitate leadership, spiritual expression and justice to enable Indigenous people …
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  Friday, September 26, 2014 – 7:30 pm at St. Laurence, Calgary (5940 Lakeview Drive SW) an introduction to the practice of finding the sacred in poetry.  Learn how to begin a poetry circle for group spiritual direction, healing or hospice groups.  Depart with a taste of how to apply lectio divina to poems old …
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  FOR WOMEN SEEKING DIRECTION IN THEIR LIVES July 3-26, 2015 Summer Discernment Program This 3-1/2 week program, held each summer, is for women who are intentionally committed to seeking God’s guidance in living out their baptismal call — in business or professional careers, in homemaking or lay careers, in the church, in ordained ministry …
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  “Spirit of Invitation” — A six week Lenten Series Guided Retreat: Thursdays: February 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015 “Spirit of Invitation” is a program designed by the Diocese of Toronto to help communities of Christians explore what it means to be open and invitational. Using a series of engaging short films …
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  October 6 – Friday, October 10, 2014   What? The basic education program for Interim Ministry explores the unique dynamics of the congregation during a change in pastoral leadership or other significant transition. It equips the Interim Pastor with knowledge, analytical skills, and practical approaches needed to help the congregation use this opportunity as …
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  Education for Ministry (EFM) program   Called to Serve… Every baptized person is called to ministry. The Education for Ministry (EFM) program provides people with the education to carry out that ministry. EfM offers an opportunity to discover how to respond to the call to Christian service in the world.     Interested in …
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