Transforming Questions Can we question our faith? Who is Jesus? Is prayer answered? How do I read the Bible? Why is there suffering? What is a baptized life? This pandemic has stirred up basic questions about life, faith, purpose, and God. In 11 sessions, we will seek to move deeper by engaging in some of …
View course details “Online Christian Formation Course”

What if we danced with the dark as holy? What might open up for us if we could face and remove the fears we have projected onto the dark? What actual fears are buried in our minds and hearts? Join a zoom call for an evening and consecutive full day with Reverend Rhetta Morgan to …
View course details “Bless the Night – A Zoom Retreat”

For almost two decades, this cooperative program with Columbia Theology Seminary (Decatur, Ga.) has offered more than 600 laypersons and pastors the opportunity to enter more deeply into the life of the Spirit. Completion of this challenging program involves participation in an Immersion Experience, six elective courses, a practicum, and a pilgrimage. The Immersion class and electives …
View course details “Spiritual Formation Certificate Program”

Application materials (the “Request for Proposals” or “RFP” document) for the 2020 Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs are available below and include a full description of program guidelines and eligibility. Applicants may apply using the print application (the “Request for Proposals” or “RFP” document that may be downloaded as a PDF) or the online application …
View course details “National Clergy Renewal Program – 2021”

We return to a regular rhythm of day-long retreats in the City. These six days offer a wide introduction to classic contemplative prayer forms in the Christian tradition. Each day will include an opportunity to connect with other seekers, an introduction to the history and context of the prayer form, an experience of the prayer, …
View course details “EHOP in the City: Engaging Scripture”

In this session, we will explore the group model related to the classic model of one-to-one spiritual direction.  The day will include an overview of the model within the broader framework of Christian spiritual direction, an opportunity to learn relevant contemplative skills such as listening, responding, sharing, waiting, and beholding, and an actual experience of …
View course details “EHOP in the City: Introduction to Group Spiritual Direction”

Sunday Evening and Monday, May 3-4, 2020 on Zoom Led by The Reverend Lisa Senuta, Shalem Board Member and Rector of St. James the Less Episcopal Church, North Field, IL   The Reverend Winston B. Charles, Ph.D., Shalem Board Member, Director of Going Deeper: Clergy Spiritual Life and Leadership and Former Rector of Christ Church, …
View course details ““Living and Leading from the Spiritual Heart in a Time of Heightened Anxiety” – A Free Virtual Retreat for Clergy”

Should I choose this path rather than that one?” “What is the meaning of the experience I am having?” “How can I follow Christ more faithfully?” “What would that even mean?” As we celebrate the Resurrection, consider what “new life” might look like for you by taking time to sit with questions like these, and …
View course details “Listening to God: An Online Workshop on Discerning Vocation in Everyday Living”

The Young Adult and Campus Ministry (YACM) Annual Leadership Conference will still be held June 23-26, 2020. However, given the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic we are currently living in and after consulting with both the conference planning team and the YACM Advisory Council, we are moving the conference to an online format with a …
View course details “Oasis: Young Adult and Campus Ministries Leadership Conference 2020 – Online”

We are working to ensure that the Summer Conference will be held May 24 – 29, 2020. We may gather at Kanuga as originally planned, we may hold the Conference online this year, or we may combine these options. Kanuga is currently closed as part of their efforts to comply with social distancing initiatives. We do not …
View course details “2020 Summer Dream & Spirituality Conference – Registration”