Featuring Richard Rohr Get a unique window into Franciscan thought and practice with Franciscan Richard Rohr. Step outside your comfortable ideas and habits. Move into new experiences of God, self, and others. Learning Objectives Cultivate Franciscan wisdom in your daily life through reflection and engagement with Fr. Richard’s teaching Expand your awareness of the themes …
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Death and Dying – Let’s Talk About It
Do you find it difficult to talk about the topic of death and dying? If so, you are not alone. Having discussions about your own death and the death of others brings up many uncomfortable emotions so we tend to shy away from it. This Workshop is designed to help start those conversations. An opportunity …
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Entering the Psalms: An Online Spiritual Formation Elective
OVERVIEW The psalms give voice to a range of human emotions, from despair to exultation. In this class we will study psalms (both classical / Biblical, and contemporary poems that function in similar ways) and then open our creative channels to write our own. Both the reading and the writing will enliven our relationship with …
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Retreat: Intro to Sacred music of the Abrahamic faiths for Resilience and Soothing Uncertainty
Experience introspective and ecstatic practices of three ancient spiritual paths: Kabbalistic-Judaism, Early Contemplative Christianity and Sufi-Islam. This unique experiential seminar will journey deep into sacred music chanting, and spiritual mindfulness practices, drawing from the hidden wisdom of the traditions of the Near East. These practices result in heart opening, increased compassion, deepening of inner explorations, …
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Embodied Discipleship in a World That Has Gone Virtual
As Christians and congregations are both racing to find new rhythms of life and worship during this pandemic, essential aspects of discipleship and corporate worship are surfacing. At the congregational level, church leaders are working hard to find ways of serving their communities amidst an enormous and unexpected decentralization and digitization of church gatherings. In …
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Comment parler de la foi avec les enfants
Ce cours s’adresse à la fois aux parents ou grands-parents qui se demandent comment parler de la foi à leurs enfants, ainsi qu’aux animatrices et animateurs des communautés de foi qui cherchent à transmettre les récits et pratiques de la tradition chrétienne. Nous regarderons ensemble : comment les enfants vivent et expriment leur spiritualité; comment répondre …
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Church History: Wisdom for Mission
Registration is now open for the Center for Anglican Learning and Leadership’s Winter 2022 session. CALL offers a selection of seven-week online continuing education courses for laypeople and clergy. The Winter 2022 session runs January 17 to March 7. This course will explore the history of Christianity by focusing on snapshots of it in different …
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Building Faith Basics: Intro to Formation Theory
How is Faith Formed? Lisa Kimball and Sarah Bentley Allred will discuss the basics of how faith is formed, drawing on the work of John Westerhoff and other leaders in the field. Introduction Introduction (0:31) Spirituality is innate and better images for formation (2:34) The relationship between spirituality and faith (10:42) The relationship between spirituality …
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Anglican History, Theology & Spirituality
This course takes students on a journey exploring the great historical moments, movements and famous figures that gave rise to the spirituality we would now define as Anglican. Starting with our present experience and understanding of Anglicanism, we will consider its monastic roots, its public character and the role of the laity, its relationship with …
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Hybrid Ministry in a Post-Pandemic Church
Whether you’re high-tech, low-tech, or no-tech whatsoever, it’s nearly impossible to miss the shift that’s taking place in our culture. Curiosity is on the rise. Participation is sparking creativity and connection. For the first time ever, digital technology is shaping our values. Our churches need the capacity and will to engage with a changing culture—one …
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