True happiness is an internal job. It’s a conscious choice to focus on the positive and free ourselves from negative thinking. Follow your heart to a weekend at Mount Carmel and take yourself on a life journey to nourish, embrace and celebrate all that you are. Learn how to strengthen your foundation of happiness, and …
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Finding God in the Every Day
Do you feel like you can’t find God? What if he is waiting for you right where you are? The most amazing thing happens when we decide to search for God in the everyday. We find Him in the most unexpected places. God is always there, waiting for us to seek Him. In this Workshop …
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Hit the Ground Kneeling: Book Study
A Book Study on Leadership Leaders in organizational settings are expected to land in their roles and “hit the ground running.” Their skill is often linked to how quickly they can start moving things. But what if we took a different view of leadership? What does leadership look like when viewed through the eyes of …
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Early and Medieval Christian Spirituality
In this course, students will learn the origins of Christian monastic, mendicant, and mystical spiritualities by immersing themselves in the pre-Reformation literature and spiritual practices of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, the Benedictines, the Cistercians, the Celtic Christians, the Franciscans, and the Medieval English Mystics. By doing so, students will recover spiritual nourishment and riches …
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The Seeking Heart A Contemplative and Spiritual Approach to Mission and Life
Are you interested in exploring a more prayerful approach to engaging in God’s mission? Do you have the desire to live out God’s mission in a way that both positively impacts your community and renews your spirit? Join Ian Mobsby, community missioner in the Anglican Diocese of Niagara and author of the upcoming book The …
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Icon writing Workshops
Master Iconographer will guide students through creating one complete icon (to be determined). Any level of experience is accepted. Each step is demonstrated to students, followed by time to copy what has been taught. Students will learn: filling in, rendering clothes and flesh, 23 karat gold leafing, and varnishing. In addition, students will gain familiarity …
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The Gospel, Discipleship & Cultural Engagement
Today’s moral and social challenges are complex, and our social discourse is often contentious. Explore how artifacts ranging from hip-hop to architecture can enrich our understanding of culture, God’s grace, and human flourishing, and in turn shape our responses to these challenges. Learn about the narrative arc of Scripture that encompasses not only our personal …
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Lost at Sea: Searching for a Sacramental Theology
The goal of this class is to explore the theme of “Lost at Sea” through the lens of a sacramental theology of Baptism and Creation. Just as the Spirit hovered over the waters of Creation to bring forth life from the chaos, so does Christ enter the waters of the Jordan River to initiate the …
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Exploring Indigenous Perspectives in Church Leadership: A Māori Lens
This course explores the “why” behind Indigenous leadership, framed by global Indigenous perspectives related to self-determination, cultural identity, community well-being and the recognition of Indigenous rights. It examines the intersection of these themes with Indigenous Christian leadership, using Māori contexts in Aotearoa New Zealand as a comparative illustration. Learners will engage with Western leadership theories such …
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Accepting God’s Invitation– LIVING FAITH REFLECTION
There is something very powerful about an invitation. The most perfect invitation is the one we receive from God every day. God desires our presence and seeks us out every day. The question becomes are we ready to accept His invitation? To register call 905 356 4113 or email [email protected]