Canadian textile exhibition set for 2017 in Vancouver   (in)finite: exploring the finite limitations of humanity and the ineffable, infinite nature of the Divine. Canadian Textile Exhibition May 25 to June 4, 2017 Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver, BC An anniversary project of the Anglican Foundation of Canada with the generous support of the Sacred Arts …
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Henri Nouwen: Life & Legacy February 3, 2017 @ 8:00 pm – February 5, 2017 @ 1:00 pm | $160 – $260 Facilitated by Michael W. Higgins – author, Vatican affairs specialist, Catholic educator, CBC radio documentarian, scholar & administrator NEW! This weekend retreat on Nouwen’s aching into holiness seems ideal for searchers keen on …
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Quiet Saturday The Spirituality of Islam Saturday, January 21, 2017 We will learn about the growth of the mystical tradition in Islam, the rise of asceticism, and the lives of prominent Sufi figures such as Rabi’a, Hallaj, Rumi, and Ghazali. The day will end with a discussion on how Islamic mysticism can act as a …
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In God’s Image: An Old Testament View of Clay to Dust / Spiritual Formation Elective / Steven Tuell and Karen Bowden Cooper   March 19-22, 2016   For more information please visit the website.

Desert Spiritual Traditions of the Southwest Domestic Pilgrimage Certificate in Spiritual Formation November 1 – 13, 2016 Now accepting applications through May 20, 2016.   Description: In this pilgrimage we will explore the Desert Southwest in northern New Mexico and engage many of the diverse spiritual traditions that settled there. Daily excursions will include communities …
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  The Desert Abbas and Ammas A Spiritual Formation Elective Instructor Roberta C. Bondi, Professor Emerita of Church History, Candler School of Theology, Emory University About This Course Abbas and Ammas, also known as Mothers and Fathers, of the early church retreated into the deserts of Egypt and Syria to pray. The collection of their …
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  Somerville Lecture with Bishop Melissa Skelton   The Spirituality of Benedict of Nursia: An Ancient Approach for Authentic Christian Living Today Sept 29, 7:00 – 8:30 pm • Chapel of the Epiphany What did Benedict of Nursia learn hundreds of years ago about how to shape the lives of those in monastic communities so …
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“Native American People and Place: Appalachia”  May 22-June 3, 2017 Hosted by Drew University Theological School, Madison, NJ and sponsored by AMERC Dates May 22-June 3, 2017 Beginning at West Virginia University, West Virginia and ending at a retreat center in Palestine, WV. This course will explore the history of Appalachia, in particular its original …
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    Mon, 5 Sep 2016 at 9:00 AM Science, Religion and an Evolving Faith Naramata Centre Society, Naramata, BC Event Description Program Description Science and Religion are often portrayed as opposites, but what if scientific discovery is the Mystery revealing its creative role in the Universe? People may experience a sense of Mystery, but …
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