More Details Coming Soon:   Pilgrimage to Iona   June 22-July 2, 2014

    Gerald May Seminar Eighth Gerald G. May Seminar  Save the date for 2014 — March 28 & 29, 2014 Past Seminar with John Philip Newell videos and information below Interested in LiveStreaming the event to your home computer, or watching the recording online after the event?  Please click here.    Friday, May 17, …
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         Contemplative Seeds: A Prayer Pilgrimage to Cuba January 19-30, 2014  Pray with Cuban Christians, Share Faith Stories, Journey  as Part of a Pilgrim Community   Application Deadline:  August 31, 2013  _______________________________________________________________    Inspired by Thomas Merton’s pilgrimage to Cuba, Shalem will journey to Cuba in January to join in prayer with diverse …
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    Young Adult Life and Leadership Initiative To learn more about this program, click here or on the left hand side bar for information on Timeline & Components, Fees, Staff, Testimonials and Application Form.          YALLI on #YALLI YALLI on                 Do you desire a fuller relationship with the divine Presence in …
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  On Being a Spiritual Guide Saturday, October 26, 2013, 10am – 3:30pm If people come to you formally or informally for help with their spiritual lives, you may wish to explore this ministry by attending this one-day workshop.  “The true healing effects of spiritual direction come not from our own efforts as spiritual directors, …
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  On Being a Retreat Leader Saturday, October 19, 2013 – 10am to 4pm   “The leader’s role is a very humble and delicate one: assisting an atmosphere that frees everyone to listen in simple trust.“ — Tilden Edwards Deepening Contemplative Leadership If you find yourself leading or being called to lead contemplative retreats, you may …
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  Balancing Head and Heart through Midrash: Creative Retelling of Sacred Texts Price: $435.00 Date: November 8, 2013 Carrie Newcomer and Faith Kirkham Hawkins Nov 8-10, 2013   Within Jewish tradition, sacred texts are renewed through midrash—creatively retelling and asking questions of important sacred stories. Participants will explore ways the traditional wisdom speaks to the …
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  The Ignatian Spiritual Exercises and Christian Discipleship (Weeklong Format; 1415-06) Martha A. Robbins, Joan Marshall Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Director of Pneuma, PTS This course will explore (1) the overall content and structure of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises; (2) the underlying dynamics and graces for each of the four major movements of …
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  Bringing Spirituality into Church and Life (Weeklong Format; 1415-01) N. Graham Standish, Pastor, Calvin Presbyterian Church, Zelienople, Pa. / Sun., Sept. 21, 7:00 p.m.-Fri., Sept. 26, 1:00 p.m., 2014 / 3.0 CEUs plus certificate credit

  Celtic Christianity (Weekend Format; 1314-17) Rebecca Cole-Turner, Spiritual Director and Retreat Leader, and Ronald S. Cole-Turner, H. Parker Sharp Professor of Theology and Ethics, PTS  What makes Celtic spirituality special? Is it the power of imagination, the sense of place, the connection with nature or the sense of the presence of the Holy in all …
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