Relax, renew and reenergize in the tranquil and welcoming environment > of Mount Carmel. The July theme is: OWNING YOUR VOICE: CELEBRATING YOUR UNIQUENESS A retreat of healing and empowerment, exploring the voices both internal and external that have kept us from speaking our truth, discovering our gifts, honouring our intuition and pursuing who we …
View course details “OWNING YOUR VOICE: CELEBRATING YOUR UNIQUENESS A retreat of healing and empowerment”

In this conference, we will be creating a space to gather to share our stories and discern, explore a renewed joy and commitment to continue to live in peace and love. Weaving Our Stories Within your heart there is a story… a story that is unique to you. We all carry sacred stories … stories …
View course details “Weaving Our Stories: An Interfaith Women’s+ Conference”

In a world where there is always a “them,” how do we move toward more “us” in our life? Saskatoon is known as the City of Bridges, even so we can find it difficult to build relational bridges, to reach out and start new conversations or initiatives. Join us to be inspired by how people …
View course details “Bridging Us: a learning party”

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]

This course is an introduction to the art of spiritual discernment, which will enable students to recognize and respond to the prompting or inner witness of the Spirit. The course will provide a model for effective decision-making that will incorporate the wisdom of the Christian heritage. The primary focus will be upon seeking the wisdom …
View course details “Spiritual Discernment: Decision-Making & the Voice of Jesus”

Many people are familiar with the concept of an overarching narrative (storyline) when looking at the history of our faith: from the Old Testament, through to the New and on into the history of the church, we can see God at work. However, when people think of, say, the Old Testament, disconnected images come to …
View course details “Christian Foundations: From Abraham to Jesus”

TWO YEARS OF LEARNING AND EXPLORING FOR THOSE SEEKING A SPIRITUALITY FOR THEIR WISDOM YEARS Inspired by and drawing various resources from the Forest Dwelling Program at Oblate School of Theology, San Antonio TX Upcoming Dates: First Intensive: Tuesday September 26 – Saturday September 30, 2023 Second Intensive: Tuesday February 13 – Saturday February 17, …
View course details “Growing in Wisdom 2-year program”

Abide considers ten topics that are relevant to Christian spiritual formation. The topics are explored through readings, teachings, conversations with authors, group discussions and communal prayer. The curriculum offers an orientation for personal spiritual growth that is based on the fruit of the Holy Spirit that will be evidenced in the lives of those who …
View course details “Abide: Certificate in Spiritual Formation”

How do churches discern and incarnate God’s calling in their communities? Grounded in a theological framework for vocation, insights from contemporary scholar-practitioners, qualitative tools and strategies, and relevant case studies that include the work of Regent Exchange, this course offers a fresh approach to vocation with practical implications for the church as a learning community. …
View course details “Calling, Context, and the Church: From Belonging to Witness”

The landscape of the Canadian Church is shifting. What if that is actually a good thing? What if there are opportunities to disrupt unhealthy systems and move toward a future of increasing flourishing for leaders and congregations? One tool of disruption is to limit the influence of money on the ministry in Canada. Multivocational ministry …
View course details “Tentmaking in the Canadian Church: possibilities for innovation and positive disruption”