The annual Calvin Symposium on Worship is a three-day conference sponsored by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and the Center for Excellence in Preaching held on the campus of Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary. The conference brings together a wide audience of artists, musicians, pastors, scholars, students, worship leaders and planners, and other …
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Presidents Weekend Rest and Renewal Retreat
“Come away and rest awhile,” Jesus said to his disciples when they were exhausted and overwhelmed by the pace of work and ministry. This weekend offers lightly structured time to retreat from daily obligations and engage a deepening awareness of our relationships—with ourselves, those around us, and all of creation. Finding peace and joy …
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When the Well Runs Dry: Compassion Fatigue and the Work of Professional Caregiving
DATE March 27, 2020, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. OVERVIEW A fundamental connection between personal and communal well-being exists, yet too often attention is not given to the caregiver. In this class, we will explore physiological, pastoral, and behavioral facets of compassion fatigue. For caregivers to be effective, they must be able to listen carefully what …
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New Years: Open Heart, Peaceful Mind
New Years: Open Heart, Peaceful Mind Dec 28, 2019 – Jan 1, 2020 A Retreat for Rest and Reflection with Valerie Brown If you register by August 31: $820/private; $685/shared; $520/commuter If you register after August 31: $860/private; $720/shared; $545/commuter If you are seeking financial assistance to participate in this program, please click on the …
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Healing and Wellness: Spiritual Wholeness in Light and Shadow
Healing and Wellness: Spiritual Wholeness in Light and Shadow With David Giuliano, Renee Thomas-Hill and Amira Ayad November 11 – 13, 2019 Register now Come join us for a time of learning and renewal at Five Oaks this fall. This 2.5 day program is led by three speakers from different cultures and faith traditions. It …
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Hiking Retreat
Hiking Retreat Led By: Br. Josép Martínez-Cubero, OHC Suggested Donation: $360 Tuesday, 5 November – Friday, 8 November 2019 Description coming soon. REGISTER HERE
Alexander Technique
Alexander Technique Led By: Dan Cayer Suggested Donation: $445 Friday, 1 November – Sunday, 3 November 2019 This retreat features three days of intensive yet relaxing work using the Alexander Technique, a 100-year-old method aimed at improving the way the body is used. A few of the many benefits of the technique are learning how …
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Clergy Couples: When Both Serve
CLERGY COUPLES: WHEN BOTH SERVE Tuesday, February 12 – 14, 2019 Overview Couples in ministry share a unique set of joys and challenges and this program is designed to help clergy couples address these challenges together. Over the course of the program, The Reverends Keon and Tamieka Gerow will help new and seasoned clergy couples …
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Rabbi Laura Duhan-Kaplan and Charles Kaplan
Rabbi Laura Duhan-Kaplan and Charles Kaplan Fri Feb 15, 2019 – Sun Feb 17, 2019 All Day Rest, renewal, and relaxation can be hard to find in our fast-paced world. Join us as we explore an ancient spiritual technique of staying healthy, sane, and positive: Shabbat (Sabbath), weekly day of rest. Shabbat is both …
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Pre-Advent Clergy Retreat
Pre-Advent Clergy Retreat Date / Time: Monday 25th November-Friday 29th November 2019 Further details to follow. Leader: Fr John CR The cost for this retreat is £270 The Pre-Advent Clergy Retreat is part of the Community’s Study & Prayer programme.