Merton’s Messages for Us Today Quiet Saturday: May 26, 2012 Thomas Merton was a multi-faceted soul, whose writings continue to be a resource to an increasing number of enthusiasts. Diarist, poet, teacher, photographer, social critic, essayist, nature-lover, letter writer, artist are some of the descriptions of a Trappist monk who desired to live in solitude, …
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Drawing Spirituality with Celtic Knots Quiet Saturday: April 21, 2012 This is a hands-on workshop about a design that has captured the religious imagination of humanity since 6000 B.C.E. and has decorated Gospel manuscripts and Christian churches from 400 C.E. to the present day. Anyone who can draw a dot and a line has already …
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Baking Bread and Discipleship Quiet Saturday: January 28, 2012 Making heart-bread and helping others make heart-bread. In the mixing, kneading, and rising, bread making has a language of its own, and is an apt metaphor of our spiritual journey. This will be a reflective day of breadmaking and sharing a centuries-old practice of discovering how …
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Contemplation and the First Book of Revelation March 23 – 25, 2012 Friday through Sunday (2 nights) $220-380 based on accommodations choice Engage with the primary text of Divine Revelation as the sacred story of the universe. Consider the universe – earth, life, human life, and human consciousness – as part of an evolving, unfinished …
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Compassionate Communication March 16 – 18, 2012 Friday through Sunday (2 nights) $220-380 based on accommodations choice Do you sometimes find it difficult to see “that of God” or the common humanity in another, even in those closest to you: your boss, partner, or child? Drawing on the work of psychologist Marshall B. Rosenberg and …
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Effective Approaches for Working with Groups March 2 – 4, 2012 Friday through Sunday (2 nights) $220-380 based on accommodations choice This in-depth workshop on approaches to using experiential education is designed for teachers, facilitators, consultants, activists, pastors, community leaders, clerks – anyone wanting to work more effectively with groups. Gain awareness of yourself as …
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Preaching Workshop: “Wine, Water Jars & Witness” Preaching the Gospel of John February 17-18, 2012 10:00 a.m. thru Lunch on Saturday Dr. Karoline Lewis, Professor of Preaching, Luther Theological Seminary, St. Paul, MN. The Gospel of John does not have its own lectionary year, as we all know. How does the preacher give the Fourth …
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Exploring the Lenten Texts for 2012 “Thunder & Angels” Preaching Between Two Gospels February 16, 2012 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dr. Karoline Lewis, Professor of Preaching, Luther Theological Seminary, St. Paul, MN. The Gospel lessons for Lent, Year B, are from both Mark and John, two very different stories of Jesus and portraits of …
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Changing Lives: Transformational Ministry & Today’s Teens Leader: Judy Steers (Pastoral Studies) A wealth of ideas, skills and tools for vital youth ministry for volunteers and professionals involved in youth ministry. When teens are invited to learn from every experience, reflect on their learning, apply it to their decisions, and act in a spirit of …
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