A devotional practice of remembering and telling the Word together, with Linnea Good. Open to all We will learn about oral tradition in the time that the Word was composed, how parts of the Bible were first composed by “tellers” who had “listeners” and how that affects our understanding of their message. We’ll learn a …
View course details “Telling (the Bible) by Heart through Lent”
Discover the vital role of the arts in times of precarity, examining artistic practices born amidst crises. Awaken yourself to the prophetic witness of the arts, asking why so many people turn to the arts during times of struggle. Together we’ll explore the lives and work of artists such as Chinese dissident Ai Weiwei, the …
View course details “Art in a Time of Crisis”
Christianity is often painted as the enemy of women’s liberation but is this an accurate reading of the past and the present? With that question in mind, unpack the development of the women’s movement from the late-18th century to the present day. Consider the role of Christian faith in the formation of feminist ideology and …
View course details “The Past, Present, and Future of Feminism”
Each year Canadian School of Peacebuilding (CSOP), an institute of Canadian Mennonite University, invites the peacebuilders of the world to gather in Winnipeg, Canada, for a selection of courses in June. Come take a course or two for professional and personal development or for academic credit. We offer courses from local, national and international peacebuilders, …
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God meets us in our thirsting and beckons us into a deeper companionship with God, with one another, and with ourselves. In this series, led by Rev. Gina Campbell, we pause to remember that God promises to meet us as we turn towards God with our hearts made for worship, our honesty in lament, our …
View course details “My Soul is Thirsting! A Lenten Series for All Parishes”
Via Webcast | A SELF-GUIDED COURSE Do you ever find yourself talking about stewardship like it’s a game of Taboo? Whatever you do, don’t say the wrong word! Or maybe it’s felt like a tightrope walk. If you lean too hard into giving, your congregation might pull back. But if you back off, the money …
View course details “Creating a Culture of Generosity”
A chance to practice stillness, intentional reflection, and realistic goal-setting – all within a safe, supportive environment. What You Will Learn At some point we started calling it “the new normal” – as if a cute way of describing what we were experiencing would make the burden lighter. Maybe it did. But after two years …
View course details “Processing the Pandemic For Ministry”
Are you ready to take your coaching to the next level? Coaching begins with training, but it doesn’t stop there. Gathering information is good and gaining skills is necessary. Ultimately, that work creates the foundation for what comes next: empowering actual clients to embrace growth and overcome obstacles. The difference between good coaches and great …
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Learn new methods and gain the skills needed to empower the people around you. What You Will Learn It might not have been included in your job description, and no one may think to acknowledge it during staff meetings, but when there’s a problem, you are probably who people – from your staff to the …
View course details “Level 1 Basic Skills Coach Training”
A 2022 CyberCircle of Trust 4-Retreat Series Including The Opportunity for Clearness Committees* Facilitated by Circle of Trust® Facilitators Dianne Baker and Megan LeBoutillier In The Kirkridge Zoom Room WHAT: a four-weekend retreat series during which you will gather with others in the Kirkridge Zoom Room for reconnecting Soil and Soul AND have time in …
View course details “Re-Connecting Soil & Soul: Healing and Reconciliation with Your Inner Self and the Outer World”