Whether you are new to Group Spiritual Direction, wish to explore it further, or are seeking support and guidance for forming a group, please consider joining us for this workshop. • Experience Group Spiritual Direction (GSD) each day with an experienced facilitator. • Deepen your contemplative grounding for this prayer practice through authentic sharing and …
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As racial conflict features prominently in North American cities, what do communities of belonging and reconciliation look like? Insights from practical theology and social science can inform the challenges and opportunities for churches and Christian communities as they seek to re-imagine discipleship, hospitality, and justice for the flourishing of their neighborhoods and cities. Delve into …
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Despite professed ideals and incremental progress, racism persists as a powerful, deeply entrenched social reality. Lay a theological foundation for confronting the chief forms of racism from a Christian perspective. Examine the status of “races,” trace the history of racism in modern societies, and analyze case studies in light of a biblical vision of humanity, …
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We are delighted to partner with Seattle Pacific Seminary and Portland Seminary to present Reading the Gospels While Black, a timely conversation between Dr. Esau McCaulley and Dr. N.T. Wright. The morning will open with a conversation between Dr. McCaulley and Dr. Wright, followed by two teaching sessions and a Q&A session moderated by Tim Mackie of The …
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Keeping an Open Heart in Troubled Times Date: Wednesday, May 12th, 10am – 12pm (PT) Venue: Online via Zoom | Registration below A workshop with The Rev. Deborah van Deusen Hunsinger. This workshop will address the challenge of keeping your heart open with compassion while witnessing so much suffering in and around us. How do …
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Conference Theme The world is changing. Our politics, economics, climate, and health are under stress. Old social divisions are intensifying. New coalitions are forming. We’re examining the justice of relationships in and between community institutions. People of faith, along with others, feel called to take action. But what are best practices for activism, resistance, and …
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In reading the bible or preaching we often gravitate towards the Parables of Jesus. These wonderfully rich stories which make up a significant portion of the Gospels are lively, edifying and memorable. Yet, as we reflect on these stories it doesn’t take long before we realize that they aren’t quite as straightforward as they might …
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The Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible enlists leading theologians to read and interpret Scripture for the twenty-first century, just as the church fathers, the Reformers, and other Orthodox Christians did for their times and places. Presenters Rusty Reno: Editor-in-chief of Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible Laura A. Smit: Professor of Theology, Calvin College …
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3 days of robust engagement about what it means to be Dwelling Places for God online, in pews, and in our communities. About this Event This conference is brought to you by Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary After a year of forced migration to all-digital platforms and programming, do we see the work of …
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Conversations on Race and Faith: The Sacred Ground Curriculum Are you interested in reading, watching and learning about the history of race and racism in America and the impact it has on our world today – and engaging in meaningful conversation about change? Join an online cohort and explore a rich curriculum focused on Indigenous, …
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