Learn practical tips from area experts on best ways to do online and in person worship. How to be a to be a “top notch hybrid church”. About this Event This event is brought to you by TryTank Experimental Lab and the department of Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary We firmly believe that the …
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Christian leaders across Canada are struggling with how to navigate increasingly polarized conversations with their congregations, families and friends. How do we as Jesus followers converse with divergent viewpoints and engage in active listening with a Christlike posture? What skills do we as leaders need to acquire to tackle tough conversations? What parts of our …
View course details “Transforming Polarized Conversations: an essential toolkit for moving from entrenchment to engagement”
The recent publication of A Sort of Homecoming: Essays Honoring the Academic and Community Work of Brian Walsh (Pickwick, 2020) brought together a rich array of essays organized around the themes of home, homelessness, and homecoming. This four-part symposium seeks to deepen the discussion of home-making and housing. In the face of systemic homelessness that has economic, social, …
View course details “On-line: Homefulness Symposium”
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 …
View course details “Engaging the Parables of Jesus: Wycliffe College’s Annual Preaching Day”
Due to intellectual property and copyright limitations, these lectures will only be available live via Zoom. They will not be livestreamed or recorded for later viewing. Theme Theology is the transcendental interpretation of history but how does any such reading intersect with human evolution? We will address this question by focusing on Jesus’ life, his …
View course details “Jesus: History, Theology, and Evolution, with John Dominic Crossan”
FORGIVENESS: What is it and how do you do it? This Workshop identifies the stumbling blocks to forgiveness and provides practical methods to work through the anger, blame and resentment. Forgiveness is about letting go of the past, and understanding it in order to move on. Forgiveness is one of the greatest gifts you can …
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Why do we get angry? Anger is a secondary emotion. Understanding the cause of anger is the first step to managing it. This Workshop will identify the causes of anger and explore our own beliefs and patterns of response. Learn how to respond to anger on a day-to-day basis in a healthy, constructive, and creative …
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Are you experiencing stress caused by COVID- 19? You are not alone! People around the world have felt overwhelmed and helpless as a result of experiencing Cornavirus Anxiety. Adjusting to new realities has caused fear and worry. This Workshop will explore coping strategies and practical skills to deal with the impact that COVID-19 has had …
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What if there was a process for creating engaging and compelling sermons without the stress, worry, or isolation that normally comes with it? Join Backstory Preaching Founder Rev. Lisa Cressman for Sermon Camp 2021. For many of us, sitting down to write a sermon can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s making the time or finding fresh …
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The Spiritual Directors’ Workshop (SDW) is an intensive 12-day training program in spiritual direction. It includes material and experience which we consider foundational to everyone engaged in spiritual direction. This year, the Loyola House Team is taking the SDW “on the road” as this in-person workshop will be held at the beautiful Villa Saint Martin, …
View course details “IN-PERSON – Spiritual Directors’ Workshop”