PIVOT FROM PANIC: DEACONS FOR A POST-PANDEMIC CHURCH La traducción al español se retrasa. Vuelve de nuevo la semana que viene.Lo siento mucho. A newly designed A3D Conference, all online and affordable at $65.00! For all those interested in deacon formation, supervision and pastoral care. Each diocese envisions the diaconate in a contextually customized way. When the …
View course details “Association of Episcopal Deacons 2021 Conference”
Join this workshop to discover your congregation’s “why”; its mission in the community. At the core of what we do as a church is why we do it. Yes, it should all be centered on God, but how each congregation lives into that centeredness has to do with our stories. Stories as a people of …
View course details “Mission Possible”
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, Black, Latino, and Asian Pacific Americans as their histories …
View course details “Facilitating Conversations on Race and Faith: The Sacred Ground Curriculum”
In this workshop for lay disciples involved in pastoral visiting, participants will discuss what the Church teaches about death and dying, prayer resources, and bringing the Christian hope to those who are grieving. This workshop will be online and will be led by Helen Holbrook and Colleen Matthews. Helen is a priest and experienced chaplain, …
View course details “Pastoral Care with the Dying (and their loved ones)”
A workshop for lay disciples involved in pastoral visiting, this workshop will give participants an opportunity to explore how to care for those who have lost a loved one. Prayer resources, healthy grieving, and sitting with hard emotions will be discussed. This workshop will be online and will be led by Helen Holbrook and Colleen …
View course details “Pastoral Care with the Bereaved”
Faculty: The Rev. Marsha Roscoe This course uses the Book of Acts as a model for contemporary ministry in the communities in which God has planted us. Led by The Rev. Marsha Roscoe and The Rev. Richard Jorgensen.
The Kelso Community Conversation on Race and Faith OVERVIEW From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible proclaims justice and prosperity for the poor: the Exodus is a founding story of God being on the side of the poor and oppressed, the Deuteronomic Code offers commandments that say that how you care for your neighbor is how you …
View course details “Difficult Texts: Confronting What the Bible Really Says About Poverty, Authority, and the Status Quo”
We are all innovators now. Only a year ago, “sustainability” and “innovation” described extracurricular activities for churches—mostly niche projects that had minimal impact on the daily work of ministry. Suddenly, in 2020, innovation is what we all do—ready or not. We are exhausted and disoriented by this newness, not just because innovation is unfamiliar to …
View course details “Knee-Deep in Flotsam: Reimagining Ministry Now That Everything Has Changed”
This program will provide participants with the tools they need to offer spiritual care more effectively to youth and young adults affected by mental illness and mental health issues. Emphasis will be given to responding to issues, distributing resources, and inviting greater hospitality to and destigmatizing those with mental illness. Session 1 will focus on the skills …
View course details “Hope and Healing: Responding to Mental Health Issues in Youth and Young Adults”
Join us on Facebook live for an opportunity to engage Verna Dozier’s book, The Dream of God: A Call to Return to re-connect and reawaken your sense of call as well as rediscover your discipleship. Read and reflect with members of the Commission on Ministry. Find the event on our Facebook page. For instructions on joining the …
View course details “Where do I Fit in the Dream of God? A four-part book discussion on Facebook Live”
