How do you plan for your congregation’s recovery and reentry in a way that is not only safe but also effective in achieving its vision and mission? Join us as we explore a data-grounded approach to revealing and responding to the impact of Covid-19 on our congregations and communities, and the issues surrounding reopening congregations …
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In the contemplation of the earth, I know I am surrounded by the love of God. — Howard Thurman Shalem retreat day leader Lerita Coleman Brown has created this retreat day to further explore Howard Thurman’s life and contemplative witness and what it might mean for us in today’s challenging world. Centered on Thurman’s writing …
View course details “Howard Thurman: The Writing of Jesus and the Disinherited”
Zoom seminar with four speakers (Catholic, Church of England, Methodist). REGISTER: [email protected]
Level 1 – Introductory Workshop For Those Who Want to Learn or Deepen the Practice of Group Spiritual Direction Friday, January 22, 2021, 3:00 – 9:00 pm EST Saturday, January 23, 12:00 – 5:30 pm EST Sunday, January 24, 2021, 12:00 – 5:30 pm EST Via Zoom Audio and video connections are required to participate …
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Do you yearn to reconnect with your original call and passion? Are you searching for a more grounded way of embracing and responding to the challenges and blessings of ministry? Would you treasure a supportive and caring colleague group with whom to share your journey? Are you looking for a new way to live and …
View course details “Going Deeper: Clergy Spiritual Life and Leadership”
The Queen’s College Faculty of Theology is offering sessions that, through contemplation, listening, guided meditation, sacred scripture, and creation story, we will explore some strands for a liturgical spirituality in this time of a global pandemic. The sessions will be led by Dr. Gerard Whitty and Ms. Marie Wall. You can register for this free …
View course details “A Spirituality for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany in COVID-19”
“When Christians lost the power of art, they impoverished the church, they impoverished worship, and they lost one of the most powerful means of calling souls to God.” -Dana Gioia While the visual arts have served as a powerful resource for the church in past centuries, today they are often overlooked. In this course we …
View course details “Seeing and Believing: The Visual Arts in Christian Life and Ministry”
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 “Conversations on Race and Faith: The Sacred Ground Curriculum”
Saturday, January 16, 2021, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Online via Zoom $75 ($65 early bird price available until 12/18/20) Should I choose this path rather than that one? What is the meaning of the experience I am having? How can I follow Christ more faithfully? What would that even mean? Start your new year …
View course details “Listening for God: A Workshop on Discerning Vocation in Everyday Living”
Companion Café: Sustenance for the Journey by Virginia Theological Seminary $90 Actions and Detail Panel $90 Event Information Join colleagues in ministry in guided conversation groups for connection during pandemic isolation. About this Event Offered through Lifelong Learning at VTS in partnership with The Retreat House at Hillsboro Are you feeling weary? Would you like …
View course details “Companion Café: Sustenance for the Journey”