How do we practice spiritual presence in challenging times? And let spirituality lead us to action? When communities are polarized, and peace is unpopular, these are urgent questions. Together, we will explore answers from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Each tradition offers powerful tools to critique institutional power, confront the ego, open the heart, and explore …
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Where was God when this happened?! How can religious people commit such atrocities?! What can a religious leader say after such a horrendous event?! This course explores such questions by analyzing theological responses to human tragedy and cultural shock. Discussion will attend to issues of theodicy, religious terrorism and natural disasters through the perspectives of …
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Transform Your Ministry in Just One Year with Theologically-Sound Training & Leadership Development From preaching and teaching to providing pastoral care or designing worship, faith leaders, like you, serve their congregations in various roles. Often, you do so without the theological background or seminary degrees your colleagues may have. With the School for Lay Ministry, …
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This micro-credential course explores the intersection of mental health and faith-based communities. Students will understand common symptoms, typical course of treatment, and possible complications of the major categories of mental illness. Additionally, students will create a model for a nurturing church environment as a supportive hub for mental health.

An application-based seminar on faithful ministry to, with, and by people with intellectual/developmental disabilities Churches are incomplete without the presence, gifts, and friendship of people with disabilities. Yet many congregations still struggle to gather and worship in ways that welcome these indispensable members. How can our churches become communities of belonging for children and adults …
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This course will explore sacramental theology through the lens of the Episcopal Church and, specifically, how the sacraments are encountered through the liturgies of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. The majority of the course will focus on the sacraments of baptism and eucharist, but the other sacramental rites will be examined. By the end …
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Although despair is not a new phenomenon, the rates of suicide and mental distress keep increasing. As people of faith, we must proclaim hope for the hurting in ways that are action-oriented, Christ-centered, and clinically appropriate. Join us this Spring for an empowering look at suicide, mental illness and distress, and the role the Church …
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Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you. (Psalm 33:22) Be released from your schedule, nourished by beautiful food, and encouraged in your ministry.  At this retreat you will be surrounded by those who deeply understand the realities of pastoral ministry and are ready to look into the …
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Beacons of Hope in a Messy World Every three years Anglican Deacons Canada in partnership with ELCIC Deacons organizes a national in-person conference for deacons. It is a wonderful opportunity to connect with and learn from deacon colleagues, aspirants to the diaconate and supporters of the diaconate from across Canada and beyond. At the 2024 …
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Senator Murray Sinclair, as the Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, heard thousands of accounts from Indian Residential School survivors.  The discovery of child remains at Indian Residential Schools across Canada has brought into  Canadian consciousness the historical atrocities that have impacted Indigenous peoples for generations. This three day training is an …
View course details “Indigenous Perspectives of Healing PTSD”