Led By: Elizabeth Rundquist Have you ever looked at an image of the Christ Child? Or an old oak tree here on the Monastery grounds, or the cross in the chapel.? Maybe none of these. Perhaps the image that sticks in your mind is something only known to you. Perhaps you have never been to …
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Join Br. Josép, the Monastic Community, and other Monastery Associates for a time of retreat and reflection on Christian and monastic spirituality. This retreat is perfect for Associates wanting to get to know one another and the Monastic Community more deeply and also for anyone considering becoming an Associate!
Engage in the contemplative art of fly-fishing through a three-day retreat. Local river guides from Davidson River Outfitters will teach casting techniques, share local fly-fishing knowledge, and escort participants on a guided fishing trip to the Davidson River. Conference Staff Kevin Howell, Davidson River Outfitters owner and head instructor Growing up as the son of …
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A Pilgrimage into Just Interfaith Living People of all religious traditions, including Christians, find their way alongside one another in our one world-home. But what happens when we engage with one another, and walk together into our deepest questions and most pressing challenges? What can we learn from one another, and do together? In this …
View course details “Guests in God’s House”
With deadline 20 January 2020, the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Institute at Château de Bossey invites papers for an international conference on ’Teaching Ecumenism in the Context of World Christianity’. The conference, held from 10-13 June 2020, will focus on what it means to teach ecumenism and World Christianity in the twenty-first century, …
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Fundamental questions that arise in the search for meaning in our world today: how do I find a sense a sense of personal identity and worth, belonging and purpose? Some issues that arise: the new technologies and their impact; isolation, loneliness, and the need for community; gender identity and roles; the need for compassion and …
View course details “BASIC LIFE QUESTIONS IN TODAY’S WORLD”
(Please note: This is an online course that can be taken on your own schedule. It does not occur at a specified time. It is “asynchronous” – meaning that you participate at whatever time(s) during the week that are convenient for you.) Worship beats as the heart of every Christian community. This course will explore …
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One Cannot Give From An Empty Cup… Ministry is one of the most rewarding professions and calls to serve and also one of the most challenging! In this course we will explore self-care for the active minister with topics including self-awareness, healthy boundaries, emotional wellness, and healthy practices. How do we care well for ourselves …
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This unique, interactive Continuing Education opportunity invites preachers at all stages to share in learning from peers and coaches to develop and improve preaching practices. Guest presenters Dr. Sarah Travis (Minister of the Chapel, Knox College, Toronto) and Dr. Anthony Bailey (Coordinating Minister, Parkdale United Church, Ottawa) will offer model sermons and lead seminar groups …
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This workshop will introduce participants to the role of the Parish Nurse (Faith Community Nurse) and how clergy and the Parish Nurses can work together to meet the increasing needs of an aging congregation and throughout the lifespan. Presenters: Rev. Dr. Mike Foley, Priest-in-Charge, and Sue Duncan, RN, Parish Nurse, from St. John’s Anglican Church …
View course details “Parish Nursing: Meeting the Challenges of Church Wellness”