Offered by The Rev. Jerry Doherty Friday, October 19 – Sunday, October 21, 2018 $325 Everything in the Celtic world is interconnected as symbolized by the Celtic Knot. The knot looks multi-faceted but is actually a circle intertwined into one entity; it is a symbol for the church. The Rev. Dr. Jerry Doherty will …
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Offered by Mary Ellen Ashcroft Friday, October 5 – Saturday, October 6, 2018 $155 During this retreat we will explore how our god images must change as we reshape our broken stories within life’s realities. We will delve into our own life thresholds that have forced us to retell our stories. We will consider god …
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Canadian Center for Ecumenism The Interreligious Forum for Peace, a new interreligious dialogue group springs forth from the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism which invite you to attend The Interreligious Art Festival entitled Peace Now: The Beauty of Diversity, an event not to be missed, which will be held on October 25th to 28th inclusive, at …
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BELLINGHAM FALL 2018 SERIES Workshop registration fee: $35USD per workshop (includes lunch) Early Bird Special: Register for all 4 workshops by August 31, 2018 for $120USD Faith Lutheran Church 2750 McLeod Rd Bellingham, WA, USA 98225 1-360-733-3970 To register please email Pastor Sharon Swanson, [email protected]. Do Justice, Love Mercy The Rev. Dr. Patricia Dutcher-Walls Friday, …
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Are you passionate about ending global hunger? Are you interested in learning about how women play an important role in achieving food security for all? Canadian Foodgrains Bank is inviting applications for a learning tour to Haiti. Together, we will meet and learn from women playing important roles in ending hunger and achieving food security …
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July 2, 2019 – July 4, 2019 | Five Oaks Retreat Center – Paris, Ontario, Canada Year II ‘The Song of the Sacred Earth’ In 2016, John Philip Newell founded the School of Celtic Consciousness. He did so in the belief that Celtic wisdom is needed at this moment in time, urgently. It is a …
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Do you have the heart for Jesus-centred, Kingdom-inspired communities-in-mission? Do you want to imagine and explore new forms of Christian community, to help an existing congregation experiment with fresh expressions of church, or to plant a new missional/worshiping community? If so, this program is designed for you! In the ever-changing world around us, church leaders must …
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Guiding a Congregation Through Change and Transition Instructors Paul Rhebergen, Jan Nolting Carter, and Pam Peterson Dates Mon., Nov. 5-Fri., Nov. 9, 2018 Overview The Week 2 class is for pastors and religious leaders serving in a ministerial context characterized by transition in leadership, culture, context, and ministry who wish to broaden their understanding and …
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An Online Class Dates Oct. 15-Nov. 9, 2018 Overview African-American preaching tradition holds gifts that can benefit proclaiming scripture in all faith communities! Join us for this online course that will explore the essential elements of Black sermonic style through examining the power of story and sacred oral engagement. The class will be self-paced and …
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A Hybrid Event Dates In person meetings at PTS: Oct. 5, Nov. 2, and Dec. 14, 2018, Jan. 25, March 1, and April 5, 2019 / 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Online sessions: Online content will be uploaded during the time between in-person meetings. These sessions will be available for participants to review and respond to at their convenience, i.e., offered …
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