Discover the life-changing potential of memoir writing in this weekend intensive designed to take both experienced writers and beginners deeper into their hearts and their pasts. A deeply spiritual act, writing creates distance from which understanding takes root, helping you to know yourself and examine how the events in your life have shaped you. Instructor …
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Twelve Steps for Everybody: An Invitation to Growth
The Twelve Steps have been a tool for millions of people recovering from alcoholism, addiction to drugs, food, gambling, sex, and others, as well as people whose lives have been touched by addicts and alcoholics. The 12-Step “movement” has been called the most important spiritual development of the past century. And yet, the Steps in …
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BASIC LIFE QUESTIONS IN TODAY’S WORLD
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 …
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Explore Calling: A Guide to Helping Others Answer the Call
Theological Seminary in Kansas City & Oklahoma City In an ever-busy and complex world, Saint Paul School of Theology provides a haven to learn about, experience, and share the pure simplicity of God’s love. At our Kansas and Oklahoma, campuses, located in Kansas City and Oklahoma City respectively, we prepare students to preach the gospel …
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Rituals and Spiritual Experiences of Death and Dying
Rituals and Spiritual Experiences of Death and Dying With Anne Pearson and Patricia Pearson In a secular age, people still thirst for wisdom and ritual to help shepherd them in the experience of dying and death, yet many have lost contact with their traditions. Anne and Patricia Pearson will lead this weekend workshop that offers …
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Healing and Wellness: Spiritual Wholeness in Light and Shadow
With David Giuliano, Renee Thomas-Hill and Amira Ayad Come join us for a time of learning and renewal at Five Oaks this fall. This 2.5 day program is led by three speakers from different cultures and faith traditions. It is a time of shared learning, being deeply rooted in one’s own faith or spiritual tradition, …
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Birds of the Air: A Spiritual Birdwatching Retreat
Birds play an inspiring role in God’s creation: a dove carrying an olive branch signaled the end of the Genesis flood. In Psalm 104, birds “sing among the branches.” In Matthew 6:26, Jesus encourages us to “look at the birds of the air.” During this popular annual retreat, learn firsthand how birding can enrich our …
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Presidents Weekend Rest and Renewal Retreat
“Come away and rest awhile,” Jesus said to his disciples when they were exhausted and overwhelmed by the pace of work and ministry. This weekend offers lightly structured time to retreat from daily obligations and engage a deepening awareness of our relationships—with ourselves, those around us, and all of creation. Finding peace and joy …
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General Synod 2019: What Happened?
Online Webinar, Monday, September 30, 2019, 7pm to 8pm (Montreal time) A flurry of media reports, social media activity, and pastoral letters accompanied the once-every-three-years meeting of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada last July. Now that the dust has settled, it’s time to think about what really happened. In one hour, …
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Finding Your Way: Weekend of Discernment
Finding Your Way: Weekend of Discernment JUNE 5, 2020 @ 7:30 PM – JUNE 7, 2020 @ 1:00 PM $260 Are you wondering about your next step in life? Be part of this retreat designed for people who need time and support in decision making. In addition to personal prayer time, it includes: whole-group, small-group, & individual …
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