Friday, February 22 (6 pm supper) to Sunday, February 24 (1 pm) Ministry is a broad term that we often equate with the church, and the strengthening of that institution. However, over the years many trained religious professionals have chosen other expressions of ministry. If you have already made a …
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                  Friday, February 22 (6 pm supper) to Sunday, February 24 (1 pm) In order to align our activism with our spiritual deepening: “You have to do the difficult work of getting tossed back and forth between the quiet, spacious world and the active, lively world  until …
View course details “Activism and Spirituality: Making the Links”

  Announcing the 2013 Canadian School of Peacebuilding Come this summer to learn with peacebuilders – local and international, young and old, students, practitioners, and those new to peacebuilding – at the fifth annual Canadian School of Peacebuilding.  We invite you to participate in your choice of five-day courses for personal inspiration, professional development, or …
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Workshop ID: G13S731 Dates: July 15, 2013 – July 21, 2013 Price: $365.00 For 25 years, “Discerning the Signs of the Times” has held a forum where participants can discuss in a Christian context the moral and political issues that face them daily. This year, come and join leaders of the church, community, and politics …
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  Workshop ID: G13S641 Dates: June 24, 2013 – June 30, 2013 Price: $365.00 A Desert Faith for a Desert Time – 2013 Earth-Honoring Faith Series   A Desert Faith for a Desert Time is sixth in a series of a ten-year commitment on the part of Ghost Ranch to Earth-Honoring Faith: A Song of …
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  Workshop ID: G13S421 Dates: April 8, 2013 – April 13, 2013 Price: $325.00 Ghost Ranch has a long tradition of supporting those in ministry with rich respite and continuing education. In 2013, we will dedicate two special weeks to helping support those in all fields of ministry (ordained and lay). Arrival (Monday afternoon) and …
View course details “Bridging Our Divides: Grounded in Parker Palmer’s Healing the Heart of Democracy”

  6 days focused on faith, heart, mind and skills for the art of intercultural ministry       Program Dates and Locations   February 2013      Register Sunday, February 10, 4:00 pm – Saturday February 16, 2013, 3:00 pm 6 day residential program program includes evening activities (Ash Wednesday evening optional) Toronto (Scarboro Missions) Cost $1410 (including …
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  Dec 6 – Dec 8, 2013 Fri 7:00 PM – Sun 1:00 PM $495.00     Diversity and Inclusion work is hard. This retreat offers trainers, promoters and volunteers a space and time to reflect on the work, share resources and approaches and support the heart and body work necessary to ensure our own …
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  Nov 29 – Dec 1, 2013   Fri 7:00 PM – Sun 1:00 PM $175.00     If you are interested in issues that affect Latin America and the Caribbean, this is the gathering for you. Activists and interested participants from around the Maritimes gather to meet, network, plan and strategize on issues in these …
View course details “Atlantic Regional Solidarity Network 2013”

   Oct 25 – Nov 3, 2013       Fri 9:00 AM – Sun 5:00 PM     To apply, please contact BTS coordinator Jackie McVicar: [email protected] Explore the western highland region of Guatemala while meeting BTS partners working to defend and protect their natural resources. Meet indigenous communities facing large-scale development projects and their struggle for …
View course details “BTS Delegation to Guatemala: Mining, Labour and Sustainable Futures 2013”