November 11-13, 2014   Everyday Faith: Living in God’s Story   Vocation What does the formation of vibrant and compelling faith look like in a world of many cultures, religions and consumer brands? In a multi-year congregational research project devoted to this question, participants rallied around the possibilities of narrative (i.e., story) for this important work. …
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  Workshop ID: G14S741 Dates: July 21, 2014 – July 27, 2014 Price: $385.00       Some lodging is available at Casa Del Sol. Retreat takes place on the main ranch. This week at Ghost Ranch will include the international book launch of John Philip Newell’s forthcoming title, The Rebirthing of God: Christianity’s Struggle for New Beginnings. Days will consist of prayer …
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  Dates: Oct 20, 2014 – Oct 25, 2014 Instructor(s): Jeanette Baust Price: $360.00 Workshop ID: G14S1041A      Seismic religious and cultural shifts are happening in our deeply divided nation, which are reflected today in our churches. As well known scholar Diana Butler Basssuggests, religious affiliation is plummeting across America, but interest in spirituality …
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  (L.I.F.E.) LEARNING FOR INTERNATIONAL FAITH ENGAGEMENT SEMINARS (formerly “Mission Trip Leaders’ Seminars”):        Spring Seminar (Tatamagouche, NS) Register April 5-6, 2014 Registration deadline March 10, 2014 $480

  DUIM: DEEPENING UNDERSTANDING FOR INTERCULTURAL MINISTRY Participants are strongly encouraged to carefully read the full DUIM program description before registering. Participants requiring overnight accommodation are to make own arrangements. DUIM Suggested Accommodation   Spring 2014 DUIM (Centre for Christian Studies, Winnipeg) Register June 23-28, 2014 Registration deadline May 26, 2014 Cost $995

  DUIM: DEEPENING UNDERSTANDING FOR INTERCULTURAL MINISTRY Participants are strongly encouraged to carefully read the full DUIM program description before registering. Participants requiring overnight accommodation are to make own arrangements. DUIM Suggested Accommodation   Winter 2014 DUIM (Scarboro Missions, Toronto) Register February 10-15, 2014 International Personnel Supplement: Feb 8-9 Registration deadline January 13, 2014 Cost $995 Optional accommodation $68/night (accom. …
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  Tuesday, March 25 – Friday, March 28, 2014 Led by Diana Butler Bass   In this retreat, Diana Butler Bass will share from her book-in-process, “Grounded” (forthcoming from HarperOne in 2015), a spiritual theology for what she calls “earthy” faith. Each day, she will present themes from different chapters, including reading in-process bits of …
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  Nov 28 – Nov 30, 2014 Fri 7:00 PM – Sun 1:00 PM $176.50   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 regions …
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  Oct 19 – Oct 21, 2014 Sun 7:00 PM – Tue 4:00 PM $440.00     “Michael Morwood … is raising the right and obvious questions that all Christians must face. In his response he provides fresh and perceptive possibilities for a modern and relevant faith.” – Bishop John Shelby Spong The 21st century provides us …
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  Jun 27 – Jun 29, 2014 Fri 7:00 PM – Sun 2:00 PM $176.50     Breaking the Silence Celebrates 25 Years of Solidarity, Resilience and Resistance! Join the BTS Network for its annual AGM; hear from long-time Guatemalan partners, learn about BTS’s work today and in the future. Special invitation to those who …
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