First Time in Silent Retreat If you haven’t yet come on retreat with us because it’s new or daunting, this weekend is for you. The Brothers will gently usher you into the experience of silence and solitude, offer teaching, and suggest ways you might experiment with prayer. November 21-23, 2014
Multi-cultural ministries reflect directly the changing ecclesial and global landscapes with migration and increased levels of diversity. They are confronted with tremendous personal, cultural, economic, and religious challenges. Multicultural Ministry and Mission, Bossey, 9-13 November 2015 Multi-cultural ministries reflect directly the changing ecclesial and global landscapes with migration and increased levels of diversity. They …
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The seminar will address challenges Christian churches and individual Christians are facing today with the aim to renew the commitment to mission within the context of the quest for Christian unity as part of the pilgrimage of justice and peace. Mission in Changing Ecclesial and Global Landscapes, Bangkok, 28 September – 2 October 2015 …
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Ecumenical Formation for Specialized Ministries, Bossey, 21-25 September 2015 This seminar for colleagues of specialized ministries offers an introduction to the ecumenical movement, especially the World Council of Churches. The curriculum gives especially to new staff in specialized ministries the opportunity to get to know the ecumenical movement and its organizational expressions and provides …
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Bali, Indonesia, 15-19 September 2015 An important trend of today’s world is that young people are much more articulate about their values and beliefs than they had been in the past. Young people are increasingly aware of the contradictions and contentiousness of religious issues, not only from their own traditions but also regarding the …
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This training workshop provides a space for interactive learning and dialogue on how women of different faith traditions can access and use existing tools of gender justice in conflict resolution and peace building. The United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR1325) is an example of such a tool which – when accessible – can …
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This 3 week residential course is designed to enable participants to encounter each other in mutual respect, to learn together, and to challenge and overcome stereotypes. While fully respecting and affirming each particular faith identity, the overall question to be explored is: What can we, as people of faith, do to respond and to …
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The main objective of the seminar is to explore how indigenous spiritualties and cosmologies can offer an alternative framework for theologies of mission from the margin. A framework which is not anthropocentric and androcentric, but more cosmic centred and rooted in the inter-relatedness of all humans and creations. The relationship between indigenous spiritualties will …
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The main objective of the seminar is to examine the significance of Indigenous ecological spiritualties in their resistance against the exploitations and degradation of the natural world. Indigenous ecological spiritualties are rooted in the awareness of equilibrium of the natural environment, understanding and knowledge of one’s role and responsibility to the community, along with …
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Jul 15 – Aug 9, 2015 This program is currently under development. Program details and registration information will be posted later in the year, so please check back here or call us. Been avoiding conflict? Learn to engage it creatively and confidently, better equipping yourself and your communities. Acquire and practice skills proven to …
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