DR. DAVID G. BENNER 2012 Somerville Lecturer SEPTEMBER 27–29, 2012 SPIRITUALITY & TRANSFORMATION Public lectures & workshop Spirituality is our way of living in relation to that which is beyond our small ego-self – its concerns and perspectives. Never content with mere beliefs or practices, healthy spirituality is always a transformational force. After examining …
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Tuesday, June 25 to Sunday, July 7, 2013 Calling Lakes Centre is pleased to announce an Iona Pilgrimage in 2013! Participants will meet in Glasgow, Scotland on Tuesday, June 25 for supper at 5pm and end there with supper on Sunday, July 7. We will spend a week on Iona walking, reflecting, praying, worshiping, …
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“Leading Locally, Linking Globally: Paul’s Vision for Christian Community” Paul’s Leadership Practice Paul’s Leadership Principles Paul’s Leadership Legacy The apostle Paul presents a particularly challenging study in leadership. All that remains from his thirty-some years of ministry are a short collection of letters and a brief outline of his travels around the eastern …
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Pray as You Can, Not as you Can’t (Sr. Elizabeth) September 13-15, 2013 Creative Liturgy (John Bell) October 1-3, 2013 Connecting with Jesus for Emotional Healing (Ellen Fleming) October 26, 2013 Mosaic of Colours (Sr. Jessica) November 2, 2013 The Task of Making Peace (Rev. Frances Drolet-Smith) November 15-17, 2013 Advent Quiet Day: …
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Saturday, June 22, 2013 Saturday, July 13, 2013 Saturday, August 10, 2013 Saturday, September 21, 2013 Inspired by the Quiet Garden Trust in England, these are days to relax, renew, and rest in the beauty of God’s outdoors, as well as to enjoy the Sisters’ chapel and library. In case of rain, there …
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Workshop, Friday-Saturday, June 14-15, 2013 Do you want some help in setting up liturgy and music for a Sunday Service? Or for a Festival Day? Teams of clergy and liturgical planners from a number of faith traditions will walk you through the process in plenary sessions; then you’ll have a chance to work in …
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Guided Retreat, Friday-Sunday, May 24-26, 2013 The link between art and spirituality is explored with the intention of deepening our personal prayer practice through guided meditation and creativity. We will explore our own voice by enjoying “hands on” experiences, which encourage experimentation with line, colour, shape, texture and composition. Participants are invited to use …
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Guided Retreat, Friday-Sunday, April 26-28, 2013 We live in a society which makes us strangers to ourselves, other people and our surroundings. Join the Rt. Rev. Mark MacDonald, the first National Indigenous Bishop of the Anglican Church of Canada and formerly Bishop of the U.S. Episcopal Diocese of Alaska, as he teaches us how …
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Quiet Saturday, April 13, 2013 Resurrection is both hard to understand and hard to convey. It is among the most difficult concepts for people to grasp. While the cross is the centerpiece of the Christian faith, resurrection is what creates community. Crucifixion causes people to run away, to cower. Crucifixion divides people. The fruit …
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Guided Retreat: Wednesday-Sunday, March 27-31, 2013 As Christians we are called to walk in the footsteps of our Lord Jesus Christ. Join us as we walk through the triumphs, the sufferings and the glories of Holy Week and Easter Day. Sr. Sue, SSJD, Director of Associates, will lead the conversation as we look at …
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