Course Dates:November 25 – December 21, 2024 “Taking Back Advent” is the perfect way to keep the miracle of Christmas in our days. The course and companion book will help incorporate your own family traditions into suggested activities, and let you savor an intentionally short and easy-to-understand devotional. You will find it convenient to fit […]
On November 25 at 10:30 we will discuss.... The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl Bookshop; Barnes & Noble; Amazon Please note: you may want to listen to this podcast about The Comfort of Crows. It is an interview with the author, Margaret Renkl. 386-The Revelations of a Nature Journal, with Margaret Renkl - joe gardener® […]
You’re invited to join Neighborhood Seminary monthly on fourth Tuesdays for prayers offered for and with Global Neighbors. Each month the focus of prayers alternates between a nation/region of the world, and creation care/environmental justice. Rev. Kim Barker-Brugman serves as guide for these evenings of prayer. Kim is a pastor, spiritual director and gifted retreat […]
Lectio Poetica is a spiritual practice that invites the words of a poem to be our teacher, opening us to know ourselves and God more fully. In this new Advent series, participants will be guided in a process of regarding the words of a poem as sacred reading, allowing the words and, perhaps, the […]
Join us for free Advent Sits Meditations, guided by Richard Rohr’s book Preparing for Christmas. Advent season can generate a wide array of emotions as we gather with others and reflect on the past year. We invite you to step away from your preparations this holiday season and join us—if only for a moment—in a […]
Course Dates: December 2 – 16, 2024 Be still and know that I am God! When we are still and silent for an extended period of time we open space for God to be with us. This two-week course is for anyone looking for slow down their lives and live in closer relationship with Christ […]
Course Dates: December 2 – 13, 2024 This course examines the Ketuvim/Writings, sometimes described as “the least holy books of the Hebrew Bible,” by studying familiar Biblical writings through lenses other than what Christians often use. It examines the “historical books” of the Old Testament and connects them to the prophetic voices and Torah when appropriate. You’ll learn about the post-Exilic period when the Jews returned to Israel […]
Course Dates: December 2 – 6, 2024 This course is for busy Christians who want to stay spiritually & scripturally centered in Advent. It is a microcourse that provides that opportunity for centering, even if you calendar is crowded, while digging into Advent scriptures, and without the stress of that longer commitment. To earn 0.5 […]
This workshop is designed for preachers and ministry leaders interested in exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and preaching. Participants will be guided by Reverend Jesus Rodriguez-Cortes to understand the fundamental concepts of AI and its relevance in ministry. Throughout the two days, participants will be able to gain practical skills using AI tools for […]
Pastors for North Carolina Children hosts a Monthly Leaders Gathering. This informal Zoom call invites leaders of any faith (clergy or not) to a discussion covering the intersection of faith and child advocacy, as well as current topics in North Carolina public education. We also share announcements and update with each other as we work […]
Ministry in the 21st century is hard no matter the size of your church. If you want 2025 to be your strongest year ever in ministry, likely some shift in strategies will be required. Come explore the seven most important strategies to focus on in the upcoming year. We will unpack the importance of relationships, […]
Explore contemplative teachings and practices live with James Finley in this 4-day immersive virtual retreat, Dec. 5-8, 2024. All those registered will have access to the recorded replay for one full year. Join James Finley and Kirsten Oates, hosts of the Turning to the Mystics podcast, on a 4-day interior pilgrimage mirroring the journey laid out […]
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