Adapting words from Elizabeth Barrett Browning, we might observe that “Hollywood’s crammed with heaven and every common film afire with God and Gospel Truth.” Join us in a Lenten film festival that explores the intersection of Hollywood and Divine. We will address the various ways Christ and Gospel can be perceived as relating to culture […]

Center for Chaplaincy - February 2022 DidacticThe Center For Chaplaincy at Hood Theological Seminary is hosting a 2-part series on Trauma: Part II: Trauma and Relationships Psychic Injuries Impact Relationships With Self and Others “Hurt People Hurt People” Monday, February 28, 2022, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., EST Facilitator: Dr. H. Mac Wallace Psychotherapist, CPE […]

Join us for a discussion of  Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation Paperback – September 21, 2021  by Paul Hawken Amazon;  Bookshop.org;  indiebound.org  Check your local library.   You must register in advance for this Zoom (2/28 at 10:30 AM) meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdu2qrjgqHtf6VczlQltOY3hK4nrEFWuL After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

In Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis argued that Jesus was either a liar, a lunatic, or the Lord. Seekers who listen closely, though, will hear Jesus’ own words revealing which of these is true.  Who did Jesus say He is?   This course will look at seven important ‘I Am’ statements of Jesus that are found in the Gospel […]

Biblical Storytelling Weekly for Lent offers an in-depth journey through Luke’s resurrection stories, Luke 24 and Acts 1:1-14, along with suggestions for learning and powerfully telling, or reading, the stories.   This is designed as a Lenten journey for both Biblical storytellers and those who prefer to read the Scripture in worship. It’s not an introduction to Biblical […]

The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) continues its series of virtual workshops for those interested in creating a digital inclusion plan in their community. Digital Inclusion Planning Workshop #4: Challenges & Best Practices    REGISTER NOW     (This session will be recorded and emailed to all registered participants.)Wednesday, March 2, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Missed the previous Digital Inclusion […]

There are some emerging movements among churches in America and beyond that are showing promise for how the church will transform to thrive in this new century in which we find ourselves. Among these movements are some common practices that we can implement to keep up with an ever changing ministry field. Spoiler alert: They […]

Lent, the season of the descent of the Son of God to the Cross. Gather with us for an evening of preparation for the 40 days—to get in step with the Holy Spirit together, to prepare for a season of fasting and repentance and joyful realignment with the mind of Jesus Christ. Meet us at […]

Faith leaders, have you seen how your physical state can affect your ability to spiritually lead? Are you physically exhausted, fatigued, or weary? Maybe you had big goals for 2022: sleep more, exercise more, eat better. How are you doing pursuing those goals? It is easy for spiritual leaders to put off caring for the body […]

For the last 75 years, CWS has actively worked in solidarity and intentional focus with faith partners and community groups from across the world, to do in partnership what none of us could hope to do as well alone: “Transform communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster.” It […]

For the last 75 years, CWS has actively worked in solidarity and intentional focus with faith partners and community groups from across the world, to do in partnership what none of us could hope to do as well alone: “Transform communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster.” It […]