Course Dates: July 29 – August 9, 2024 The loss of a beloved animal companion is like no other loss because our relationship with animals are like no other. Our culture tells us that an animal companion is an engaging toy, and that our grief over its death is alarming and ill-placed. Our culture is […]
Course Dates: July 29 – August 17, 2024 The value of generations worshiping together is becoming more clear. This course will explore the place of children in congregational worship and offer practical suggestions for successfully including children in the worshiping community as well as teaching children about the elements of worship. Learners are required to obtain […]
July 29 - August 19 Iliff’s Authentic Engagement™ program provides tools for leaders to develop and nurture organizational cultures in which people of diverse backgrounds feel valued, are deeply connected to one other, and are aligned with a shared mission. This kind of engaged leader is able to recognize those who have the potential to […]
Course Dates: July 29 – August 9, 2024 This course is for those who must preach in the wake of mass trauma. ‘Preaching on Fractured Ground’ is designed to help pastors and other leaders prepare sermons for “holding the reality of brokenness, pain, and traumatic loss on one side and hope, resurrection, and redemption on […]
A spiritual exploration of the True Self based on Richard Rohr’s book, Immortal Diamond. Rediscover your forgotten Self that can never be destroyed—only transformed to live in eternal Love. REGISTRATION June 12, 2024 – July 23, 2024 START DATE July 31, 2024 A 10-week online course exploring the True Self and the False Self, based […]
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 […]
August 12 - September 2 This TIER course provides opportunities to reflect on white silence in churches, how to dismantle it, and how to work toward racial justice. By engaging our personal histories, creating storytelling that emphasizes accountability and imagination, we can work toward a future of hope and healing. Students will engage Dr. Niero’s […]
August 12 - September 2 This course takes as its central concession the basic insight that “people organize to protect and fight for what they hold most dear.” In order to most effectively address the ecological crisis, we must begin to ask deeper questions: “What are we willing to fight for?” Such a question demands […]
August brings us face to face with our mortal passage through Mallory McDuff's "Our Last Best Act," which examines the ecological and spiritual dimensions of life's final chapter. McDuff integrates the concept of a 'good death' with the stewardship of creation, offering paths to a legacy that transcends material inheritance and nurtures the continuity of […]
During the pandemic Art of Conscious Aging is meeting via Zoom. Contact info@rcwms.org to join the group.
Worship is the heartbeat of the church. From the vital and passionate gathered celebration each week, flows the life and ministry of the whole church and the support and encouragement of those who gather each week. To plan and lead worship is an important calling in the leadership of the church. The Worship Team at […]
Kim Gaubault recognizes that self-care is often the component that remains a form of intervention (after the break or the medical emergency) rather than a preventative measure. When we allow our bodies, minds and/or spirits to break down in the course of doing this work, we are not only putting ourselves at risk but we […]
This webinar is part of the “Faithful Preparedness, Faithful Resilience” Webinar Series. By attending this SBP-led session, participants will master the financial side of disaster recovery and become equipped with the knowledge needed to teach community members how to be financially prepared. This session also covers different actions that can be taken at the household […]
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 […]
Time to step back and dream about new ways to join God’s mission. Summer is a great time to step back, think deeply about your ministry and dream about new ways to join God’s mission. The Summer Book club gives you three chances to think through new opportunities, along with fellow church leaders and the […]
Find information and resources for the annual meeting in June.
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Garner, NC 27529
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