What do Worship and Play have to do with each other? Come find out at a 2-day continuing education event with Cláudio Carvalhaes offered by the Centre for Christian Studies. To be able to laugh, to have humour, and to be foolish are all tremendous forms of resistance. They allow us to of showi love, compassion, and affirm life in a time when depression, anger, sadness and disasters are mounting. This workshop is about engaging in play through various forms of worship and preaching; using...
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Sponsored by the United Church Foundation, Pine Hill Divinity Hall, the Centre for Practical Theology, Atlantic School of Theology, and St. Andrew’s United Church, Halifax, reVITALize is a gathering for ministry leaders and lay people to REFRESH, LEARN, and BE SUPPORTED. Speakers talk about what is revitalizing them at the moment, and time is given for people to gather with friends and colleagues and meet new folks. All denominations and traditions welcome! Speakers include: MiYeon Kim, Graham...
Join us live in person on Saturday, March 4, from 10-3:00 pm to experience the Emmanuel Community. This is an opportunity to meet current faculty and students, experience a mini-lecture, learn about the programs and applications process, ask questions and make new friends. And lunch is free! Registration required in link. *United Church of Canada Members are eligible for 100% tuition coverage for a three-year Master of Divinity degree at Emmanuel College. For more information email:...
So, . . . it’s that time of the year again, . . . time for Lenten planning. Join Rev. Stewart Walker and others for a time of reflection and discussion of the Lent and Easter lectionary readings and how we might frame the Easter message in this particular time. As is usual for this recurring Lenten event, we will look at the scriptures but we will also share how we do/did Lent, Holy Week and Easter in a time of uncertainty. The Manitou Intentional Learning Community invites you to attend a...
Michael Blair General Secretary, The United Church of Canada and Mary Rowe President and CEO, Canadian Urban Institute Animator, Rob Dalgleish Join us for a conversation about making institutional change in times of rapid cultural change. Mary and Michael will speak from their experiences of success through partnering, piloting, and persevering. Rob will draw out our learnings and pose our questions. Participate on Zoom or in person at Emmanuel College, Room 108 75 Queens Park Crescent E,...