Source: Spirituality and Practice
Zen practitioner Brenda Shoshanna has developed this interactive e-course in which you will learn out about zazen (meditation), the heart of Zen practice. You will also receive exercises which allow you to integrate the basic teachings of Zen into your everyday lives. You will explore the nature of koans, confront the hungry ghost, and meet the monkey mind.
Brenda Shoshanna, profiled as a Living Spiritual Teachers on Spirituality & Practice, is a psychologist, therapist, workshop leader, and teacher. Her work is devoted to integrating East and West, psychology and spirituality. Her books include Zen Miracles: Finding Peace in an Insane World, Zen and the Art of Falling in Love, and Jewish Dharma: A Guide to the Practice of Judaism and Zen. (see below for more)
The 12 emails for “Zen and Everyday Life” each introduce a teaching, provide commentary on its meaning, and suggest ways to practice it. Short audios provide more insights. You will also have access to the recording of a one-hour teleconference with Brenda from the first offering of this e-course.
During this e-course you will be encouraged to go from the Zen mountain to the couch, bringing your newfound well-being and insights right back home into our daily life.
(4 CEHs for Chaplains available.)
Learn more about this course and register on Spirituality and Practice
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Creating Sanctuary for Ourselves and Others (Spirituality and Practice)
Source: Spirituality and Practice
Terry Hershey, an inspirational speaker, storyteller, ordained minister, and landscape designer, focuses much of his ministry on helping people nurture their spiritual lives. He presented a prior S&P e-course on pausing and is the author of Sanctuary: Creating a Space for Grace in Your Life. (see below)
He is joined by Patricia Campbell Carlson, who developed S&P’s e-course on praying the hours and helmed three courses on the teachings of Br. David Steindl-Rast. Her insights into gratitude, grief, and reverence have reached thousands through the online vehicles of Gratefulness.org and Cornell University’s “Dear Uncle Ezra” column, a forerunner in online counseling.
In this exclusive e-course developed for Spirituality & Practice, Terry and Patricia view sanctuary as both a personal boon and a cultural need that we all have a responsibility to fulfill. The course focuses on these themes:
- The Need for Sanctuary
- Creating Our Own Sanctuaries; Elements of Design that Make Sanctuaries Effective
- Religious Tools for Establishing Sanctuary
- Offering Sanctuary; Creating Public Spaces that Invite Others to be Replenished
You will receive:
- 12 Emails in which Terry and Patricia share teachings, stories, and personal examples to spark your creativity.
- Simple activities for you to try as you both design a sanctuary and offer sanctuary to others. You will be encouraged to examine what you long for in sanctuary, what personal and cultural blocks keep you from fulfilling that yearning, how you renew yourself, how you find or create or name sanctuary places, how you provide sanctuary for your loved ones and your larger community, and other matters vital to this far-reaching topic.
Learn more about this course and register on Spirituality and Practice
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Breaking Free: Liberation through Interfaith Dialogue (Spirituality and Practice)
Source: Spirituality and Practice
In this exclusive e-course developed for Spirituality & Practice, the Imam, the Rabbi, and the Pastor, who have become known as the Interfaith Amigos, look at the specific issues we face in a pluralistic society and the spiritual practices that can help us transcend those roadblocks to effective collaboration on the critical issues of our time.
The e-course focuses on these themes:
Sessions 1 – 3: Spiritual Practices in General and Why We Need Them
Sessions 4 – 6: The Five Stages of Interfaith Dialogue
Sessions 7 – 9: The Major Ways Our Traditions Stray
Sessions 10 – 12: Beyond Polarization: Confronting Our Major Obstacle
You will receive:
• Emails in which the Interfaith Amigos will alternate sharing teachings from each of their traditions along with specific spiritual practices designed to support the inner dimensions of those teachings.
• Access to a recording of a one-hour teleconference with the Interfaith Amigos on the blessings and challenges of interfaith dialogue.
This is a rare opportunity to learn from three distinguished spiritual teachers from the three Abrahamic faiths. As the Interfaith Amigos share their traditions, practices, and experiences with you, you will be invited to reflect upon your own experiences and possibilities for engagement on the liberating interfaith path.
(4 CEHs for Chaplains available.)
Learn more about this course and register on Spirituality and Practice
Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.
Photography as a Spiritual Path (Spirituality and Practice)
Source: Spirituality and Practice
In addition to being a photographer, Jan Phillips is an award-winning author, visionary thought leader, dynamic workshop facilitator, and Executive Director of The Livingkindness Foundation. She is profiled in S&P’s Living Spiritual Teachers Project. She ignites original thinking and inspires action through images, music, poetry, and storytelling to evoke deep, non-dualistic creative expression.
In this exclusive e-course on contemplative photography developed for Spirituality & Practice, Jan invites you to join her in making photography a spiritual path. Although photographers will no doubt incline toward this e-course, you do not actually have to take pictures to participate; just an appreciation of the image as a vehicle for revelation is enough. Through the process of looking for and taking pictures, you will learn to open up more, take some risks, become more mindful, and be more observant about the thoughts behind your actions.
The themes of her sessions will include:
- Exploring the impact of our images
- Opening to the healing power of photography
- Retraining our eyes to see the divinity in our midst
- Seeing through another person’s eyes
- Creating images that both save ourselves and help consecrate the world
- Discovering new ways to add light to the world
You will receive:
- 12 emails in which Jan will help you explore how photography can be part of both your contemplative practice and your activist activities
- Enlivening exercises to sharpen your seeing and help you understand the power of commitment in shaping your reality
- Access to collections of Jan’s own photographs that illustrate the projects she suggests for you
Learn more about this course and register on Spirituality and Practice
Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.
Websites 101: Creating a Presence for Your Congregation Online (Unitarian Universalist Association)
This webinar focuses on the creation, design, re-design of a congregational website. We will look at policies and procedures, content, management and design.
Presenter: Beth Casebolt, CERG Communitcations Consultant and OMD District Administrator
Learn more at http://www.cerguua.org/ondemand/course/index.php?categoryid=25
Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.
Theme Based Church (Unitarian Universalist Association)
This webinar explores Theme Based Church, how it is different from Theme Based Worship, and how you can move your congregation to Theme Based Church as well.
Presenter, Rev. Scott Tayler, Director of Congregational Life of the UUA, former co-minister at First Unitarian Church of Rochester, NY and minister of UU Church of Canandaigua.
Learn more at http://www.cerguua.org/ondemand/course/index.php?categoryid=31
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Restoring Relationships in Congregations (Unitarian Universalist Association)
Without intention and agreements on how to process disagreements and conflicts, vows and covenants can end up meaningless, or even harmful. In other words, we need to agree on how to fight, for fight we will. In this workshop we explore how to make our behavioral covenants work for us through ongoing training and practice in social and emotional intelligence, and restorative practices. This workshop might especially appeal to Committees on Ministry and Right Relations teams. Bring your real life relationship challenges and we will work on them together.
Facilitated by Rev. LoraKim Joyner, UU District Metro NY Right Relationship Consultant.
Learn more at http://www.cerguua.org/ondemand/course/index.php?categoryid=34
This webinar uses the following resources:
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Vision for Conservative Early Childhood Programs – SERIES (United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism)
- Help! What is this book I just got in the mail?!? An introduction to the Vision for directors, teachers, clergy and synagogue professionals, and lay leaders. Listen to a recording of this webinar. Because of technical difficulties only the presenter was recorded. You won’t be able to hear the voices on the phone.
- Ethical Behavior – How do I use the Vision to infuse my school with Jewish values? For EC directors and teachers. This webinar was recorded in two parts — click here to see part 1 or part 2. Because of technical difficulties only the presenter was recorded. You won’t be able to hear the voices on the phone.
- God and Spirituality – How do I use the Vision to invite God into our school and classrooms? For EC directors and teachers. This webinar was recorded in two parts — click here to see part 1 or part 2.
- Working with Clergy (and Other Key Community Members): for clergy and synagogue professionals – how do I use the Vision to get more involved in my synagogue’s early childhood school? Click here to view this webinar. There is a webex player plugin which will need to be downloaded the first time. The video of the presenter can be seen by clicking on the video icon on the top right of the screen.
- Working with Clergy (and Other Key Community Members): for EC Directors and teachers – how do I use the Vision to increase the involvement of clergy and synagogue professionals in my school? Click here to view this webinar. There is a webex player plugin which will need to be downloaded the first time. The video of the presenter can be seen by clicking on the video icon on the top right of the screen.
- Jewish learning – how do I use the Vision to increase learning opportunities for children, teachers and parents in my school? (for EC Directors and teachers) Click here to view this webinar. There is a webex player plugin which will need to be downloaded the first time. The video of the presenter can be seen by clicking on the video icon on the top right of the screen.
- Ritual Observance – how do I use the Vision to examine and elevate the ritual culture in my school? (for EC Directors and teachers) Click here to view this webinar. There is a webex player plugin which will need to be downloaded the first time. The video of the presenter can be seen by clicking on the video icon on the top right of the screen.
- Jewish Environment – how do I use the Vision to examine and elevate the visual Jewish environment in my school? (for EC Directors and teachers) Click here to view this webinar.
- My school already does all this – A webinar for schools farther along on the journey. (for EC Directors and teachers) Click here to view this webinar.
Learn more about this series on the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism website
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Addressing Domestic and Sexual Violence: Tools for Faith Leaders – SERIES (United Church of Christ)
The Prophetic Voice: How do we preach?
June 15, 2011
Overview: How do we integrate addressing victimization into our preaching beyond a once-a-year special Sunday? Someone in your congregation is waiting for a word from the pulpit.
Abuse and Forgiveness: The Possibilities of Healing
June 8, 2011
Overview: For survivors of abuse, forgiveness is the last step . . . maybe. How do our theology and study of scripture guide our process?
Taking it to the Next Level: Healthy Teen Relationships
May 17, 2011
Overview: Technology has added a new twist to teen relationships – the Internet, texting, smart phones all present new opportunities and dangers. This webinar will address ways youth pastors and leaders can address healthy relationships and teen dating violence education into the youth ministry activities. It will address signs and components of healthy relationships as well as how to respond to teenagers involved in unhealthy relationships.
Sharpening Your Premarital Counseling Tools: Addressing domestic violence in premarital counseling
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Overview: This webinar will address the importance of screening for domestic violence. How to screen for past, current or potential domestic violence and affirm the components of a healthy covenantal relationship.
The Invisible Victims of Domestic Violence: Children’s exposure to domestic violence
March 22, 2011
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Overview: This webinar will look at the prevalence of and the effects on children who are exposed to domestic violence. We will specifically discuss some of the high risks for teens living in violent homes, their coping strategies, spiritual crisis and what churches can do to advocate for them.
Men’s Ministry: Men Stopping Violence Against Women
March 8, 2011
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What is required of Our Brothers in the UCC in the movement to stop violence against women and girls? What can men do individually and collectively? This webinar will discuss the fundamentals of gender based violence and review successful secular community based and church models for men to stop and prevent domestic violence.
Ministry with Batterers
February 15, 2011
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We have learned that survivor safety and empowerment are of primary importance. But— what does the batterer need to do to change? What is our responsibility to the perpetrator? What does it mean to hold the abuser accountable? Whose responsibility is it to make that happen?
Religious Resources and Roadblocks
February 8, 2011
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Why do so many survivors of abuse leave the church? What are some of the main reasons women stay in abusive marriages? What religious teachings hold women hostage in abusive relationships? This webinar will address the spiritual crisis many survivors of abuse experience as a result of traditional teachings and misinterpretation of scripture as well as how clergy and lay leaders can help.
Ministry to Survivors of Domestic Violence
January 25, 2011
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There are survivors in all of our churches. How can clergy and churches become safe places and people for survivors to seek help? What are the roles and goals of clergy and the congregation in response to domestic violence?
Preventing Domestic and Sexual Violence: What Churches can do
January 18, 2011
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There are survivors in all of our churches. How can clergy and churches become safe places and people for survivors to seek help? What are the roles and goals of clergy and the congregation in response to domestic violence?
Is God Still Listening . . . to the Voices of Survivors
January 11, 2010
Materials:
- Recording of Webinar
- Powerpoint Presentation
- UCC Domestic Violence Survey Results
- Aleese Moore-Orbih Bio
- Marie Fortune Bio
Overview:
This webinar discussed the results of a survey conducted in 2009 to ascertain prevalence of abuse in families within the United Church of Christ and the capacity of our leaders to successfully respond. The Rev. Dr. Marie M Fortune, FTI Founder and Senior Analyst, and the Rev. Dr. Aleese Moore-Orbih, FTI Director for Training and Consulting, hosted this webinar symposium exploring:
- Theological and ethical issues of domestic and sexual violence
- The role of clergy and laity in responding and preventing domestic and sexual violence
- The importance of integrating domestic and sexual violence education into Christian education
- The importance of national, regional and local church involvement
- How safe and healthy families make safe and healthy congregations
- Strategies for moving forward
Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.
When Religion and Politics Meet (United Church of Christ)
When Religion and Politics Meet: A Conversation About the Role of Religion in the Electoral Process
Although we have heard it said that religion and politics shouldn’t mix, people of faith can and do play an important role in the public square and the political life of our nation. But what might that role look like, and how can people of faith and houses of worship engage in the electoral process in a healing, respectful and responsible way? What are some of the legal guidelines for participation by people of faith? What are some of the uses and misuses of religion in political campaigns, and how can people of faith promote civil, thoughtful dialogue across differences on critical issues of the day.
Join us in this conversation with Rev. Welton Gaddy, President of the Interfaith Alliance, and K. Hollyn Hollman, general counsel, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty to learn about ways that you and your congregation can become involved!
Watch the On-Demand video from the UCC (WebEx)
Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.
