Source: Spirituality & Practice
This journey consists of everything from great touches of God (consolations) to the Dark Nights. It is a journey of purification into illumination and understanding, and further into contemplation and union. Becoming familiar with — and reminded of — the map or signposts of the journey is very useful and reassuring to keep making the various consents along the way.
This journey, originally designed for the season of Lent, will explore these traditional signposts of the spiritual journey, including the Dark Nights, with new teachings by Fr. Thomas Keating. It consists of a combination of email, video and audio teachings.
(6 CEHs for Chaplains available.)
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Lent Course 2016 (Churches Together)
The notion of ‘Pilgrimage’ is presented in the form of collections of sayings, images, wisdom and prayers from a variety of sources, which are gathered into a pack of seven conversation booklets suitable for personal and group use. Each member of a group will need their own copy of the pack, which will be used as a personal journal.
Designed and produced by Shoreline Conversations on behalf of CTBI, these booklets take up the theme of pilgrimage in a way that is resonant and accessible both to those familiar with pilgrim journeys and also those who simply wish to explore it as a metaphor for our spiritual journey through life.
Source: Churches Together in Britain and Ireland
The conversation pack is available to view online although you may find it more convenient to purchase the printed version for use in groups.
The Seven Pilgrimage Themes are:
Week 1: The Open Road
The hope, longing, purpose or invitation that motivates us to leave our normal environment or present perspective; seeking spiritual sustenance as we begin an intentional spiritual journey.
Week 2: Taking and Leaving
The need to travel lightly and the process of becoming unencumbered. Making choices about what is essential and what is peripheral to the undertaking.
Week 3: Becoming Present
Cultivating a certain availability and openness; allowing experiences and environments to speak to us; a quality of being, self-discipline and attentiveness to what is within and without.
Week 4: Alone and Together
Our need for companionship on our journey to God, beginning to trust those who do not share our own perspectives; reflecting on the experience of many people on the move today, fleeing war and persecution in search of a better life.
Week 5: Living with Uncertainty
Between here and there; living with paradox and uncertainty; questioning the journey yet keeping faith; emerging dimensions prompted by unexpected events, people and places.
Week 6: Sacred Encounter (Holy Week)
Reaching our chosen destination; encountering the Sacred in silence and suffering; changing expectations and the invitation to change and renew.
Week 7: Pilgrim Living (post-Easter)
Returning home and its implications; what we are learning, how we are changed by the journey, things we are motivated to do that are different than before because of the experience.
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Introducing Lent with Maggi Dawn (ChurchNext)
Source: ChurchNext
Lent is the Christian tithe. 40 days which we give back to God by intentionally drawing near to the Lord. The season of Lent is an opportunity for life-change, as we are invited to participate in special rituals and activities centered on Christ’s own preparation for death and resurrection.
Maggi Dawn knows much about this. She is the author of a book on lent called Giving It Up, and has a special place in her heart for the ways in which lent can transform lives and point them back at God. In this course, Maggi will teach us:
- Why Commemorate Lent?
- Origins of Lent
- Themes of Lent
- Practicing Lent
This course is an inspiring introduction to this holy season and is appropriate for those who are new or have spent years commemorating Lent.
Learn more about this course and register at ChurchNext
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Unity Prayer (Unity Church)
Affirmative meditative prayer is at the heart of the Unity spiritual path. The Unity way of prayer is ultimately aimed at experience of the Divine and Realization of the practitioner’s Divine Potential. Along the way there are practical benefits, including guidance, healing and abundance. In this course, students are introduced to Unity’s Five Step Prayer Process and supported in developing their daily prayer practice.
Instructor: Patrick McAndrew
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Healing and Wholeness 1 (Unity Church)
This advanced course based in the spiritual universal principles that support the expression of healing, health and wholeness in students’ minds, bodies and affairs. Students will be working with Myrtle and Charles Fillmore’s interpretation of healing and wholeness, as well as historical and contemporary master teachers. Such principles will be presented to support students in developing a practical understanding of Myrtle and Charles’ theology as heart-centered metaphysicians.
Instructor: Ellen Debenport
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Metaphysics 3 (Unity Church)
The third phase in metaphysical study is cultivating dominion over the ego/personality. To that end, students will be encouraged to investigate, analyze and use basic metaphysical tools for living. By developing dominion over the ego/personality, the way is opened for greater expression of the student’s innate Divine Potential.
Instructor: Donna Kopitsky
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Metaphysics 2 (Unity Church)
This course explores some of the more complex metaphysical concepts such as Oneness and creation, as well as offers a Unity perspective on terminology that is commonly used by much of mainstream Christianity. In the process, aspects of students’ embedded theology are exposed and Unity Teachings are clarified. Practical application is the primary goal.
Instructor: A. Paul Hasselbeck
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Metaphysics 1 (Unity Church)
This course explores some of Unity’s fundamental Principles as well as the highest form of mind action, prayer. Students will be encouraged to awaken your awareness and understanding of spiritual Truth in order to employ it in your everyday life.
Instructor: Patricia Veenema
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Introduction to Epiphany with Sharon Pearson
Source: ChurchNext
It is the season of the Star. Epiphany brings us the Three Wise Men and the revelation that this baby born in a manger is much more than your average infant. Epiphany is a time for us to find the various ways God reveals God’s self in our lives.
In this course you’ll learn:
What is Epiphany?
What are the themes of Epiphany?
How should we observe Epiphany?
How does Epiphany better our lives?
This course is perfect for those who are new to the Christian year, as well as long-time Christians who are looking for a refresher course on the subject.
Learn more about this Epiphany online course and register at ChurchNext
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Introduction to Advent with Tim Schenck
Source: ChurchNext
Advent is a season of great anticipation, both inside and outside of the Church. While the world around us shops, cooks, and prepares for December 25, Christians have their own way of anticipating the birth of Jesus.
In this class, Episcopal priest and author Tim Schenck will open up our imaginations to the magic of this holy time of year.
Tim Schenck has just published a newish book called A Dog in the Manger (see below). This course is appropriate for those who are new to the church year, as well as those who are familiar, but are looking for a refresher.
You can take this course as a person or as a group!
Learn more about this online Advent course and register at ChurchNext
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