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Advanced Racial Justice
$80.00Feb. 6, Mar. 6, 2027 (10-4p EST)
Two Day OnlineIn this two-day course we will review concepts that are key to racial justice and look at how we can apply that knowledge to serving our respective communities through our own unique gifts & dreams. In the first part, we will review concepts such as power, intersectionality, identity/ positionality, how the various levels of oppression function, and allyship. In the second part we will reflect on our personal gifts, skills, and dreams and how these relate to our unique calling to serve others and work towards justice. We will work in groups in order to share, brainstorm, receive feedback and discern next steps. Affinity spaces (caucuses) will be provided to support the varied learning needs of all participants.
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Age of Discovery or Age of Genocide: The Doctrine of Discovery Today
Price range: $175.00 through $350.00May 29 & Jun. 12, 26, 2027 (10-4:30p EST)
Online (Saturdays)
Course SyllabusMoana Jackson, a Māori lawyer, said the age of discovery is described more accurately as the age of genocide. This course examines the doctrine as the foundation of all systemic racism and stereotypes that Indigenous people face today in the colonial state of Canada. We will examine together the doctrine of discovery, the historical legal and religious principle that justified the colonization of non-Christian lands by European powers, asserting that Christian nations had the right to claim lands inhabited by non-Christians. We will review how the doctrine has been used and repudiated by the Papal office but, how even repudiating the doctrine does not end the oppression of Indigenous people on Turtle Island commonly referred to as Canada and the United States. Join us in this journey of self-awareness, self-reflection, and deep learning about how the doctrine still lingers in our church systems and in our daily lives.
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Allyship
$60.00Oct. 17 (10-4p EST)
One Day HybridThis course explores the foundational concepts of allyship that underpin meaningful support for marginalized communities. We’ll define allyship and distinguish it from related roles—accomplice and co-conspirator—so you can understand where you are on the spectrum of solidarity.
What You’ll Learn
- How allyship differs from accompliceship and co- conspiratorial action
- Common pitfalls in practicing allyship, including performative gestures and saviorism
- The art & ethics of apology: when, how & why to own mistakes
- Appreciation versus appropriation: celebrating culture without exploitation
- Concrete, everyday actions that deepen your allyship
By the end of this course, you will have a clear roadmap for stepping into allyship with humility, integrity, and purpose—transforming awareness into authentic, lasting change.
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Faith Without Favouritism
$80.00Sep. 12, Sep. 26 (10-4p EST)
Two Day OnlineThis course critically explores the complex ways oppression manifests within religious and faith spaces. Through an intersectional lens, we will examine how power dynamics and social hierarchies shape participation, leadership, and belonging in spiritual spaces. The course will unpack various forms of oppression—including ideological, institutional, cultural, and historical. Topics include the exclusion of women and LGBTQ+ individuals from leadership and the marginalization of disabled people in worship. We will also engage with theologies that reinforce inequality, address and challenge dominant narratives that silence diverse voices. By the end of the course, we will gain tools to identify and disrupt oppressive structures in faith communities and envision what true diversity, inclusion, and liberation could look like in worship, leadership, and theology.
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Healthy Boundaries 2: Self Care for Clergy
$40.00Nov. 5 (12-4p EST)
One Day OnlineBoundaries to keep parishioners safe are essential and rightly emphasized in introductory boundary courses. This course is supplemental for those in placements and ministry to identify when, cope with & move forward in instances of parishioners, colleagues, and leaders monopolizing time, misusing power, manipulating through donations or compensation, and bullying, to empower clergy to stay healthy and strengthen their ministry for and with ALL people they are called to serve.
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Intro to Healthy Boundaries
$40.00Nov. 19 (12-4p EST)
One Day OnlineGood boundaries are a blessing. They are important guidelines that help our relationships take shape and establish a solid foundation for life-giving ministry. We cross boundaries & betray sacred trust when we disregard a parishioner’s separateness or exploit their vulnerability to meet our own needs (intentionally or otherwise). Boundaries in ministry settings make it clear who is pastor and who is congregant—not in a hierarchical manner, but in a way that keeps people from unhealthily merging. Over time, boundaries foster the development of safer spaces and trust, spaces where faith can flourish.
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Intro to Racial Justice
$80.00Nov. 7, Dec. 5 (10-4p EST)
Two Day OnlineThis two-day introductory course on racial justice offers a foundational understanding of key concepts and frameworks essential to recognizing and addressing racial inequity. We will explore the historical roots of systemic racism, the difference between individual bias and institutional discrimination, and the impact of privilege and power in shaping societal outcomes. The course will also introduce tools for allyship, anti-racist practices, and strategies for fostering inclusive environments. Affinity spaces (caucuses) will be provided to support the varied learning needs of all participants. Through interactive discussions & reflective exercises, attendees will gain the awareness & language needed to begin engaging in racial justice work personally & professionally in the church & beyond.
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Strong Roots: Contemplative Prayer & Practice
Price range: $175.00 through $350.00Jul. 13, 20, 27, & Aug. 3, 10, 17 2026 (6-9p EST)
In-Person / Hybrid/ Online (Monday Evenings)
Course SyllabusThis course examines the practice of contemplative prayer from the Early Church through to modern times, with the intent of reflecting on, strengthening and growing our relationships with God, self, and others. Grounding our study in theological and scriptural understandings of prayer, we will explore the idea that the act of contemplation leads to greater daily embodiment of the Gospel and experiences of the Divine that we encounter in private moments of prayer.
Through practice, lecture, reflection, discussion, and readings taken from a wide sampling of authors and practitioners of contemplative prayer, we will consider how this practice encourages us to be more fully engaged as anti-racist, embodied, and self-reflective Christ followers, open to continual spiritual growth and deepening relationship with the Divine.
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The Art of Reflective Ministry
Price range: $175.00 through $350.00Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Dec. 7 (6-9p EST)
Online (Monday Evenings)
Course SyllabusThis course explores the concepts associated with theological reflection or reflective belief while developing the learner’s practice individually and in a group setting. Learners will engage with five different perspectives (hermeneutical spiral) which influence opinion, behaviour, and personal theology, exploring how meaning is made for people of faith in everyday life. Learners will practice reflecting on everyday ministry/care situations, using questioning, problem solving, and critical thinking.
At the heart of our learning is the understanding that the task of the ministry must be undergirded by critical thinking, self awareness, and self-reflection. Such an approach centers our common humanity and the realtionships we share with one another, ourselves, and God. Learners will gain extnesive practice reflecting theologically on common questions, occurences, problems, and scenarios, through accessing fice distinct perspectives on the hermeneutical spiral: doctrine/the Church, personal experience, culture (voices from marginalized communities), scripture, and the life and ministry of Jesus.
