NEWS FROM LIFELONG LEARNING: CONTINUING EDUCATION
As we prepare our hearts for the arrival of the Christ Child, the Lifelong Learning team has been preparing our offerings for 2019 as well. We are excited to announce our line-up of Spring Evening Courses:
As is our tradition, we will kick off our spring courses with an evening Taste of Lifelong Learning on Thursday, January 24th. We are thrilled to have two brothers visiting from the Society of St. John the Evangelist, a monastic community of the Episcopal Church. who seek to know and share an authentic experience of God’s love and mercy. Please join us for an evening of reflection and conversation, and bring your own questions about journeying with God.
In addition to our evening community classes, remember that lifelong learners interested in master-level courses may apply to audit through the Auditor Program (applications due by January 15).
We are pleased to announce new offerings coming in the new year for church leaders (and emerging ones):
- Preaching Workshops with the Rev. Mark Jefferson, Visiting Professor of Homiletics, for lay and ordained preachers — an on-campus daytime strategic preaching workshop on February 6, an online webinar on Intergenerational Preaching on March 27, and a weekend retreat April 26-27 (co-led by the Rev. Kathy Grieb).
- “Faith in the Field” Leadership Series, offering both online webinars and on-campus panel discussions on topics such as "Clergy Transitions," "Breaking the Stained Glass Ceiling," and "Faithful Response to the Opioid Crisis"
- “Time to Breathe and Be,” with practices for nourishing the spirit — including seasonal "Spirituality Saturdays" workshops for mind, body and soul; and monthly sabbath mini-retreats.
Look for registration links and information on upcoming events below and on our website. As always, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions at lifelonglearning@vts.edu.
The Lifelong Learning Team wishes you and yours many blessings during this Christmas Season and we look forward to seeing you in person or online in the New Year!
— Diane M. Wright, Senior Associate for Lifelong Learning
and Director of Continuing Education
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