SP 2988 Writing As Healing Ministry – Sharon Bray This experiential workshop is designed for individuals who wish to incorporate writing as part of a healing ministry to people suffering from poverty, loss, serious illness, or other life difficulties. A variety of therapeutic writing methodologies will be explored through small and large group activities, as well as the reflective and spiritual aspects of one's own writing practice. Dates, time, and place TBA. Sharon Bray, EdD, is a Bay area writer and educator. Her most recent books include: A Healing Journey: Writing Together Through Breast Cancer and When Words Heal: Writing Groups for People Living with Cancer.
FTSP 2410 Creating Circles of Trust – Hagstrom & Casbon Based on the pioneering work of Dr. Parker Palmer, and drawn from Quaker practices, this course emphasizes the connection between identity and integrity, and aligning soul & role. Integrating theory and practice, we will explore how to develop communities of trust that support us in the midst of the demands of social action and our ministries. Students will practice disciplines that support the rigors of the inner journey, as they also enrich their capacity to listen deeply in community, and maintain nonviolent practices in the face of complexity. There will be opportunities for writing, reflection, small group interaction, and inclusion of poetry and stories from various wisdom traditions; we also offer an opportunity to practice the countercultural process of the Clearness Committee. Finally, there will be consideration of how these practices may be integrated to enrich the life & vitality of the congregation. |
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