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May 2012 Continuing Education Workshop
 The Compassionate Observer: Formation, Supervision, and Discernment -- with Rev. Jane E. Vennard
Wed, May 16, 2012, 4–6:15 p.m.
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Topic The compassionate observer is a place within all of us that is able to view the world, others and our selves with compassion. Through simple imaginative and movement experiences we will discover that heart space that allows the compassion of God to flow through us. We will apply our personal experience to the areas of formation, supervision, and discernment.
Presenter Rev. Jane E. Vennard was called to a ministry of teaching and spiritual direction and ordained by the United Church of Christ. She is a spiritual director, international retreat leader, e-retreat facilitator for www.spiritualityandpractice.org, the author of six books, and has served on the faculty of Iliff School of Theology. She presented a version of this workshop in Atlanta for SDI in 2011.  Registration Click the glassy green R to register online and pay by credit card or check.
August 2012 Continuing Education Workshop to be held in two locations, N. and S. of Denver
Transitions: “Don't get over it, go through it” with Julie Lupien
Wednesday, August 15, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Longmont
Thursday, August 16, Benet Hill Monastery, Colorado Springs
 Topic Understanding the transition process can transform this time into the natural part of life that it is, filled with a mixture of challenges and gifts. This session will focus on how to move through transition in a healthy way, for both spiritual guide and companion.
Presenter Julie Lupien is director of From Mission to Mission, a resource for mission and transition for people preparing for and returning from service in another culture, or dealing with other life transitions. The same workshop will be held in two locations north and south of Denver.
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Order 2012 Colorado Spirituality Conference CD
Rabbi Rami Shapiro at his best -- "Faith beyond Faith: Exploring the Promise of Inter-Spiritual Living"
2013 Colorado Spirituality Conference
Christine Valters Painter
Friday evening, January 11 & Saturday January 12, 2013
Christine Valters Paintner, PhD, REACE, is the online Abbess at Abbey of the Arts, an online monastery offering classes, books, and other resources to support contemplative practice and creative expression. She is a spiritual director and the author of six books.
She earned her PhD in Christian spirituality from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley and her professional status as a Registered Expressive Arts Consultant and Educator through the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association.
Christine is a Benedictine oblate, which means she has made a commitment to live as a monk in the world. She lives the contemplative and creative life in the heart of Seattle with her husband John and her dog Winter. She is the author of several book of interest:
Desert Mothers and Fathers: Early Christian Wisdom Sayings (forthcoming from SkyLight Paths in summer 2012)
The Artist’s Rule: Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom (Ave Maria Press)
Lectio Divina – The Sacred Art: Transforming Words & Images into Heart-Centered Prayer (Skylight Paths)
Water, Wind, Earth, & Fire: The Christian Spiritual Practice of Praying with the Elements (Ave Maria Press)
Awakening the Creative Spirit: Bringing the Arts to Spiritual Direction (Morehouse) with Betsey Beckman
Lectio Divina: Contemplative Awakening & Awareness (Paulist Press) with Lucy Wynkoop, OSB.
You can learn more about Christine Valters Paintner at www.AbbeyoftheArts.com
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