Upcoming events.
Westar Conference
Idolatry is not about worshipping physical idols; idolatry is about worshipping false idols. It is about valuing above all what should be valued least of all. Idolatry is about worshipping money over justice, valuing power over responsibility, and praising lies despite the need for truth. Idolatry is human deception, and it is found in our collective cultural histories from biblical times to the present setting in America. Insight into idolatry and its abuse of power is important to understand because such insight, in biblical terms, is related to justice, and justice is an action that requires the truth.
In person and livestream portions
Known & Unknown: Ministry Leadership in Liminal Time
Some call this is a ‘liminal season’ — a time when individuals and institutions are struggling with surprising forces inside and out, often experiencing disorientation, disengagement, and disenchantment. Leadership in ministry today requires dexterity in navigating the ‘known and the unknown’ of this time.
Gather 25
Gather25 is an unprecedented 25-hour global broadcast event telling the inspiring stories of the global Church, by the global Church.
This is an unprecedented moment in history where technology can connect to Jesus followers from almost every nation, every denomination, and every generation.
Jesus followers in churches, campuses, arenas, and living rooms–from every continent and denomination–will join together across every time zone to watch the Gather25 broadcast that is free to everyone, everywhere.
For 25 hours, Gather25 is inviting believers across the world to pray, repent, worship, and discover how the love of Jesus is transforming the world through everyday people.
This is what Gather25 is all about.
Register to watch the live broadcast: gather25.com
Calvin Symposium on Worship
brings together people from a variety of roles in worship and leadership, including pastors, worship planners and leaders, musicians, scholars, students, worship bands and teams, organists, visual artists, preachers, chaplains, missionaries, liturgists, council and session leaders, and more;
encourages leaders in churches and worshiping communities of all sizes and settings;
offers sessions on themes related to universal design for worship, faithful antiracism in Christian living, building connections and empathy in divided times, cultural intelligence, and the global and historical nature of Christian worship, and more;
Centering Prayer Summit
The 4th Annual Online Centering Prayer Summit on January 25-26 offers a sacred space to move beyond personal peace to embrace a shared, universal connection with the Divine and all of creation. Guided by renowned contemplative teachers, including keynote speaker Cynthia Bourgeault, you’ll explore how contemplative prayer not only deepens our relationship with God but also weaves us closer to one another, illuminating our shared journey.
What You'll Experience at the Summit:
Guided Meditations: Cultivate inner stillness and deepen your contemplative presence.
Engaging Talks: Explore the nuances of Centering Prayer and non-dual awareness.
Interactive Q&A Sessions: Address your personal questions & challenges directly with our speakers.
Sacred Silence: Experience moments of silence woven throughout the schedule, creating space for deep listening and presence.
Renewing Faith Conference
Are you feeling burnt out and disconnected from your ministry or spiritual life? The Renewing Faith Online Conference is designed specifically for forward-looking Christian pastors, staff members, lay leaders, spiritual directors, chaplains, and those outside traditional church settings - whether you consider yourself a progressive mainliner, a quiet contemplative, a spiritual seeker, or a “deconstructing” post-evangelical - who are seeking to reignite their passion and find life-giving purpose in their faith journeys.
Blessed are the Undone
Blessed Are the Undone: Leading in the Era of Quiet Deconstruction is a two-day event taking place October 4-5, 2024, in Waterloo, ON, Saskatoon, SK, and online. This conference will explore the growing phenomenon of quiet deconstruction within the Canadian church, offering pastors, ministry leaders, academics, artists, and those navigating personal faith questions an opportunity to engage with real-life stories of deconstruction.
Festival of Preaching
You can look forward to:
A carefully crafted programme which aims to refresh, inspire and encourage all who preach
A mix of curated lectures, seminars and workshops led by some of today’s outstanding preachers
Beautiful and thoughtful worship, music and liturgies
Outstanding hospitality, accommodation, and buildings – in the heart of one of the UK’s most beautiful cities
The Festival of Preaching 2024 will allow preachers from all over the UK and beyond, from a diversity of church denominations and traditions, to gather together, in glorious surroundings, to discuss, pray, worship, listen and learn from each other – and the guest speakers. You are sure to go back to your home parish refreshed and encouraged in your preaching ministry.