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SUMMARY:Catholicity and Wholeness Beyond the Church
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, February 27\, at 7 p.m. ET for a Center for Christogenesis webinar with Society of African Missions member and Ph.D. candidate Augustin Kassa. \nWhat happens when we finally recognize and consider the cosmos as the real\, the true\, the absolute catholic? The cosmos can be understood as the true manifestation of catholicity (derived from the Greek katholikos\, meaning universal or all-embracing)\, representing fundamental unity and completeness beyond religious institutions. As the totality of existence\, it embodies genuine wholeness while existing in a dynamic paradox of being complete yet incomplete due to ongoing cosmic evolution.  \nThis cosmic catholicity is maintained through an intricate web of spatiotemporal relationships encompassing past\, present\, and future states of being. The understanding of this universal wholeness can be approached through three distinct but complementary epistemological frameworks: culturalicity (represented by philosophies like Ubuntu and various ancient religious traditions\, including Christianity)\, scienticity (exemplified by Big Bang cosmology)\, and technicity (instrumental-practical approaches).  \nRather than establishing hierarchical superiority\, we will discuss how these paradigms offer unique insights into cosmic unity\, each illuminating different aspects of the universal whole while maintaining their epistemological integrity. Together\, they form a comprehensive approach to understanding cosmic wholeness\, with their value lying in their ability to facilitate deeper engagement with existence through their respective methodological lenses. \nAbout Augustin Kassa\nAugustin Kassa\, SMA\, is a member of the Society of African Missions and a Ph.D. candidate at Villanova University. What began as scattered seeds of curiosity across various fields of study has recently blossomed into a singular quest\, the search for wholeness. Over the past few years\, he has discovered a theological perspective that celebrates connection rather than demanding traditional theology division. Today\, his research interests stand at an exciting crossroads. His work focuses on weaving together three seemingly disparate threads to foster a greater sense of togetherness. While he aims to unite cultural wisdom (primarily African Ubuntu)\, religious insights\, and scientific understandings of togetherness\, he always respect and validate each tradition’s effort to locate and experience connectedness.  \nThe recording will be available to all registrants within two weeks of the event.
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/catholicity-and-wholeness-beyond-the-church/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Monthly Webinars
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SUMMARY:Old God\, New God: New Theologies with Ilia Delio (Session 2/2)
DESCRIPTION:This is a calendar placeholder for a multi session event. For information about this event and to register\, visit the event page for Session 1.
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/old-god-new-god-new-theologies-with-ilia-delio-session-2-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Old God\, New God: New Theologies with Ilia Delio (Session 1/2)
DESCRIPTION:This is a two-session online webinar series with Ilia Delio for our partner the Spiritual Life Center. \nMonday\, February 10\, 7–9PM: At the first session\, Dr. Delio will discuss how new discoveries in science\, such as quantum physics\, open up new theological understandings. Ilia will invite participants to see the cosmos as a sacred whole\, where the universe is in God and God is in the universe (while God is also more than the universe). \nMonday\, February 17\, 7–9PM: At the second session\, Dr. Delio will discuss how these new developments in theology support our engagement with a personalized and relational universe. Anyone for whom ancient doctrines of God and mechanistic views of the universe are limiting will find “Old God\, New God” intriguing. This program will foster valuable understanding for those who want to nurture their connection with the divine whether within or outside a religious context. \nWherever you are on life’s journey\, you are welcome to this event. \nFor more information and to register visit the event page on our partner’s website.
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/old-god-new-god-a-program-on-new-theologies-with-ilia-delio/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Renewing Faith (Online Conference from Process & Faith)
DESCRIPTION:We are partnering with Process & Faith\, a program of the Center for Process Studies\, on an exciting online conference and wanted to pass along their message about it below to invite you to explore it for yourself. \nRenewing Faith Online Conference\, January 23-25\, 2025 \nAre you feeling burnt out and disconnected from your ministry or spiritual life? The Renewing Faith 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. \nAt the Renewing Faith Conference\, you will: \n\nGrow and Deepen Your Theological Roots: Participate in thought-provoking discussions led by renowned theologians and ministry leaders.\nGain Fresh Perspectives on Ministry: Hear and discuss ways to incorporate process and open-relational theology and practice into your preaching\, ministry\, community\, and personal faith journey.\nBuild Lasting Connections: Network with like-minded Christians who share your commitment to fresh expressions of Christianity\, forming lasting relationships and networks of support.\nEmbody Your Faith: Experience worship and practices that connect mind\, body\, and spirit through the arts and movement\, fostering a holistic approach to ministry and well-being.\n\nImagine leaving the conference with a renewed sense of purpose\, a refreshed spirit\, and practical tools to sustain your faith and your ministry for years to come. This isn’t just another conference; it’s a life-changing experience designed to help you thrive in your calling and spirituality. \nDon’t let burnout or boredom define your ministry or faith life.\n\nTake the first step towards renewal and transformation. Visit our partner’s event page for more details and to register.
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/renewing-faith-online-conference/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Whitehead's Universe
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to share this upcoming workshop series hosted by our friend\, Andrew Davis. \nA Five-Week Introductory Course for the Philosophically and Theologically Curious \nThis course will be offered on a rolling five-week schedule throughout 2025. For the first iteration\, running from mid-January to mid-February\, two U.S. groups (Group A & B) and one international group (Group C) are available for registration\, each limited to 20 students. For more information about the course outline and dates visit their website link in the side tool bar. \n“Reality is not static: it is a process of becoming. The fluent character of the togetherness of things was already emphasized in Greek philosophy: All things flow\, said Heraclitus. Indeed the fact is too obvious to escape notice. But unfortunately things which are too obvious often escape receiving their due emphasis” — Alfred North Whitehead \nCheck out the course teaser video. \nAbout the Teacher: \nAndrew M. Davis\, Ph.D. is an American process philosopher\, theologian\, and scholar of cosmological wonder. He is the academic and research director for the Center for Process Studies where he researches\, writes\, teaches\, and organizes conferences on various aspects of process-relational thought (Whitehead and Beyond). An advocate of metaphysics and meaning in a hospitable universe\, he approaches philosophy as the endeavor to systematically think through what reality must be like because we are a part of it. He is the author\, editor\, and co-editor of nearly a dozen books including Mind\, Value\, and Cosmos: On the Relational Nature of Ultimacy\, Process Cosmology: New Integrations in Science and Philosophy\, and Metaphysics of Exo-Life: Toward a Constructive Whiteheadian Cosmotheology. This course is based upon drafts of his next book\, Prismatic Universe: An Introduction to Alfred North Whitehead.
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/whiteheads-universe/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:The Noosphere and the Global South Conference
DESCRIPTION:This December\, 16-18\, 2024 immerse yourself in this important dialogue and participate in this free live-stream of the Noosphere and the Global South Conference hosted by Human Energy. \nAs part of this Conference\, Ilia Delio presents\, Teilhard’s Noosphere: Why Evolution and Religion Belong Together. \nThe Noosphere is our present reality of complexified matter and global consciousness. Scientists mapping the Noosphere show grids of interconnections that reveal a formative pattern of a higher-ordered collective. Teilhard de Chardin envisioned this pattern almost a century ago\, but he saw that emerging complexified wholeness cannot be adequately sustained without religion. He did not conceive religion as a confessional set of doctrines but the depth dimension of all reality\, the search for ultimate meaning\, and the state of being grasped by ultimate concerns. “Religion and evolution\,” he said\, “are destined to form one single continuous organism\, in which their respective lives prolong\, are dependent on\, and complete one another.” Religion is the biological response to the emergence of spiritual energy. His sense of religion\, therefore\, is experiential and supports faith in the future. The true function of religion is to sustain and spur on the progress of life. In his view\, no one religion can satisfy the religious spirit of the earth and its evolution towards Omega. If religion is a biological phenomenon\, what is religion on the level of emerging Noosphere? Science has significantly advanced the Noosphere but without a rebirth of religion\, the future is fragile. \nRegistration is free for all participants. You must register in advance to attend the event in person. (See link in side panel) \n*All presentations will be live-streamed for open access. \nWatch the invitation to the Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdkHTdotR-M
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/the-noosphere-and-the-global-south-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Can Science Be a Form of Faith? A Discussion of Teilhard's Vision
DESCRIPTION:Can Science Be a Form of Faith? A Discussion of Teilhard’s Vision \nTeilhard de Chardin\, a pioneering thinker at the intersection of science and religion\, envisioned a cosmos in which matter and spirit are entangled in an evolutionary journey toward ultimate unity. He suggested that science is not only a method for understanding the material world but also a profound source of revelation. In a world fraught with division\, fear\, and uncertainty\, join Ilia and Robert for a discussion on how contemporary science can deepen our sense of the divine\, renew our zest for life\, and offer direction and hope in a time of crisis. \nJoin Ilia and Robert for this special event on\nDecember 6\, 2024 at 7:00 – 8:00 PM (New York EST) \nThis is a no-cost event. Simply register in advance below to receive the access information. \nA copy of the recording will be sent within two weeks of the event. \nIf you would like to add a donation to your event registration\, please use this form.
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/can-science-be-a-form-of-faith-a-discussion-of-teilhards-vision/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Monthly Webinars
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SUMMARY:Healing our Collective Pain with Sheri Kling (Session 2/2)
DESCRIPTION:This is a calendar placeholder for a multi session event. For information about this event and to register\, visit the event page for Session 1.
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/healing-our-collective-pain-with-sheri-kling-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Teilhard's Omega Point: Does Evolution Have Direction?
DESCRIPTION:Jesuit scientist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin proposed a cosmic vision of evolution governed by the principle of Omega.  Confusion around his use of this symbol has led to speculative ideas\, including a terminal point of evolution. \nIn this talk\, Ilia will explore Teilhard’s notion of Omega as a governing principle of increasing complexity and consciousness\, accompanied by increasing spirit and the energy of love. The Omega principle provides a framework to discuss a possible direction of evolution. \nHow to participate? \n\nJoin Steve McIntosh’s Zoom group – the Zoom group is a monthly forum on the evolution of consciousness and culture. Steve and his guests focus on philosophy\, politics\, spirituality\, and related topic of intellectual interest to the group. Through conversation and fellowship\, we’re building a free cultural space for the exploration of integral consciousness.
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/teilhards-omega-point-does-evolution-have-direction/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Healing Our Collective Pain with Sheri Kling (Session 1/2)
DESCRIPTION:Healing Our Collective Pain: Worldviews\, Dreamwork\, and Transformation \nThis is a two-part workshop with Sheri Kling on November 12 and 19 at 7PM ET. One registration grants access to both sessions. \nWe are a fragmented people in deep pain. In the West – and especially in the United States  – we are divided societally\, as evidenced in our political polarization and the rise of hate groups\, we are divided interpersonally as evidenced in increasing loneliness and isolation\, and we are divided intrapersonally\, as is evidenced by the exploding usage of antidepressants and the correlation between early adverse childhood experience and adult suffering and illness. \nEvery day the world seems to tell us that we are isolated individuals struggling to matter\, to belong\, and to change our negative experiences. If we are to move toward wholeness societally\, interpersonally\, and intrapersonally\, neither religion nor psychological theory and practice are enough because the very worldview that we are swimming in as a culture – materialistic dualism – is a major reason for the splitting we experience. Could there be a way to look at both cosmos and psyche that promotes wholeness rather than separation? \nWhether the topic is politics\, racism\, or climate change and environmental destruction\, the hard truth is that we cannot effect a change in the popular imagination with facts and reason alone. In this workshop\, Sheri D. Kling will offer new ways to look at both cosmos and psyche and show how a spiritual practice of dream work can be an embodied\, transformational practice that reveals a Reality that shows us that we matter\, we belong\, and we can experience positive change. \nAgenda \nTuesday\, November 12\, Session 1: Worldviews\, Fragmentation & Integration – in this session we’ll discuss the problem of fragmentation\, the worldviews that seem to foster it\, and introduce the integrating resources available from the thinking of Alfred North Whitehead and Carl Gustav Jung. \nTuesday\, November 19\, Session 2: Dreams & Transformation – in this session we’ll explore dream work as an embodied spiritual practice for transformation and how dreams may actually be encounters with God in the world and in our lives. \nAbout the Speaker \nSheri D. Kling\, Ph.D.\, is the director of Process & Faith with the Center for Process Studies and interim minister of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bradenton\, FL.  Sheri earned her Ph.D. in Religion: Process Studies from Claremont School of Theology and her MATS from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. She is a theologian\, songwriter\, and spiritual teacher who draws from wisdom and mystical traditions\, relational worldviews\, depth psychology\, and the intersection of spirituality and science to help people find meaning\, belonging\, and transformation. Sheri is a faculty member of the Haden Institute\, adjunct faculty with Claremont School of Theology\, and the author of A Process Spirituality: Christian and Transreligious Resources for Transformation as well as a contributor to several other books. She regularly delivers dynamic “Music & Message” presentations to groups\, and offers courses\, concerts\, and spiritual retreats. Sheri may be found online at sherikling.com.
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/healing-our-collective-pain-with-sheri-kling/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Courses
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SUMMARY:The Unfinished God in a Techno-Driven Universe presented by WCCM
DESCRIPTION:Technology is our fastest evolver today and it is radically changing our world. In centuries past\, religion dominated culture because it stabilized society and advocated norms of unity. \nHas technology come to replace religion in our own time?\nI will explore how technology and religion share the same root source\, the unbounded fields of infinite potential\, the ground of which is God. \nIf we cannot imagine that religion takes shape in technology\, then we have eliminated the religious depth dimension of the most significant development in human becoming. \nVisit link for costs and timing. \nThis is a partner event with WCCM Meditation & Community
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/https-wccm-org-events-the-unfinished-god-in-a-techno-driven-world/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T170000
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SUMMARY:Ilia Delio at Theology Beer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Ilia Delio keynote speaker at Theology Beer Camp \nFrom our friends at Homebrewed Christianity: \nWhat is Theology Beer Camp? Imagine the intellectual rigor of a TED conference fused with the lively spirit of youth-group-like fun! Camp is for those passionate about theology\, offering space to explore and discuss deep theological questions in an engaging\, informal setting. Learn from keynote speakers like Ilia Delio\, Brian McLaren\, Diana Butler Bass\, and John Thatamanil. Meet your favorite God-Pods (theological podcast hosts) and enjoy live podcasts\, games\, and activities. Attendees have the unique chance to learn and connect with fellow theology nerds\, all while savoring excellent beer and food. Interested? Join us this October 17-19 in Denver\, Colorado. Tickets are available at theologybeer.camp.
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/ilia-delio-at-theology-beer-camp/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Evolution in Divine Love with Swami Padmanabha
DESCRIPTION:October webinar with Swami Padmanabha \nEvolution in Divine Love: The Eternal Becoming of God\, Soul\, and Matter\nAccording to Gaudiya Vaishnavism\, divine love is a force of constant expansion which surely affects God\, who is love personified. A God affected by ever-evolving love becomes equally ever-evolving\, thus dismantling outdated paradigms of a changeless and static Absolute. In turn\, this invites each of us to a never-ending and awe-inspiring journey of perpetual development\, under the influence of an ever-fresh love and an ever-fresh God fallen in love. Since reality exists as a holarchy of interconnected wholes\, even matter becomes entangled in this sacred equation. Based on the Gaudiya Vaishnava perspective but also drawing from other wisdom traditions\, this presentation explores the “ever-evolvingness” of love\, God\, soul\, and matter\, and how embracing such a dynamic perspective of life can influence and transform both our lives and the world we live in. \nSwami Padmanabha is a monk\, theologian\, and scholar within the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism. For over twenty-five years\, he has traveled extensively\, delivering lectures at universities\, conferences\, ashrams\, churches\, and institutions worldwide. Fluent in English and Spanish\, Swami is the author of hundreds of articles and two books\, published in multiple languages and praised by both academics and practitioners. Additionally\, Swami hosts The Free Radical Podcast\, where he engages in conversation with guests from diverse disciplines.
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/evolution-in-divine-love-with-swami-padmanabha/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Monthly Webinars
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SUMMARY:Returning Religion to the Prophetic with Ilia Delio
DESCRIPTION:As we move into a presidential election in the US\, we see the role of religion transformed into a powerful political tool. What happens when religion is emptied out of its primal meaning and becomes replacement therapy for anger\, anxiety and existential fear? Teilhard de Chardin had a vision of deep hope\, rooted in the dynamic process of religion and evolution. He returns religion to the place of the mystical\, the dynamic in-breaking of new being. We will explore a renewed meaning of Teilhard’s vision of religion and evolution in a world that seems to be out of control\, and our role in bringing about a more just and unified world. \nSpecial two-hour presentation (New York EDT). \nEvery registration will receive a copy of the webinar recording within two weeks of the event.
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/returning-religion-to-the-prophetic-with-ilia-delio/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Monthly Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T042150
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SUMMARY:LIVESTREAM: "Unlocking the Future: Teilhard de Chardin Meets Artificial Intelligence"
DESCRIPTION:A partner event  \nAre you ready to explore the cosmos of thought and technology? Dive into a fascinating journey with Ilia Delio as she delves into Pierre Teilhard de Chardin’s visionary work hosted by Tripp Fuller. \nDiscover how his groundbreaking ideas illuminate our understanding of the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast\, a philosophical explorer\, or simply curious about the intersection of faith and science\, this conversation promises to be an illuminating experience you won’t want to miss!
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/livestream-unlocking-the-future-teilhard-de-chardin-meets-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T042150
CREATED:20240502T141528Z
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SUMMARY:Making the Choice for a Deeply Personal God with Ilia Delio
DESCRIPTION:Is Christianity unique among world religions? Is it a secular religion compared to other transcendent religious paths? Does Christianity depart from axial religions and form a new trajectory of religious consciousness? This talk will focus on Christianity as a mutation of consciousness\, a breakthrough in awareness of the experience of God. We will focus on the stories of Jesus of Nazareth\, his experience of God\, and the human person as the tabernacle of divinity. The ideas of Carl Jung and Teilhard de Chardin on individuation and personalization will be discussed\, and the relationship between religion and evolution will be engaged. It is time to consider that Christianity was never meant to be a new institutional religion but the depth and meaning of personal and collective consciousness. That is\, Christianity is a religion of evolution.
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/making-the-choice-for-a-deeply-personal-god/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Monthly Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T042150
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SUMMARY:Artificial Wisdom and Intelligence presented by WCCM
DESCRIPTION:WCCM has invited Ilia Delio for a round table discussion on May 23\, 2024.\n\nIlia will join Bishop Rowan Williams\, British theologian and former Archbishop of Canterbury and Peter Russell\, a leading thinker on consciousness and contemporary spirituality\, at an upcoming event on May 23 with the World Community Christian Meditation organization. They will explore Artificial Intelligence and the practical implications of a new integrated intelligence.
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/artificial-wisdom-and-intelligence-presented-by-wccm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T103000
DTSTAMP:20260503T042150
CREATED:20240130T183829Z
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SUMMARY:Ilia Delio at The Voice of the Feminine
DESCRIPTION:S. Ilia will be a featured guest at Aspen Chapel’s 2024 Mini Retreat Program\, “The Voice of the Feminine.” Full programming begins in February and continues into the spring. For more details or to contact the organizer please visit the event website.  \nFrom our friends at Aspen Chapel: \nLast year we offered you a ‘Speaker Program’. The series brought modern mystics to the chapel\, to share their wisdom. \nThis year we wanted to expand the idea into more of a ‘retreat’. To that end we will be offering a more ‘holistic’ approach\, enabling you to you take time out of your life and put yourself in an environment to re-evaluate and refresh. We will be offering meditation at the start of each day\, yoga at lunchtime and healthy plant based snacks with our teas and coffees. \nWe are also encouraging you to join us for a potluck lunch – inviting you to bring a salad\, or some other offering\, to share with others. \nEach event will be a chance to form a small community for that weekend and get to know new people\, as well as being exposed to the wisdom of our visiting facilitators. \nThe events will run a little earlier than last year\, giving people more time at the end of the day. We will start on the Saturday at 9.00am MT and have a lunch break at 11.30- 12.30. The day will finish at 3pm. \nOn each of the Sundays we will be joined by the Aspen Chapel Community as we gather at 9.30am. There will be an hour together with Q&A to integrate the weekend. We will then have a reception afterwards. This Sunday portion is free and open to all. The Saturday Retreats are all $80\, with the live streaming cost set at $65. There are substantial reductions for subscribing to more of the events. \nThe program will be introduced on February 1st  6-8pm by Rabbi Shira Stutman\, who is working with our friends at the Aspen Jewish Congregation. She will be talking about ‘Gender and the Divine – He/She/It/Them/They?’ Click here for details \nThis is followed by:\nCynthia Bourgeault (February 17th) \nIlia Delio (April 13th) \nHeather Vesey (April 27th) \nSusan Aposhyan (May 18th) \n(Click on each of the names to go to their pages.) \nOnce again\, the events will be both ‘in person’ and ‘online’ with substantial discounts for booking all 4 main speakers. There is also a 15% ‘Early Bird’ discount if you book before January 1st 2024. Just enter the code RETREAT24. \nTo book places\, click here \nWe hope you will feel able to be a part of this program. If you have any questions\, do get in touch by clicking here. \nClick here to download the full brochure.
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/ilia-delio-at-the-voice-of-the-feminine/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aspen Chapel":MAILTO:nicholas@aspenchapel.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T042150
CREATED:20240130T182245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T113955Z
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SUMMARY:ORTLINE 2024
DESCRIPTION:From our friends at the Center for Open and Relational Theology: \nThis three-day online Zoom conference\, hosted by Thomas Jay Oord\, Jonathan Foster\, and Jason Tripp features authors recently published in the field of open and relational theology. More than 20 books are featured\, each of which receives an hour of exploration and discussion! \nAuthors include Ronald Allen\, Chad Bahl\, Natalya Cherry\, Bob Cornwall\, Jason Clark\, John B. Cobb\, Jr.\, Ulrick Dam\, Andrew Davis\, Russ Dean\, Ilia Delio\, Bruce Epperly\, Mark Feldmeir\, Jonathan Foster\, Tripp Fuller\, Mark Karris\, Matthew LoPresti\, Brian Macallan\, Bradford McCall\, Eleanor O’Donnell\, Thomas Jay Oord\, Andre Rabe\, Andrew Schwartz\, Marjorie Suchocki\, Roger Wolsey\, and Deanna Young. \nWe realize conference attendees will not be able to participate every hour of the conference. So audio recordings will be available to those who register to download for 90 days after the conference. This means 20+ hours of listening to world-changing ideas! \nRegister now and receive the conference online links in an email prior to the event.
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/ortline-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Open and Relational Theology":MAILTO:TheC4ORT@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231204
DTSTAMP:20260503T042150
CREATED:20230814T202906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T181836Z
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SUMMARY:God 2.0: Pantheism and Quantum Reality
DESCRIPTION:This event is past. Click here to purchase recordings of this series. \nCan God be updated? Classic theism would say\, absolutely not! But God is an incomprehensible mystery and our approach to the mystery is shaped by ways of knowing the real\, a type of knowledge that cannot be fixed or located in any one age. We will explore how science\, culture and scripture can help us appreciate a wider\, more expansive understanding of God in ways that empowers us to creatively contribute to the wholeness we seek.
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/god-2-0-pantheism-and-quantum-reality/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230924
DTSTAMP:20260503T042150
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SUMMARY:Whitehead & Teilhard: Convergence\, Divergences\, Integrations
DESCRIPTION:The respective work of Alfred North Whitehead (1861-1947) and Pierre Teilhard De Chardin (1881-1955) continue to inspire distinctive trajectories in modern process philosophy and theology. Although contemporaries for a time\, both men were unable to benefit from each other’s vast visions of reality. Yet a shared indebtedness to Bergson’s temporal metaphysics and a commitment to incorporate new advances of the sciences—evolutionary biology and quantum and relativity theory in particular—would stimulate deeply resonant vectors in their thought. Nevertheless\, Whitehead and Teilhard continue to be studied largely independent of each other’s contributions. The time has come to fill this scholarly lacuna with deliberate efforts aimed at creative mutual transformation. What results when Whitehead and Teilhard meet? What do they each offer the other such that a mutual deepening might take place? This conference draws together Whitehead and Teilhard scholars to advance the possibilities and relevance of process philosophy and theology through an integrative encounter between these two foundational figures.
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/whitehead-teilhard-conference/
LOCATION:Villanova Inn @ Villanova University\, 601 County Line Rd\, Wayne\, PA\, 19807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T173000
DTSTAMP:20260503T042150
CREATED:20231108T220247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T160059Z
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SUMMARY:Christianity\, Ecology\, and the Unity of All Things
DESCRIPTION:A Zoom Conversation with Mark Wallace\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA new but ancient vision of the world\, where Spirit enfleshes itself within everything that grows\, walks\, flies\, and swims on Earth.\nDrawing on the Christian tradition of the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove\, as well as beliefs of Indigenous and non-Western spiritual communities\, eco-theologian Mark Wallace will explore a vision of God in all things through a new but ancient vision where Spirit enfleshes itself within everything that grows\, walks\, flies\, and swims on Earth. \nAppearing as a winged creature at the time of Jesus’ baptism\, the Holy Spirit of the New Testament signals a kind of “Christian animism”—the deep grounding of original faith in the unity of all created things: divine life and birdlife\, divinity and animality\, spirit and flesh. We will ask whether a recovery of natural divinity in Christian thought can enable faith today to return to its original vision and encourage us to restore our living planet.
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/webinar-christianity-ecology-and-the-unity-of-all-things/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Monthly Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T042150
CREATED:20230607T214533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T214533Z
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SUMMARY:Revelation in an Emerging Universe:  Faith\, Science\, and Pastoral Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Revelation in an Emerging Universe: \nFaith\, Science\, and Pastoral Ministry\nwith Robert Nicastro \nFour Sessions\nWednesday Evenings\nJuly 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\n7pm – 8:30PM EST\n \nCost: $150 \nREGISTER HERE \nThe course will meet on four consecutive Wednesdays from July 5th to July 26th. Weekly sessions will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes (7:00 — 8:30 p.m. ET)\, with time allotted for presentations from the instructor and for participants to ask questions and engage in discussion. Please note that a background in science\, scripture\, or theology is not required to register\, nor is there any required reading for this course. \nDeadline for registration is July 5. \nCourse Description: \nIf someone were to ask\, “Where is God?” How would you respond? Would you raise your finger in the air and point to the sky? Or would you turn the finger on yourself and claim that your heart is the seat of the divine? Or perhaps as a third alternative\, would you simply argue that God is everywhere? Regardless of your answer\, the point is a crucial one: The question of “Where is God?” reminds us of the need for some kind of model or symbolic representation of how God and the world are related to one another. \nSince the late medieval period\, the chief task of the systematic theologian has been to describe such a relationship in a way that is intellectually coherent and biblically consistent. This task is also vitally important for the contemporary religious preacher\, teacher\, or leader whose spiritual content very often conditions the meaningfulness of the life of its recipients. Lutheran theologian and Pastor Ted Peters explains: “Implicit in the sentences\, metaphors\, images\, and allusions the preacher [or spiritual leader] employs in one’s sermon or message is a description of a single comprehensive reality in which both the listener and God are components. This is as important as it is inescapable. The verbal pictures of the world the preacher [or spiritual leader] draws are the primary vehicle for evoking a sense of meaning\, of belonging\, of orientation\, of welcome\, of acceptance.” Indeed\, the pastoral minister is charged with the immense responsibility to paint a picture of God that does not conflict with what we know of the world. \nIn the same spirit\, this course has been designed to assist those in positions of pastoral ministry who wish to deepen their integration of science and spirituality. It will provide a succinct and introductory overview of the new universe story that has emerged courtesy of evolution and quantum physics\, as well as discuss how such a story offers new horizons for a greater synthesis with our ancient Jewish and Christian stories. We will explore\, in other words\, how our current scientific understanding of the natural world might contribute to meaningful reflection on the active and dynamic presence of God in our lives and the lives of those we serve. With this aim in mind\, we will address such questions as: What is the role of scripture in relation to contemporary science? How might the descriptions of contemporary science furnish us with new metaphors that more nearly capture the spirit of the biblical authors? What exactly is God in an emerging universe? Does evolution have a purpose? What are the interfaith implications of this renewed God-world relationship? Please consider joining us for this important discussion! \n 
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/revelation-in-an-emerging-universe-faith-science-and-pastoral-ministry-2023-07-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events,Monthly Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T042150
CREATED:20230607T214533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T214533Z
UID:52643-1690398000-1690403400@christogenesis.org
SUMMARY:Revelation in an Emerging Universe:  Faith\, Science\, and Pastoral Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Revelation in an Emerging Universe: \nFaith\, Science\, and Pastoral Ministry\nwith Robert Nicastro \nFour Sessions\nWednesday Evenings\nJuly 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\n7pm – 8:30PM EST\n \nCost: $150 \nREGISTER HERE \nThe course will meet on four consecutive Wednesdays from July 5th to July 26th. Weekly sessions will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes (7:00 — 8:30 p.m. ET)\, with time allotted for presentations from the instructor and for participants to ask questions and engage in discussion. Please note that a background in science\, scripture\, or theology is not required to register\, nor is there any required reading for this course. \nDeadline for registration is July 5. \nCourse Description: \nIf someone were to ask\, “Where is God?” How would you respond? Would you raise your finger in the air and point to the sky? Or would you turn the finger on yourself and claim that your heart is the seat of the divine? Or perhaps as a third alternative\, would you simply argue that God is everywhere? Regardless of your answer\, the point is a crucial one: The question of “Where is God?” reminds us of the need for some kind of model or symbolic representation of how God and the world are related to one another. \nSince the late medieval period\, the chief task of the systematic theologian has been to describe such a relationship in a way that is intellectually coherent and biblically consistent. This task is also vitally important for the contemporary religious preacher\, teacher\, or leader whose spiritual content very often conditions the meaningfulness of the life of its recipients. Lutheran theologian and Pastor Ted Peters explains: “Implicit in the sentences\, metaphors\, images\, and allusions the preacher [or spiritual leader] employs in one’s sermon or message is a description of a single comprehensive reality in which both the listener and God are components. This is as important as it is inescapable. The verbal pictures of the world the preacher [or spiritual leader] draws are the primary vehicle for evoking a sense of meaning\, of belonging\, of orientation\, of welcome\, of acceptance.” Indeed\, the pastoral minister is charged with the immense responsibility to paint a picture of God that does not conflict with what we know of the world. \nIn the same spirit\, this course has been designed to assist those in positions of pastoral ministry who wish to deepen their integration of science and spirituality. It will provide a succinct and introductory overview of the new universe story that has emerged courtesy of evolution and quantum physics\, as well as discuss how such a story offers new horizons for a greater synthesis with our ancient Jewish and Christian stories. We will explore\, in other words\, how our current scientific understanding of the natural world might contribute to meaningful reflection on the active and dynamic presence of God in our lives and the lives of those we serve. With this aim in mind\, we will address such questions as: What is the role of scripture in relation to contemporary science? How might the descriptions of contemporary science furnish us with new metaphors that more nearly capture the spirit of the biblical authors? What exactly is God in an emerging universe? Does evolution have a purpose? What are the interfaith implications of this renewed God-world relationship? Please consider joining us for this important discussion! \n 
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/revelation-in-an-emerging-universe-faith-science-and-pastoral-ministry-2023-07-26-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events,Monthly Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T042150
CREATED:20230607T214533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T214533Z
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SUMMARY:Revelation in an Emerging Universe:  Faith\, Science\, and Pastoral Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Revelation in an Emerging Universe: \nFaith\, Science\, and Pastoral Ministry\nwith Robert Nicastro \nFour Sessions\nWednesday Evenings\nJuly 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\n7pm – 8:30PM EST\n \nCost: $150 \nREGISTER HERE \nThe course will meet on four consecutive Wednesdays from July 5th to July 26th. Weekly sessions will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes (7:00 — 8:30 p.m. ET)\, with time allotted for presentations from the instructor and for participants to ask questions and engage in discussion. Please note that a background in science\, scripture\, or theology is not required to register\, nor is there any required reading for this course. \nDeadline for registration is July 5. \nCourse Description: \nIf someone were to ask\, “Where is God?” How would you respond? Would you raise your finger in the air and point to the sky? Or would you turn the finger on yourself and claim that your heart is the seat of the divine? Or perhaps as a third alternative\, would you simply argue that God is everywhere? Regardless of your answer\, the point is a crucial one: The question of “Where is God?” reminds us of the need for some kind of model or symbolic representation of how God and the world are related to one another. \nSince the late medieval period\, the chief task of the systematic theologian has been to describe such a relationship in a way that is intellectually coherent and biblically consistent. This task is also vitally important for the contemporary religious preacher\, teacher\, or leader whose spiritual content very often conditions the meaningfulness of the life of its recipients. Lutheran theologian and Pastor Ted Peters explains: “Implicit in the sentences\, metaphors\, images\, and allusions the preacher [or spiritual leader] employs in one’s sermon or message is a description of a single comprehensive reality in which both the listener and God are components. This is as important as it is inescapable. The verbal pictures of the world the preacher [or spiritual leader] draws are the primary vehicle for evoking a sense of meaning\, of belonging\, of orientation\, of welcome\, of acceptance.” Indeed\, the pastoral minister is charged with the immense responsibility to paint a picture of God that does not conflict with what we know of the world. \nIn the same spirit\, this course has been designed to assist those in positions of pastoral ministry who wish to deepen their integration of science and spirituality. It will provide a succinct and introductory overview of the new universe story that has emerged courtesy of evolution and quantum physics\, as well as discuss how such a story offers new horizons for a greater synthesis with our ancient Jewish and Christian stories. We will explore\, in other words\, how our current scientific understanding of the natural world might contribute to meaningful reflection on the active and dynamic presence of God in our lives and the lives of those we serve. With this aim in mind\, we will address such questions as: What is the role of scripture in relation to contemporary science? How might the descriptions of contemporary science furnish us with new metaphors that more nearly capture the spirit of the biblical authors? What exactly is God in an emerging universe? Does evolution have a purpose? What are the interfaith implications of this renewed God-world relationship? Please consider joining us for this important discussion! \n 
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/revelation-in-an-emerging-universe-faith-science-and-pastoral-ministry-2023-07-26-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events,Monthly Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T042150
CREATED:20230607T214533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T214533Z
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SUMMARY:Revelation in an Emerging Universe:  Faith\, Science\, and Pastoral Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Revelation in an Emerging Universe: \nFaith\, Science\, and Pastoral Ministry\nwith Robert Nicastro \nFour Sessions\nWednesday Evenings\nJuly 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\n7pm – 8:30PM EST\n \nCost: $150 \nREGISTER HERE \nThe course will meet on four consecutive Wednesdays from July 5th to July 26th. Weekly sessions will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes (7:00 — 8:30 p.m. ET)\, with time allotted for presentations from the instructor and for participants to ask questions and engage in discussion. Please note that a background in science\, scripture\, or theology is not required to register\, nor is there any required reading for this course. \nDeadline for registration is July 5. \nCourse Description: \nIf someone were to ask\, “Where is God?” How would you respond? Would you raise your finger in the air and point to the sky? Or would you turn the finger on yourself and claim that your heart is the seat of the divine? Or perhaps as a third alternative\, would you simply argue that God is everywhere? Regardless of your answer\, the point is a crucial one: The question of “Where is God?” reminds us of the need for some kind of model or symbolic representation of how God and the world are related to one another. \nSince the late medieval period\, the chief task of the systematic theologian has been to describe such a relationship in a way that is intellectually coherent and biblically consistent. This task is also vitally important for the contemporary religious preacher\, teacher\, or leader whose spiritual content very often conditions the meaningfulness of the life of its recipients. Lutheran theologian and Pastor Ted Peters explains: “Implicit in the sentences\, metaphors\, images\, and allusions the preacher [or spiritual leader] employs in one’s sermon or message is a description of a single comprehensive reality in which both the listener and God are components. This is as important as it is inescapable. The verbal pictures of the world the preacher [or spiritual leader] draws are the primary vehicle for evoking a sense of meaning\, of belonging\, of orientation\, of welcome\, of acceptance.” Indeed\, the pastoral minister is charged with the immense responsibility to paint a picture of God that does not conflict with what we know of the world. \nIn the same spirit\, this course has been designed to assist those in positions of pastoral ministry who wish to deepen their integration of science and spirituality. It will provide a succinct and introductory overview of the new universe story that has emerged courtesy of evolution and quantum physics\, as well as discuss how such a story offers new horizons for a greater synthesis with our ancient Jewish and Christian stories. We will explore\, in other words\, how our current scientific understanding of the natural world might contribute to meaningful reflection on the active and dynamic presence of God in our lives and the lives of those we serve. With this aim in mind\, we will address such questions as: What is the role of scripture in relation to contemporary science? How might the descriptions of contemporary science furnish us with new metaphors that more nearly capture the spirit of the biblical authors? What exactly is God in an emerging universe? Does evolution have a purpose? What are the interfaith implications of this renewed God-world relationship? Please consider joining us for this important discussion! \n 
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/revelation-in-an-emerging-universe-faith-science-and-pastoral-ministry-2023-07-19-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events,Monthly Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T042150
CREATED:20230607T214533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T214533Z
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SUMMARY:Revelation in an Emerging Universe:  Faith\, Science\, and Pastoral Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Revelation in an Emerging Universe: \nFaith\, Science\, and Pastoral Ministry\nwith Robert Nicastro \nFour Sessions\nWednesday Evenings\nJuly 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\n7pm – 8:30PM EST\n \nCost: $150 \nREGISTER HERE \nThe course will meet on four consecutive Wednesdays from July 5th to July 26th. Weekly sessions will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes (7:00 — 8:30 p.m. ET)\, with time allotted for presentations from the instructor and for participants to ask questions and engage in discussion. Please note that a background in science\, scripture\, or theology is not required to register\, nor is there any required reading for this course. \nDeadline for registration is July 5. \nCourse Description: \nIf someone were to ask\, “Where is God?” How would you respond? Would you raise your finger in the air and point to the sky? Or would you turn the finger on yourself and claim that your heart is the seat of the divine? Or perhaps as a third alternative\, would you simply argue that God is everywhere? Regardless of your answer\, the point is a crucial one: The question of “Where is God?” reminds us of the need for some kind of model or symbolic representation of how God and the world are related to one another. \nSince the late medieval period\, the chief task of the systematic theologian has been to describe such a relationship in a way that is intellectually coherent and biblically consistent. This task is also vitally important for the contemporary religious preacher\, teacher\, or leader whose spiritual content very often conditions the meaningfulness of the life of its recipients. Lutheran theologian and Pastor Ted Peters explains: “Implicit in the sentences\, metaphors\, images\, and allusions the preacher [or spiritual leader] employs in one’s sermon or message is a description of a single comprehensive reality in which both the listener and God are components. This is as important as it is inescapable. The verbal pictures of the world the preacher [or spiritual leader] draws are the primary vehicle for evoking a sense of meaning\, of belonging\, of orientation\, of welcome\, of acceptance.” Indeed\, the pastoral minister is charged with the immense responsibility to paint a picture of God that does not conflict with what we know of the world. \nIn the same spirit\, this course has been designed to assist those in positions of pastoral ministry who wish to deepen their integration of science and spirituality. It will provide a succinct and introductory overview of the new universe story that has emerged courtesy of evolution and quantum physics\, as well as discuss how such a story offers new horizons for a greater synthesis with our ancient Jewish and Christian stories. We will explore\, in other words\, how our current scientific understanding of the natural world might contribute to meaningful reflection on the active and dynamic presence of God in our lives and the lives of those we serve. With this aim in mind\, we will address such questions as: What is the role of scripture in relation to contemporary science? How might the descriptions of contemporary science furnish us with new metaphors that more nearly capture the spirit of the biblical authors? What exactly is God in an emerging universe? Does evolution have a purpose? What are the interfaith implications of this renewed God-world relationship? Please consider joining us for this important discussion! \n 
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/revelation-in-an-emerging-universe-faith-science-and-pastoral-ministry-2023-07-19-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events,Monthly Webinars
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SUMMARY:Revelation in an Emerging Universe:  Faith\, Science\, and Pastoral Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Revelation in an Emerging Universe: \nFaith\, Science\, and Pastoral Ministry\nwith Robert Nicastro \nFour Sessions\nWednesday Evenings\nJuly 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\n7pm – 8:30PM EST\n \nCost: $150 \nREGISTER HERE \nThe course will meet on four consecutive Wednesdays from July 5th to July 26th. Weekly sessions will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes (7:00 — 8:30 p.m. ET)\, with time allotted for presentations from the instructor and for participants to ask questions and engage in discussion. Please note that a background in science\, scripture\, or theology is not required to register\, nor is there any required reading for this course. \nDeadline for registration is July 5. \nCourse Description: \nIf someone were to ask\, “Where is God?” How would you respond? Would you raise your finger in the air and point to the sky? Or would you turn the finger on yourself and claim that your heart is the seat of the divine? Or perhaps as a third alternative\, would you simply argue that God is everywhere? Regardless of your answer\, the point is a crucial one: The question of “Where is God?” reminds us of the need for some kind of model or symbolic representation of how God and the world are related to one another. \nSince the late medieval period\, the chief task of the systematic theologian has been to describe such a relationship in a way that is intellectually coherent and biblically consistent. This task is also vitally important for the contemporary religious preacher\, teacher\, or leader whose spiritual content very often conditions the meaningfulness of the life of its recipients. Lutheran theologian and Pastor Ted Peters explains: “Implicit in the sentences\, metaphors\, images\, and allusions the preacher [or spiritual leader] employs in one’s sermon or message is a description of a single comprehensive reality in which both the listener and God are components. This is as important as it is inescapable. The verbal pictures of the world the preacher [or spiritual leader] draws are the primary vehicle for evoking a sense of meaning\, of belonging\, of orientation\, of welcome\, of acceptance.” Indeed\, the pastoral minister is charged with the immense responsibility to paint a picture of God that does not conflict with what we know of the world. \nIn the same spirit\, this course has been designed to assist those in positions of pastoral ministry who wish to deepen their integration of science and spirituality. It will provide a succinct and introductory overview of the new universe story that has emerged courtesy of evolution and quantum physics\, as well as discuss how such a story offers new horizons for a greater synthesis with our ancient Jewish and Christian stories. We will explore\, in other words\, how our current scientific understanding of the natural world might contribute to meaningful reflection on the active and dynamic presence of God in our lives and the lives of those we serve. With this aim in mind\, we will address such questions as: What is the role of scripture in relation to contemporary science? How might the descriptions of contemporary science furnish us with new metaphors that more nearly capture the spirit of the biblical authors? What exactly is God in an emerging universe? Does evolution have a purpose? What are the interfaith implications of this renewed God-world relationship? Please consider joining us for this important discussion! \n 
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/revelation-in-an-emerging-universe-faith-science-and-pastoral-ministry-2023-07-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events,Monthly Webinars
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SUMMARY:Revelation in an Emerging Universe:  Faith\, Science\, and Pastoral Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Revelation in an Emerging Universe: \nFaith\, Science\, and Pastoral Ministry\nwith Robert Nicastro \nFour Sessions\nWednesday Evenings\nJuly 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\n7pm – 8:30PM EST\n \nCost: $150 \nREGISTER HERE \nThe course will meet on four consecutive Wednesdays from July 5th to July 26th. Weekly sessions will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes (7:00 — 8:30 p.m. ET)\, with time allotted for presentations from the instructor and for participants to ask questions and engage in discussion. Please note that a background in science\, scripture\, or theology is not required to register\, nor is there any required reading for this course. \nDeadline for registration is July 5. \nCourse Description: \nIf someone were to ask\, “Where is God?” How would you respond? Would you raise your finger in the air and point to the sky? Or would you turn the finger on yourself and claim that your heart is the seat of the divine? Or perhaps as a third alternative\, would you simply argue that God is everywhere? Regardless of your answer\, the point is a crucial one: The question of “Where is God?” reminds us of the need for some kind of model or symbolic representation of how God and the world are related to one another. \nSince the late medieval period\, the chief task of the systematic theologian has been to describe such a relationship in a way that is intellectually coherent and biblically consistent. This task is also vitally important for the contemporary religious preacher\, teacher\, or leader whose spiritual content very often conditions the meaningfulness of the life of its recipients. Lutheran theologian and Pastor Ted Peters explains: “Implicit in the sentences\, metaphors\, images\, and allusions the preacher [or spiritual leader] employs in one’s sermon or message is a description of a single comprehensive reality in which both the listener and God are components. This is as important as it is inescapable. The verbal pictures of the world the preacher [or spiritual leader] draws are the primary vehicle for evoking a sense of meaning\, of belonging\, of orientation\, of welcome\, of acceptance.” Indeed\, the pastoral minister is charged with the immense responsibility to paint a picture of God that does not conflict with what we know of the world. \nIn the same spirit\, this course has been designed to assist those in positions of pastoral ministry who wish to deepen their integration of science and spirituality. It will provide a succinct and introductory overview of the new universe story that has emerged courtesy of evolution and quantum physics\, as well as discuss how such a story offers new horizons for a greater synthesis with our ancient Jewish and Christian stories. We will explore\, in other words\, how our current scientific understanding of the natural world might contribute to meaningful reflection on the active and dynamic presence of God in our lives and the lives of those we serve. With this aim in mind\, we will address such questions as: What is the role of scripture in relation to contemporary science? How might the descriptions of contemporary science furnish us with new metaphors that more nearly capture the spirit of the biblical authors? What exactly is God in an emerging universe? Does evolution have a purpose? What are the interfaith implications of this renewed God-world relationship? Please consider joining us for this important discussion! \n 
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/revelation-in-an-emerging-universe-faith-science-and-pastoral-ministry-2023-07-12-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events,Monthly Webinars
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SUMMARY:Revelation in an Emerging Universe:  Faith\, Science\, and Pastoral Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Revelation in an Emerging Universe: \nFaith\, Science\, and Pastoral Ministry\nwith Robert Nicastro \nFour Sessions\nWednesday Evenings\nJuly 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\n7pm – 8:30PM EST\n \nCost: $150 \nREGISTER HERE \nThe course will meet on four consecutive Wednesdays from July 5th to July 26th. Weekly sessions will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes (7:00 — 8:30 p.m. ET)\, with time allotted for presentations from the instructor and for participants to ask questions and engage in discussion. Please note that a background in science\, scripture\, or theology is not required to register\, nor is there any required reading for this course. \nDeadline for registration is July 5. \nCourse Description: \nIf someone were to ask\, “Where is God?” How would you respond? Would you raise your finger in the air and point to the sky? Or would you turn the finger on yourself and claim that your heart is the seat of the divine? Or perhaps as a third alternative\, would you simply argue that God is everywhere? Regardless of your answer\, the point is a crucial one: The question of “Where is God?” reminds us of the need for some kind of model or symbolic representation of how God and the world are related to one another. \nSince the late medieval period\, the chief task of the systematic theologian has been to describe such a relationship in a way that is intellectually coherent and biblically consistent. This task is also vitally important for the contemporary religious preacher\, teacher\, or leader whose spiritual content very often conditions the meaningfulness of the life of its recipients. Lutheran theologian and Pastor Ted Peters explains: “Implicit in the sentences\, metaphors\, images\, and allusions the preacher [or spiritual leader] employs in one’s sermon or message is a description of a single comprehensive reality in which both the listener and God are components. This is as important as it is inescapable. The verbal pictures of the world the preacher [or spiritual leader] draws are the primary vehicle for evoking a sense of meaning\, of belonging\, of orientation\, of welcome\, of acceptance.” Indeed\, the pastoral minister is charged with the immense responsibility to paint a picture of God that does not conflict with what we know of the world. \nIn the same spirit\, this course has been designed to assist those in positions of pastoral ministry who wish to deepen their integration of science and spirituality. It will provide a succinct and introductory overview of the new universe story that has emerged courtesy of evolution and quantum physics\, as well as discuss how such a story offers new horizons for a greater synthesis with our ancient Jewish and Christian stories. We will explore\, in other words\, how our current scientific understanding of the natural world might contribute to meaningful reflection on the active and dynamic presence of God in our lives and the lives of those we serve. With this aim in mind\, we will address such questions as: What is the role of scripture in relation to contemporary science? How might the descriptions of contemporary science furnish us with new metaphors that more nearly capture the spirit of the biblical authors? What exactly is God in an emerging universe? Does evolution have a purpose? What are the interfaith implications of this renewed God-world relationship? Please consider joining us for this important discussion! \n 
URL:https://christogenesis.org/event/revelation-in-an-emerging-universe-faith-science-and-pastoral-ministry-2023-07-12-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events,Monthly Webinars
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