I am a Beloved Child of God

Description If we are to love our neighbour as self, then we need to starting loving who God uniquely created each of us to be. We will explore spiritual practices for all generations to enhance one’s love of self. Practices will vary from those done in...

Pre-event: Gateway Arch Tour Plus Old Cathedral

Date: Tuesday, January 23 Time: 9:00am – noon Cost: $40 per person (includes transportation, admission to the museum, tram ride to the top of the Arch or the Cobblestones and Courage movie, and The Old Cathedral) The Gateway Arch, a 630-foot-tall monument, reflects...

Serving Through the Storm

Description Life’s challenges don’t pause when we step into ministry. Whether facing personal stress, grief, or trauma, those who serve in the church often struggle to balance their own well-being with their call to care for others. This interactive session provides a...

Pre-Event: Educational Technology Through the Church Year

How can educational technologies help us deepen faith and create space for the in-breaking of the Holy Spirit? Which technologies should we use? How do we integrate them into our ongoing ministries? How do we decide between distance, hybrid and in-person teaching?...

Liberal Arts in Prison

In the aftermath of Congress’s 1994 decision to make incarcerated students ineligible for federal Pell grants, most post-secondary education programs in American prisons came to an end. With the restoration of Pell rights for incarcerated students in 2020,...

Pre-event: Road to Freedom Tour

Date: Tuesday, January 23 Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm Cost: $100 per person (includes transportation and admission fees) 9:00 AM Pick Up at Union Station Hotel 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Freedom to Equality Tour Explore Black History in the historic Mississippi River...

Heathy Youth Workers = Healthy Churches

Are you wondering if there is such a thing as a work – life balance in youth ministry? Burn-out and turnover is high in youth ministry positions, which is bad for youth workers and the congregations they serve. The health of those entrusted with guiding and nurturing...