Learning Circle

The fall learning circle for Diaconal Ministry students in their final year.

A spiritual care learning circle. More info...

A social justice learning circle. More info...

An online education and worship learning circle. More info...

An intensive education and worship learning circle, offered online this year. More info...

An intensive pastoral care learning circle, offered online this year. More info...

An online social justice learning circle. More info...

An intensive 2-week leadership development circle, offered online this year. More info...

An education and worship learning circle exploring race and culture, interfaith and ecumenical connections, and intersectionality. More info...

A social justice learning circle on the relationship of indigenous and settler people in Canada, treaty as covenant, truth and reconciliation, indigenous spiritualities, land, and the theology of mission.

An online Spiritual Care learning circle on the history and diversity of Christian spiritual practices, private devotion and communal spirituality, discipleship, companioning.

An intensive Spiritual Care learning circle on intimate and familial relationships, sexuality and gender, family systems, weddings, covenants, relationship break-ups, and the role of minister as support.

An intensive Social Justice learning circle on social location, individual and systemic power, social analysis, and the role of the prophet.

An online Education and Worship learning circle on ministry with various age groups, development theory, curriculum, youth ministry, children’s ministry, adult education, ministry with seniors, and intergenerational ministry.

Our two-week intro to learning in community.

October 12-18, 2022 will be Ministry as Community-building. Healthy community can be both the goal and the path to social justice. This week-long intensive will explore the challenges and the...

October 20-26, 2022 is Health, Pain, and Trauma. This week-long intensive will explore how to be present for people who are suffering, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and how to support...

A 6-week online Education and Worship learning circle on practical bible study, understanding and interpreting the bible in context, and the theology of revelation. More information...

A week-long intensive learning circle on liturgy planning and worship leadership, sacraments, and special services. More information...

The final learning circle of the Integration year, ending with graduation from the Diaconal Ministries program.