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Our Favorite Links
The Institute for Servant Leadership~“A people's seminary” dedicated to nurturing servant leaders who would transform our churches, our cities, our businesses - our ways of being Christians in this day and age (in the tradition of the Church of the Saviour of Washington DC).
Sojourners: Christians for Justice and Peace The Center for Integrity in Business
~Sojourners Magazine Online
~ Guided by faithful scholarship and theological reflection, the Center creates tools, resources, and networks to empower business people to lead with integrity and to shape a more just and sustainable world.
The Center for Progressive Christianity
~promotes an understanding of Christian practice and teaching that leads to a greater concern for the way people treat each other than for the way people express their beliefs, the acceptance of all people, and a respect for other religious traditions.
~JEM believes that real change or paradigm shift is needed now for a more just and sustainable world. As such, we encourage the practice of an economics rooted in the abundance of creation.
Northeast Forum on Spirituality & Aging
~Nurturing Spiritual growth for the second half of life.
Seeing Things Whole
~focuses is on the intersection of faith and organizational life.
Women's Perspective on Money and Spirituality
--invites women to explore the connection between spirituality & money... energizing voices to emerge and inspiring creative, compassionate action in the world. (headed by Rosemary Williams)
The Alban Institute
~ The Alban Institute is an independent center of learning and leadership development with a focus on congregations. Located in greater Washington, D.C., Alban is a not-for-profit, membership organization that develops and shares knowledge through consulting, publishing, research, and education programs.
The Faith and Money Network
~ Many people of faith in today’s economy are searching for meaning beyond their work and consumption, for deeper relationships, for a part in a more sustainable economy that supports all people as well as our planet. Faith and Money Network equips people to explore the many aspects of their relationship with money within the grounding of their faith.
Women's Spirituality Project
The Women's Spirituality Project is a self-sustaining community of women on a faith journey, who have a deep hunger for time and a safe space to explore our spirituality; affirmation andcelebration as we hold up and share our gifts and ideas;communal leadership with other women, programs that are initiated, led and sustained by women; Opportunities to share our stories with other women in our own voices and to have our voices heard.
Christian Century
Thinking Critically. Living Faithfully. Online magazine.
Center for Dependable Strengths
DSAP is a peer-assisted, group process first developed by Bernard Haldane in 1945. The heart of the process is story telling. DSAP facilitators are trained to elicit the kind of stories that illustrate a person's Dependable Strengths®—each person’s special talent for excellence.
Churches in our Network:
The Seekers Church Washington DC
West Hills Presbyterian Omaha, Nebraska
First Congregational Church UCC Battlecreek, MI
Marble Collegiate Church New York City
Immanuel UCC Shillington, Pennsylvania
UCC Norwell Norwell, Massachusetts
Winnetka Covenant Church Winnetka, Illinois
Retreat Centers:
Pendle Hill:
~ Pendle Hill was established in 1930 as a Quaker study center designed to prepare its adult students for service both in the Religious Society of Friends and in the world. The founders envisioned a new Quaker School of Social and Religious Education which would be "a vital center of spiritual culture" and "a place for training leaders." Pendle Hill, PA
~In the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, we provide hospitality, promote spiritual growth and foster the development of people. Quiet, peaceful site with outdoor labyrinth, nature trails, riverside chapel, healing massage, indoor pool, reflexology, arts, music and relaxation. Stella Niagara, NY
~The staff at the Center offers spiritual direction, individually directed and group retreats, and day-long, weekend and week-long programs. Some staff members are available for off-site workshops, presentations, and programs that fit anyone seeking wholeness. Topics include those listed in this website. In addition to our regular retreats and programs, we offer a three-year Spiritual Direction Preparation Programs and one year servant leadership program. LaCross, WI
~is a modern, non-profit, comfortable facility located on 160-acres of wooded property, just to the east of Rocky Mountain National Park. Allenspark, CO
~is a non-profit, ecumenical retreat and conference center, founded by the Missionary Benedictines of Christ the King Priory. As Benedictines we share our hospitality and spirituality with those who search for personal and spiritual growth. We welcome individuals and groups of all Christian denominations, as they seek God in a peaceful and quiet setting. We provide an atmosphere that is conducive to prayer, rest, and renewal for laity, clergy, and religious. Schuyler, Nebraska
~The Cenacle is a retreat and conference center designed for religious and secular not-for-profits. We welcome groups and individuals of diverse faiths and provide exceptional services at affordable rates in the heart of Chicago.
Kirkridge Retreat Center
~Since 1942, Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center has been providing a place for rest and renewal to pilgrims along life’s journey. We are located on the beautiful Kittatinny Ridge of eastern Pennsylvania near the Delaware Water Gap and the Pocono Mountains region. Our retreats, our hospitality, our beautiful vistas and our sacred ground have blessed and continue to bless countless lives. 1 hour NW of Philadelphia in Bangor PA
~Epworth Methodist Center offers a wide variety of accommodations and facilities to meet the needs of our guests attending retreats and conferences as well as individuals on vacation. SE Georgia - St Simons Island GA
~offers a variety of retreats featuring speakers, musicians, and artists of the highest quality from around the country. Located in the beautiful Hill Country of Texas. Laity Lodge Programs offer renewal for all ages.
Wellspring Retreat Center
~Located in Germantown, MD, northwest of Washington DC, this Church of the Savior ministry was a regular location for FAW events
The Leaven Center
~It is our goal that a variety of different communities may come to experience The Leaven Center as “holy ground;” a sacred place where individuals may gather with others who share experiences of oppression and liberation, located in Lyons, Michigan.
Other Links:
~Biblical Storyteller, FAW retreat leader, Conferences & workshops in local churches
Dennis Dewey
~Biblical Storyteller, leads tours to the Holy Land and conferences & workshops in local churches.
Dick B.
~addresses all aspects of the highly successful spiritual roots of early Alcoholics Anonymous -- roots which came from the Bible, Christianity, and Christian literature.
Listen for Joy
Melanie Weidner is a Quaker Artist, Spiritual Director / Coach, workshop leader and teacher, whose contagious love for spiritual exploration, art, listening, metaphor, and poetry creates transformative openings for growth and joy.
Magpie Girl
Rachalle Mee-Chapman's website and blog.
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