Opportunities
United Thank Offering bulletin inserts available online
As part of an ongoing series Episcopal Life Online is offering a bulletin insert with lots of great information about the United Thank Offering (UTO) and its grants for mission throughout the world. Download the insert, dated July 15) now!
WalMart gift cards needed for ongoing Katrina relief program
The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana’s Office of Disaster Response is calling on people to donate WalMart gift cards to supplement their regular disaster assistance. The cards are used for immediate needs and for needs that fall outside of the parameters of assistance guidelines but are nonetheless necessities. The cards most needed are for $25. If you would like to participate, cards can be sent to:
Anthony Johnson, Case Manager Supervisor
Office of Disaster Response
1623 Seventh Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
Institute for Spirituality at Palmetto Health taking applications for the January 2008 Spiritual Guidance Training Program
The Institute for Spirituality at Palmetto Health is taking applications for the January 2008 class in its Spiritual Guidance Training Program. This two-year, experiential, faith-based program prepares those involved in ministry—clergy, lay ministers, counselors, parish nurses and others—in the art and discipline of spiritual guidance (spiritual direction). Participants work from within the context of their own faith tradition, and, at the same time draw on the wealth of spiritual masters from other traditions as well as the arts, sciences and humanities.
The program includes home study, classroom experience, guided retreats, practicum, and peer groups. Participants are provided a certificate of completion at the end of the course and may be eligible for dual enrollment with the Graduate Theological Foundation to complete a Doctor of Ministry degree in Spiritual Direction. For more information or to obtain an application, contact Dr. Keith Barron at 803-296-5972 or e-mail him at keith.barron@palmettohealth.org. Information is also available on the website at www.palmettohealth.org .