Courses, Seminars, Retreats
2020
- 13 - 18 January 2020
- "Fundamentals of Spiritual Direction"
Course (with Dr. Maria Tattu Bowen). Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction program at San Francisco Theological Seminary (www.sfts.edu)
- 14 March (Saturday)
- "Examining Our Lives in Lent"
2019 New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Contemplative Prayer Retreat, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, New College Berkeley.
- 2 - 4 April (Thursday - Saturday)
- Presentation at the Annual Conference of The Association of Doctor of Ministry Educators (ADME).
Oblate School of Theology, San Antonio, TX.
- 1 - 3 June (Monday - Wednesday)
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“Staff Retreat”
For Tenth Church, Vancouver, B.C.
- 20 June - 3 July (Two weeks, Monday - Friday)
- “Contemplative Listening: The Foundation of Spiritual Friendship and Direction”
A two week course at Regent College, Vancouver, B.C. (www.regent~college.edu).
2019
- 13 - 18 January 2019
- "Fundamentals of Spiritual Direction"
Course (with Dr. Maria Tattu Bowen). Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction program at San Francisco Theological Seminary (www.sfts.edu)
- 6 April (Saturday)
- "Examining Our Lives in Lent."
2019 New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Contemplative Prayer Retreat: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, New College Berkeley.
- 15 - 19 July (Monday - Friday)
- “Cultivating Spiritual Thriving” (SP738)
Fuller Theological Seminary, D.Min. course at San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville, CA.
- 29 July - 2 August (One week, Monday-Friday)
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“Spiritual Disciplines in the Company of Others”
A weeklong course at Regent College, Vancouver, B.C. (www.regent~college.edu).
- 31 July (Wednesday evening)
- “Walking the Spiritual Exercises: Praying with Scripture on the Pilgrim Trail”
Public lecture at Regent College: (7 p.m.)
- September through May (Thursday mornings)
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"The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius."
A weekly 30-week retreat through New College Berkeley and co-sponsored with and held at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Registration through NCB.
- September 27 - 29 (Friday-Sunday)
- "Cultivating Our Lives in Community"
A women’s retreat for St. Peter’s by the Sea Presbyterian Church, Alhatti Christian Resort and Retreat Center, Idyllwild, CA.
- 7 October - 2 November (on-line course)
- “Discernment.”
CenterQuest (spiritual direction training).
- 7 December, Saturday (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
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NCB/FPCB Advent Retreat
A Contemplative Advent Retreat co-sponsored by New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley (at the church).
2018
- 16 - 20 January 2018
- "Fundamentals of Spiritual Direction" courses.
Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction program at San Francisco Theological Seminary (www.sfts.edu)
- 3 March (Saturday)
- "Examining Our Lives in Lent."
2018 New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Contemplative Prayer Retreat: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, New College Berkeley.
- 12 - 14 April (Thursday - Saturday)
- “Dwelling in the Discomfort Zone”
A panel presentation at the Festival of Faith and Writing, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- 14 May - 9 June (on-line course)
- “Discernment”
CenterQuest (spiritual direction training).
- 21 May - 1 June (Two weeks, Monday-Friday)
- “Contemplative Listening: The Foundation of Spiritual Friendship and Direction.”
A weeklong course at Regent College, Vancouver, B.C. (www.regent~college.edu).
- 23 May (Wednesday evening)
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Public lecture at Regent College: “Narrative and Pilgrimage: Forming Our Stories in the Company of Others.”
- September through May (Thursday mornings)
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"The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius." A weekly 30-week retreat through New College Berkeley and co-sponsored with and held at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Registration through NCB.
- Fall Fuller Course (4 Saturdays, October-December)
- “Practice of Christian Community.” Menlo Park. (www.fuller.edu)
- NCB/FPCB Advent Retreat (Saturday, December 8, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
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A Contemplative Advent Retreat co-sponsored by New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley (at the church).
2017
- 9-28 January 2017 (Three Weeks)
- Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction, San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Anselmo, CA. Courses: "Introduction to Contemplative Listening" and "The Foundations of Spiritual Direction." (www.sfts.edu)
- 4 March (Sat.)
- 2017 New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Contemplative Prayer Retreat: "Examining Our Lives in Lent." 9 a.m.-1 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, New College Berkeley.
- March 25 and April 8 (Saturday mornings)
- "The Psychology and Spirituality of Flourishing."
An NCB/GTU course with Dr. John White. (www.newcollegeberkeley.org)
- March 31-April 1 (Friday and Saturday)
- "Listening Stories into Speech"
A weekend retreat for spiritual companions and leaders. Sacred Path Ministry (www.sacredpathministry.org). Oregon.
- 8-9 June (Thursday-Friday)
- Plenary and panel addresses at Ancient Evangelical Future Conference: Medieval Wisdom 500 Years after the Reformation, Trinity School for Ministry, Ambridge, PA. (www.tsm.edu)
- 21 June (Wednesday)
- All-day pastors' retreat, "Living a God-Cultivated Life." Jakarta, Indonesia
- 22 June (Thursday)
- All-day retreat on "Praying with Scripture." Jakarta, Indonesia
- 10-14 July (Monday-Friday)
- "Regent College, Vancouver, BC. Course on "Christian Spiritual Disciplines." (http://www.regent-college.edu/).
- 10 July (Monday)
- Evening public lecture at Regent College, Vancouver, B.C. "Retrieving the Ancient Practice of Spiritual Direction in an Age of Self-Help." 7:30 p.m.
- 19-20 August (Saturday - Sunday)
- Retreat for Berkeley Covenant Church at Mission Springs, CA. "Practices of Community."
- September through May (Thursday mornings)
- "The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius." A weekly 30-week retreat through New College Berkeley and co-sponsored with and held at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Registration through NCB.
- October through November (Saturdays)
- "Practice of Christian Community." A credit-course through Fuller Theological Seminary (Menlo Park campus) held on four Saturdays.(www.fuller.edu)
- 9 December (Saturday morning)
- "Hearing from God:" An Advent Retreat (Sat. morning) "Advent Retreat." A morning of prayer sponsored by New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. 9 a.m.- 1p.m.
- NCB/FPCB Advent Retreat (Date TBD)
2016
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9-30 January 2016 (Three weeks)
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Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction, San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Anselmo, CA. Courses: "Introduction to Contemplative Listening" and "The Foundations of Spiritual Direction."
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5 March 2016 (Sat.)
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2016 New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Contemplative Prayer Retreat: "Examining Our Lives in Lent." 9 a.m.-1 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, New College Berkeley.
- 18 April (Mon.)
- "The Cultivated Life," Menlo Church. 7 p.m. 704B Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park.
- 16 May (Mon.)
- Speaking to spiritual directors in the Evangelical Covenant Church, Western region. Jesuit Retreat Center, Los Altos.
31 May (Tues.)
- Evening lecture, Olivet University at Korean University, Seoul.
- 4 June (Sat.)
- Speaking at Pastors' Conference, New Life Church, Osaka, Japan.
- 5 June (Sun.)
- Preaching at New Life Church, Osaka, Japan.
- 27 June-July 8 2016 (Two weeks)
- Regent College, Vancouver, BC. "Contemplative Listening: The Foundation of Spiritual Friendship and Direction."
- 4 July (Mon.)
- Evening public lecture at Regent College, Vancouver, B.C. "Paying Attention and Taking the Time to Discover Our Stories." 7:30 p.m.
- September through May (Thurs. mornings)
- "The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius." A weekly 30-week retreat through New College Berkeley and co-sponsored with and held at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Registration through NCB.
- October through November (Saturdays)
- "Practice of Christian Community." A credit-course through Fuller Theological Seminary (Menlo Park campus) held on four Saturdays.
- 3 December (Sat. morning)
- “Hearing from God:” An Advent Retreat (Sat. morning)
"Advent Retreat." A morning of prayer sponsored by New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. 9 a.m.- 1p.m.
- 4 December (Sun. morning)
- Preaching at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
2015
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January 2015 (Three Weeks)
- "The Art of Christian Listening" and "Fundamentals of Spiritual Direction" courses. Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction program at San Francisco Theological Seminary.
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19 January (Mon.)
- Chaplaincy Institute, Berkeley, CA. "Christian Spiritual Direction."
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2-6 February (Tues.-Fri.)
- ERRC Retreat, Botanic Resort, Chiang Mai, Thailand. "Resurrection Living."
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21 February (Sat.)
- New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Contemplative Prayer Retreat: "Examining Our Lives in Lent." 9 a.m.-1 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, New College Berkeley.
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30 May (Sat.)
- Contemplative Center of Silicon Valley. "Grace-Filled Dual Solitude: Attachment, Transformation, and Flow." 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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26 June (Fri.)
- Village Books, Bellingham, Washington. Lecture and Book-Signing. 7 p.m.
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29 June-3 July (Mon.-Fri.)
- Regent College. "Christian Spiritual Disciplines."
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1 July (Wed.)
- Regent College. Evening Public Lecture: "The Cultivated Life in a Culture of Attachment Disorders and Disordered Attachment." Book-signing for "The Cultivated Life" following the lecture.
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11 July (Sat.)
- "Leaving the Circus and Entering the Garden." An evening lecture and book-signing co-sponsored by New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, held at the church.
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September (2015) through May (2016)
- "The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius." A weekly 30-week retreat through New College Berkeley and co-sponsored with and held at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Registration through NCB.
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18 September (Fri.)
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"Friendship Matters." Convocation chapel, Belmont University (Nashville, TN).
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11 October (Sun.)
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Book event for "The Cultivated Life." 2-4 p.m. First Congregational Church of San Jose (1980 Hamilton Avenue, www.firstccsj.org).
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October through November
- "Practice of Christian Community." A credit-course through Fuller Theological Seminary (Menlo Park campus) held on four Saturdays.
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1 November (Sun.)
- "The Cultivated Life" interview on Pittsburgh's "Amplify" radio program on KDKA with Fr. Ron Lengwin (9 p.m., EST)
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22 November (Sun.)
- Book event for "The Cultivated Life." 12:30 at Menlo Park Church Cafe, 700 B Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park
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5 December (Sat.)
- "Advent Retreat." A morning of prayer sponsored by New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley.
2014
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6-24 January 2014 (Three weeks)
- Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction, San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Anselmo, CA. Courses: Introduction to Contemplative Listening and The Foundations of Spiritual Direction.
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12 April (Sat.)
- 2014 New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Contemplative Prayer Retreat: "Examining Our Lives in Lent." 9 a.m.-1 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, New College Berkeley.
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14-25 July 2014 (Two weeks)
- Regent College, Vancouver, BC. Contemplative Listening.
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