In the face of ongoing anxiety and uncertainly about the future, the need for spiritual deepening in religious community is surging. This four-session course will inspire congregational leaders to create worship- and small group-centered opportunities for the both dwellers (long-term friends and members) and seekers (recent visitors and new attendees) in their communties, opportunities that will deepen spirituality, both communally and individually. The course will consist of weekly online lessons, on-demand videos, and virtual meetings designed to provide participants with a complete plan for developing a liturgical year that's authentic to their congregation, plan worship services that are centered on individual and communal spiritual deepening, and offer small group sessions build on the worship themes.
The spring session of Spiritual Deepening Through Worship and Small Groups will take place on four consecutive Saturdays in May: 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25. Sessions beging at 11:30 am Eastern and last 90 minutes.