Courses | Sacred Space Online Learning

Sex, Bodies, Spirit – The Roots of Sex Negativity in Western Christianity (part 3)

This is part of an ongoing informational and discussion series by Metropolitan Community Churches that advance this topic among clergy and churches from any denomination. All are invited to attend! Rev. Dr. Robin Gorsline and Malachi Grennell are the authors of an exciting blog about sex, bodies, and spirit (sexbodiessspirit.net), and they Read more

By Metropolitan Community Church, 10 yearsSeptember 12, 2016 ago

Sex, Bodies, Spirit – The Roots of Sex Negativity in Western Christianity (part 2)

This is part of an ongoing informational and discussion series by Metropolitan Community Churches that advance this topic among clergy and churches from any denomination. All are invited to attend! Rev. Dr. Robin Gorsline and Malachi Grennell are the authors of an exciting blog about sex, bodies, and spirit (sexbodiessspirit.net), and they Read more

By Metropolitan Community Church, 10 yearsSeptember 12, 2016 ago

Sex, Bodies, Spirit (Metropolitan Community Churches)

Over the past year, MCC has witnessed a renewal regarding the intersection of sexuality and spirituality. First, they enjoyed the online symposium in fall 2015, followed by monthly discussions, and then they experienced a stimulating workshop at the MCC General Conference 2016. They are now delighted to announce an ongoing informational and discussion series that Read more

By Metropolitan Community Church, 10 yearsAugust 23, 2016 ago

Justice and Love in Action: Anti-racism Strategies for Preaching and Worship (Metropolitan Community Churches)

In view of ongoing unrest in the world, including but not limited to racialized violence in the U.S., as well as the distress many felt during and after the MCC General Conference, especially as it may have reflected the continuing power of white privilege/supremacy, misogyny, and U.S. domination/imperialism, the need Read more

By Metropolitan Community Church, 10 yearsAugust 23, 2016 ago

Book Study: Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God (Metropolitan Community Churches)

The book Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God (Orbis Books, 2015) was written by Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas (Episcopal priest and professor at Goucher College, Maryland) as one black mother’s response to the killing of Trayvon Martin and others. She goes back into the history of the Read more

By Metropolitan Community Church, 10 years ago

Mentoring Matters for MCC (Metropolitan Community Churches)

Many, many of us have been fortunate enough as leaders to have good mentors along the way, those more experienced people who have supported, guided, counseled, encouraged, and challenged us to stretch and grow. This webinar lead by Rev. Lisa Heilig understands that mentoring can happen in a variety of settings Read more

By Metropolitan Community Church, 10 yearsAugust 22, 2016 ago

MCC Emerging Church Training – Part 1 in Four Modules (Metropolitan Community Churches)

Goals of the Training Program: Orientation to MCC and the Emerging Church Program Tools to create diverse and inclusive MCC churches Build organizational skills directly related to not-for- profit formation Learn how to inspire and empower small groups and volunteers Increase personal awareness as a ministry leader Form a Proposal Read more

By Metropolitan Community Church, 10 yearsAugust 10, 2016 ago

Employment Law (Insurance Board)

Are you concerned that your Church may have exposures as a result of what it is doing and not doing with respect to its paid employees? Are you aware of the potential exposure to you and your Church due to the utilization of unpaid workers in teen, youth, and children’s Read more

By Insurance Board, 10 yearsJuly 5, 2016 ago

Revolutionary Christmas Carols: Luke’s Advent Story (Ched Meyers)

Learn more about this religious on demand webinar Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over the online courses or online offerings provided on Read more

By Ched Meyers, 10 yearsJuly 3, 2016 ago

Jerusalem: The Holy City: A History of Jerusalem from Ancient Canaan to Modern Israel (UCLA)

The content of this on-demand course will focus on the transformation of sacred space as reflected by literary and archaeological evidence by examining the testimony of artifacts, architecture, and iconography in relation to the written word. We will study the creation of mythic Jerusalem through event and experience. Instructor: Robert Read more

By University of California Los Angeles, 10 years ago