While this time is disorienting, challenging and requires rapid adaptation for all church leaders, it doesn’t stop the essential practice of faith: to pay attention to the life and faith of our community, to the challenges and opportunities of these circumstances, and to the wisdom of our tradition.
What is being unveiled for us in these times? For good, or for ill, what are we beginning to catch glimpses of about ourselves, and about God.
Led by Rev Bev Brazier and Rev Andy O’Neill, gather with colleagues for 4 weeks to explore the spiritual questions that arise during a crisis, the theologies that are guiding us, and how we respond to the needs of our communities right now.
EVENT DETAILS
4 weekly online sessions: Tuesdays, Jan 12, 19, 26 and Feb 2, 2021
1.5 hours per online session: 10-11:30am PT
Online
$75
About Rev Beverly Brazier
Beverly Christine Brazier was born March 6/54 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, the oldest of three children born to Gertie Saville Brazier and Bill Brazier.
Rooted and grounded in the Precambrian Shield of Northwestern Ontario,
she is even more deeply rooted and grounded in the grace of the Holy One, who has been with her through a lifetime of .....well.....life!
Ordained to the ministry of Word, Sacrament and Pastoral Care by Maritime Conference in May of 1984, She has served the church in Hunter River PEI, Parrsboro Nova Scotia. New Richmond/Grande Cascapedia Quebec, Miriamichi NB, Canterbury/Debec/McKenzie Corner NB and now Whitehorse in the Yukon.
She has a passion for ministry in small communities, and for the scriptures.
Even more than ever before, these last months have called her to be still; to move deeply into a practice of gratitude, silence and reflection to discern what the Spirit is up to these days and where the gaps are.
About Rev Andrew O’Neill
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Andy studied for ministry in Toronto and completed his PhD in theology Edinburgh, Scotland. He and his spouse, Jenny, are the delighted parents of Jonathan and Margaret, and currently live in Riverview, NB, where Andy is one of two ministers at St. Paul's United Church.
In addition to his work in ministry, Andy is a sessional instructor for Atlantic School of Theology, teaching courses in theology, ethics, worship and pastoral ministry. His book, Tillich: a guide for the perplexed, is available from Bloomsbury publishers as part of their series on prominent theologians.
(Optional addition) Andy has worked previously with LeaderShift as a member of the leadership team and as a presenter for the Sowing Promise, Growing Leaders program. He has also worked with former Moderator Peter Short on leadership initiatives in the Maritimes. When not working, Andy enjoys singing, drumming, cycling, woodworking, and brewing.
