LENS serves as Denominational Coordinator for Lutheran students at the Institute for Ecumenical Studies in the School for Theology and Ministry at Seattle University. 

Contact Jan Cherry, Diaconal Minister (cherryj@seattleu.edu) for more information. LENS grants continuing education credits.  Contact Marcia at (riggersmk@comcast.net) for more information about offering CEU's for specific programs.

The Continuing Education Newsletter is now available online! You can access it on the School for Theology and Ministry at Seattle University -- www.seattleu.edu/stm or download the"Summer 2010 Continuing Education Newsletter."

Some of these events are not sponsored by Seattle University, so if you have questions, please send them to the sponsors/contacts shown.

Adult  Education Study Guides for the PBS Series Documentary on the National Parks (Available now:  Free Religious Study Guides and DVD of Film Clips from the documentary by Ken Burns ) Earth Ministry is an outreach partner that is offering free download of two religious study guides to complement the film: a four-session Christian education course, And God Saw That It Was Good; and a one-session interfaith course, Awakening The Spirit.  A DVD that includes beautiful clips from the film is available to accompany both of the adult education guides.  To order a free DVD and download the study guides, please go to:http://www.earthministry.org/nationalparks. 

June 5
Intro to Reiki
Interested in Reiki classes but not ready to commit to training? Come to an intro class and learn about the history of Reiki and how and why it is being used more frequently in healthcare settings to promote relaxation and wellness. Learn how Reiki is different from other healthcare modalities and how and why it is being integrated into Western medicine. Depending upon the class size, participants will receive a short Reiki treatment. Taught by Kathy Hefferman,
MAPS, BCC, Chaplain and Spiritual Director.
Time: 10am-1pm
Place: N. Seattle Comm. College
Cost: $39
Contact: 206-920-4791 or email treeoflifeseattle@gmail.com

 

June 5
Find Your Voice.Break the Chain: Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery
This day-long conference put on by Women of Vision, South Puget Sound Chapter, includes keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and information booths. The conference goal is to learn about local and international efforts to make a difference.
Time: 9am-4:15pm
Place: Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church (7700 Skansie Ave., Gig Harbor, WA)
Cost: $40 includes box lunch
Contact: www.wovsps.org


June 11 & 12,
Celtic Way of Prayer
In the beauty of summer season, spend some time learning how The Celt's spiritual life revolved around their understanding of Divine Presence as experienced in all Creation. Explore encom- passing prayers, blessing prayers and folk prayers that are used to stay connected and mindful of the Presence. Presenter, Sr. Jane Comerford has been studying Celtic tradition for twenty years and has led many pilgrimages in Ireland.
Time: 10am-3pm
Place: Scotia House, North of Spokane, WA
Cost: $60 for Overnight stay;
with Irish breakfast, $20 addi-
tional. (Potluck lunch.)
Contact: Sandee Meade at:
509-447-2693 or go to scotia- house@povn.com.


June 11-13
Benedictine Retreat: Benedictine Life as Wholeness With The Rev. Dr. Martin Brokenleg
As contemporary Christians seek an effective and satisfying life, the way of St. Benedict, although old in years, is forever new and deep.
This retreat format class explores the balanced lifestyle set out in The Rule of Saint Benedict, allowing participants to learn experientially the practices of a wholesome Christian life. Martin Brokenleg is the Superior of the Anglican Benedictine Community in Saint Michael (www.osbcn.net). He has been a Benedictine Oblate of Blue Cloud Abbey (www.bluecloud.org) for 25 years, holds a doctorate in psychology, and has been an Anglican priest for 37 years.
Time: Friday, 6:30-8:30pm,
Saturday 8am-8pm, and Sunday
8am-1pm
Place: Vancouver Theological
Seminary, 6000 Iona Drive,
Vancouver, BC,
Canada V6T1L4
Cost: $225, meals included; (Accommodations in VST's Somerville House: $50 per night: housing@vst.edu)
Contact: for this and other course offerings, www.vst.edu or call 1-866-822-9031 (604-822-9031)


June 15-18
Summer Institute in Spirituality and the Arts
Looking for a way to refresh your call to ministry? Considering a week of study or personal re- newal? Looking for ways to bring new energy to your congregation? Consider United Theological Semi- nary's Institute. Three workshops are offered including: Leadership and Creativity, with Chuck and Peg Carlson-Hoffman; Writing and the Spirit with Pamela Wynn and Compelling Creative Worship with Theresa Mason.
Time: Seminar times vary
Place: Twin Cities, MN
Cost: Student and Regular prices available for full and half day schedules.
Contact: http:// www.unitedseminary.edu/ CommunityPrograms/ summerinstitute.asp

 

June 19
Summer Day of Reflection Exploring the Heart's Frontiers: An Examen of Life's Hidden Graces
We live busy lives, serving good purpose, but perhaps not really allowing the time and space to slow down. Join the Ignatian Spirituality Center and St. Joseph's Parish for a day to prayerfully ponder the important matters of our hearts and lives; allow your soul to savor time for quiet listening and soaking si- lence; consider possible next steps in your life and service of the Gospel. This event will be facilitated by Mary Hartrich, MM, Director of the Ignatian Spirituality Center.
Time: 9am-3pm
Place: St. Joseph's Parish Center (732 18th Ave. East, Seattle)
Cost: $45
Contact: info@ignatiancenter.org


June 27
Selah Worship Service "Resting in the Goodness of God"
Renewal Ministries offers a wonderful afternoon of music for a Sunday. Featuring Jeff Johnson, Selah Prayers & Scriptural readings with guest musician Brian Moss, and a gallery of artwork from the Studio of Kathy Hastings, called "Crossings- Intersections and Right Angles."
Time: 3pm, with reception following concert
Place: North Creek Presbyterian
Church, 621-164th Street SE, Mill
Creek, WA 98012
Cost: Free-will offering for Renewal Ministries Northwest
Contact:www.renewalminnw.org or 360-631-6994

July 1-14
Transitions Program For women who are "stuck" and needing options.
Move from the past that was ~ be engaged in the present that is ~ anticipate the future that can be. Join participants to find life, and to get in touch with yourself and your life's journey with enthusiasm. See website for details.
Time: Two week program in July (Month program, September 14- October 14)
Place: WomanSpirit Center, 1400- 112th Ave, SE, Ste. 100, Bellevue, WA 98004
Contact: womanspiritcenter.com or call 425-641-1527


July 14-16
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep: Senior Adult Retreat
Rev. Carol Franklin Sutton will explore the practice and meanings of prayer: Does it really matter? How do we know it works? What forms of prayer are best for me? Franklin is a former director of Christian education at First Baptist Church, Washington, DC, and was on the staff at the Baptist Joint Committee there. She was also director of American Baptist Women's Ministries in Valley Forge, PA, and is currently a member of University Baptist Church.
Time: Wednesday at 5pm-Friday at 12pm
Place: Rainbow Lodge, North Bend, WA
Cost: Early deadline 6/16, Double $130/Single $150; Late deadline 6/30, Double $140/ Single$160 (Scholarships are available: contact Rev. David Kile)
Contact: 206-325-6051 or www.seattlefirstbaptist.org

 

July 24 and/or August 14
God the Artist: We the Co-Creators
This day long retreat will stimulate the creative soul. Participants will focus on our Potter God, using clay materials. Please meet at the Priory Spirituality Center and drive to Walter and Renata Siegl's clay studio in Shelton with the group. The presenters will assist with participants' creations, and invite an attitude that all are artists and welcome to play and pray.
Register by prior Friday. Facilitated by Lucy Wynkoop, OSB, Renata Siegl and Walter Siegl.
Time: 9am-3:30pm
Place: Priory Spirituality Center, Lacey, WA and trip to Shelton
Cost: $60 includes materials
Contact: 360-438-2595 or go to http://stplacid.org/sched.html
or email to: spiritualitycenter@stplacid.org

August 8-13
Doing Our Own Work: A Seminar for Anti-Racist White People led by Rev. Melanie S. Morrison and Rev. Diane S. Schmitz, MDiv (STM)
For 16 consecutive years, Doing Our Own Work (DOOW) has provided a unique context for white people who seek to deepen their commitment to challenging racism and white privilege. Offering more than 40 hours of class time, DOOW equips white people with the analysis, skills, and tools needed to be more effective anti-racist allies with people of color and to help bring about institutional change. If you are ready and eager to do some deep soul stretching, and exhilarating work with other white allies, this is the place for you!
Time : Sun., 7pm to Fri. 1pm
Place: Harmony Hill Retreat Center on Hood Canal, near Union, WA (The facilities are barrier-free)
Cost: $875, includes program, materials, lodging and meals. Partial scholarships available.
Contact: melaniemorrison@alliesforchange.org or call 989-855-2277

 

July 5 to August 30 "Queenswood Summer Service Learning Certificate" (Queenswood Retreat Center, Victoria, CN)
Earn a certificate in Servicelearning while gaining practical work experience and skills. Join the legacy of the Sisters of St. Ann whiledeepening your spiritual life in one of the most beautiful places in Canada, on S. Vancouver Island, BC.
Cost is: $750 and includes room and board, and many other subsidized benefits.
Please contact Marina Smith, SSA, Director at marina@queenswoodvictoria.ca or call 250-477-3822. Registration deadline is extended to the end of February. We welcome your questions and comments. Please send them to us at cen@seattleu.edu.