Theology Day Presentation with Saint John’s University Graduate School of Theology and Seminary – Collegeville, MN
February 14 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Free
Join Barbara Sutton, D.Min. as she explores ancient spiritual practices important for you to engage community, belonging, and empathy.
Understanding differences matters when creating structures that people can step into and be a part of. It is all too easy for a person to feel squeezed out of a community. We cannot be indifferent to the wear and tear that exhaustion and uncaring brings to community life. Belonging is important. When we understand the differences between ourselves and others, we can better empathize with their experiences, challenges, and perspectives. Empathy is a bridge between the emotional and the cognitive—our heads and hearts—that shoulders the fruit of the spirt—kindness, peace, joy, self-control and love. Our ancient Christian practices matter. When fully engaged, we cannot let the hard moments of life go unattended, unthought out. Time given over to spiritual practices and engaging differences both benefits the individual and grounds one for engagement in life together.
Registration is required: www.collegevilleMN.com/theologyday or call 320-363-3560. There is no cost for attending Theology Day.
Start time indicates when the presentation begins; in-person check-in is 30 minutes prior.
