December 11-13, 2020

Enneagram Weekend—Visited/Revisited
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center

This weekend workshop will provide experienced and inexperienced attendees with much valuable information on one's personal enneagram type as well as eight other types. It will speak to differences among us and will focus on life experience. We will be using a Narrative Approach to the Enneagram through the use of presentations, valuable handouts, actual videos of all nine types, and sharing of personal experiences. Our goal will be to focus on differences in our life experience. Hopefully, we will learn from one another using this participative model.

Site: Westfield, Massachusetts
Registration: $305
https://www.genesisspiritualcenter.org/retreats-programs/calendar/on-site-enneagram-visitedrevisited/

 

Online

December 15-17, 2020
10:00am – Noon ET

Refugees and the Mission of the Church
Overseas Ministries Study Center

The seminar features speaker Cindy Wu of Houston Welcomes Refugees. Cindy M. Wu is a wife, mom, author, and speaker based in Houston, TX. She currently works as Program Manager for a non-profit named Houston Welcomes Refugees, whose mission is “to ease the resettlement process for refugees coming to Houston by mobilizing invested, caring volunteers, fostering hope amidst crisis.” Prior to this, she part-time homeschooled her 3 kids for 10 years, serving in various volunteer capacities at church and in her community, as well as researching/writing on global Christianity and refugees.

Site: Online
Registration: $100
https://www.omsc.org/seminars-registration/refugees-and-the-mission-of-the-church

 

January 15-17, 2021

Horizon Conference
Life Teen

The Life Teen Horizon Conference is training grounded in youth ministry principles, but expanded with an invitation to your entire parish staff and volunteer team. Keeping up with the latest cultural trends and best practices in ministry can be challenging. This conference aims to train your whole parish team by highlighting a different topic each year, so plan to bring your team each year for continued professional development that will enhance your ministry efforts.

Site: Melbourne Beach, Florida
Registration: Opening soon
https://lifeteen.com/events/horizon-conference/

 

January 18-20, 2021

Walking with the Wounded
Guest House

The objectives of this seminar include: Promoting the understand of the nature of addiction and compulsive behavior; focusing on the unique issues of addiction in the lives of Catholic clergy and religious; offering a confidential forum for leadership to discuss concerns related to wellness and recovery for their community members, parishes and ministry settings; and more. There will be presentations by experts in the field and those with experience working with clergy and religious; case studies with real-world examples; small group discussions; and opportunities for confidential questions/answers.

Site: Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Registration: There is no registration fee for attending this Guest House seminar but participants are responsible for their hotel stay and transportation
https://guesthouse.org/events/ (scroll down to event)

 

January 29, 2021

National March for Life
March for Life

Abortion is the most significant human rights abuse of our time. Will you take a stand? Join us for The National March for Life — Conference, Expo, Rally and March.

Site: Washington, DC
Registration: See website
https://marchforlife.org

 

February 1-5, 2021

Associate Pastor Workshop
Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology

Designed for the recently ordained priest, the Associate Pastor Workshop offers a chance to reflect on the first months of priestly life and ministry. Participants engage in continuing formation with the goal of beginning to integrate priestly formation and spirituality into their sacramental configuration to Christ the High Priest. The sessions offer opportunities for formation, reflection, and individual and communal prayer in the beautiful setting of Saint Meinrad Archabbey and its Seminary and School of Theology.

Site: St. Meinrad, Indiana
Registration: $800
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/priests-ongoing-formation/effective-pastoring-workshops/the-associate-pastor/

 

Online

February 6-9, 2021
See website for daily schedule

Catholic Social Ministry Gathering
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

The Catholic Social Ministry Gathering is an annual major Gathering organized by the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development in collaboration with 10 other USCCB departments and 16 national Catholic organizations. This central gathering of Catholic social ministry leaders in the U.S. annually brings together hundreds of participants whose faith inspires them to respond to pressing current domestic and global challenges.

Site: Online
Registration: tba
https://www.usccb.org/offices/justice-peace-human-development/catholic-social-ministry-gathering

 

Online

February 18-21, 2021
(See website for daily schedule)

RECongress
Archdiocese of Los Angeles

This year's RECongress will be a virtual event. Details will be posted on their website as they become available. RECongress is a dynamic gathering of the global church, welcoming all to meet Jesus through Connection, Learning and Worship. RECongress inspires, transforms, and sends us out to spread the joy of the Gospel, to be a voice for justice and to serve the needs of the world.

Site: Online
Registration: $35
https://recongress.org/

 

Currently there are no on-site events to recommend at this time.
Suggest checking Webinar events above.

Online

April 5-30, 2021
See website for weekly schedule

New Listing
2021 American Counseling Association Virtual Conference Experience
American Counseling Association

This year, we have reimagined our annual, in-person conference to a monthlong celebratory, community building and engaging virtual experience. By joining our monthlong Virtual Conference Experience, you’ll participate in a different weekly focus that encompasses the profession as a whole and engage in specific issues counselors face. During the month you'll be able to engage in education sessions with live Q&A; listen to keynote speaker-of-the-week; network with fellow attendees; daily 15-minute Quick Chats; and take advantage of on-demand content 24/7.

Site: Online
Registration: Member $149 before March 2; $199 after / Nonmember $199 before March 2; $249 after
https://www.counseling.org/conference/conference-2021/agenda/event-focus

 

Online

April 6-9, 2021

New Listing
2021 Convention of Religion Communicators Council
Religion Communicators Council, Associated Church Press, and Canadian Christian Communicators Association

The 2021 Convention of Religion Communicators Council (RCC) will be held as a virtual event. Please hold the dates of April 6-9, 2021. The RCC DeRose-Hinkhouse Awards and the Wilbur Awards will be held during the event. Watch for further details and schedule.

Site: Online
Registration: Coming soon
https://religioncommunicators.org/convention/

 

Online

April 6-15, 2021
See website for schedule

Aging in America Conference
American Society on Aging

ASA’s annual conference has always been an opportunity to connect and share ideas and resources. Over the past few months, we have learned a great deal about the importance of connecting in new ways. We are drawing from this knowledge to build ways for our community to come together, even in the face of the health risks and economic impacts brought by the pandemic. For the first time, ASA will convene new virtual events in the months leading up to the conference, to generate ideas and discussion that will be carried into conference programming.

Site: Online
Registration: Member $190 by December 31, 2020; $290 after / Nonmember $440 by December 31, 2020; $540 after
https://www.asaging.org/on-aging

 

April 12-15, 2021

New Listing
National Workshop on Christian Unity
National Ecumenical Officers Association

NWCU Background: In 1963, a group of Roman Catholics, in the context of Vatican II, met to equip local leadership for the task of ecumenical ministry. In 1969, they invited leaders of other Christian communions to join, and today the national ecumenical officers of the churches continue their oversight of the workshop, which is planned by national and local committees. There are both denominational and ecumenical sessions during the workshop. Specific details about the 2021 Workshop will be forthcoming.

Site: Christ Cathedral, Garden Grove, California
Registration: Coming soon
http://nwcu.org/

 

Online

April 19-22, 2021

New Listing
Conference on Human Formation
Saint Luke Institute and Saint Meinrad Archabbey and Seminary

The third biennial Conference on Human Formation will address mental health concerns that commonly arise among men and women pursuing priesthood and religious life. This conference is designed for formation and vocations personnel as well as diocesan and religious leadership. Topics include addressing mood disorders and anxiety, understanding personality disorders, screening for emotional and psychosexual concerns, dealing with trauma or abuse in discernment, and more. We will re-open registration in the coming weeks. Contact us with any questions: 502-632-2471.

Site: Online
Registration: Coming soon
https://www.sliconnect.org/conferences/

 

April 25-28, 2021

Conference of the National Association of Vocation / Formation Directors
Canadian Religious Conference

Our Association’s mandate is to encourage and foster a culture of vocation among all Catholics across Canada by helping each person to recognize and realize their unique call from God to their own special way of living in this world.

This conference is open to all persons and organizations who are passionate about fostering a culture of vocation. Scheduled keynote speakers are Dr. Richard R. Gaillardetz of Boston College; Sister Margo Ritchie, CSJ of London, Ontario; and Father Daniel Horan, OFM of Chicago.

Site: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Registration: Members $450 CDN before March 15; $500 CDN after / Nonmembers $500 CDN before March 15; $550 CDN after
https://crc-canada.org/en/activite/navfd-conference-2021/

 

Online

April 26-28, 2021
See website for
schedule details

New Listing
NACPA Convocation 2021
National Association of Church Personnel Administrators

In response to our members wants, needs and abilities, we will be holding the 50th Anniversary of NACPA Convocation entirely online. NACPA's annual convocation allows members to learn from experts in HR and the world of HR in the Church; from those who have succeeded in creating a better and more prosperous environment, through the field of HR, within their communities. NACPA continues to connect members to professionals with up-to-date, tactics, policies and skills, as well as to friends and colleagues from around the country and valued partners in sponsors and exhibitors. Over the course of three days, attendees enjoy the camaraderie of Mass and the Opening Ceremony, three Plenary presenters, 16 different Workshop Sessions, Hot-Topic Roundtables or Intimate Forums and Post-Session and Speaker Chats, all culminating in the Tuesday night Awards Banquet.

Site: Online
Registration: Members $400 / Nonmembers $585
https://www.nacpa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35:convocation&catid=20:site-content&Itemid=126

 

May 9-14, 2021

New Listing
Leaning into the Gospel: Learning Love and Freedom
Maryknoll Mission Institute

How do we grow in love and freedom? How do we offer nonviolent compassion to those who are suffering, including ourselves, other living beings and the planet itself? This program will explore answers to those questions, through reflections on the Gospel message, stories and models of nonviolence in the past and present, and teachings from different spiritual traditions. It will also draw on new research, from scholars like Erica Chenoweth and others, who reveal that the key to creating effective and lasting social change lies in nonviolent movements. Participants will be introduced to the work of the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative, a growing global movement within the Catholic Church, to more fully embrace Jesus’ message of nonviolence. The core truth and challenge of the Gospel message of nonviolence will be applied to the crisis that threatens survival on the planet today, and offer participants a way forward, based in hope and humility. As we face the intersection of climate destruction, global poverty and the cry of the oppressed, especially women, the necessity of Gospel nonviolence as a means of social transformation is clearer than ever.

Site: Ossining, New York
Registration: $200 Tuition; $60 Deposit; $60 Room/Board (per night)
http://support.maryknollsisters.org/site/Calendar?id=100321&view=Detail&_ga=2.200755884.380401544.1606230102-2041259925.1606230102

 

May 11-14, 2021

New Listing
Mariological Society of America 2021 Annual Conference
Mariological Society of America

Theme: Mary and the Word of God. In his 2010 apostolic exhortation, Verbum Domini, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged scholars “to study the relationship between Mariology and the theology of the Word,” which he saw as “most beneficial both for the spiritual life and for theological and biblical studies.” He went on to say that our understanding of Mary “stands at the heart of Christian truth. The incarnation of the Word cannot be conceived apart from the freedom of this young woman who by her assent decisively cooperated with the entrance of the eternal into time” (no. 2)

Site: Libertyville, Illinois (Marytown National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe)
Registration: Members will be advised
https://www.mariologicalsociety.com/

 

May 16-21, 2021

New Listing
When Tears Sing: Lament as a Way Home to the Heart of God
Maryknoll Mission Institute

The violets in the mountains have broken the rocks.” Words of Tennessee Williams, on his tombstone, mirror a way home to the heart of God. When vulnerable and fragile persons find one another, when vulnerable and fragile communities come together, a spirit of hearty resilience and deep joy germinates verdant life between the fissures of a terrible broken world. The Christian tradition names this experience koinonia. Where koinonia is, there is ecclesia, church. During this program, participants will create koinonia, church, by bringing their lived experiences into plenary and small group conversations and exercises. Particular “voices” will join the conversations and experiences: the Civil Rights Movement of the South; the Missing Generation those who died from AIDS from 1992 to 1993; lament psalms; as well as fiction, non-fiction, and cinema. Over the course of the week, participants will learn practical models of relation that will make a difference for the good in the communities to which they will return. Bill, with the help of biblical, theological, psychological, literary and visual resources, constructs lament as fundamentally relational. His research and experiences in parish and non-parochial settings has led him to trust that when more of life-the-way-it-really-is, is addressed in communities through relational practices and commitments, greater solidarity emerges, deeper joy is aroused, and more fervent passion for justice is awakened.

Site: Ossining, New York
Registration: $200 Tuition; $60 Deposit; $60 Room/Board (per night)
http://support.maryknollsisters.org/site/Calendar?id=100341&view=Detail&_ga=2.242762496.380401544.1606230102-2041259925.1606230102

 

May 30 – June 4, 2021

New Listing
NAFSA 2021 Annual Conference & Expo
NAFSA: Association of International Educators

Join together with the global international education community from more than 100 countries to discover the latest innovations, new strategies, and best practices. Establish and build upon your institutional partnerships as we come together to “think big” about the future of international education. Attend sessions developed by your peers from international education leaders and changemakers all across the globe. Connect with fellow attendees and build a network essential to your professional success. Explore the NAFSA 2021 theme, “Designing our Shared Future,” which focuses on how international educators design new ways to engage our global community in building bridges and responding to the needs of the next generation. We are excited to join with you to learn from each other, and be together.

Site: Orlando, Florida
Registration: Coming soon
https://www.nafsa.org/conferences/nafsa-2021