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Programs of
Convocation
Program offerings generally happen between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on
Sundays. Currently the program called A Circle of Practice meets between
6:30 and 9:30 p.m. under the leadership of John and Colette Hoff. For the year
2010 we will be exploring the seven practices identified by Roger Walsh,
MD, Ph.D., in his book,
Essential Spirituality: The 7 Central Practices
to Awaken Heart and Mind. This program identifies seven areas of
practice that encourage emotional intelligence, social intelligence,
ethical awareness, and the development of the capacity to know oneself,
to feel compassionate toward others, and to cultivate a sense of service
beyond the confines of our own lives.
Additional programs of education and training are offered regularly
through Convocation. These programs are developed by leadership in
response to specific interests and/or needs of participants, friends,
and families, and are announced in advance. Programs express a carefully
designed curriculum covering:
- Self-understanding and development.
- Understanding relationships and how
to work with them.
- Learning to join; learning to
serve—making social contribution.
Program workshops and retreats are often held at Sahale Learning Center
on the Kitsap Peninsula.
The program of watchcare focuses on the whole of life. Members and
friends of Convocation are arranged in supportive groupings to enable
mutual care. Thus watchcare speaks not only of the profession services
of our pastors, who supervise the program, but also provides an enriched
experience of service through intentional caring for each other.
Watchcare is also offered by the staff and congregation to people in the
Seattle area. As a parish we welcome the opportunity to engage and help
people in need of: humane and spiritual support. These watchcare
services are especially needed and appreciated during times of stress
and illness.
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