Ministry with Those in the 2nd Half of Life

MINISTRY WITH THOSE IN THE 2ND HALF OF LIFE
A book study and retreat around Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr (Amazon | Cokesbury) 

Zoom Online Meetings:
Tuesdays, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM California (PST)
Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Hawaii (HST)
or Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM Guam (ChST)

Retreat:
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in Pasadena, California
More information about timing and options for accommodations will be provided to those who register.

Cost & Deadlines: FREE but you must provide your own book (see below). The deadline to register is Tuesday, January 7, 2025. REGISTER HERE 

About the Class:

• Clergy Members and Lay Persons Assigned are invited to participate.
• Provide your own book: Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr (Amazon | Cokesbury). You may also (optional) be interested in Falling Upward: A Companion Journal (Amazon | Cokesbury).
• Bring your lunch or breakfast to enjoy as we learn together.
• This course is sponsored by Connectional Ministries via a new strategy group called the “Second Half of Life Ministry Group”, and will be facilitated by Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes, Director of Justice & Compassion Ministries.
• Classes are open to participants from all districts, noting that completing the class requires travel to Pasadena for a one-day retreat.
• Technical requirements for Zoom participants: To participate in Zoom meetings, participants must have a reliable Internet connection, and a  laptop, tablet, or smartphone device that can download and install the  Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a microphone are highly recommended,  although some users may call in via phone if a mic is not available. 
• Zoom information is included in your confirmation email and submission message.

For more information about this course, contact Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes at dbarnes@calpacumc.org.