From Rev. Barb Doerrer-Peacock:
A number of you who came to the clergy retreat and/or attend the monthly zoom meeting for retirees know that we've been exploring the spiritual practice of "Eldering." Dave Stabenfeldt (retired, Clarkdale AZ) passed this resource on to me from Eden Seminary. There is an upcoming online series beginning in February. (For those of you who are continuing as active - this clearly counts for your CE, just send me a copy of your certificate at the end.)
NEXT Steps: Re-imagining Your Elderhood
NEXT Steps introduces participants to theological, philosophical, and psychological concepts of vocation and aging. It is a gathering for adults contemplating or entering retirement, and for those who are recently retired. All program activities are designed to stimulate your individual self-discovery as you develop a personal plan for your new and meaningful chapter of life. NEXT Steps participants follow a 14-week process of self-discovery through readings, presentations, small group discussions, and discernment. All classes will meet via ZOOM. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a vision and a plan for their next phase of life; their elderhood.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RUTH PARKER CENTER FOR ABUNDANT AGING
Course leaders:
Beth Long-Higgins, Executive Director, Ruth Parker Center for Abundant Aging
Jill Schantz, Director of LIFE programs @ Eden Theological Seminary
Steve Lawler, Director of the Walker Leadership Institute @ Eden Theological Seminary