Academic Dean, The Rev. Cynthia Jane Collins, M.Div, M.S.

Chair, Department of Pagan Pastoral Counseling, Judy Harrow, M.S., HPs

   Care and feeding of Pagan clergy is our focus at this year's Summer Intensive.  Nestled in the beautiful Berkshires with our hosts Azure Green, we will spend three and a half days together on these topics:
  • A brief history of the role of clergy -  rights, responsibilities and ritual – for “us” and “them
  • Ethics and Boundaries for clergy and for groups
  • Spiritual mentoring – receiving, giving, balancing and creating
  • Back pocket tools – the saw, hammer, blueprint, duct tape and screwdriver needed to be effective clergy
  • Practical applications and reflection

Expect a combination of lecture, discussion and reflection.  Intensive participants will gather by 6:00 PM Thursday evening, and formal work will begin by 7:00 PM. The book Spiritual Mentoring: A Pagan Guide is highly recommended. (Purchase here)

To receive academic credit (one):  participants will prepare by reading assignments (we'll send these to registered participants), posting to the Moodle classroom before and after the intensive, and bringing appropriate participation materials to the Intensive. Class participation is required though 1:00 PM Sunday.

$475 before June 15    $425 before May 15    $375 before April 15

All inclusive registration fee covers intensive workshop and materials, meals and room.

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Note that most rooms are shared with other participants. No pets allowed except for helping dogs.  Day sessions will be held in the new headquarters of Azure Green in Middlefield, Massachusetts. Nearest airports are Albany, NY, and East Hartford, MA, each just under an hour's drive from Middlefield.  If you would like a ride from the airport, please contact CHS to arrange.

 

Special thanks to

for hosting the Cherry Hill Seminary 2009 Summer Intensive

 

 

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