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Ancient Christian Practices to Sustain Community
In-person Event | Presenter: Barbara Sutton, D. Min.
Understanding differences matters when creating structures that people can step into and be a part of. It is all too easy for a person to feel squeezed out of a community. We cannot be indifferent to the wear and tear that exhaustion and uncaring brings to community life. Belonging is important. When we understand the differences between ourselves and others, we can better empathize with their experiences, challenges, and perspectives. Empathy is a bridge between the emotional and the cognitive—our heads and hearts—that shoulders the fruit of the spirit—kindness, peace, joy, self-control and love. Our ancient Christian practices matter. When fully engaged, we cannot let the hard moments of life go unattended, unthought out. Time given over to spiritual practices and engaging differences both benefits the individual and grounds one for engagement in life together.
Barbara Sutton received her D.Min. from Saint Paul Seminary and School of Divinity (2010). She teaches on subjects including Ministry in the Church, Leadership Development, and Sacraments and Formation at Saint John’s Graduate School of Theology and Seminary. She has also authored several programming materials and books like Sustaining a Healthy Ministerial Workplace, Paulist Press (2024).
Dates & Times
- Friday, January 24, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Emmaus Hall, Saint John’s University
- Friday, January 24, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Online Webinar
- Thursday, January 30, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, MN
- Friday, March 28, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Emmaus Hall, Saint John’s University
- Thursday, April 24, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. St. Joan of Arc, Minneapolis, MN
Please note: Start time indicates when presentations begin; in-person check-in is 30 minutes prior, webinar and synchronous access opens about 15 minutes prior.
Theology Day is a chance for people in our communities who are seeking a deeper spiritual life or understanding of their faith and its place in their everyday lives to learn from and interact with the theologians of Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary. It offers a chance for these scholars to gain insights and grow in their faith, as well.
There is no fee for Theology Day, but registration is required. Free-will offerings and gifts to support the mission of the School of Theology and Seminary are gratefully accepted.
For more information, contact our Development Office at 320-363-3560 or [email protected].