We are deeply distressed by the news from South Korea on Saturday October 30th and sincerely mourn the death of over 150 people in this tragic incident where Halloween festivities were taking place. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. We pray that those who sorrow may be filled with faith […]
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With pleasure we share that REA former president Bert Roebben has collaborated with Klaus von Stosch to write an article entitled “Religious Education and Comparative Theology: Creating Common Ground for Intercultural Endeavors” in the relatively new journal Religions. Religions is an international, interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed, open access journal on religions and theology, published monthly online by
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Gratz College is sharing an online teach-in opportunity all day November 6th, to which REA members are thoroughly welcomed! To kickoff the Holocaust Teach-In’s day of learning, Elisha Wiesel and the Honorable Irwin Cotler will discuss the importance of Holocaust education for protecting human rights and preventing mass atrocity. Join President Zev Eleff, moderator Randi
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We are so excited to shared the news — and the warm invitation — of the celebration of Dr. HyeRan Kim-Cragg (long time member and leader in the REA) as she is installed as the 14th Principal of Emmanuel College in Victoria University, the University of Toronto and the Toronto School of Theology. The installation
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Join us November 2nd from 7 to 9:30 pm ET for our fall gathering! It’s free and online — please help us to share the news widely. And if you’re a student, come early — from 5:30 pm to 6:45 pmET to network. Our focus this year is “Re-Imagining Religious Education After Pandemic” and we
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When we gather this summer to talk about who’s responsible for nurturing children’s spiritual sensibilities and identities, we hope to hear from practitioners as well as researchers (and those that understand themselves as both). Think about the reflective practitioners you know who work with children, youth, and families in thoughtful and effective ways. Invite them
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The Center for Youth and Young Adult Evangelization at St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in Indiana is seeking a director. Application deadline is November 1.
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The LGBT-Allies Working Group will be holding a Zoom gathering on Nov 12 (Sat), at 8.30am-10.00am (ET). To encourage interdisciplinary thinking on issues of gender and sexuality, the Working Group has invited Dr. Chuan Fei Chin – a philosopher and counsellor based in London – to share on “Counseling LGBTQ+ Persons of Faith: Dilemmas and
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Mary Hess is retiring as REA’s networking coordinator, and we are looking for someone to join us in this paid staff role. Here are Lakisha Lockhart (REA’s executive secretary) and Christine Hong (REA’s justice, equity, diversity and inclusion officer) explaining some of what we are seeking!
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As you know, from our July meeting and past eREACH issues, Mary Hess is retiring from her role as REA’s networking coordinator as of next July’s annual meeting. We are very much in search mode, and seeking applications by October 15th. Here is the position description again: “You are invited to apply for the position
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