Seminars and Workshops

As part of the Reimagining Contemporary Ministries for a Renewing Church project, we are holding a regular series of seminars and workshops on topics connected to the core themes of creative and flexible leadership, missional ministry, and welcoming people into the rich diversity of the church. These events are open to all students and faculty at Trinity College and across the Toronto School of Theology, to alumni and friends of the college, and as continuing education opportunities for those in church ministry.


Spiritual Direction for Christian Growth and Ministry Formation
Wednesday 21 September 2022

An introduction to the practice of spiritual direction and its importance for the development of adaptive, compassionate leaders for the church today.

Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns9pmgAaIxo 


The Rich Diversity of the Church:
Introduction to Trinity College’s Newly-Appointed Advisors
Wednesday 12 October 2022

This seminar introduces Trinity College’s newly-appointed advisors who will work with the Faculty of Divinity to help overcome the church’s collusion with power and systemic injustice.

Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y8aFUXJips


“The Neighbourhood as the Parish”: Engaging the Local Community
Wednesday 2 November 2022

Sharing examples of good practice in Christian mission to local communities.

Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8ZMPVN50oY


Launch of the Trinity College Missioner Network
Wednesday 23 November 2022, 2pm to 3.30pm
Combination Room, Trinity College

Building on successful new models of outreach to the Chinese community within the Anglican Diocese of Niagara, this event will see the launch of a new missioner network to bring together practitioners from across Canada to share their work and support one another. A first conference will be scheduled for 2023.

Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHK_PhTlgmI


Remembering All These Things: Holding Space for Trauma in Liturgy and Life
Wednesday 18 January 2023, 2pm to 3.30pm

How can we engage the painful realm of human experience with the love of Christ — within our churches, communities, and our own selves?

Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mkONthbLnk


Contemporary Ministry Projects
Wednesday 8 February 2023, 2pm to 3.30pm
Combination Room, Trinity College

Sharing of research and ministry projects by Trinity’s Doctor of Ministry (DMin) students.

Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_KLWFF-OlU


Intercultural Ministry in the Mission of the Church
Wednesday 1 March 2023, 2pm to 3.30pm
Combination Room, Trinity College

Providing the theological framework and good practice for sharing the gospel and doing outreach in a plural, multicultural, intersectional society. Speakers: Bishop Patrick Yu, (Retired) Anglican Diocese of Toronto Fr. Pishoy Salama, St. Maurice & St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church

Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhJdH9oflAU


Gospel and Culture: Telling the Story of God with the Arts Today
Wednesday 22 March 2023, 2pm to 3.30pm
Combination Room, Trinity College

Exploring how the arts can be the ‘estuary’ between the church and the world, expressing something of living God’s future in the here and now. Panelists: Tom Bell, Tiffany Robinson, Walter Deller.

Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtSqRwvv9Do


For more information, please contact:

Geoffrey Ready, Project Director
Larkin 317 | (416) 978-2170 | geoffrey.ready@utoronto.ca